Let's play "pick that downpipe!" - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

MMMCOOKIES335... · 06-13-2012, 09:48 AM

Hey guys,

Just bought an 09 335i M-sport (which I am loving btw) and had it on the lift yesterday and saw this:

Dealer I bought it from said nothing about it, not that its a bad thing, the car only has 8000 miles on it but i was wondering if with those picture can anyone give me an idea of the brand??

Thanks!

Slow_335i · 06-13-2012, 09:50 AM

LOL I'm pretty sure its illegal for a dealer to sell a car without cats...

but sorry cant help with the brand of DP's

Lulz_M3 · 06-13-2012, 09:55 AM

They appear to have thermal coating, AR maybe?

MMMCOOKIES335... · 06-13-2012, 09:57 AM

I called them and they stated "we had no recollection of there being no cats on the vehicle" I then asked since they must inspect the car before selling it to the public why they didn't see it then, they said "since it was such a nice car we didn't look it over that detailed"... I got a hold of the previous owner through records and he is shipping me the factory cats but cannot remember what brand he put on when he did, hence why I am asking you guys.

amr_e90 · 06-13-2012, 09:58 AM

those are definatly raceland downpipes. lucky u!!

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-13-2012, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lulz_M3

They appear to have thermal coating, AR maybe?

Ya looks like ar design pipes, but hard to be sure from the pics.

Mike

MMMCOOKIES335... · 06-13-2012, 09:59 AM

They sound amazing, and from looking at them yesterday, very well constructed. Main reason I am asking is I will probably take them off and install the factory cats until warranty runs out.

E90SoFlo · 06-13-2012, 10:11 AM

I wouldnt, I would make the dealer understand they sold you a modified car, now you want the freedom to fully modify it and still use their services!

LivnLife31 · 06-13-2012, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmmcookies330...

They sound amazing, and from looking at them yesterday, very well constructed. Main reason I am asking is I will probably take them off and install the factory cats until warranty runs out.

You might want to check your ECU for a tune. If they have DP's installed it would throw a code without one... Just a shot!

amr_e90 · 06-13-2012, 10:15 AM

takes two fingers to figure out if ur jb'd or one finger on the hazard switch to know if ur cars a beast.

diamondbimmer92 · 06-13-2012, 10:15 AM

They look like a set of ceramic coated AR's or Racelands

cstavaru · 06-13-2012, 10:16 AM

They are not AR Design (badge is possitioned differently) or Macht Schnell (no badge) and they have invisible taper (no visible taper at the exhaust flange). But the welds are good quality.

Conclusion (from the badge positioning and taper): they are Active Autowerke.

benzy89 · 06-13-2012, 10:16 AM

They look like AR's because of the patch that's welded on

ragingpanda · 06-13-2012, 10:18 AM

Those look like Active Autowerke downpipes to me.

cstavaru · 06-13-2012, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benzy89

They look like AR's because of the patch that's welded on

Nope, the AR design have the patch near the O2 sensors. These have it on the opposite side.

They are Active Autowerke.

gzim335 · 06-13-2012, 10:31 AM

why would the previous owner install down pipes n get rid of it so early only 8000 miles?
consider urself lucky because u can leave them on cuz the dealer sold it to u like that n can't deny warranty work invade something breaks.get a tune and dci n ur good to go

bryce · 06-13-2012, 10:34 AM

OP- DON'T UNINSTALL THE DOWNPIPES

go back to the dealer, make them type up [on their letterhead] that they sold you a car with catless downpipes. make them honor your warranty for the 50k miles [or longer if it's CPO]

you, sir, have a get out of jail free card. i'd use the fuck out of it!!!!!

LivnLife31 · 06-13-2012, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryce

OP- DON'T UNINSTALL THE DOWNPIPES

go back to the dealer, make them type up [on their letterhead] that they sold you a car with catless downpipes. make them honor your warranty for the 50k miles [or longer if it's CPO]

you, sir, have a get out of jail free card. i'd use the fuck out of it!!!!!

