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06-22-2016, 02:58 AM | #1 |
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Can anyone explain to me the benefits/ differences of spending $1500 vs $300 a pair of dp's
Does it not make much difference? Even $1000 seems alot for 2 steel pipes?? Cheers
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06-22-2016, 04:41 AM | #2 |
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The price difference is generally build quality and accuracy of fitment.
My favourites by far are Wagner Tuning. They're 70mm diameter which is perfect unless you're making 650kw or something crazy. They also have flex sections which I think are worth having. |
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06-22-2016, 05:02 AM | #3 |
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^ as Brad said.
Quality and fitment, the money you save on eBay downpipe might come back and hit you at the mechanics installing it when it takes them 3 hours Someone on here got some cheaply and was hit with an extra $300 on top of the original quote, something like that, because they were a bad fit and hard to get in. |
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06-22-2016, 11:01 AM | #5 |
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+1 what turts said. They are just two pipes VRSF is best value for monies
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06-23-2016, 06:52 AM | #6 |
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thanks, my in expesive dps arrived today, 3", and im unsure now if they are for rhd... trying to decide if i want to risk them not fitting and just buy vrsf
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06-23-2016, 08:08 PM | #11 |
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1. catless or catted downpipes.
catless have no catalytic converter (a mesh like filter within the pipe) which means the pipe is hollow. This means it is cheaper to manufacture. Slightly higher power gains with catless, but they leave an odour. catted downpipes have a less restrictive catalytic converter than Oem (usually 200cpi) so cost more to manufacture making them more expensive. 2. brands. some well known brands cost more vs products from taiwan or china. Its like buying a Panasonic vs a Palsonic. 3. Fitment and quality As others have pointed out, its just a pipe/pair of pipes at the end of the day. Well known brands like Wagner tuning are made in Germany and are designed and engineered for German cars so you know you get top quality stainless steel pipes and fitment is spot on. |
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I did add resonators in the mid pines though so they might stop some of the black built up. |
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06-24-2016, 12:31 AM | #14 |
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Same difference between Coles, Aldi and Wollies
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06-24-2016, 01:44 AM | #15 |
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I got them off a supplier on alibaba, I work for a company that imports and had them send it to another factory in China that I get containers from.
They seem fine to be honest just wanted to check, does any one know if it will come up with certain error codes once installed? and how to fix this? Getting the put in on Tuesday Thanks!
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06-24-2016, 02:06 AM | #16 |
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Make sure you get a fixed price quote. Those down pipes might fit fine, but most likely not. Common issues are rubbing on the engine mount or the subframe or oil pan. Might require a lot of fettling and labour costs exceeding a pair of decent fit downpipes.
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06-24-2016, 08:19 AM | #17 |
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I really hope they fit. U can trial out for others.
They sort of look like multiple circumcisions gone wrong and then stitched up and again and again .... and again. Keep us in the loop. It's possible they won't fit and u will still have to pay for installation. Installing incorrext DPS 500. New DPS that fit 500 Installation of DPS that fit - 500 End up costing alot. |
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06-24-2016, 08:55 AM | #18 |
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Okay I'm getting them in on Tuesday, I'll get photos and post them here. I've been looking forward to getting dp's in. If they fail to fit whats your recommendation on where to buy other's from?
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06-24-2016, 09:35 AM | #19 |
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Because aud is crap I'd contact Stu at BMR .
International shipping is what will kill u lol Check eBay to see if u can find some cheaper too. If u find something u want. Google fitment first. |
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06-25-2016, 02:11 AM | #20 |
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I spoke to the supplier they have said its for LHD... hope they are wrong!!
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06-25-2016, 03:42 AM | #22 |
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for people that want the cheapest option, I went for the n54tuning DPs
perfect fit on RHD, I kind of made myself the Guinea pig price is same as VRSF, but these guys had much cheaper shipping from memory http://www.n54tuning.com/n54tuning-l...downpipes.html |
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