HPF exhaust tips hanging low?

robc1976 · 10-14-2014, 02:51 PM

Going to get under there and look to see if I can loosen y pipe and get a bit of wiggle room and persuade exhaust away from touching tunnel. With all the room in the tunnel you would think HPF could have designed the exhaust to fit much better. Even if you get it perfect with other DPs it is still 1/4" or less from tunnel.

robc1976 · 10-14-2014, 03:17 PM

This guys tips look great and no mentioning of exhaust hitting tunnel? Don't understand why this exhaust is giving me issues.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719728

Island Road · 10-14-2014, 03:32 PM

Can u adjuat via the hangers on the rear? Maybe cut / reweld to fit correctly?

robc1976 · 10-14-2014, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Island Road

Can u adjuat via the hangers on the rear? Maybe cut / reweld to fit correctly?

The rear hanger fits correctly but I may swap it out for a solid bushing since the play in rubber allows the exhaust to move and make contact with tunnel. The other issue seems to be where the Y-pipe meets the dps is off slightly and angles the exhaust into tunnel when tightened. Found this review below about this issue.

Island Road · 10-14-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

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Originally Posted by Island Road

Can u adjuat via the hangers on the rear? Maybe cut / reweld to fit correctly?

The rear hanger fits correctly but I may swap it out for a solid bushing since the play in rubber allows the exhaust to move and make contact with tunnel. The other issue seems to be where the Y-pipe meets the dps is off slightly and angles the exhaust into tunnel when tightened. Found this review below about this issue.

I am sure they fit correctly but they are still allowing the rear to sag more. Cutting them and adjusting the tips then rewelding them could correct this. I had to do the same thing when I fit my AE exhaust to my DD quad diffuser and now it lines up perfect.

Look at how the other pipes are effecting the rear tips. Are they being pushed down by the rest of the exhaust? Can u bend the hangers on the car itself to it sits better. How about aligning the exhaust from the rear to the front? It's hard to say exactly with out seeing it but I had this issue and it was corrected with new hangers welded in to fix alignment, fairly easy.

Sounds like a lot of trouble your having for an exhaust that drones like crazy when a custom 3" could be made.

HeavyMetalRocker · 10-30-2014, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by robc1976

This guys tips look great and no mentioning of exhaust hitting tunnel? Don't understand why this exhaust is giving me issues.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719728

Sorry for the delayed response man. Have you got this issue sorted out yet? If not I can crawl under my car since I FINALLY got it back lol. Side note, these RB Billet+ 11 blades are INSANE compared to the regular RB's!!! Back to the exhaust, I looked and mine has the hangers the same etc... I don't remember, did you have the spacers for the skid plate?

robc1976 · 10-30-2014, 04:24 PM

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Sorry for the delayed response man. Have you got this issue sorted out yet? If not I can crawl under my car since I FINALLY got it back lol. Side note, these RB Billet+ 11 blades are INSANE compared to the regular RB's!!! Back to the exhaust, I looked and mine has the hangers the same etc... I don't remember, did you have the spacers for the skid plate?

I got it a bit better, I don't have middle plate since I have the M3 brace.

HeavyMetalRocker · 10-30-2014, 04:33 PM

Well the one solid solution I have is to get rid of that "noise isolator" mount and go with a solid steel L bracket and you can tighten it up and raise it a 1/2"-1". Then the solid bushings on the rear should help as well.

robc1976 · 10-30-2014, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavyMetalRocker

Well the one solid solution I have is to get rid of that "noise isolator" mount and go with a solid steel L bracket and you can tighten it up and raise it a 1/2"-1". Then the solid bushings on the rear should help as well.

I raised it and tips didn't raise much.

Island Road · 11-08-2014, 12:08 PM

Alright so i was giving you shit about this exhaust, mainly for the drone. How do you like it? One came up locally for sale and thinking of making the switch the only issues is I have DD quad Diffuser, and would want to keep that so would need to get quad tips.

