$198.00 2.5" Downpipes - INSTALLED

badass1g · 03-31-2010, 09:47 PM

I did read the thread my son

. But if i recall they said they recommend cleaning the dp's monthly with steel wool or something? To me that should not be required if it were true T304, when was the last time you climbed under your car to scrub your exhaust off? LOL let alone monthly. Either way, i will probably try these out

jblackwell · 03-31-2010, 09:54 PM

I got ya. You just mentioned eBay so I thought you missed the part where I contacted Raceland. By the way, they just explained the steel wool was to maintain the luster and had nothing to do with surface rust or anything of that nature.

E92-B · 04-03-2010, 10:50 AM

Any update on dyno?

lyndon_h · 04-12-2010, 04:34 PM

the excitement in this thread is funny (i'm excited as well). However, i'm surprised all the requests for updates on the durability from the OP. Unless these these things were made of coke can aluminum, they are still going to be working as they did 3 months ago.

kjrulz · 04-12-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lyndon_h

the excitement in this thread is funny (i'm excited as well). However, i'm surprised all the requests for updates on the durability from the OP. Unless these these things were made of coke can aluminum, they are still going to be working as they did 3 months ago.

So OP how's the durability?

stealth-twntrbo · 04-12-2010, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjrulz

So OP how's the durability?

Put my on last Friday, on Monday and my car sounds great and runs great!! I think they fit pretty well and for $200 Shipped! you cant beat it!!

BOOSTED4DR · 05-08-2010, 06:25 PM

Im enjoyin my set as well...

jblackwell · 05-09-2010, 01:40 PM

I have had absolutely no issues since installing them. Honestly, I don't even think about them since dialing in the DP fix.

Bizall · 05-14-2010, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jblackwell

I have had absolutely no issues since installing them. Honestly, I don't even think about them since dialing in the DP fix.

Any update with dyno #s? Looking good and thanks for the great review. I'm sure the majority really appreciate you time.

BOOSTED4DR · 05-14-2010, 04:03 PM

Cant believe some are undecisive theyre only $200 and not major labor to have them installed id say good bang for the buck.....Like Id said b4 ive purchased full Stainless catback dual exhuast for my 06 max from raceland back then and till this day are still lookin good snow and all in NYC..

prelude2perfect · 10-18-2010, 01:01 PM

Thought I would bump this up since I'm probably one of the first "2nd hand" users of these DP's. Bought them off another member and just finished installing them. Quality looks "good". Not great but not bad. Fitment was absolutely perfect. Got these and a used V3 BMS DP Fix for 180 shipped.

Ive been running JB3 on map 5 with 93oct and an Injen DCI and after adding these and bumping it up to map 7 all I can say is HOLY FRICKEN SHIT! This car just came alive and is a fricken beast now!

Some of the best money I've spent modifying cars.

techlogik · 10-18-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by prelude2perfect

Thought I would bump this up since I'm probably one of the first "2nd hand" users of these DP's. Bought them off another member and just finished installing them. Quality looks "good". Not great but not bad. Fitment was absolutely perfect. Got these and a used V3 BMS DP Fix for 180 shipped.

Ive been running JB3 on map 5 with 93oct and an Injen DCI and after adding these and bumping it up to map 7 all I can say is HOLY FRICKEN SHIT! This car just came alive and is a fricken beast now!

Some of the best money I've spent modifying cars.

Yeah, figured as much. Wish Raceland would get another batch in and sell these thing!

subieworx · 10-18-2010, 03:22 PM

I've installed a couple sets and can say they are actually better fitment than some higher dollar pipes. Not sure about longevity.

DimSum · 10-18-2010, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subieworx

I've installed a couple sets and can say they are actually better fitment than some higher dollar pipes. Not sure about longevity.

+1

subieworx · 10-18-2010, 09:32 PM

Don't read too much into that as I don't think they would flow as much or last as long.

jokergerm · 10-19-2010, 02:13 AM

Can someone please post up where to buy these??

