DO NOT BUY ultimate racing downpipes - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jpsimon · 09-17-2009, 10:14 AM

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.

I335 · 09-17-2009, 10:31 AM

Wow JP - those look pretty bad. Are downpipes easily DIYable with a lift?

ToadHollow · 09-17-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

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 .......

ToadHollow · 09-17-2009, 10:52 AM

Message sent via their IM .........

jpsimon · 09-17-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by I335

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

bulldog x6 · 09-17-2009, 12:07 PM

you will be very happy with the A/R pipes - the fit and finish is excellent

Topless 335i · 09-17-2009, 12:41 PM

you can probably break those DPs with your bare hands.

Hedges · 09-17-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ToadHollow

UR just made my sh*t list with regard to business practices .......

+1

mkPOTO · 09-17-2009, 01:23 PM

thats messed up, they should take that shit back and give you a refund

Hedges · 09-17-2009, 01:35 PM

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

Hecticrulerz · 09-17-2009, 01:38 PM

DAWMMM surface rust my ass lol.

jpsimon · 09-17-2009, 01:56 PM

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.

Stronie · 09-17-2009, 02:05 PM

Great Pics though. Sorry here about that. I guess you live and learn.

Yinger · 09-17-2009, 02:14 PM

sorry to hear... i have UR dp's... should have them checked out.

MuchMoore · 09-17-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

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.

Alpine 335i · 09-17-2009, 02:58 PM

damn that looks bad...

ZRsaad · 09-17-2009, 04:50 PM

I was just about to order these downpipes this weekend!!!! Thanks for saving me from a headache!!!!

S4to335 · 09-17-2009, 05:08 PM

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.

Hedges · 09-17-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

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

S4to335 · 09-17-2009, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Hedges

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.

vgame64 · 09-17-2009, 07:48 PM

Thanks for passing the info...I will avoid them and stop recommending them to others.

jpsimon · 09-18-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by S4to335

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.

09-17-2009, 10:14 AM	#1
jpsimon Team Zissou Drives: 335xi Coupe 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT Posts: 8,797 iTrader: (3)	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. __________________ PROcede+Cobb, thule flat-top 6 ski rack, VTT Stg.2 Turbos, PWM meth + ADVAN in-boot meth tank, AMS fmic, catless (ur+ae), SPEC clutch/flywheel, KW V3 coilovers, etc etc etc...
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09-17-2009, 10:52 AM	#4
ToadHollow RECOVERING E90POST ADDICT Drives: 2008 JB E92 - SOLD 5/2010 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 5,058 iTrader: (16) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [4.00]	Message sent via their IM ......... __________________ SOLD 05/07/2010 "Austin BMWs"/ "Detailed Pics"

09-17-2009, 01:23 PM	#9
mkPOTO Mr. Nice Says Hello Drives: 1999 528I Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 13,509 iTrader: (19) Garage List 2008 BMW E92 M3 [2.66] 1999 BMW E39 528i [2.20] 2007 BMW E92 335I [3.00]	thats messed up, they should take that shit back and give you a refund __________________ BMW E92 M3 EVOLVE Stage II \| EVOLVE X-Pipe \| EVOLVE E-Tronic Exhaust Macht Schnell Stage II intake \| KW V3 \| Volk TE37SL \| BMW Performance Spoiler

09-17-2009, 01:38 PM	#11
Hecticrulerz Commander Drives: 335 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Nj,deptford Posts: 139 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	DAWMMM surface rust my ass lol. __________________

09-17-2009, 01:56 PM	#12
jpsimon Team Zissou Drives: 335xi Coupe 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT Posts: 8,797 iTrader: (3)	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. __________________ PROcede+Cobb, thule flat-top 6 ski rack, VTT Stg.2 Turbos, PWM meth + ADVAN in-boot meth tank, AMS fmic, catless (ur+ae), SPEC clutch/flywheel, KW V3 coilovers, etc etc etc...

09-17-2009, 10:31 AM	#2
I335 Brigadier General Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England Posts: 4,261 iTrader: (11)	Wow JP - those look pretty bad. Are downpipes easily DIYable with a lift?

09-17-2009, 12:07 PM	#6
bulldog x6 Major General Drives: x6 panzer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: probably work Posts: 5,021 iTrader: (28)	you will be very happy with the A/R pipes - the fit and finish is excellent

09-17-2009, 12:41 PM	#7
Topless 335i Captain Drives: AW E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 984 iTrader: (2)	you can probably break those DPs with your bare hands.

09-17-2009, 01:35 PM	#10
Hedges Major General Drives: 12 C63 AMG Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,182 iTrader: (8)	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

09-17-2009, 02:05 PM	#13
Stronie Captain Drives: 2009 Silverstone II E90 M3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 977 iTrader: (0)	Great Pics though. Sorry here about that. I guess you live and learn.

09-17-2009, 02:14 PM	#14
Yinger Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i e92 6MT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 415 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2009 e92 335i [5.00]	sorry to hear... i have UR dp's... should have them checked out.

09-17-2009, 02:58 PM	#16
Alpine 335i Banned.....not! Drives: Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bakersfield, Cali Posts: 1,026 iTrader: (1)	damn that looks bad... __________________ JuiceBox3 1.4 Map 5, AR Design CL DPs, BMS Filter, LUX 4.0, 8k HID fogs, Matte Black Grill, Matte Black Badges, Black/White Roundels, Blacklines, Matte Black Finishing Rods, MFD Matte Black Scoops, Amber Overlays, Tinted Sidemarkers, Tinted all around, LED Courtesy Lights

09-17-2009, 04:50 PM	#17
ZRsaad Car # 7 Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Frisco, Tx (Dallas) Posts: 245 iTrader: (3)	I was just about to order these downpipes this weekend!!!! Thanks for saving me from a headache!!!!

09-17-2009, 05:08 PM	#18
S4to335 Brigadier General Drives: 95 Audi S6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 4,378 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i sedan [4.00]	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. __________________ Car is now gone .... :-(

09-17-2009, 07:48 PM	#21
vgame64 Colonel Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Posts: 2,481 iTrader: (9)	Thanks for passing the info...I will avoid them and stop recommending them to others.

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