If you had to choose...

dAng! E90 · 04-17-2012, 08:49 PM

Tomorrow I am going to purchase Vishnu Procede and downpipes. I have narrowed my search down to Macht Schnell or Active Autowerke. I have a couple of recommendations from some members on the forum and now I am torn between the two. Please Help!!!

dirtmaster666 · 04-17-2012, 08:55 PM

Vrsf. Can't go wrong

AU335i · 04-17-2012, 09:14 PM

Why Macht Schnell and AA over VRSF? I personally ordered VRSF... they definitely seem to have quality, fitment and performance for a very reasonable price!

oh... and a lifetime warranty doesn't hurt either.

E90Company · 04-17-2012, 09:15 PM

Just get VRSF. Save money.

Zebra99 · 04-17-2012, 09:15 PM

Don't forget CP's...
Are the schnell's really 3" from start to end or do they also taper at 2.5".

I've always wondered why no one here has tried a full 3" set-up from turbo back? I think it would make power no?

AU335i · 04-17-2012, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra99

Don't forget CP's...
Are the schnell's really 3" from start to end or do they also taper at 2.5".

I've always wondered why no one here has tried a full 3" set-up from turbo back? I think it would make power no?

from what i've read, I don't think our cars really benefit that much from a full 3" set up I believe.

Brey335i · 04-17-2012, 09:24 PM

Macht Schnell, AR Design, or VRSF.

I recommend strongly against AA.

Zebra99 · 04-17-2012, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AU335i

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebra99

Don't forget CP's...
Are the schnell's really 3" from start to end or do they also taper at 2.5".

I've always wondered why no one here has tried a full 3" set-up from turbo back? I think it would make power no?

from what i've read, I don't think our cars really benefit that much from a full 3" set up I believe.

That's too bad lol...when I get my DP's I'll be looking to add a cut off valve/switch so I can go full out open exhaust from DP back lol

That should yield some power

rader1 · 04-17-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

Macht Schnell, AR Design, or VRSF.

I recommend strongly against AA.

I believe your bad experience was with the first batch of AAs, mine were perfect as far as fitment.

Although, if i was to do it all again i would have a hard time to justify anything other than VRSF...

ianthegreat · 04-17-2012, 09:28 PM

My eBay PLM downpipes for $375 shipped work perfect. It's a pipe.

Zebra99 · 04-17-2012, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

My eBay PLM downpipes for $375 shipped work perfect. It's a pipe.

Haha well put. You got lucky though dude, most EBay items are hit or miss.

You should post up the link with seller info. To help OP.

I'll definitely be looking into it too

AU335i · 04-17-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ianthegreat

My eBay PLM downpipes for $375 shipped work perfect. It's a pipe.

not sure of the quality of PLM (doesn't seem bad since you aren't complaining) but for literally 10 more dollars he can get quality stainless steel pipes with lifetime warranty that have excellent fitment from what i've seen... really really hard to beat that imo haha

jetblackcoupe · 04-17-2012, 09:56 PM

CP-E is about the same price as MS and seems to be better quality

TOS_335i · 04-17-2012, 10:01 PM

Just installed a set of CP-e DPs and I was very pleased with their quality and fitment..

ianthegreat · 04-17-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AU335i

not sure of the quality of PLM (doesn't seem bad since you aren't complaining) but for literally 10 more dollars he can get quality stainless steel pipes with lifetime warranty that have excellent fitment from what i've seen... really really hard to beat that imo haha

I agree, when I bought my PLM's, VRSF was not available. I would probably go that route today. Cost is essentially the same minus the shipping.

Service goes a long way in my book too. Seems like the VRSF rep (Tiago?) is active on the forums and seems pretty friendly. I routinely pay well over standard cost for good service.

RnmEvo9 · 04-17-2012, 10:17 PM

I went with Racelands at the time, however if I was in the market for downpipes today, I would go with VRSF.

ksalih · 04-18-2012, 03:11 PM

VRSF. 'nuff said. Fitment, price, quality. Why would you spend $xxx more for the same thing in terms of fitment and quality? These threads pop up quite often, I don't understand the jusitifaction for AR or any other $$ DP.

E90SoFlo · 04-18-2012, 04:02 PM

VRsF

Syndicategt · 04-18-2012, 04:17 PM

I would choose to not post another DP thread

VRSF if on a budget or AR if not.

dAng! E90 · 04-18-2012, 04:44 PM

Yeah, I did a search but didn't go deep enough. I found this exact thread from about 2 years ago. If a mod wants to close this, be my guest. Thanks for all of the replies!!!

