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Hi Dan,
  I'm a defense contractor currently working in Afghanistan. I own a 2006 BMW M5 which resides in Tallahassee, Florida for the time being while I am gone. I have been researching exhaust systems for this vehicle and they are downright ridiculous.  I do not want to pay the prices they are asking. I know that one can be fabricated for cheaper. My question is this: Do you know of a shop in Florida that can build my exhaust system the way that I want it and with great quality? I want a shop that knows what they are doing. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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You can try Twin Cam Sportscars, 6085 Deacon Rd., Sarasota, Fl phone is (941)-923-0024  The owner's name is Steve Smith.  I've seen some of his work and it's excellent.  He is a British ex-pat and is highly skilled.

As to the cost, I could't tell you, though he quited me a price on a completely custom made header for my race car that was reasonable for what I needed.

Best of luck

Dan Liddy
Sarasota, Florida

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Anything concerning race cars, 20 years competition experience, Senior Competition Driver Instructor , car builder, mechanic, welding, fabrication, tuning , engine modifications, set up, suspension design. Specializing in Datsun/Nissan products. Please submit questions about RACE CARS ONLY. No street cars, no video game scenarios Thank you.

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I have been racing for 20 years, I have been the Central Florida SCCA Regional Championship points for 5 years running, and won the championship in my class 2 times. During my first start in the 60's I won many solo awards and the State Championship Drags. I serve as a senior instructor for SCCA, and have taught in Mercedes AMG events at Daytona, and Dodge Viper Days at Sebring International. I have been in the thick of the competition for all of my career. At one time or another I have driven race cars at speeds nearing 195 MPH. It's quite a ride !

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