Got a sweet deal on Ar downpipes from Alan************!

E92murdered · 11-18-2010, 07:16 PM

Hey guys just purchased AR cat-less downpipes from Alan************.com Phone: (714) 582-3330 ext. 8006 couldn't refuse the deal its the black Friday sale but can go into effect today
!! Anything I should look for when installing the downpipes?

Forcefed3 · 11-18-2010, 07:33 PM

What was the price?

Bimmer This · 11-18-2010, 07:36 PM

Awesome! Enjoy!

M3 Eater · 11-18-2010, 07:45 PM

look for them to fit like a glove! just follow the directions on VK DIY and your good to go! I have been reading about cheap down pipes all over e90 and all i can say is having your DP's fit the first time like a glove is worth an extra $2-300. Installing pipes that don't fit takes about 3 hours... then trying to make them fit might take another day or two before you realize that someone sold you pipes that will never fit right, then another 2 hours to get your old pipes back on so you have a car to drive. .... then you order some AR's ...they go on in 2-3 hours and so add up all that time, effort and energy and you easily have $300 worth of hassle that you can avoid by getting the best fitting, best performing pipes on the market.

Andrew paid me in pipes to write posts like this....pipes that fit and perform.

If you were thinking about spending $3-400 on down pipes... splurge for the best, I know I wish I had the first time! If you can pick them up for around $600 than you'll be stealing them.

E92murdered · 11-18-2010, 08:07 PM

thanks man pm me not sure if i can say price lets just say the same price a used set goes for

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

What was the price?

Thanks cant wait 2-3 weeks i hope sooner

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

Awesome! Enjoy!

Thanks lol, that was the same thinking of purchasing them dont want to deal with any type of hassle. I found someone in the oc which will do them for a great price! i will definetly check that DIY as well.. Yup definitely was a steal!

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Originally Posted by M3 Eater

look for them to fit like a glove! just follow the directions on VK DIY and your good to go! I have been reading about cheap down pipes all over e90 and all i can say is having your DP's fit the first time like a glove is worth an extra $2-300. Installing pipes that don't fit takes about 3 hours... then trying to make them fit might take another day or two before you realize that someone sold you pipes that will never fit right, then another 2 hours to get your old pipes back on so you have a car to drive. .... then you order some AR's ...they go on in 2-3 hours and so add up all that time, effort and energy and you easily have $300 worth of hassle that you can avoid by getting the best fitting, best performing pipes on the market.

Andrew paid me in pipes to write posts like this....pipes that fit and perform.

If you were thinking about spending $3-400 on down pipes... splurge for the best, I know I wish I had the first time! If you can pick them up for around $600 than you'll be stealing them.

Bimmer This · 11-18-2010, 08:17 PM

they are gravy to install.

Forcefed3 · 11-18-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

they are gravy to install.

How many times have you done it?

Bimmer This · 11-18-2010, 08:24 PM

a couple times. I've put on a set of XI DP's in a about 2 hours.

EDIT: a friend and myself.

Slidewayz · 11-18-2010, 08:24 PM

Mod, this post does not belong here.

Forcefed3 · 11-18-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

a couple times. I've put on a set of XI DP's in a about 2 hours.

Thats really fast, I am not looking forward to pulling out the power steering rack. Im doing my install this weekend.

Bimmer This · 11-18-2010, 08:31 PM

just remove the bolts, pull forward and let it hang. You don't have to literally remove it.

BrianMN · 11-18-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Thats really fast, I am not looking forward to pulling out the power steering rack. Im doing my install this weekend.

You're worried about 2 bolts? There isn't anything remotely 'hard' about the install, it's just time consuming and takes patience.

forza1976 · 11-18-2010, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

a couple times. I've put on a set of XI DP's in a about 2 hours.

+1, you had help on the xi dp's homey

Bimmer This · 11-18-2010, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by forza1976

+1, you had help on the xi dp's homey

true. Someone needs to hold the knuckle.

forza1976 · 11-18-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

true. Someone needs to hold the knuckle.

Psssst...

Forcefed3 · 11-18-2010, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer This

just remove the bolts, pull forward and let it hang. You don't have to literally remove it.

Yea, I knew you didnt have to remove it, it just looked complicated when I looked at the pictures. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

You're worried about 2 bolts? There isn't anything remotely 'hard' about the install, it's just time consuming and takes patience.

Oh, I didnt know it was that simple, it looked more complex than that on the DIY I read. I will post pictures and a review once installed

Im also doing the HPF FMIC this weekend.

