downpipe

upss · 11-22-2011, 12:34 PM

hi , just to know the active autowerke downpipe are good ? thank

rader1 · 11-22-2011, 12:39 PM

Ive got a set on order and i'll do a review once i install them. But, i've heard nothing but good things.

Royal Flush · 11-22-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by upss

hi , just to know the active autowerke downpipe are good ? thank

jdbretz · 11-22-2011, 12:49 PM

Check in the vendor For sale thread. There are some good Black Friday Sales on AR Downpipes. AA dp's are good as well though.

Brey335i · 11-22-2011, 12:58 PM

I'd go with AR Design or Macht Schnell from EAS.

s2k_335i · 11-22-2011, 01:03 PM

AR is the way to go!!!

E92TTKING · 11-22-2011, 01:12 PM

hes from puerto rico chill out guys

get ar on sale friday

blackedout335i · 11-22-2011, 01:55 PM

i got AA downpipes local for 150 ; )

ModBargains III · 11-22-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jdbretz

Check in the vendor For sale thread. There are some good Black Friday Sales on AR Downpipes. AA dp's are good as well though.

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Originally Posted by 335coupe2007

ok ok ill be nice...AR downpipes are always raved about due to the fact it seems to have the best fitment, quality etc etc.But they are pricey.... However there are others who have other dp's who say its just as good but cheaper... Everyone has thier own opinion. Best option is to search the forum... see which one works for you... Now.. ill say this------ If money aint ahh thang for you, then do the AR downpipes because based on the reviews ive read and seen on here, you'll be a veddy veddy happy campa!!

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

I'd go with AR Design or Macht Schnell from EAS.

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Originally Posted by s2k_335i

AR is the way to go!!!

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Originally Posted by E92TTKING

hes from puerto rico chill out guys

get ar on sale friday

Agreed on AR downpipes, and also agreed on Black Friday pricing which was just released today!!!!

Crazylegs · 11-22-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blackedout335i

i got AA downpipes local for 150 ; )

ill give you 250 for em

local pick up and all

blackedout335i · 11-22-2011, 02:11 PM

lollll no thanks installing today : )

also picked up a full vanguard exhaust for 300 ; )

rader1 · 11-22-2011, 02:15 PM

Hey guys, notice how he didn't say or ask anything about AR? Im not trying to be a dick, but AAs pipes are just as high a quality and make just as much power(based on EVERYTHING ive ever seen, heard or read) as the ARs for $200 less.
PM jeff@topgearsolutions and ask him, he's the man you need to see. He's about as honest as they come and he'll give you a helluva deal.
Cheers and happy thanksgiving.

Bme30 · 11-22-2011, 02:20 PM

Check This out!!!!
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SV Concepts II · 11-22-2011, 02:31 PM

AA makes some solid dp's as well.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-22-2011, 02:36 PM

We have sold a tonne of AA pipes, and nothing but great reviews. But saying that the BF deals we are running along with some other vendors really make the ar pipes the way to go

Pm myself or the other vendors for the BF pricing on the ar pipes or checkout the classifieds on here.

Mike

ar design · 11-22-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rader1

AAs pipes are just as high a quality

IMHO, not really.

bigdaddycane · 11-22-2011, 03:44 PM

+1 and the fittment is NOT as good as the ARs....

rader1 · 11-22-2011, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ar design

IMHO, not really.

Ofcoarse in your opinion they wouldn't be

But, just for shits and giggles, what EXACTLY makes the AR pipes superior to the AA, CP-e or MS pipes? How about flow numbers between the pipes showing they move more air? Or placing a gauge in the DPs to show they createe less back pressure than the other pipes? This arguement is similar to comparing cylinder heads and saying one is better without ever providing flow numbers to back it up

Brey335i · 11-22-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by rader1

Ofcoarse in your opinion they wouldn't be

But, just for shits and giggles, what EXACTLY makes the AR pipes superior to the AA, CP-e or MS pipes? How about flow numbers between the pipes showing they move more air? Or placing a gauge in the DPs to show they createe less back pressure than the other pipes? This arguement is similar to comparing cylinder heads and saying one is better without ever providing flow numbers to back it up

You don't need flow numbers... all you need is a pair of eyes.

The AA downpipe taper abruptly before the flange, versus the AR pipes which do it gradually and smoothly. Also, just look at the two next to each other. The AA pipes are wavy versus the AR pipes which are much smoother. Fitment of AR is perfect because of this. The AA pipes are a pain to fit because they get too close to each other and rubbing is hard to avoid... IMHO AR is worth the extra cash.

Q4P · 11-22-2011, 05:10 PM

I'll be the moron here and ask what's wrong with the newest versions of the $299 PLM downpipes?

rader1 · 11-22-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

You don't need flow numbers... all you need is a pair of eyes

I've long respected your opinions and input but here i must disagree. From the reviews i've read of AA install there isn't an issue. Ill be installing mine(hopefully) next week and if i'm wrong i'll be the first to report back and admit it. However, i'm getting tired of AR trash talking all the other DP vendors(who unfortunately aren't here to defend themselves) and then offering no evidence to support their claims. Show a graph detailing back pressure or flow and ARs being superior.
Like i said, if im wrong i'll be the first to admit it and it will provide actual data for the platform as a whole.
AR: put up or shut up.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 11-22-2011, 05:55 PM

I feel the top 3 DP's to work with are AA MS or AR.

Ive sold a few AA DP's since I became a dealer and Ive heard no complaints. They've been in the business long enough to know if a product is good, and represents their stellar reputation.

A majority of DP issues usually relate to install error. Keyword, usually.

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rader1 Banned 71 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	Ive got a set on order and i'll do a review once i install them. But, i've heard nothing but good things.
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jdbretz Captain 53 Rep 923 Posts Drives: '18 X5d, '12 M3 ZCP, '12 F30 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FL Panhandle iTrader: (10)	Check in the vendor For sale thread. There are some good Black Friday Sales on AR Downpipes. AA dp's are good as well though.
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E92TTKING Colonel 261 Rep 2,257 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Merica iTrader: (10)	hes from puerto rico chill out guys get ar on sale friday
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blackedout335i Banned 23 Rep 883 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sarasota, Florida iTrader: (8)	lollll no thanks installing today : ) also picked up a full vanguard exhaust for 300 ; )
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rader1 Banned 71 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	Hey guys, notice how he didn't say or ask anything about AR? Im not trying to be a dick, but AAs pipes are just as high a quality and make just as much power(based on EVERYTHING ive ever seen, heard or read) as the ARs for $200 less. PM jeff@topgearsolutions and ask him, he's the man you need to see. He's about as honest as they come and he'll give you a helluva deal. Cheers and happy thanksgiving.
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SV Concepts II 277 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	AA makes some solid dp's as well.
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Mike@N54Tuning.com Joint Chiefs of Staff 5042 Rep 116,174 Posts Drives: 2007 335i, 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: N54tuning.com iTrader: (89)	We have sold a tonne of AA pipes, and nothing but great reviews. But saying that the BF deals we are running along with some other vendors really make the ar pipes the way to go Pm myself or the other vendors for the BF pricing on the ar pipes or checkout the classifieds on here. Mike
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3474 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I feel the top 3 DP's to work with are AA MS or AR. Ive sold a few AA DP's since I became a dealer and Ive heard no complaints. They've been in the business long enough to know if a product is good, and represents their stellar reputation. A majority of DP issues usually relate to install error. Keyword, usually. Last edited by Jeff@TopGearSolutions; 11-22-2011 at 06:12 PM..
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