[tscdennab]

Originally Posted by mycoupe

Got any more info on this? Sounds like a decent idea.

There is some more info in this thread, including someone who did it and it worked:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=434884

[xquizitdjx]

I got the new RACELAND 2.5 CATLESS pipes in today. I am working on getting pics up but they look better than the last batch for sure. The welds have been ground down on the inside where they can be reached and the outer finnish is on point for a item that was only $175 delivered. I plan on heat coating them so I could care less on the outer finnish.

[dbjb]

Originally Posted by xquizitdjx

I got the new RACELAND 2.5 CATLESS pipes in today. I am working on getting pics up but they look better than the last batch for sure. The welds have been ground down on the inside where they can be reached and the outer finnish is on point for a item that was only $175 delivered. I plan on heat coating them so I could care less on the outer finnish.

I agree that the welds are better. However, read post #13 before the install.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=448623

[youngnastyman]

got mine in on friday. They looked decent to me I can see where ppl would say the welds aren't the BEST quality but oh well they were $175.

Was going to just slap em on but I found some oil leaks when I put it on the lift sooooo gota take it back to BMW to get that fixed (amongst other nuances).

So in the meantime I too will be getting my DPs heat coated.

[xquizitdjx]

youngnastyman If you are a DIY guy you mite be interested in this site where you can do the heat coat ya self for a huge savings on these pipes.

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/techline/

I also found some insight into the DIY process of heat coating from this forum.
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1608324

[youngnastyman]

Originally Posted by xquizitdjx

youngnastyman If you are a DIY guy you mite be interested in this site where you can do the heat coat ya self for a huge savings on these pipes.

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/techline/

I also found some insight into the DIY process of heat coating from this forum.
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=1608324

thats one option... i was thinking of takking it to this place close to my house they quoted me 40 bucks for the gold coating

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by youngnastyman

got mine in on friday. They looked decent to me I can see where ppl would say the welds aren't the BEST quality but oh well they were $175.

Was going to just slap em on but I found some oil leaks when I put it on the lift sooooo gota take it back to BMW to get that fixed (amongst other nuances).

So in the meantime I too will be getting my DPs heat coated.

With the accident it doesnt seem like youre going to get them in very soon :/
Could you post some pictures of the welds?

[youngnastyman]

Originally Posted by gbreeE90

With the accident it doesnt seem like youre going to get them in very soon :/
Could you post some pictures of the welds?

lol thanks for your support...

but really it just set me back a few weeks max.. after i get the bumper fixed going to bmw to get my oil leaks fixed and DP install will be next.. However I will prob be doing the DP install myself now instead of paying someone...

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by youngnastyman

lol thanks for your support...

but really it just set me back a few weeks max.. after i get the bumper fixed going to bmw to get my oil leaks fixed and DP install will be next.. However I will prob be doing the DP install myself now instead of paying someone...

Yea, im thinking about getting downpipes right now. Im just not sure about the install
It looks so simple, im trying to figure out if people are exaggerating a little bit.

[youngnastyman]

Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Yea, im thinking about getting downpipes right now. Im just not sure about the install
It looks so simple, im trying to figure out if people are exaggerating a little bit.

if you have all the tools (jacks, jackstands, air compressor + air tools) and you're not afraid to get under your car go for it.

i have none of the above but i have a friend with all that stuff so he's going to help me do it. its good to DIY especially if u have warranty so you can take them off if needed without spending unnecesary cash

[Forcefed3]

Originally Posted by youngnastyman

if you have all the tools (jacks, jackstands, air compressor + air tools) and you're not afraid to get under your car go for it.

i have none of the above but i have a friend with all that stuff so he's going to help me do it. its good to DIY especially if u have warranty so you can take them off if needed without spending unnecesary cash

Yea, I have the warranty, and jackstands. Im just worried i'll get them then not be able to install them.

[youngnastyman]

Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Yea, I have the warranty, and jackstands. Im just worried i'll get them then not be able to install them.

wont know until you try..

[s2k_335i]

i contacted Raceland today and they did confirmed that the new batch will have better weld and the fix for the O2 fitment. She did mentioned that the pipe will be 2.5 not 3.0. I hope to grab a pair of these soon.