AR catless downpips

n54pwr · 01-20-2012, 04:33 PM

Just received a used set of these from a fellow forum member. However, they did not include the gaskets or the bolts that come with it from vendors. The quesiton I have is: Do I need to order these seperately from somewhere or can I re-use the stock coupler/bolts? Also, if I can re-use the stock parts, would it still be advised to get the correct AR parts?

joed1 · 01-20-2012, 04:49 PM

I am sure there will be many more experienced vendors/installers that will chime in, but the idea of not installing new gaskets and hardware to begin with seems like you are tempting fate. After all, if something goes bad, it's not a simple procedure to repair it. Always makes sense to do it right the first time. I do believe you shouuld be able to order those parts directly through AR.

bigdaddycane · 01-20-2012, 04:52 PM

Go with the Bomb Proof gaskets and bolts/nuts from HP Autowerks. They had about the best price I could find.

http://hpashop.com/ar-design-BMW-Bom...bproofGSKT.htm

http://hpashop.com/ar-design-BMW-Ext...mehardware.htm

n54pwr · 01-20-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by joed1

I am sure there will be many more experienced vendors/installers that will chime in, but the idea of not installing new gaskets and hardware to begin with seems like you are tempting fate. After all, if something goes bad, it's not a simple procedure to repair it. Always makes sense to do it right the first time. I do believe you shouuld be able to order those parts directly through AR.

Agreed, thats what I was leaning towards. Just wondered if anyone had any experience with it. Thanks!

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

Go with the Bomb Proof gaskets and bolts/nuts from HP Autowerks. They had about the best price I could find.

http://hpashop.com/ar-design-BMW-Bom...bproofGSKT.htm

http://hpashop.com/ar-design-BMW-Ext...mehardware.htm

Awesome, was wondering where to purchase them from at the best price. Thanks dude!

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