Downpipe install prices

Bavarian E92 · 09-29-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew@LutzPerformance

most will quote 2-3hrs for labor. Performance shop rates very from $95/hr like us to over $120/hr.

If you have any questions feel free to call and we can help you!

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Originally Posted by ekis18

How is that u guys quote me 4 hrs then??

wesborl898 · 11-01-2010, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ekis18

How is that u guys quote me 4 hrs then??

itsbrokeagain · 11-01-2010, 04:13 PM

even though XI is a bit harder to do and takes longer(i prefer to drop the subframe down and let it hang while supporting the engine with a stand), my prices are still the same for both cars...$250.

AlpineG05 · 11-01-2010, 05:03 PM

Free for me, I have my own lift haha.

Tiago@VRSF · 11-01-2010, 11:23 PM

It generally takes 2.5 hours but we only charge 2 hours labor @ $85 an hour. We've had to correct quite a few installs from inexperienced "shops" who end up charging 6 hours labor while butchering the pipes.

wonsungnabi · 11-01-2010, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tvieira24

It generally takes 2.5 hours but we only charge 2 hours labor @ $85 an hour. We've had to correct quite a few installs from inexperienced "shops" who end up charging 6 hours labor while butchering the pipes.

I wish I had known you guys before i went to another shop.

I will contact you soon when my gaskets come.

Alpine335TT · 11-02-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ekis18

How is that u guys quote me 4 hrs then??

ha.. busted!

Chewy.. I'd definitely recommend not doing this on your own.. it's a pain in the @ss.. and straight up depressing to do lol

Diego@Lutzperformance · 11-02-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by ekis18

How is that u guys quote me 4 hrs then??

If you look at the ticket it shows 3.5hrs and if you look at the Discounts it shows 42.xx

3.5 x 95 (per hour) = 332.50
332.50 - 42 (Discount) = 290.50
290.50 ÷ 95 (hourly rate) = 3.0

You paid for 3hrs not 4

Fernflex · 11-02-2010, 11:52 AM

2 places quote me $300 another quote me $65 but he end up damaging my O2 sensor, thanks God I have warranty.

OKC335i · 11-03-2010, 12:59 AM

I paid $80 at a local muffler shop in Norman, Ok.

Dr. G · 11-03-2010, 02:38 AM

Got 2 quotes

$250 and $180

jiajesse0923 · 02-21-2015, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Mans335i

some high prices. i paid 80

Where did you get your downpipe installed for $80?

jiajesse0923 · 02-21-2015, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rylen

Damn and I thought I got a good deal paying $100 to get my Macht Schnell downpipes installed.

Hi! Where did you get your downpipe installed for $100?

EvlShiftrE92 · 02-21-2015, 11:50 PM

I paid $150 at offsetmotorwerks in Glendora not bad I guess

335ji · 02-21-2015, 11:53 PM

I was quoted $200 which I think is fair. I've been contemplating doing it myself, but I think I might regret it, looks like a PITA. So I think I"ll just get it done.

musc · 02-21-2015, 11:59 PM

Old thread, lol. Some of the quotes here are extremely fair. A friend of mine recently got some quotes from local shops and I think the cheapest was around $450-500 with the highest being $875 (downpipes NOT included) :/

Turbo_power4ever · 02-22-2015, 11:10 PM

Wow! I installed my vrsf downpipes on my own. It was so easy. I did it under jack stands too. Theres a video by AR i beleive it is, which shows step by step. Feels kinda good when you know you did it yourself!

EvlShiftrE92 · 02-23-2015, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo_power4ever

Wow! I installed my vrsf downpipes on my own. It was so easy. I did it under jack stands too. Theres a video by AR i beleive it is, which shows step by step. Feels kinda good when you know you did it yourself!

This happened to me today I'm always super careful but u never know thank god I wasn't underneath the car a buddy of mine lost his life car crushed him no one knew until two hours later guys please be careful always take extra safety precautions ur life is priceless I admit this was my fault

Turbo_power4ever · 02-23-2015, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by EvlShiftrE92

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Originally Posted by Turbo_power4ever

Wow! I installed my vrsf downpipes on my own. It was so easy. I did it under jack stands too. Theres a video by AR i beleive it is, which shows step by step. Feels kinda good when you know you did it yourself!

This happened to me today I'm always super careful but u never know thank god I wasn't underneath the car a buddy of mine lost his life car crushed him no one knew until two hours later guys please be careful always take extra safety precautions ur life is priceless I admit this was my fault

Wow! How did it fall? Sorry to hear bout your friend. I left two 3-ton jacks on the 2 front jack spots, and a back up one to catch the car if it did fall in the front center spot... E-brake on And back wheels chocked.

EvlShiftrE92 · 02-23-2015, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbo_power4ever

Wow! How did it fall? Sorry to hear bout your friend. I left two 3-ton jacks on the 2 front jack spots, and a back up one to catch the car if it did fall in the front center spot... E-brake on And back wheels chocked.

Well let's see I was tired in a hurry yeah dumb me just venting I'm still pretty shaking up I've done this a million time u just never know moral of the story take ur time and be extra careful LOL

musc · 02-23-2015, 03:51 AM

Wow. I always have jack stands and keep the jacks on the jacking points as well for a back up but anything is possible. Sorry about your friend!

EvlShiftrE92 · 02-23-2015, 03:56 AM

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Originally Posted by musc

Wow. I always have jack stands and keep the jacks on the jacking points as well for a back up but anything is possible. Sorry about your friend!

Yeah sux this happened on the s2ki forum sux nice fella to left a new born Baby this happened a while back

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Dr. G Major General 290 Rep 5,064 Posts Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [8.84]	Got 2 quotes $250 and $180
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335ji Private 2 Rep 94 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: May 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I was quoted $200 which I think is fair. I've been contemplating doing it myself, but I think I might regret it, looks like a PITA. So I think I"ll just get it done. Last edited by 335ji; 02-23-2015 at 12:06 AM..
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Turbo_power4ever Captain 95 Rep 607 Posts Drives: Fbo blacked e92 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Nky iTrader: (2)	Wow! I installed my vrsf downpipes on my own. It was so easy. I did it under jack stands too. Theres a video by AR i beleive it is, which shows step by step. Feels kinda good when you know you did it yourself!
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