Just got a email from RACELAND

mycoupe · 10-24-2010, 08:14 PM

just ordered my set...now I just need the dpfix and to figure out where i can coat these suckers when they get here.

BrianMN · 10-24-2010, 09:02 PM

If You Have a gravity feed gun its a pretty easy and inexpensive job!

mycoupe · 10-25-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by BrianMN

If You Have a gravity feed gun its a pretty easy and inexpensive job!

That's a big negative there. :/

xquizitdjx · 10-25-2010, 03:57 PM

They are 2.5 inch. I confirmed that today. Sorry for the delay on answering that question for those who asked.

sourphish · 10-25-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by xquizitdjx

They are 2.5 inch. I confirmed that today. Sorry for the delay on answering that question for those who asked.

Yup, double confirmation. Raceland emailed me back and they're 2.5"

Forcefed3 · 10-25-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by xquizitdjx

They are 2.5 inch. I confirmed that today. Sorry for the delay on answering that question for those who asked.

Oh, thats disappointing to hear. Its still a great price though!

kennejp · 10-25-2010, 11:04 PM

I dont know why people are still doubting these. Lots of people have shown and said they fit fine. I forgot who but someone even took pictures of them when they took them off 6 months later after being in hott and really cold temps outside and they looked great! People are posting without knowing of the proven success. Like many have said its a metal pipe lol

mycoupe · 10-25-2010, 11:11 PM

I'll put up pics once I install mine and tell you guys how easy or hard it was to fit them. It might be a bit though, I have a gnarly schedule with work and school.

wtfmateim65 · 10-26-2010, 01:45 AM

Any near Orange County down to help with install/garage? I dont have a garage or many tools here in Irvine....or can anyone recommend an installer that charges $150 or less?

yamaharecker · 10-26-2010, 02:58 AM

Will they have these listed on their website soon?

tscdennab · 10-26-2010, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kennejp

I dont know why people are still doubting these. Lots of people have shown and said they fit fine. I forgot who but someone even took pictures of them when they took them off 6 months later after being in hott and really cold temps outside and they looked great! People are posting without knowing of the proven success. Like many have said its a metal pipe lol

Well, some have to defend their expensive AR Design purchase

techlogik · 10-26-2010, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gbreeE90

Oh, thats disappointing to hear. Its still a great price though!

Why? Is three inch going to flow more air? Because it has to taper to 2.5", and unless they have some venturi developed to speed airflow through the taper from the larger 3", won't matter much.

The big thing is that you get the CATs out of the way, they are what is hindering spool up and airflow from the turbine outlet.

Otherwise, 2.5-3" really not much of a difference with the taper.

Now if you have a true 3" all the way back to the exhaust, now we got something.

tscdennab · 10-26-2010, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by techlogik

Why? Is three inch going to flow more air? Because it has to taper to 2.5", and unless they have some venturi developed to speed airflow through the taper from the larger 3", won't matter much.

Unfortunately, this is not true. 3" downpipes are better than 2.5", I don't know why but there are back-to-back dynos proving it:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=316974

imported_Riq · 10-26-2010, 10:36 AM

The benefits from a 2.5" to a 3" are made when you have a full free flow 3" exhaust..... for all of us with the stock exhaust, or even only axle back, I dont think the difference will be that significant....

dbjb · 10-26-2010, 11:13 AM

Will be helping a friend install his probably next week. He ordered them Friday night and got them today. I guess it helps when you live close to Reno.

Anyways, welds look good. Again, not perfect but much better than the last batch.

Thumbs up to Raceland. Cheap price doesn't automatically result in cheap service.

dbjb · 10-26-2010, 11:16 AM

Question...

Couldn't find this answer anywhere.

Is there an O2 fix that doesn't require going into the ECU box? For example, you install the DP and want to take your car to service. You do not want to swap DP's back but also do not want any error codes. What's the fix?

youngnastyman · 10-27-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Question...

Couldn't find this answer anywhere.

Is there an O2 fix that doesn't require going into the ECU box? For example, you install the DP and want to take your car to service. You do not want to swap DP's back but also do not want any error codes. What's the fix?

buy catted DPs

tscdennab · 10-27-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dsbj

Question...