N54 TuNeR · 11-08-2014, 04:13 PM

Yeah would like some sound clips from your car with it shifting since your auto trans.I thought about trying this exhaust.I love my vanguard V2 but hpf exhaust that I have heard were the v1 earlier production,not the newer version

robc1976 · 11-08-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by N54 TuNeR

Yeah would like some sound clips from your car with it shifting since your auto trans.I thought about trying this exhaust.I love my vanguard V2 but hpf exhaust that I have heard were the v1 earlier production,not the newer version

I will for sure soon. Drone is less than muffler delete IMHO

HeavyMetalRocker · 11-08-2014, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by N54 TuNeR

Yeah would like some sound clips from your car with it shifting since your auto trans.I thought about trying this exhaust.I love my vanguard V2 but hpf exhaust that I have heard were the v1 earlier production,not the newer version

Not auto and before I had RBs but catless ear sex none the less! You might have to copy paste the link because I'm posting from the app. Also, I was running low boost because I was having clutch issues...

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10-14-2014, 03:17 PM	#24
robc1976 DIYER 638 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	This guys tips look great and no mentioning of exhaust hitting tunnel? Don't understand why this exhaust is giving me issues. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=719728 __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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Island Road Major 189 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 335i [10.00]	Can u adjuat via the hangers on the rear? Maybe cut / reweld to fit correctly? __________________ 08 AW 6MT \| MHD \| Wavetrac LSD 3.46 \| AE Quad \| VRSF DP'S \| VRSF 7" IC \| DD Hood / Diffuser\| Mtech Front / Rear\| BMW Performance Splitters / Spoiler \| Wheels 18lb 18x9 SQ \| Hexon RR550 \| TFT Inlets
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HeavyMetalRocker Captain 39 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i E90 6MT Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas iTrader: (0)	Well the one solid solution I have is to get rid of that "noise isolator" mount and go with a solid steel L bracket and you can tighten it up and raise it a 1/2"-1". Then the solid bushings on the rear should help as well. __________________ 2007 335i e90 6mt \| Motiv 750 XR8267 \| RB PCV \| JB4 G5 \| MHD Pump Flash \| Walbro 255lph \| VRSF CP & Tial BOV \| NGK Plugs \| Custom Side Exhaust \| CxRacing FMIC \| Spec 2+ & SSMFW \| StopTech Drilled/Slotted Rotors \| Hawk Performance Pads \| DEFIV Lockdown kit \| Mtec V3 \| Apex PS7s \| 35/15% Llumar ceramic
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Island Road Major 189 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Boston iTrader: (5) Garage List 2008 335i [10.00]	Alright so i was giving you shit about this exhaust, mainly for the drone. How do you like it? One came up locally for sale and thinking of making the switch the only issues is I have DD quad Diffuser, and would want to keep that so would need to get quad tips. __________________ 08 AW 6MT \| MHD \| Wavetrac LSD 3.46 \| AE Quad \| VRSF DP'S \| VRSF 7" IC \| DD Hood / Diffuser\| Mtech Front / Rear\| BMW Performance Splitters / Spoiler \| Wheels 18lb 18x9 SQ \| Hexon RR550 \| TFT Inlets
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N54 TuNeR ///Member 52 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E90 '08 335i Sedan Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Coast iTrader: (5)	Yeah would like some sound clips from your car with it shifting since your auto trans.I thought about trying this exhaust.I love my vanguard V2 but hpf exhaust that I have heard were the v1 earlier production,not the newer version __________________ E90 335i Auto, Cold Weather, & Sports Prem. Package, Navigation Mods: JB4/MHD, ACF ST, Precision T/S 6062, AD-Eng Mounts, PrecisionRaceworks STG_3+LPFP,//HPF Exhaust Titanium Tips, Custom HighLow OCC, Precision RaceWorks Coils,RACE InterCooler, Custom Meth Kit, v8Bait(Justin)Tuning
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