I picked up a Bassani Catback System today for my 04L. I have read the thread posted by BMWBig6 back in Feb/2002 on a complete installation and instructions.

Is this still the latest and greatest on the Bassani install?

I opened the box and it still comes with the flat type clamps that everyone hated back in 2002! Surprised Bassani has not upgraded either/or they don't see it as a problem!

Anyone installed one lately?

 

My Bassani system came with band style clamps when I bought it about two years ago. I haven't had the first bit of trouble with the clamps yet. You have to tighten them up with a racket until the semi-circular spacers under the bolt and nuts are completely seated. Basically tighten them up as far as they'll go. I think if you do this and have the appropriate amount of pipe overlap you will be fine. I have checked and retorqued mine serveral times since then but they are still tight and holding fine.

Eric

 

Took about a year and a half for this to happen but it did...
Could have been a lot worse.
I had it tac-welded after this experience and no problems since.
If your doing the install just take it by a shop and have someone add a little insurance to it for you.

 

I was just like ema100c .
Every time it was up on a lift I would check it and everything looked just fine...
Then one day...It wasn't

 

I did my 04 six months ago.

Came with band type clamps.

no Problems

 

I cant remember if it was said in that thread or not ...but....

A helpful hint.

Use ratching tie-down straps to "pull" apart the existing catback from the mid-pipes. Very useful when I installed my longtubes a couple of months ago.