E92 335i new downpipes problems

Goreden · 11-12-2022, 12:49 PM

Hi all
I recently got some decat downpipes for my n54 e92 but have had an absolute nightmare trying to fit these today to the point that i’ve had to put the stock items back on
They look good and at first seem to fit ok
But after plenty of struggling and skinned knuckles they simply will not bolt up as they are fouling on the subframe to the point i can’t even get the v clamp to bolt up on the turbo

Question i have is, can anyone recommend a set of downpipes that they have fitted without any issues?
Many thanks
Dennis

Chappers 71 · 11-18-2022, 03:36 PM

It'd be worth having a look on the Australian boards, most of the stuff about DP's on here is about US cars.
With the steering wheel on the correct side the steering gubbins makes installation much harder. You'll also get a CEL with the catless DP's but there is a fix for it.

x77md · 11-30-2022, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Goreden

Hi all
I recently got some decat downpipes for my n54 e92 but have had an absolute nightmare trying to fit these today to the point that i’ve had to put the stock items back on
They look good and at first seem to fit ok
But after plenty of struggling and skinned knuckles they simply will not bolt up as they are fouling on the subframe to the point i can’t even get the v clamp to bolt up on the turbo

Question i have is, can anyone recommend a set of downpipes that they have fitted without any issues?
Many thanks
Dennis

No issues with VRSF. Garage that fitted them told me VRSF, Wagner etc have no or little issues with fitment. Told me to steer clear of MTC because of fitment issues

Goreden · 12-03-2022, 08:52 AM

Thanks for the replies fellas, where would be the best place to find the vrsf pipes?

11-12-2022, 12:49 PM	#1
Goreden New Member 9 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E92 335i, Merc CLS 350cdi Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	E92 335i new downpipes problems Hi all I recently got some decat downpipes for my n54 e92 but have had an absolute nightmare trying to fit these today to the point that i’ve had to put the stock items back on They look good and at first seem to fit ok But after plenty of struggling and skinned knuckles they simply will not bolt up as they are fouling on the subframe to the point i can’t even get the v clamp to bolt up on the turbo Question i have is, can anyone recommend a set of downpipes that they have fitted without any issues? Many thanks Dennis
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Chappers 71 Major General 5447 Rep 5,417 Posts Drives: Beige G31 40ix m sport Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kent, The Garden of England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 G31 xdrive 40i ... [4.00] 2006 E92 335i SE [9.50]	It'd be worth having a look on the Australian boards, most of the stuff about DP's on here is about US cars. With the steering wheel on the correct side the steering gubbins makes installation much harder. You'll also get a CEL with the catless DP's but there is a fix for it. __________________ G31 40ix M Sport E92 335i. E36 328is coupe E39 540i V8 6SP manual E34 3.6 M5. E34 525i sport. VW Jetta Mk2 GTI 16v. 1679cc 1967 resto-cal beetle Last edited by Chappers 71; 11-18-2022 at 04:35 PM..
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Goreden New Member 9 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E92 335i, Merc CLS 350cdi Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: East Sussex iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies fellas, where would be the best place to find the vrsf pipes?
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