I just wanted to say...

klipseracer · 04-14-2010, 11:25 PM

I F*CKING DID IT!

Hour later I got the rear vband on my downpipe installed. My forearm is scraped up from pushing up against the steering assembly, and my fingers are pretty raw, but the downpipe is loosely fitted. My one tip, point the opening in the vband clamp as high upwards as possible. The best way to explain the situation is like a 'U'. Where the bottom of the U is the skinniest part of the clamp, and due to restrictions, this skinny part needs to point toward the ground with the opening in the U aka the clamp needs to point nearly straight up. This allows it to slide on... Okay, back to work. Just wanted to vent a little bit and try to make someone elses life a little easier with people that may sympathize. Considering these are the first downpipe of its kind, I was worried that it wasn't my fault to begin with. But a good thing to do is to take the vband clamp off, and put the pipe in so it fits snugly so you can see how its supposed to fit before trying again with the clamp in the way.

Lobaeux · 04-14-2010, 11:40 PM

Hmmmm, maybe I don't wanna DIY on DPs.

Chrisrw · 04-14-2010, 11:40 PM

I may not have done exactly this... but i know that feeling

TomTomTuning · 04-14-2010, 11:42 PM

Congratulations!!!
It feels great when you finish a difficult battle, doesn't it?

Jonny550 · 04-15-2010, 12:01 AM

i just watched the guy install my downpipes and managed to scrape my hand lol.

onefastman · 04-15-2010, 12:05 AM

It is easier with a lift lol

Best of luck and props for doing it in your garage

klipseracer · 04-15-2010, 12:58 AM

Rhino ramps... Limited tools.. Experimental downpipes and midpipes... Concoction for some kind of problems, lol.

MFKN3 · 04-15-2010, 02:52 AM

You should try doing it on a Right Hand Drive car with all the steering column and other goodies bang smack in the middle of the access!!! Was a massive bitch of a job

klipseracer · 04-15-2010, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xsboost

You should try doing it on a Right Hand Drive car with all the steering column and other goodies bang smack in the middle of the access!!! Was a massive bitch of a job

I'll pass...

Here is a video of just the downpipes on:

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gian335 · 04-15-2010, 03:09 AM

ddaam....that must drone like a mofo

klipseracer · 04-15-2010, 03:46 AM

I have to drive it 3.3 miles tomorrow to a muffler shop LOL. I'm so gonna get pulled over. I wish I had tinted windows already, so I could hide.

IlChengis · 04-15-2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klipseracer

I have to drive it 3.3 miles tomorrow to a muffler shop LOL. I'm so gonna get pulled over. I wish I had tinted windows already, so I could hide.

Keep up the scientific experimentation Sir, I am eagerly awaiting the results of your custom setup!

-Walter

klipseracer · 04-15-2010, 02:42 PM

I had it towed for free with my progressive roadside. i told them there was 'something wrong' with my exhaust. Its being all fixed up right now by a guy who does caddy CTS headers.

cn555ic · 04-15-2010, 02:55 PM

Lol. I know how you feel with the dp install. It's quite stressful at times, but when you finally get it done you get a sigh of relief and accomplishment. My hands, forearm, back and shoulders were all bruised up. The pressure in my head was unbelievable and often had some headaches. Too much blood I. The head!!!! Congrats on finishing it up

JoeyFiasco · 04-15-2010, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon335iFL

i just watched the guy install my downpipes and managed to scrape my hand lol.

what? haha

that F*cking headshield did me in. It takes so long and you never feel like you're progressing because it takes so long to get a turn in.

Sniz · 04-15-2010, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by klipseracer

Rhino ramps... Limited tools.. Experimental downpipes and midpipes... Concoction for some kind of problems, lol.

no doubt lol

well done, its never fun installing downpipes on the n54, sucks balls.

Mr. 5 · 04-15-2010, 04:30 PM

Welcome to the club.
I've done 5 DP installs all on my car and the V band clamp has always been the worst.

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klipseracer Banned 228 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I just wanted to say... I F*CKING DID IT! Hour later I got the rear vband on my downpipe installed. My forearm is scraped up from pushing up against the steering assembly, and my fingers are pretty raw, but the downpipe is loosely fitted. My one tip, point the opening in the vband clamp as high upwards as possible. The best way to explain the situation is like a 'U'. Where the bottom of the U is the skinniest part of the clamp, and due to restrictions, this skinny part needs to point toward the ground with the opening in the U aka the clamp needs to point nearly straight up. This allows it to slide on... Okay, back to work. Just wanted to vent a little bit and try to make someone elses life a little easier with people that may sympathize. Considering these are the first downpipe of its kind, I was worried that it wasn't my fault to begin with. But a good thing to do is to take the vband clamp off, and put the pipe in so it fits snugly so you can see how its supposed to fit before trying again with the clamp in the way.
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Lobaeux Captain 23 Rep 630 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR iTrader: (5) Garage List 2009 BMW [0.00] 2001 Subaru Impreza RS [0.00]	Hmmmm, maybe I don't wanna DIY on DPs. __________________ 2007 Porsche Cayman S
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TomTomTuning Major 49 Rep 1,173 Posts Drives: WTB: G20 M340i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Congratulations!!! It feels great when you finish a difficult battle, doesn't it? __________________ 2011 E90 335i xDrive MSport 6MT 2009 E90 328i xDrive 2004 E46 330i ZHP 2010 E92 335i xDrive 2001 E46 325xi
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Jonny550 Brigadier General 263 Rep 4,936 Posts Drives: 2012 550i Xdrive Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jersey Shore iTrader: (14)	i just watched the guy install my downpipes and managed to scrape my hand lol. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] .
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onefastman Major General 163 Rep 5,689 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 2011 e92m dct Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (15)	It is easier with a lift lol Best of luck and props for doing it in your garage __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(1addicts.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.
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klipseracer Banned 228 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	Rhino ramps... Limited tools.. Experimental downpipes and midpipes... Concoction for some kind of problems, lol.
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MFKN3 Colonel 134 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: supercharged 4.4L stroker E92 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (2)	You should try doing it on a Right Hand Drive car with all the steering column and other goodies bang smack in the middle of the access!!! Was a massive bitch of a job
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gian335 Major 37 Rep 1,031 Posts Drives: e92 335 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: uknown iTrader: (1)	ddaam....that must drone like a mofo
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klipseracer Banned 228 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I have to drive it 3.3 miles tomorrow to a muffler shop LOL. I'm so gonna get pulled over. I wish I had tinted windows already, so I could hide.
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klipseracer Banned 228 Rep 3,012 Posts Drives: 2007 E90 335i, 05 E46 330i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Arizona iTrader: (27) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2005 330i [0.00]	I had it towed for free with my progressive roadside. i told them there was 'something wrong' with my exhaust. Its being all fixed up right now by a guy who does caddy CTS headers.
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cn555ic 464 Rep 18,331 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: US iTrader: (6)	Lol. I know how you feel with the dp install. It's quite stressful at times, but when you finally get it done you get a sigh of relief and accomplishment. My hands, forearm, back and shoulders were all bruised up. The pressure in my head was unbelievable and often had some headaches. Too much blood I. The head!!!! Congrats on finishing it up
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