RallyKalle · 10-19-2010, 05:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subieworx

I've installed a couple sets and can say they are actually better fitment than some higher dollar pipes. Not sure about longevity.

prelude2perfect · 10-19-2010, 06:28 AM

http://www.racelandus.com/

I contacted a month ago and they said the new batch should be done sometime this month. Contact them and ask for yourself. They are no longer listed on their site.

As for longevity, I live up in MN so I will let you know how they look after a nasty Minnesota winter

techlogik · 10-19-2010, 10:34 AM

Longevity doesn't matter...just get them coated...no problems. $90 investment, and you still saved $300+ over the "name brand" pipes.

This same crap went on over at M3Forum about Ebay Headers.

Turned out, the $200 headers flowed just as well, per the dyno, than AAs $1000 or Supersprint's $1400 headers. In fact, some people accused AA of actually using the same Chinese maker for their headers because they looked so similar, same with SS.

Depending on where you got them from, fitment could be a bitch, but for $800-1000+ savings is was well worth the hassle. Same thing with these, except fitment seems to be spot on due to the lack of complexity of a DP compared to a header.

A pipe is a pipe that is bent. As long as it is smooth on the inside, you get it coated for corrosion and heat, just for fun..it will provide gains over the stock. The main issue with the stock pipes is the built in cats that are slowing the airflow and creating the backpressure not allowing the turbos to spool up and flow more air. Not rocket science, well it is physics and fluid/air dynamics at work..but you get the point. There is no secret formula the big name guys have that make their pipes special. Their build quality might be better, don't doubt that by looking at them, but it doesn't mean they flow more air and provide more gains over the Chinese made one.

You can't compete with $3/day Chinese workers welding metal and shipping them overseas to us. Local labor/supplies and development are where the money is spent and reflects in the price from the well known brands.

lyndon_h · 10-19-2010, 10:36 AM

i'm with you. This ish aint rocket science.

ihvabmr · 10-19-2010, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lyndon_h

i'm with you. This ish aint rocket science.

+1. Can't wait to hear back from Raceland to finish my order with their new batch of DP. I just don't find any justification on paying $200+ on a pair of pipes.

wtfmateim65 · 10-19-2010, 02:07 PM

ahhh yes waiting on this too or i might just have to pull the trigger and offer $300 on the 3" PLM downpipes, i wonder if the gains are significant enough to justify an extra $100 or so over raceland and that extra .5" of diameter....impatience aha