Couldn't find this answer anywhere.

Is there an O2 fix that doesn't require going into the ECU box? For example, you install the DP and want to take your car to service. You do not want to swap DP's back but also do not want any error codes. What's the fix?

There is a solution: relocate your secondary O2 sensors after the secondary catalysts, and plug the remaining holes in the catless downpipes. Someone on this forum did it and it worked fine. This is what I am planning to do.

lyndon_h · 10-27-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by tscdennab

There is a solution: relocate your secondary O2 sensors after the secondary catalysts, and plug the remaining holes in the catless downpipes. Someone on this forum did it and it worked fine. This is what I am planning to do.

hmmm. interesting..

burningchicken · 10-28-2010, 12:47 PM

I just ordered a set. Ill let you guys know how the quality is too once I get them.

Black Sheep · 10-28-2010, 01:09 PM

let me know how they work out

mycoupe · 10-28-2010, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tscdennab

There is a solution: relocate your secondary O2 sensors after the secondary catalysts, and plug the remaining holes in the catless downpipes. Someone on this forum did it and it worked fine. This is what I am planning to do.

Got any more info on this? Sounds like a decent idea.

10-24-2010, 08:14 PM	#45
mycoupe Banned 55 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	just ordered my set...now I just need the dpfix and to figure out where i can coat these suckers when they get here.
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10-24-2010, 09:02 PM	#46
BrianMN Banned 114 Rep 2,428 Posts Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (7)	If You Have a gravity feed gun its a pretty easy and inexpensive job!
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10-25-2010, 03:57 PM	#48
xquizitdjx Private First Class 14 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Central Florida iTrader: (0)	They are 2.5 inch. I confirmed that today. Sorry for the delay on answering that question for those who asked.
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kennejp First Lieutenant 39 Rep 348 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: TN iTrader: (2)	I dont know why people are still doubting these. Lots of people have shown and said they fit fine. I forgot who but someone even took pictures of them when they took them off 6 months later after being in hott and really cold temps outside and they looked great! People are posting without knowing of the proven success. Like many have said its a metal pipe lol
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10-25-2010, 11:11 PM	#52
mycoupe Banned 55 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: 07 335i coupe 6spd Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cincinnati, Ohio iTrader: (5)	I'll put up pics once I install mine and tell you guys how easy or hard it was to fit them. It might be a bit though, I have a gnarly schedule with work and school.
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10-26-2010, 01:45 AM	#53
wtfmateim65 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 305 Posts Drives: AW 92 335i JB4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vegas iTrader: (2)	Any near Orange County down to help with install/garage? I dont have a garage or many tools here in Irvine....or can anyone recommend an installer that charges $150 or less?
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10-26-2010, 02:58 AM	#54
yamaharecker Private 3 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 35i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	Will they have these listed on their website soon?
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10-26-2010, 10:36 AM	#58
imported_Riq Private First Class 20 Rep 166 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Manual Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Puerto Rico iTrader: (0)	The benefits from a 2.5" to a 3" are made when you have a full free flow 3" exhaust..... for all of us with the stock exhaust, or even only axle back, I dont think the difference will be that significant....
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10-26-2010, 11:13 AM	#59
dbjb I sweat pheromones 202 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Will be helping a friend install his probably next week. He ordered them Friday night and got them today. I guess it helps when you live close to Reno. Anyways, welds look good. Again, not perfect but much better than the last batch. Thumbs up to Raceland. Cheap price doesn't automatically result in cheap service.
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10-26-2010, 11:16 AM	#60
dbjb I sweat pheromones 202 Rep 2,103 Posts Drives: e92 335i, retired SLK55 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (25)	Question... Couldn't find this answer anywhere. Is there an O2 fix that doesn't require going into the ECU box? For example, you install the DP and want to take your car to service. You do not want to swap DP's back but also do not want any error codes. What's the fix?
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10-28-2010, 12:47 PM	#64
burningchicken Lieutenant 26 Rep 438 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech iTrader: (5)	I just ordered a set. Ill let you guys know how the quality is too once I get them.
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10-28-2010, 01:09 PM	#65
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