Beemw335 · 06-13-2012, 10:38 AM

Do NOT install factory cats
Car will sound like crap compared to now and you you tune it(trust me you will) you will have less power.
Call the dealership and tell them that you want to keep them on since you bought the car like that. If they say no tell them youll report them for selling a non emissions legal car, and a modified car(warranty).
Either that or when you go in say the owner sent you the cata but you never had time to put em in.

Beemw335 · 06-13-2012, 10:41 AM

Op dont forget your car also has a o2sim(downpipe fix in the ecu)
Check your ecu maybe you have a tune

LivnLife31 · 06-13-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beemw335

Do NOT install factory cats
Car will sound like crap compared to now and you you tune it(trust me you will) you will have less power.
Call the dealership and tell them that you want to keep them on since you bought the car like that. If they say no tell them youll report them for selling a non emissions legal car, and a modified car(warranty).
Either that or when you go in say the owner sent you the cata but you never had time to put em in.

If anything I would have the Dealer put them back on! Maybe consult a lawyer for good measure. BMW is always taking advantage of us!

ksalih · 06-13-2012, 10:44 AM

this is a golden find OP...!

06-13-2012, 09:48 AM	#1
MMMCOOKIES335... Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i M-sport Lemans Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 261 iTrader: (1)	Let's play "pick that downpipe!" Hey guys, Just bought an 09 335i M-sport (which I am loving btw) and had it on the lift yesterday and saw this: Dealer I bought it from said nothing about it, not that its a bad thing, the car only has 8000 miles on it but i was wondering if with those picture can anyone give me an idea of the brand?? Thanks!
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06-13-2012, 09:50 AM	#2
Slow_335i Daily Driven! Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Peoria IL Posts: 2,429 iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [3.32]	LOL I'm pretty sure its illegal for a dealer to sell a car without cats... but sorry cant help with the brand of DP's __________________

06-13-2012, 09:58 AM	#5
amr_e90 Private First Class Drives: e90 335xi 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: boston,Ma Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	those are definatly raceland downpipes. lucky u!! __________________ 2.5 dogless dp's/jb4(g5ISO)/dci/muffler delete black ceramic tips/h&r sport springs/162s/blacklines/carbon trim/csl trunk spoiler best pass and only pass made on car 12.7 @ 111 new england dragway

06-13-2012, 10:15 AM	#10
amr_e90 Private First Class Drives: e90 335xi 6mt Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: boston,Ma Posts: 150 iTrader: (0)	takes two fingers to figure out if ur jb'd or one finger on the hazard switch to know if ur cars a beast. __________________ 2.5 dogless dp's/jb4(g5ISO)/dci/muffler delete black ceramic tips/h&r sport springs/162s/blacklines/carbon trim/csl trunk spoiler best pass and only pass made on car 12.7 @ 111 new england dragway

06-13-2012, 10:15 AM	#11
diamondbimmer92 First Lieutenant Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 372 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 BMW 335xi [0.00]	They look like a set of ceramic coated AR's or Racelands __________________ JB4 ⎜ DCI ⎜ ETS 5" ⎜ AR Design ⎜ ER ⎜ Tial ⎜ KW v1 ⎜ Avant Garde 310 2008 BMW 335xi : 12.491 @ 111.500 MPH

06-13-2012, 09:55 AM	#3
Lulz_M3 Banned Drives: AW 335i 6MT Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jax, Fl Posts: 1,031 iTrader: (0)	They appear to have thermal coating, AR maybe?

06-13-2012, 09:57 AM	#4
MMMCOOKIES335... Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i M-sport Lemans Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 261 iTrader: (1)	I called them and they stated "we had no recollection of there being no cats on the vehicle" I then asked since they must inspect the car before selling it to the public why they didn't see it then, they said "since it was such a nice car we didn't look it over that detailed"... I got a hold of the previous owner through records and he is shipping me the factory cats but cannot remember what brand he put on when he did, hence why I am asking you guys.

