[SikhM4CS]

Hello again everyone,


Sorry for posting too many questions but I need suggestions from the experts! I am planning to either purchase VM downpipe or VRSF downpipe for my 440i. Can you guys give any advices, any ups/downs if you are or had used any of these downpipes? Nearby BMW specialist shop is charging $200 for installation of downpipe which i believe is fair. Please recommend!

Thanks

[Montego92]

Originally Posted by singhbimmerwala

Hello again everyone,


Sorry for posting too many questions but I need suggestions from the experts! I am planning to either purchase VM downpipe or VRSF downpipe for my 440i. Can you guys give any advices, any ups/downs if you are or had used any of these downpipes? Nearby BMW specialist shop is charging $200 for installation of downpipe which i believe is fair. Please recommend!

Thanks

I chose the VRSF. When I got it, it looked like an unskilled welder put it together.I started a (rhetorical) thread asking if it was acceptable. The vendor responded back by saying the misalignment was perfectly normal, as if I were stupid or something. I had to break out my Dremel and clean it up the best I could. Not something a person should have to do. I guess you get what you pay for. I'd recommend going ER. Anyway, that's my experience.

[jalkster]

Originally Posted by Montego92

I chose the VRSF. When I got it, it looked like an unskilled welder put it together.I started a (rhetorical) thread asking if it was acceptable. The vendor responded back by saying the misalignment was perfectly normal, as if I were stupid or something. I had to break out my Dremel and clean it up the best I could. Not something a person should have to do. I guess you get what you pay for. I'd recommend going ER. Anyway, that's my experience.

I have ER. Yet to install, hopefully next week, but build quality is great.

[PeterA90]

I have a VM dp. Was absolutely flawless.

[SikhM4CS]

Originally Posted by Montego92

I chose the VRSF. When I got it, it looked like an unskilled welder put it together.I started a (rhetorical) thread asking if it was acceptable. The vendor responded back by saying the misalignment was perfectly normal, as if I were stupid or something. I had to break out my Dremel and clean it up the best I could. Not something a person should have to do. I guess you get what you pay for. I'd recommend going ER. Anyway, that's my experience.

Wait, I thought this downpipe is just bolt-on? What car did you use it for?

[SikhM4CS]

Originally Posted by jalkster

I have ER. Yet to install, hopefully next week, but build quality is great.

Is ER bolt-on? Any issues with your state Inspection having catless downpipe?

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by singhbimmerwala

Is ER bolt-on? Any issues with your state Inspection having catless downpipe?

ER is fully bolt on. Great quality and finish!

Mike

[jalkster]

Originally Posted by singhbimmerwala

Is ER bolt-on? Any issues with your state Inspection having catless downpipe?

Not if you make some friends.

[Thisisdudewhoru]

I plan on getting ER as well. I've seen others and the final finishing isnt as nice. VM and vrsf both have lifetime warranties but they just aren't as pretty. I also like that the ER has the tab that bolts it into place like factory dp

Btw do I have to change settings in my jb4 to auto clear the catless check engine light?

[insanecoder]

Originally Posted by jalkster

Not if you make some friends.

And if you have no friends then its a $15,000 fine for you and $50,000 fine for the shop which did it
I believe theres a difference betw failing emissions and tampering with emissions equipment

[eluded]

Originally Posted by insanecoder

And if you have no friends then its a $15,000 fine for you and $50,000 fine for the shop which did it
I believe theres a difference betw failing emissions and tampering with emissions equipment

It depends on the state. Perhaps he is only using the vehicle for off-road/track purposes only. I know the majority of forum members with downpipe's and other modifications do not drive their cars on the street as they are not Emissions legal.

[Thisisdudewhoru]

We don't have emissions checks here but we are supposed to have a cat. But since they don't check, no one does.

[ray340i]

I have had my er downpipe for 9k miles no issues . install was spot on great welds. Install ran me 150 so 200 is still fair.
I am very happy with it , hope that helps

[ray340i]

Originally Posted by Thisisdudewhoru

I plan on getting ER as well. I've seen others and the final finishing isnt as nice. VM and vrsf both have lifetime warranties but they just aren't as pretty. I also like that the ER has the tab that bolts it into place like factory dp

Btw do I have to change settings in my jb4 to auto clear the catless check engine light?

It auto clears with the jb4 , no need to do anything.

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by ray340i

It auto clears with the jb4 , no need to do anything.

+1

Mike

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by singhbimmerwala

Hello again everyone,


Sorry for posting too many questions but I need suggestions from the experts! I am planning to either purchase VM downpipe or VRSF downpipe for my 440i. Can you guys give any advices, any ups/downs if you are or had used any of these downpipes? Nearby BMW specialist shop is charging $200 for installation of downpipe which i believe is fair. Please recommend!

Thanks

Same performance gains. both are 100% bolt on, no cutting or wielding needed. VM has a smaller diameter than VRSF (no difference in real world results). VM has a better finish but also more expensive

photos

VM


VRSF

[SikhM4CS]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Same performance gains. both are 100% bolt on, no cutting or wielding needed. VM has a smaller diameter than VRSF (no difference in real world results). VM has a better finish but also more expensive

photos

VM


VRSF

Thank you the comment. Will be considering one soon

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by singhbimmerwala

Thank you the comment. Will be considering one soon

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by ray340i

I have had my er downpipe for 9k miles no issues . install was spot on great welds. Install ran me 150 so 200 is still fair.
I am very happy with it , hope that helps

Yup the ER pipes go on pretty smoothly.. Should be an 1-2 hour job for a decent shop.

Mike

[futureal33]

Can anyone confirm if the catless downpipe from a 140i / 240i will fit an F31 340i tourer?

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by futureal33

Can anyone confirm if the catless downpipe from a 140i / 240i will fit an F31 340i tourer?

Should, at least with ER pipes

Mike

[babyboss]

Whts the dyno wkw power increase with catless vs oem ?