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03-02-2012, 10:08 PM | #23 |
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Did one myself with no lifts, on jackstand and no DIY. Very straight forward.
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03-03-2012, 09:36 AM | #24 |
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I've seen the xi N55 installation in person, on a lift, it's not fun. Non xi is a lot easier.
In essence you simply start taking everything off thats in your way, for the xi you will probably want to drop subframe, lower motor a little, ETC However, it can be avoided if I recall correctly. |
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04-19-2012, 01:07 PM | #26 | |
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My local Indy shops have quoted $400 and $300 labor. I would love to DIY so I could switch back if needed easily. I have 335i ... NOT xi. Given the steering removal, is this OK with ramps or should jackstands be used? personally, I am not as comfortable being under a vehicle on jackstands vs. ramps. |
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04-19-2012, 06:10 PM | #27 |
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How are you guys removing the vclamp/bolt? I could barely see the bolt let alone the clamp. Even if I find a way to remove the bolt how do you postion the clamp back in place. Any help is greatly appreciated. I have a coupe and xdrive.
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04-20-2012, 07:07 PM | #28 |
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I did mine last night. Took me about 4 hours. Yea it was a pain in the SSS the first time but I got it done. Felt real good and Saved a few dollars.. Mine wasnt xi. Feel bad for u x drives out there. The exhaust note is amazing and u can hear the turbo right away. Ar design 4" is the way to go
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04-20-2012, 07:46 PM | #29 | |
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04-22-2012, 06:40 PM | #33 |
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Hey, i been wanting to do this myself too, but eh lol im scared to take this upon myself, id do it if i had someone present for moral support who actually did this themselves ill supply beer hehe
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04-22-2012, 08:25 PM | #34 |
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lmao, yeah i feel better working on my car when someone else is around too..
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04-22-2012, 08:30 PM | #36 |
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04-23-2012, 06:02 PM | #38 |
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04-23-2012, 07:03 PM | #39 |
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05-06-2013, 02:57 PM | #44 |
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Good info on this thread....Like a lot of others here I feel like this is straight forward enough given plenty of time/patience. I would be using some combination of floor jack/stands/ramps as well. Hopefully there will be some more detail on the F30 in the coming months and i'll have the balls to try it.
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