06-13-2012, 09:59 AM	#7
MMMCOOKIES335... Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i M-sport Lemans Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Holly Springs, NC Posts: 261 iTrader: (1)	They sound amazing, and from looking at them yesterday, very well constructed. Main reason I am asking is I will probably take them off and install the factory cats until warranty runs out.

06-13-2012, 10:11 AM	#8
E90SoFlo Banned Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,682 iTrader: (9)	I wouldnt, I would make the dealer understand they sold you a modified car, now you want the freedom to fully modify it and still use their services!

06-13-2012, 10:16 AM	#12
cstavaru Brigadier General Drives: 2009 335i M Sport Sedan 6MT Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bucharest, Romania Posts: 3,218 iTrader: (0)	They are not AR Design (badge is possitioned differently) or Macht Schnell (no badge) and they have invisible taper (no visible taper at the exhaust flange). But the welds are good quality. Conclusion (from the badge positioning and taper): they are Active Autowerke. __________________ Mods(click): Cobb + RB Turbos \| Aquamist HFS-4 Meth \| Drexler LSD \| Bilstein B12 Pro-Kit \| Custom K&N Apollo Intake \| Wagner Intercooler \| Macht Schnell Downpipes \| BMW Performance Power Kit \| BMW Performance Exhaust \| BMW Performance Short Shifter \| M3 Subframe Bushings \| Licensing

06-13-2012, 10:16 AM	#13
benzy89 Banned Drives: '08 E90 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 2,400 iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [3.75]	They look like AR's because of the patch that's welded on Last edited by benzy89; 11-09-2012 at 12:06 PM.

06-13-2012, 10:18 AM	#14
ragingpanda Banned Drives: 135i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 486 iTrader: (0)	Those look like Active Autowerke downpipes to me.

06-13-2012, 10:31 AM	#16
gzim335 Second Lieutenant Drives: fbo+meth n54-lci 328ix-clk320 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: staten island ny Posts: 289 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 e90 335i [0.00]	why would the previous owner install down pipes n get rid of it so early only 8000 miles? consider urself lucky because u can leave them on cuz the dealer sold it to u like that n can't deny warranty work invade something breaks.get a tune and dci n ur good to go __________________ 2007/3 e90 335i jet black jb4 g5 iso/usb--afe s2 sealed/scoops--cpe dp's sec cat delete dimisa 4"--cpe ic--aa cp/bov--ww meth--fsb-koni yellow h&r sport/lightweight wheels

06-13-2012, 10:34 AM	#17
bryce Banned Drives: zhp 3-pedal Join Date: May 2010 Location: texas Posts: 3,181 iTrader: (22) Garage List 2005 bmw 330ci zhp [3.67] 2008 bmw 135i- sold [3.00] 2007 bmw 335i- sold [3.57]	OP- DON'T UNINSTALL THE DOWNPIPES go back to the dealer, make them type up [on their letterhead] that they sold you a car with catless downpipes. make them honor your warranty for the 50k miles [or longer if it's CPO] you, sir, have a get out of jail free card. i'd use the fuck out of it!!!!!

06-13-2012, 10:38 AM	#19
Beemw335 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: My car is my home Posts: 1,980 iTrader: (2)	Do NOT install factory cats Car will sound like crap compared to now and you you tune it(trust me you will) you will have less power. Call the dealership and tell them that you want to keep them on since you bought the car like that. If they say no tell them youll report them for selling a non emissions legal car, and a modified car(warranty). Either that or when you go in say the owner sent you the cata but you never had time to put em in.

06-13-2012, 10:41 AM	#20
Beemw335 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: My car is my home Posts: 1,980 iTrader: (2)	Op dont forget your car also has a o2sim(downpipe fix in the ecu) Check your ecu maybe you have a tune

06-13-2012, 10:44 AM	#22
ksalih Second Lieutenant Drives: '08 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 211 iTrader: (1)	this is a golden find OP...! __________________ 2008 335i \| Sparkling Graphite Metallic \| VRSF Downpipe \| JB4 Map 5 \| BMS DCI \| 50/50 e85/91\| More to Come...?

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