03-31-2010, 09:47 PM	#243
badass1g Captain 51 Rep 646 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: utah iTrader: (7)	I did read the thread my son . But if i recall they said they recommend cleaning the dp's monthly with steel wool or something? To me that should not be required if it were true T304, when was the last time you climbed under your car to scrub your exhaust off? LOL let alone monthly. Either way, i will probably try these out
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03-31-2010, 09:54 PM	#244
jblackwell Captain 52 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cave Creek, AZ iTrader: (13)	I got ya. You just mentioned eBay so I thought you missed the part where I contacted Raceland. By the way, they just explained the steel wool was to maintain the luster and had nothing to do with surface rust or anything of that nature. __________________ '08 TiAg E90 335 M-Aero kit. - SOLD
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04-03-2010, 10:50 AM	#245
E92-B Private First Class 8 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: GTA iTrader: (7)	Any update on dyno?
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04-12-2010, 04:34 PM	#246
lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar iTrader: (2)	the excitement in this thread is funny (i'm excited as well). However, i'm surprised all the requests for updates on the durability from the OP. Unless these these things were made of coke can aluminum, they are still going to be working as they did 3 months ago.
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05-08-2010, 06:25 PM	#249
BOOSTED4DR Captain 29 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BK,NYC iTrader: (6)	Im enjoyin my set as well...
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05-09-2010, 01:40 PM	#250
jblackwell Captain 52 Rep 811 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Cave Creek, AZ iTrader: (13)	I have had absolutely no issues since installing them. Honestly, I don't even think about them since dialing in the DP fix. __________________ '08 TiAg E90 335 M-Aero kit. - SOLD
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05-14-2010, 04:03 PM	#252
BOOSTED4DR Captain 29 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 07 335i Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: BK,NYC iTrader: (6)	Cant believe some are undecisive theyre only $200 and not major labor to have them installed id say good bang for the buck.....Like Id said b4 ive purchased full Stainless catback dual exhuast for my 06 max from raceland back then and till this day are still lookin good snow and all in NYC..
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10-18-2010, 01:01 PM	#253
prelude2perfect Captain 60 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 and 2015 535i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (8)	Thought I would bump this up since I'm probably one of the first "2nd hand" users of these DP's. Bought them off another member and just finished installing them. Quality looks "good". Not great but not bad. Fitment was absolutely perfect. Got these and a used V3 BMS DP Fix for 180 shipped. Ive been running JB3 on map 5 with 93oct and an Injen DCI and after adding these and bumping it up to map 7 all I can say is HOLY FRICKEN SHIT! This car just came alive and is a fricken beast now! Some of the best money I've spent modifying cars.
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10-18-2010, 03:22 PM	#255
subieworx Lieutenant 30 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 07 335 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	I've installed a couple sets and can say they are actually better fitment than some higher dollar pipes. Not sure about longevity.
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10-18-2010, 09:32 PM	#257
subieworx Lieutenant 30 Rep 468 Posts Drives: 07 335 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	Don't read too much into that as I don't think they would flow as much or last as long.
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10-19-2010, 02:13 AM	#258
jokergerm Lieutenant 127 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 2015 M6 GC Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	Can someone please post up where to buy these??
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10-19-2010, 06:28 AM	#260
prelude2perfect Captain 60 Rep 621 Posts Drives: 2013 M5 and 2015 535i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Savannah, GA iTrader: (8)	http://www.racelandus.com/ I contacted a month ago and they said the new batch should be done sometime this month. Contact them and ask for yourself. They are no longer listed on their site. As for longevity, I live up in MN so I will let you know how they look after a nasty Minnesota winter
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10-19-2010, 10:34 AM	#261
techlogik Lieutenant Colonel 70 Rep 1,565 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Dravit Grey Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	Longevity doesn't matter...just get them coated...no problems. $90 investment, and you still saved $300+ over the "name brand" pipes. This same crap went on over at M3Forum about Ebay Headers. Turned out, the $200 headers flowed just as well, per the dyno, than AAs $1000 or Supersprint's $1400 headers. In fact, some people accused AA of actually using the same Chinese maker for their headers because they looked so similar, same with SS. Depending on where you got them from, fitment could be a bitch, but for $800-1000+ savings is was well worth the hassle. Same thing with these, except fitment seems to be spot on due to the lack of complexity of a DP compared to a header. A pipe is a pipe that is bent. As long as it is smooth on the inside, you get it coated for corrosion and heat, just for fun..it will provide gains over the stock. The main issue with the stock pipes is the built in cats that are slowing the airflow and creating the backpressure not allowing the turbos to spool up and flow more air. Not rocket science, well it is physics and fluid/air dynamics at work..but you get the point. There is no secret formula the big name guys have that make their pipes special. Their build quality might be better, don't doubt that by looking at them, but it doesn't mean they flow more air and provide more gains over the Chinese made one. You can't compete with $3/day Chinese workers welding metal and shipping them overseas to us. Local labor/supplies and development are where the money is spent and reflects in the price from the well known brands. __________________ 2020 M340i: Dravit Grey Mettalic. Loaded.
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10-19-2010, 10:36 AM	#262
lyndon_h Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,917 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Madagascar iTrader: (2)	i'm with you. This ish aint rocket science.
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10-19-2010, 02:07 PM	#264
wtfmateim65 First Lieutenant 17 Rep 305 Posts Drives: AW 92 335i JB4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Vegas iTrader: (2)	ahhh yes waiting on this too or i might just have to pull the trigger and offer $300 on the 3" PLM downpipes, i wonder if the gains are significant enough to justify an extra $100 or so over raceland and that extra .5" of diameter....impatience aha
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