Thanks, got a few more additions for after the holidays. I left my bolts as they where. However, a few other folks I know shortened the bolts and it looks good as well. I liked the clearance because I wasn't sure about the heat problem. I do rides from Chicago to Detroit often and plan on doing longer in the new year and didn't want to mess with tape plusI figured the gap would aid in keeping the heat down.

The aluminun is lighter than the carbon but the carbon has better heat dissapation. There is a little difference in the sound. The price is the same so for me it was how I thought the pipe would look on my bike.

 

Hey guys...new member here..and I just finished installing my 2bro M2 pipe....and it took me about an hour to get the damn springs on...I ended up with the aluminum can do to the shop having on hand and gave me a great deal on it...only paid 250 for it...I would have preferred the carbon, but I wanted it fast...

the thing sounds good, have not took it out yet due to the weather...but I notice it looks a little crooked...and I cannot seem to get it lined up straight....the funny thing is my stock pipe was kinda off as well...

Does anyone have any tips or do they always look a little off centered?

 

Just added the M2 to my '06 F4i.
Here is a before/after comparison on the looks/sounds:
http://www.steveboyce.com/Contents_M...eforeAfter.wmv

 

Prolly another week yet........you guys are killin' me.