DP Gaskets: AR Bomb Proof Vs. BMS Kit

MSport35TT · 01-23-2013, 06:58 PM

As the title states...

I am finally installing my castles AR Down pipes this weekend. Currently I have a brand new BMS Gasket kit but would it be a better idea to purchase the AR Bomb proof set? I don't want any leaks or long term problems. Thanks

E90Company · 01-23-2013, 07:33 PM

I've heard a few people having issues with AR's gaskets actually. BMS is good. I have them, no issues.

themyst · 01-23-2013, 09:27 PM

the AR gaskets suck. They fell apart like paper mache after a single installation. I actually prefer the OEM gaskets.

Tiago@VRSF · 01-23-2013, 10:29 PM

AR uses the same gaskets everyone else uses, BMS gaskets haven't been around long enough to judge but they seem pretty good. If you use the correct tension on the bolts and the pipes fit well enough, it won't really matter.

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MSport35TT Captain 44 Rep 642 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NJ & MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 BMW 335ix [1.50]	DP Gaskets: AR Bomb Proof Vs. BMS Kit As the title states... I am finally installing my castles AR Down pipes this weekend. Currently I have a brand new BMS Gasket kit but would it be a better idea to purchase the AR Bomb proof set? I don't want any leaks or long term problems. Thanks
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E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	I've heard a few people having issues with AR's gaskets actually. BMS is good. I have them, no issues.
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themyst Major General 177 Rep 6,631 Posts Drives: '16 MK7 GTI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (8)	the AR gaskets suck. They fell apart like paper mache after a single installation. I actually prefer the OEM gaskets. __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT
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Tiago@VRSF 2093 Rep 43,350 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Doral, FL iTrader: (99) Garage List 2014 F30 328xi [0.00] 2015 F82 BMW M4 [0.00] 2013 Ducati 1199 Pa ... [0.00] 2008 BMW 335i [0.00]	AR uses the same gaskets everyone else uses, BMS gaskets haven't been around long enough to judge but they seem pretty good. If you use the correct tension on the bolts and the pipes fit well enough, it won't really matter.
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