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GGG · 04-25-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

N55 downpipe should be ~$60 to Perth but I can double check and let you know if it's less.

Install on the N55 downpipe is only 2hours tops, compared to ~5hours on the N54.

Need my 5 posts before I can have PM's.

Its a N54 with DCT (Currently: JB4, DCI Ontheway: Charge Pipe, Intercooler, BPV, OCC & Meth)...now maybe DP's.

RaihaX · 04-25-2012, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by GGG

Need my 5 posts before I can have PM's.

Its a N54 with DCT (Currently: JB4, DCI Ontheway: Charge Pipe, Intercooler, BPV, OCC & Meth)...now maybe DP's.

Where about's do you live I wonder if I have seen you around

email me on rthee @ iinet dot net dot au so we don't derail this thread lol.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-08-2012, 12:42 AM

Big batch arriving shortly

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 07-24-2012, 07:57 PM

bump for DPs in stock

MO3 · 07-25-2012, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

bump for DPs in stock

Got my AR DPs intalled today. The gains are very noticeable!

bornadog335i · 07-25-2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by MO3

Got my AR DPs intalled today. The gains are very noticeable!

Is the car noticeably louder, or just a nicer sound?

MO3 · 07-25-2012, 09:35 AM

Just a nicer sound. Also, turbo spool is louder.

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-28-2012, 08:27 PM

who wants more power?

These AR DPs fit 100%

DR-JEKL · 08-28-2012, 10:41 PM

I shall be dropping in sometime in the next few weeks to pick up some goodies namely some Lux globes, & maybe an ECU & these tasty DP's!

Who do you use to have them coated, and out of curiosity what colour combos do they offer the coating in?

pavo335 · 08-28-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I shall be dropping in sometime in the next few weeks to pick up some goodies namely some Lux globes, & maybe an ECU & these tasty DP's!

Who do you use to have them coated, and out of curiosity what colour combos do they offer the coating in?

ding ding ding ricer alert

you can get neon strobing, but thats an extra 5k, not too sure if its worth it. Wadda ya think

DR-JEKL · 08-29-2012, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by pavo335

ding ding ding ricer alert

you can get neon strobing, but thats an extra 5k, not too sure if its worth it. Wadda ya think

Well I was hoping to get them in a shade of sti hot pink, to match my custom QSR candy paintjob.

pavo335 · 08-29-2012, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavo335

ding ding ding ricer alert

you can get neon strobing, but thats an extra 5k, not too sure if its worth it. Wadda ya think

Well I was hoping to get them in a shade of sti hot pink, to match my custom QSR candy paintjob.

Ahh hot pink, in that case stu's your man

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-29-2012, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

I shall be dropping in sometime in the next few weeks to pick up some goodies namely some Lux globes, & maybe an ECU & these tasty DP's!

Who do you use to have them coated, and out of curiosity what colour combos do they offer the coating in?

Hopefully will have Lux in stock!

The uncoated ones are just polished stainless steel (pictured)
The coated ones are ceramic coated in the States at the factory. I have one set available in 'satin grey' and it's $176 inc GST extra over the uncoated ones.

Custom colours I can get done locally for a surcharge or with a 4-6week leadtime from the factory.

Cheers,
Stuart @ BMR

Scootah · 08-29-2012, 03:57 AM

[quote=bmroxm5;12587519]who wants more power?

These AR DPs fit 100%

[/

Stu is spot on 100% fitment , southern BM fitted mine in 3-4 hours with no problems at all

Question : Any reason apart from aesthetics to ceramic coat ? And then you can't see them anyway , unless you've just been run over

pavo335 · 08-29-2012, 04:10 AM

[quote=Scootah]

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Originally Posted by bmroxm5

who wants more power?

These AR DPs fit 100%

[/

Stu is spot on 100% fitment , southern BM fitted mine in 3-4 hours with no problems at all

Question : Any reason apart from aesthetics to ceramic coat ? And then you can't see them anyway , unless you've just been run over

Keeps the heat inside the pipe

DR-JEKL · 08-29-2012, 04:13 AM

[quote=Scootah;12589211]

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmroxm5

who wants more power?

These AR DPs fit 100%

[/

Stu is spot on 100% fitment , southern BM fitted mine in 3-4 hours with no problems at all

Question : Any reason apart from aesthetics to ceramic coat ? And then you can't see them anyway , unless you've just been run over

The ceramic coating essentially acts as a thermal blanket, it absorbs & traps radiating heat (good for lowering inlet/engine temps commonly known as heat soak & components that may be located close by -tranny etc) and thus in turn also increases the gas velocity. Heatloss is actually detrimental to performance believe it or not.