AU335i · 04-18-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dAng! E90

Yeah, I did a search but didn't go deep enough. I found this exact thread from about 2 years ago. If a mod wants to close this, be my guest. Thanks for all of the replies!!!

let me know which one you plan on going with and when you plan on installing it! If you DIY i'll come join you since I will need to be doing mine soon as well

Bakeme521 · 04-18-2012, 05:24 PM

How come there isn't a neither option?

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dAng! E90 The bigger they are... 19 Rep 264 Posts Drives: Jet Black '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Pelham, AL iTrader: (0)	If you had to choose... Tomorrow I am going to purchase Vishnu Procede and downpipes. I have narrowed my search down to Macht Schnell or Active Autowerke. I have a couple of recommendations from some members on the forum and now I am torn between the two. Please Help!!! __________________ Tom Williams BMW Service Advisor '07 335i Sport 219M Wheels, MMW CF Lip, Shadowline Taillights, Vishnu Procede, BMS DCI, BMS OCC, Aasco LW Flywheel, South Bend Clutch, Turner 90mm Studs, Stoptech pads rotors and lines, BMS LED Tag Lights, BMS Clutch Stop, BMS Clutch Non-Delay Valve, ACS Style Rear Glass Spoiler
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dirtmaster666 "J" BONE 37 Rep 578 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: edmonton iTrader: (0)	Vrsf. Can't go wrong __________________ procede v5 rev3, afe dual cone intake, full catless exhaust with muffler delete, hm style carbon fibre lip, 235/35/19,275/30/19 satin black linea corse818, H&R sport springs, Vishnu charge pipe with forged diverter valves, matte black kidneys, mtec superwhite angel eyes and fogs, bms cdv ER fmic, VRSF coated DP. Vishnu pwm meth kit
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AU335i Captain 91 Rep 887 Posts Drives: 2008 335i E92 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Auburn, AL iTrader: (3)	Why Macht Schnell and AA over VRSF? I personally ordered VRSF... they definitely seem to have quality, fitment and performance for a very reasonable price! oh... and a lifetime warranty doesn't hurt either.
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E90Company Major General 198 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Just get VRSF. Save money.
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Zebra99 Colonel 113 Rep 2,855 Posts Drives: 2011 335is E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [10.00]	Don't forget CP's... Are the schnell's really 3" from start to end or do they also taper at 2.5". I've always wondered why no one here has tried a full 3" set-up from turbo back? I think it would make power no?
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Brey335i Banned 118 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	Macht Schnell, AR Design, or VRSF. I recommend strongly against AA.
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ianthegreat Colonel 63 Rep 2,314 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Pittsburgh/Houston iTrader: (1)	My eBay PLM downpipes for $375 shipped work perfect. It's a pipe.
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jetblackcoupe Captain 215 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 335i 6MT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	CP-E is about the same price as MS and seems to be better quality
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TOS_335i bs_335i 4 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Shavertown, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i [0.00]	Just installed a set of CP-e DPs and I was very pleased with their quality and fitment.. __________________ Cobb Stage 2+FMIC \| CP-e DPs \| CP-e DCI \| ETS 5" FMIC
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RnmEvo9 Banned 250 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL iTrader: (2)	I went with Racelands at the time, however if I was in the market for downpipes today, I would go with VRSF.
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ksalih Lieutenant 72 Rep 511 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	VRSF. 'nuff said. Fitment, price, quality. Why would you spend $xxx more for the same thing in terms of fitment and quality? These threads pop up quite often, I don't understand the jusitifaction for AR or any other $$ DP. __________________ '2018 F87 M2 LCI \| LBB \| GC Camber Plates \| Ohlins R&T 90/190N/mm \| 18x10 et33 square 275/35 \| MPe \| Poly Transmission Mounts \| Recaro Sportster CS
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E90SoFlo Banned 217 Rep 2,669 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (9)	VRsF
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Syndicategt Brigadier General 164 Rep 3,730 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (11)	I would choose to not post another DP thread VRSF if on a budget or AR if not. __________________ 2008 BMW 335i e90 - Sold - Rob Beck Turbos / PROcede V5 / Aquamist HFS-4 / AR Downpipes / AE Exhaust / ER Comp FMIC / ER CP / TiAL BOV / Custom Intake / RPI Scoops / Quaife LSD / Swift-Koni Coilovers / DSS HS / Morr VS8.2 Sig Black / Michelin PSS / P3 Boost Guage / M3 body / M3 steering wheel / Adam's Rotors / Hawk HPS / SS lines /
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