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      09-17-2009, 10:14 AM   #1
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DO NOT BUY ultimate racing downpipes

If you live in an area that gets snow DO NOT BUY UR DOWNPIPES. After ONE winter, this is what mine look like. They are tricky: on their website they don't mention that they use mild steel for the flanges/bungs.... but that is the material and it is horrible.

They told me in an email that this is just "surface rust" and that I'm fine... I am ordering AR downpipes shortly and will never deal with UR again.



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      09-17-2009, 10:31 AM   #2
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Wow JP - those look pretty bad. Are downpipes easily DIYable with a lift?
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      09-17-2009, 10:38 AM   #3
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If you live in an area that gets snow DO NOT BUY UR DOWNPIPES. After ONE winter, this is what mine look like. They are tricky: on their website they don't mention that they use mild steel for the flanges/bungs.... but that is the material and it is horrible.

They told me in an email that this is just "surface rust" and that I'm fine... I am ordering AR downpipes shortly and will never deal with UR again.




UR just made my sh*t list with regard to business practices .......
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      09-17-2009, 11:01 AM   #5
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Wow JP - those look pretty bad. Are downpipes easily DIYable with a lift?
We did my downpipes in the garage with the car on ramps! With a lift it would be much easier
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      09-17-2009, 12:07 PM   #6
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you will be very happy with the A/R pipes - the fit and finish is excellent
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      09-17-2009, 12:41 PM   #7
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you can probably break those DPs with your bare hands.
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      09-17-2009, 01:18 PM   #8
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UR just made my sh*t list with regard to business practices .......
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      09-17-2009, 01:23 PM   #9
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thats messed up, they should take that shit back and give you a refund
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      09-17-2009, 01:35 PM   #10
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You should tell them since they cant help , maybe by posting it up on bmw forum someone will be more helpful with this product and hint it as that
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      09-17-2009, 01:38 PM   #11
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DAWMMM surface rust my ass lol.
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i told them i was going to post this crap all over the place (in a more subtle way). they didn't seem to care.
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      09-17-2009, 02:05 PM   #13
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Great Pics though. Sorry here about that. I guess you live and learn.
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sorry to hear... i have UR dp's... should have them checked out.
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i told them i was going to post this crap all over the place (in a more subtle way). they didn't seem to care.
Then do it, those DPs are falling apart.
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damn that looks bad...
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I was just about to order these downpipes this weekend!!!! Thanks for saving me from a headache!!!!
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I have the ultimate racing catback exhaust..and I am pretty sure mine doesnt look anything like that. But, I dont live in an area with salty roads and snow.
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i told them i was going to post this crap all over the place (in a more subtle way). they didn't seem to care.
Point them to these two threads and tell let them know you can close this thread if something was resolved
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Point them to these two threads and tell let them know you can close this thread if something was resolved
When I first worked with them on my catback exhaust fitment back in late 2007..they were very helpful. Give them a chance to come around.
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Thanks for passing the info...I will avoid them and stop recommending them to others.
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When I first worked with them on my catback exhaust fitment back in late 2007..they were very helpful. Give them a chance to come around.
I gave them a couple chances. they stopped responding to my email and never called me back.
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