PLM 3" Downpipes

alexc93 · 12-08-2010, 08:47 PM

Hey everyone,

yes i know i should search but i did and now i just want to gather peoples opinions.

I am in the process of purchasing the PLM 3" catless downpipes and have to pay on friday, i just want to know a few things first.

Will i get leaks or issues?

How are the welds?

Anyone ever used PLM? (they look to be relabeled riss racing dps)

How well made are they?

alexc93 · 12-08-2010, 08:49 PM

thanks

Forcefed3 · 12-08-2010, 08:58 PM

They seem to be just ok, they grind their welds. I would just buy used AR or MS if I were you.

alexc93 · 12-08-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

They seem to be just ok, they grind their welds. I would just buy used AR or MS if I were you.

what do you mean they grind their welds?

And i dont want to buy used thats why im looking at the PLM

Clap135 · 12-08-2010, 09:50 PM

I installed these 2 weeks ago or so. Trust me, best cheap downpipe out there. Fitment was spot on.

Guth310 · 12-08-2010, 09:59 PM

+1

Adam Way · 12-09-2010, 01:09 AM

AR only way to go IMHO

Mrbig · 12-09-2010, 01:10 AM

Really good product ? Or just buy ar downpipes

Dj_Frost · 12-09-2010, 03:35 AM

I bought these as well.... what can I say, in the end, pipes are pipes (as long as they are mandrel bent). I just can´t get around spending over $300 for such a short piece of metal

Black Sheep · 12-09-2010, 09:48 AM

crap, get AR

Clap135 · 12-09-2010, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Budz135i

crap, get AR

Why do you say that? Have you personally installed them? They are identical to the rr v2 pipes.

Black Sheep · 12-09-2010, 09:58 AM

No but I bought a set, the quality is garbage compared to AR's,

Clap135 · 12-09-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Budz135i

No but I bought a set, the quality is garbage compared to AR's,

Define quality. I got them for 270 shipped. Open box item from plm directly. I could get three set of these for the price of other downpipes.

The look smooth. Inside was nice. Welds looked good. Flanges were spot on. Fit was perfect. So what exactly am I laying 500 dollars more for? Nicer and smoother welds that will give me 2 HP. No thx. I can understand if these didn't fit or generally loomed like ass...but that's just not the case here.

Mrbig · 12-09-2010, 11:48 AM

what are differences between them AR and plm ?

Jonny550 · 12-09-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

Define quality. I got them for 270 shipped. Open box item from plm directly. I could get three set of these for the price of other downpipes.

The look smooth. Inside was nice. Welds looked good. Flanges were spot on. Fit was perfect. So what exactly am I laying 500 dollars more for? Nicer and smoother welds that will give me 2 HP. No thx. I can understand if these didn't fit or generally loomed like ass...but that's just not the case here.

lol.

hemi to e90 · 12-09-2010, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mrbig

what are differences between them AR and plm ?

brand name whoring?

iBoost · 12-09-2010, 01:36 PM

PLM are the best pipes out for the price. Can't wait to get mine.

packinDSS · 12-09-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Budz135i

crap, get AR

LOL.....why crap? They produce the same power gains as the "big boys". If I put you behind the wheel of a car with the PLM pipes and another car that had "big boy brand" would you be able to tell me which car had which or would the power feel the same..............

wake up! PIPES ARE PIPES only the diameter makes a performance difference........

LOL the ignorance in here

htt760 · 12-10-2010, 10:59 AM

Pipes are pipes but you will see several months or years that you should have bought something that other people have had no issues with.

You pay for what you get... most of the time

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Forcefed3 Banned 131 Rep 4,732 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: South iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335i [1.00]	They seem to be just ok, they grind their welds. I would just buy used AR or MS if I were you.
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Clap135 Brigadier General 105 Rep 3,460 Posts Drives: 2009 N54 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sticky's Mom House iTrader: (1)	I installed these 2 weeks ago or so. Trust me, best cheap downpipe out there. Fitment was spot on.
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Adam Way Private 13 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Xi Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Cherry Creek Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	AR only way to go IMHO
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Mrbig Major 115 Rep 1,473 Posts Drives: 15 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: N.Y.C iTrader: (1)	Really good product ? Or just buy ar downpipes
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Dj_Frost Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 267 Posts Drives: 07 335i & 94 3000GT VR4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Panama iTrader: (2)	I bought these as well.... what can I say, in the end, pipes are pipes (as long as they are mandrel bent). I just can´t get around spending over $300 for such a short piece of metal
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Black Sheep A Zip an a Double Cup 80 Rep 4,462 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: McHenry, IL iTrader: (5)	No but I bought a set, the quality is garbage compared to AR's, __________________ PTF Tuned \| RB's \| AMS FMIC \| AR DP's \| HPF Exhaust \| CP-E DCI \| Apex Arc 8's \| 235/275 Star Specs \|
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iBoost Retired e90post Member 135 Rep 3,038 Posts Drives: real slow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (13)	PLM are the best pipes out for the price. Can't wait to get mine.
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htt760 PROcede it and Call it a DAY 17 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT, 2011 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Pipes are pipes but you will see several months or years that you should have bought something that other people have had no issues with. You pay for what you get... most of the time
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