Combined these two factors can essentially gain you 'extra' HP, and by reducing the temp also reduces corrosion/stress fatigue.

pavo335 · 08-29-2012, 05:49 AM

Tbh I thought it was a pile of shit! But the last track day with Edwin when we were trying to diagnose a shudder with my car (Fark'n wheel bolts) he put his hand on one

and I'm thinking shit dude, but nope nice and warm to touch, I couldn't believe it!

Scootah · 08-29-2012, 06:10 AM

[quote=DR-JEKL;12589234]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scootah

The ceramic coating essentially acts as a thermal blanket, it absorbs & traps radiating heat (good for lowering inlet/engine temps commonly known as heat soak & components that may be located close by -tranny etc) and thus in turn also increases the gas velocity. Heatloss is actually detrimental to performance believe it or not.

Combined these two factors can essentially gain you 'extra' HP, and by reducing the temp also reduces corrosion/stress fatigue.

ahha , i should have known id get a full blown technical response from a metallurgical engineer

, probably good that i didnt know that before i bought mine - would have spent another $176 -

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 08-30-2012, 12:04 AM

As mentioned, ceramic coating is designed to keep temps down.

However as the downpipes are 'exhaust side' of the engine and not intake side it barely affects, if at all, your air inlet temperatures.

Approx 1 in 10 sets we sell are coated.
FWIW my DPs aren't coated.

Scootah · 09-01-2012, 12:41 AM

After having mine done earlier this week , I love the new note from the exhaust , ESP with "golf tee" mod

I drive everywhere with the windows down

Marcs335 · 09-01-2012, 03:21 AM

Soooooo tempting....

Do you need to 're tune' after install? [JB4]

BMJ · 09-01-2012, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by GGG

Need my 5 posts before I can have PM's.

Its a N54 with DCT (Currently: JB4, DCI Ontheway: Charge Pipe, Intercooler, BPV, OCC & Meth)...now maybe DP's.

monster in the making! Ray u have some company mate!

07-25-2012, 09:35 AM	#29
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06-08-2012, 12:42 AM	#25
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,394 iTrader: (3)	Big batch arriving shortly

07-24-2012, 07:57 PM	#26
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,394 iTrader: (3)	bump for DPs in stock

08-28-2012, 08:27 PM	#30
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,394 iTrader: (3)	who wants more power? These AR DPs fit 100%

08-28-2012, 10:41 PM	#31
DR-JEKL Major Drives: Space Grey 335i 6MT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Newcastle Ozstraylia Posts: 1,035 iTrader: (0)	I shall be dropping in sometime in the next few weeks to pick up some goodies namely some Lux globes, & maybe an ECU & these tasty DP's! Who do you use to have them coated, and out of curiosity what colour combos do they offer the coating in?

08-29-2012, 03:57 AM	#36
Scootah Private First Class Drives: 2009 335 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lost Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	[quote=bmroxm5;12587519]who wants more power? These AR DPs fit 100% [/ Stu is spot on 100% fitment , southern BM fitted mine in 3-4 hours with no problems at all Question : Any reason apart from aesthetics to ceramic coat ? And then you can't see them anyway , unless you've just been run over

08-29-2012, 05:49 AM	#39
pavo335 Banned Drives: 3.5 wheeler Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: sydney Posts: 2,993 iTrader: (0)	Tbh I thought it was a pile of shit! But the last track day with Edwin when we were trying to diagnose a shudder with my car (Fark'n wheel bolts) he put his hand on one and I'm thinking shit dude, but nope nice and warm to touch, I couldn't believe it!

08-30-2012, 12:04 AM	#41
Stuart@BMRAutowerkes BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4,394 iTrader: (3)	As mentioned, ceramic coating is designed to keep temps down. However as the downpipes are 'exhaust side' of the engine and not intake side it barely affects, if at all, your air inlet temperatures. Approx 1 in 10 sets we sell are coated. FWIW my DPs aren't coated.

09-01-2012, 12:41 AM	#42
Scootah Private First Class Drives: 2009 335 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lost Posts: 139 iTrader: (0)	After having mine done earlier this week , I love the new note from the exhaust , ESP with "golf tee" mod I drive everywhere with the windows down

09-01-2012, 03:21 AM	#43
Marcs335 Private Drives: 335 Virgin Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sydney Posts: 84 iTrader: (0)	Soooooo tempting.... Do you need to 're tune' after install? [JB4]