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05-03-2014, 12:23 PM | #1 |
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Downpipes install near Charlotte NC
Looking for someone who has done downpipe installs.
I don't have the time to drive to my dad's shop in Winston Salem to install them because of work and a vacation coming up in June. 07' 335i sedan. 3" macht schnell cat less downpipes |
05-03-2014, 11:44 PM | #2 |
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I did it on mine in the garage. But I have the 2.5 inch so they were probably a little easier to work with. I would dread doing it again but also dread paying $400+ to have someone else do it.
It is possible to do at home DIY with just jack stands but not a fun one and plan for a hole day. I am all for helping a fellow member but that project it so time consuming.
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05-04-2014, 09:23 AM | #3 |
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Thanks James! They shouldn't be impossible to do in my garage. I don't have a problem doing it myself... I seriously just don't have the time right now and none in the foreseeable future either.
I have a lift to use but it's an hour away and again I can't fit it into my schedule. Work is hectic this time of year... 70+ hours a week leaves no time to tinker with it lol |
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05-05-2014, 11:12 AM | #4 |
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05-05-2014, 04:00 PM | #5 |
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Just called them... how much did they charge you?
Guy just told me $650!! Just wondering if he charged you the same?? And if so, did he at least gave you a reach around while the screwed you?! That's preposterous!! That job calls for 2.5 hours labor... I'll install downpipes all day every day for $650 a pop!! Last edited by MrMushu; 05-05-2014 at 06:11 PM.. |
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05-05-2014, 06:08 PM | #6 |
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-Try Speedstyles, reasonably priced
1000 Van Buren Ave, Indian Trail, NC 28079 (704) 882-0333 Going to install my coilovers by them when they come in. |
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05-06-2014, 02:43 PM | #9 |
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I didn't pay $650, but I paid more than $200. PM me the name of the shop on South Blvd and let me know how it works out for you.
By the way, GMP Performance quoted $800 - $1,000 for installing the downpipes. |
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05-07-2014, 02:38 PM | #11 | |
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That sounds about right
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05-08-2014, 10:05 AM | #12 |
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Lol @ James...
Bro, if people are actually paying $650 to $1000 for installing downpipes I'm in the wrong line of work! Eurowise quoted $400, but that's still insane to pay that much when the job calls for 2.5 hours labor. That's $160/hr labor! Stealer ships don't charge that much! Lol |
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05-08-2014, 12:56 PM | #13 | |
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I never paid $650 for downpipe install, I did them myself... but I do trust Eurowise to do work over any dealership. Last time I went to the dealership (for a free recall) the next day my dash lite up like a Christmas tree. I will never go to the dealership again.
$200 is well worth it. To get the pipes lined up correctly it's a job that could take 1.5 hours or it could take 4 hours just depends on your luck. Quote:
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05-10-2014, 04:37 PM | #14 |
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I did mine in my complex parkin lot, 3" VRSF catless.. It's not crazy hard, jus a bitch if things are rusted/seized up.. I could do em, but it'd have to be soon tho
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