?? for the peeps who installed their downpipes

[pris604]

hardest part for me was taking off the v-band clamp. Other than that, half of my time was spent looking for dropped nuts and washers

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[GoldenEye]

The install was easy, done in 50 mins because I had to take it back off and put the gasket on, I didn’t notice it dropped off. I figured out the battery was dead before I started, the window didn’t roll down when I opened the door to pop the hood. Frustrating…

 

[32bitsofGil]

The install was easy, done in 50 mins because I had to take it back off and put the gasket on, I didn’t notice it dropped off. I figured out the battery was dead before I started, the window didn’t roll down when I opened the door to pop the hood. Frustrating…

Time for a nice battery replacement. Can shave good weight in the rear.

 

[GoldenEye]

For anyone following this, I got my car started. I don’t know why the battery drained but I have a charger on it meow. I drove it around the block, got all kinds of codes, rear diff, steering, traction etc…so I guess if the battery dies on these cars it’s a big deal? On the bright side, it sounds good, lol. I’ll have the boys in the shop clear the codes tomorrow and hopefully it’ll be ready for a custom tune

 

[JR Supra]

I’m getting my downpipe tomorrow and I don’t know if I should garage install it or have someone do it. So my question is: for the guys who’ve installed their own downpipes, Was it easy for you or do you wish you would’ve taken it to a shop?

cheers!!

So today I installed my downpipe intake and charge pipe. It was a pain in my A@#, Until I found a couple of little tricks I didn't know. To take the clips off you have to pop the tab out then push it down a little then it'll slide ride out. I wish I paid someone else to do this, But if you want the best work do it yourself. My advice to you would be 1. get a new DP gasket 2. Buy a new ventilation hose line 3. Use a proper lift like me 4. Take the exhaust off to remove downpipe 5. Try your best to stay calm after you burn your hands 9999 times. I work as an assistant European car specialist mainly Porsche and I'm a dumb 16-year-old soooooo what do I know?

 

[GoldenEye]

Bro thanks for your advice, the install for me was a breeze, now I’m dealing with dead battery issues

 

[A90.C]

So today I installed my downpipe intake and charge pipe. It was a pain in my A@#, Until I found a couple of little tricks I didn't know. To take the clips off you have to pop the tab out then push it down a little then it'll slide ride out. I wish I paid someone else to do this, But if you want the best work do it yourself. My advice to you would be 1. get a new DP gasket 2. Buy a new ventilation hose line 3. Use a proper lift like me 4. Take the exhaust off to remove downpipe 5. Try your best to stay calm after you burn your hands 9999 times. I work as an assistant European car specialist mainly Porsche and I'm a dumb 16-year-old soooooo what do I know?

Literally how. I did it drunk af on jackstands at 2am and it took no time at all.

 

[A90.C]

For anyone following this, I got my car started. I don’t know why the battery drained but I have a charger on it meow. I drove it around the block, got all kinds of codes, rear diff, steering, traction etc…so I guess if the battery dies on these cars it’s a big deal? On the bright side, it sounds good, lol. I’ll have the boys in the shop clear the codes tomorrow and hopefully it’ll be ready for a custom tune

Glad you got it goin. But yeah, all bimmers are like that. Low battery causes all sorts of shit. Should clear right up when you get some decent charge in it.

 

[Cptnslo]

So today I installed my downpipe intake and charge pipe. It was a pain in my A@#, Until I found a couple of little tricks I didn't know. To take the clips off you have to pop the tab out then push it down a little then it'll slide ride out. I wish I paid someone else to do this, But if you want the best work do it yourself. My advice to you would be 1. get a new DP gasket 2. Buy a new ventilation hose line 3. Use a proper lift like me 4. Take the exhaust off to remove downpipe 5. Try your best to stay calm after you burn your hands 9999 times. I work as an assistant European car specialist mainly Porsche and I'm a dumb 16-year-old soooooo what do I know?

No offense meant but idk how this got so complicated for you. There is ZERO reason you should have had to remove the entire exhaust. Also just because I’m curious how do you afford this car at 16 years old? When I was 16 I had an old pos, I think that makes you the youngest owner which I thought was @Mason

 

[GoldenEye]

I’ve seen videos of people removing all the plates underneath the car, exhaust etc…this was so easy I was surprised! I did it in well under an hour, Jack stands, creeper and I had to take it back off and put the gasket on that fell off…

 

[JoshuaQ]

I’m getting my downpipe tomorrow and I don’t know if I should garage install it or have someone do it. So my question is: for the guys who’ve installed their own downpipes, Was it easy for you or do you wish you would’ve taken it to a shop?

cheers!!

Simple and easy. Can take 30m or less once your used to it. Plenty of guides and videos out there.

 

[NJA90]

Just installed the catted active AutoWerke downpipe on a couple of ramp just lifting the front. Lol talk about tight space. But she got done in a couple of hours… given that I already had a Eventuri intake and stock one was out of the way I had enough space to work on the clamp and gasket from the top to ensure proper fit as well.

as far as batteries are concerned.. I’ve already had my bmw battery replaced with a Toyota one by the dealership after 2 weeks of ownership. I kept getting the battery signal and it wouldn’t hold a charge. Now I use a trickle charger when I’m not home and driving her and have no issues. It’s perfect. Hooking it up is super easy as well.

 

[JR Supra]

No offense meant but idk how this got so complicated for you. There is ZERO reason you should have had to remove the entire exhaust. Also just because I’m curious how do you afford this car at 16 years old? When I was 16 I had an old pos, I think that makes you the youngest owner which I thought was @Mason

Well, I work as an assistant Porsche mechanic in New Rochelle NY. I am 16. My dad and I went 50/50 on the car.

 

[GoldenEye]

Toyota battery??? Tell me more! This is what my car is hooked up to right meow!

<“Well, I work as an assistant Porsche mechanic in New Rochelle NY. I am 16. My dad and I went 50/50 on the car.”>

Dang I wish my parents were rich growing up! I grew up so poor top ramen was a treat!

 

[GoldenEye]

Quick update, because I tried using jumper cables on the battery it sounds like I messed something up! They’re digging into it to try and find what the problem is but if anyone has had this issue before let me know…

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