[need4doors]

Originally Posted by woptang22

I have also recieved my VRSF downpipes in the mail a few days ago. I keep seeing everyone talk about a "V band clamp." What is this? Reason Im asking is because I didnt recieve any clamps with my DPs. Just some nuts and bolts. Or is this V band clamp something that is on the car already and goes back in when the DPs are installed? Sorry for the stupid question.

The v band clamp is where the turbo outlet clamps to the downpipe. You reuse the factory ones.

You can email VRSF and they will send you new nuts and bolts if your pipes didn't come with the ones now included with the pipes.

[drewmeyer87]

Originally Posted by Themythx

Ya only on left turns, I think it's due to the clearance... I tried to fix it but there just isn't enough wiggle room down there. But ya I have same issue only sharper left turns

Thank god! When I heard it my stomach tied up in knots, I thought they shifted and I would have to get under there again

[Todd135i]

Whatever you do, just spend an extra $10 and buy new bolts. The ones that come with the DPs are garbage. The DPs are great though.

Oh and if you don't have smaller hands, rent a friend lol. It's really tight in there.

I just finished installing mine last night

[Themythx]

Originally Posted by Todd135i

Whatever you do, just spend an extra $10 and buy new bolts. The ones that come with the DPs are garbage. The DPs are great though.

Oh and if you don't have smaller hands, rent a friend lol. It's really tight in there.

I just finished installing mine last night

Thats what i did my buddy had small hands bought stubby driver and he did everything without removing anything. I did use bolts it came with then it just wouldn't tighten so tried to take it off and it wouldn't lol i had to rent a blow torch to get them off.... aghh!

[Todd135i]

Originally Posted by Themythx

Thats what i did my buddy had small hands bought stubby driver and he did everything without removing anything. I did use bolts it came with then it just wouldn't tighten so tried to take it off and it wouldn't lol i had to rent a blow torch to get them off.... aghh!

Yep that's what happened to mine. They instantly stripped. Luckily I was able to back them off with my air ratchet. Looking at them, I knew. I just was in a rush and ended up making it a longer project.

It did take me a few tries to get them situated correctly.

My last suggestion: Once you have them tightened down, don't put the undertray on.(This will save you some time). Now go for a drive and test them out. Make sure theres no noises or extra vibrations in the steering wheel. If there is, go back under and make more adjustments. If there's not, still go back under and take a look and verify nothing's touching.


Good luck

[sparkyblue]

What did everyone do about the gaskets? Some said that they are cheap as well, did you all just re-use the stock ones?

How much is a new gasket from BMW parts dept?

[type rrr]

[Tiago@VRSF]

Yeah, we've officially upgraded to better/stronger bolts for all the newer sets. Anyone who needs a set, e-mail me your order number & we'll get them out