BrianMN · 11-18-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Yea, I knew you didnt have to remove it, it just looked complicated when I looked at the pictures. Hopefully everything goes smoothly.

Oh, I didnt know it was that simple, it looked more complex than that on the DIY I read. I will post pictures and a review once installed

Im also doing the HPF FMIC this weekend.

Sounds like fun, you'll feel like it's a different car.

Forcefed3 · 11-18-2010, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

Sounds like fun, you'll feel like it's a different car.

I hope so! I cant wait to see how much of a power increase I get!

E92murdered · 11-18-2010, 09:45 PM

nice, how long did dp's take to arrive?

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Thats really fast, I am not looking forward to pulling out the power steering rack. Im doing my install this weekend.

balance · 11-18-2010, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer This

a couple times. I've put on a set of XI DP's in a about 2 hours.

EDIT: a friend and myself.

ooooohh what
are you down to do it for me if i buy you a large bowl of pho at pho thang long

ModBargains.com · 11-19-2010, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by E92murdered

Hey guys just purchased AR cat-less downpipes from Alan************.com Phone: (714) 582-3330 ext. 8006 couldn't refuse the deal its the black Friday sale but can go into effect today
!! Anything I should look for when installing the downpipes?

It was my pleasure setting up your order and congrats on the purchase for your new AR design catless downpipes. They should be arriving in our office within 2-2 1/2 weeks and I will give you a call once they're available for pick up! Remember guys, I have these downpipes available in limited quantities for Black Friday so get them while supplies last!

M3 Eater · 11-19-2010, 10:40 AM

steering colum is easier than it sounds.... 2 bolts... I just removed one and slid the passanger side forward. I spent hours .... scratch that.... days under my car when I ordered some cheap ones and got quite comfortable there. I left heat sheilds in place too as the small screws were a PITA to get back in. You should be sweating the V bands.... you want to make sure you mouth up the pipes perfectly to the turbos and tighten those babies down. Also, for the rear.... don't lock down the bolts in the back until you get everything situated accept for the highest bolt of the 4. If you wait to tighten it down you won't be able to reach it. You just want the pipes to tigheten down flat on the gaskets so 1/4 tigthen the top, then 1/4 tight the bolt under, then back top for another 1/4 and then the second... you get it.. don't pinch the gasket by tighetening them all the way one at a time.

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M3 Eater Major 36 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	look for them to fit like a glove! just follow the directions on VK DIY and your good to go! I have been reading about cheap down pipes all over e90 and all i can say is having your DP's fit the first time like a glove is worth an extra $2-300. Installing pipes that don't fit takes about 3 hours... then trying to make them fit might take another day or two before you realize that someone sold you pipes that will never fit right, then another 2 hours to get your old pipes back on so you have a car to drive. .... then you order some AR's ...they go on in 2-3 hours and so add up all that time, effort and energy and you easily have $300 worth of hassle that you can avoid by getting the best fitting, best performing pipes on the market. Andrew paid me in pipes to write posts like this....pipes that fit and perform. If you were thinking about spending $3-400 on down pipes... splurge for the best, I know I wish I had the first time! If you can pick them up for around $600 than you'll be stealing them. __________________ JB4 beta 15 ohms FSB,AEM inline filter/ CM 10, ETS fmic, ER custom made charge pipe,TSW Donnington 18's,Simitumo HTRZ3, Injen DCI, AR DPs, Forge DVs, AA SLD, Koni FSD, ZSP springs.
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M3 Eater Major 36 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: Unknown iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	steering colum is easier than it sounds.... 2 bolts... I just removed one and slid the passanger side forward. I spent hours .... scratch that.... days under my car when I ordered some cheap ones and got quite comfortable there. I left heat sheilds in place too as the small screws were a PITA to get back in. You should be sweating the V bands.... you want to make sure you mouth up the pipes perfectly to the turbos and tighten those babies down. Also, for the rear.... don't lock down the bolts in the back until you get everything situated accept for the highest bolt of the 4. If you wait to tighten it down you won't be able to reach it. You just want the pipes to tigheten down flat on the gaskets so 1/4 tigthen the top, then 1/4 tight the bolt under, then back top for another 1/4 and then the second... you get it.. don't pinch the gasket by tighetening them all the way one at a time. __________________ JB4 beta 15 ohms FSB,AEM inline filter/ CM 10, ETS fmic, ER custom made charge pipe,TSW Donnington 18's,Simitumo HTRZ3, Injen DCI, AR DPs, Forge DVs, AA SLD, Koni FSD, ZSP springs.
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