AR catless Downpipes Durability

Syndicategt · 10-16-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 335TWNTURBO

Now I have to figure out which one I will invest in. LOL

Honestly, it doesn't matter which one. They all do excellent jobs but with minor differences. Not one intercooler is going to blow away it's competitors. It will all depend on how much you want to spend, cut the bumper, or size core.

I went with ER because they have a Charge Pipe package and offered it in Anodized black for extra stealthy-ness, not saying theirs is the best but those were the option I wanted/needed for my situation.

golfrsi · 10-16-2011, 06:01 PM

They will last pretty long

335TWNTURBO · 10-16-2011, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Syndicategt

Honestly, it doesn't matter which one. They all do excellent jobs but with minor differences. Not one intercooler is going to blow away it's competitors. It will all depend on how much you want to spend, cut the bumper, or size core.

I went with ER because they have a Charge Pipe package and offered it in Anodized black for extra stealthy-ness, not saying theirs is the best but those were the option I wanted/needed for my situation.

Yeah man, its tough when there are so many options and opinions. I think I will based my decision based on how cash I want to spend and call it a day......

Anything better than stock has been the general consensus so that's what it will be.

Yodaime · 10-16-2011, 09:47 PM

The A&R Downpipes is like the downpipes of Louis Vuitton. It isn't expensive for no reason lol.

ar design · 10-17-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Yodaime

The A&R Downpipes is like the downpipes of Louis Vuitton. It isn't expensive for no reason lol.

QFT

I have not had a SINGLE set returned for weld failure, rust, or any other sort of material failure. EVER.

Kevin@AKMotorwerk · 10-17-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ar design

QFT

I have not had a SINGLE set returned for weld failure, rust, or any other sort of material failure. EVER.

and op, i will get him in and get your dps off asap so you can get them in and enjoy them

335TWNTURBO · 10-18-2011, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kevin@AKMotorwerk

and op, i will get him in and get your dps off asap so you can get them in and enjoy them

Thank you for all of your help. I would have gotten them without you.......

Glowin · 10-19-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike@N54Tuning.com

The way they are built and from the few I have seen pulled off cars, they will last as long as the car/exhaust lasts. Many, many years. I wouldn't doubt the ar pipes actually outlived the stock pipes. We had one off a car up here after 2 years and not a spec of rust, and this is after 2 Canadian winters and our love of salting roads.

Mike

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

Were they coated?

I'd like to hear that as well Mike.

On the other topic of the DP's not having hangers and possibly cause stress on the turbos, could AR Design chime in on their thoughts?

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 10-19-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Glowin

I'd like to hear that as well Mike.

On the other topic of the DP's not having hangers and possibly cause stress on the turbos, could AR Design chime in on their thoughts?

Not coated..

Mike

ar design · 10-19-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Glowin

I'd like to hear that as well Mike.

On the other topic of the DP's not having hangers and possibly cause stress on the turbos, could AR Design chime in on their thoughts?

Have yet to see a single issue. Ever.

Brey335i · 10-19-2011, 12:54 PM

The turbos are prone to blowing oil everywhere and howling like an airplane from just regular use long before the lack of a flex section ever makes a difference.

Also, try flexing your stock downpipes. It would take two tractors pulling in each direction just to make that thing flex... At least that's how mine were.

ar design · 10-19-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Brey335i

The turbos are prone to blowing oil everywhere and howling like an airplane from just regular use long before the lack of a flex section ever makes a difference.

I just LOL'd

ETS Michael · 10-19-2011, 12:56 PM

We actually stopped building downpipes due to the time it takes to build them. AR puts a ton of effort into each downpipe that is why we will only carry the AR downpipes. We have never had one complaint. Great Product and Great Customer Service!

Michael

JB335 · 10-19-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ETS Michael

We actually stopped building downpipes due to the time it takes to build them. AR puts a ton of effort into each downpipe that is why we will only carry the AR downpipes. We have never had one complaint. Great Product and Great Customer Service!

Michael

If that's not a testament to AR pipes I don't know what is.

D335NUTZ · 10-19-2011, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PlutoniumTans

this is the stupidest thread ever

Lol

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ETS Michael Major 77 Rep 1,155 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, WA iTrader: (4)	We actually stopped building downpipes due to the time it takes to build them. AR puts a ton of effort into each downpipe that is why we will only carry the AR downpipes. We have never had one complaint. Great Product and Great Customer Service! Michael
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