AR CATLESS DPs re-design or just poor craftmanship

[UR25IO]

Hey guys, so I just recieve my N55 AR Design Catless DP last week. I have been bothered by the looks, which does not correspond to the image on their web sit.
My concerned would be the end result after a dyno run. (no gain in HP) unless this is a reviesed version for the better.

Any thoughts on this before i get this installed tomorrow morning?

AR DPs from their websit and below is what came!

[RC01]

That's how mine looked when it came! Only the label was a bit different. Was that what you were worried about? Otherwise it all looks fine to me!

[questionable]

False advertising though ?

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by RC01

That's how mine looked when it came! Only the label was a bit different. Was that what you were worried about? Otherwise it all looks fine to me!

I was just worried about the fact the advertinging photo to the actual product i recieve are completely different. All the images from the web shows consumer recieve are same product as shown on AR websit.
Also the different design DP shape and styling can potentialy lead to influxuation of power and cell count.

Plus the False advertising. (not a concern if there is power gain) lol

Originally Posted by questionable

False advertising though ?

[questionable]

I guess when they portray the pipe as a quality bit of kit last thing you want is a pipe that doesn't look the way you expect but I guess function over form.

[PeteA]

If this bothers you, email them and ask. Id want something that looks like the page. My catted ones looked exactly as advertised.

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by PeteA

If this bothers you, email them and ask. Id want something that looks like the page. My catted ones looked exactly as advertised.

I was just a litlle disapointed as it didnt meet my expectation, not entirely bothered by it.
Not knowing the ins and outs off Exhuast systems- by the looks of it I could benifits from this DPs, as the 4inch pipe flow further (3/4) down to a short divided pipe. The one on the websit shows the divided pipe start mid way down.

Just not sure if there is any gain from it as im not an expert in this field

[yawn]

I would also wonder if there are any hp gains without a tune?

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Thony I remember noticing this at the time but didn't think anything of it.. must be a new design by them. I can't see it impacting power gains or anything.. I have emailed them to confirm.

[TS135i]

Definitely less pipe and more body, even the exit angle looks different.

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

Thony I remember noticing this at the time but didn't think anything of it.. must be a new design by them. I can't see it impacting power gains or anything.. I have emailed them to confirm.

Let me know what they say, If i was paying premium price i would expect to recieve premium craftmanship. To me looks like a rush job. But in saying that
seems like a better flow out of the turbo to the split section.

The pipe has been installed now, maybe chase up some compensation if it just a rush job. I think $599rrp is fair considering other brand with same design is couple hundred cheaper

[Stuart@BMRAutowerkes]

Originally Posted by UR25IO

Let me know what they say, If i was paying premium price i would expect to recieve premium craftmanship. To me looks like a rush job. But in saying that
seems like a better flow out of the turbo to the split section.

The pipe has been installed now, maybe chase up some compensation if it just a rush job. I think $599rrp is fair considering other brand with same design is couple hundred cheaper

They've said it's a new design and will update pictures on the website shortly to avoid any future confusion.

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by Stuart@BMRAutowerkes

They've said it's a new design and will update pictures on the website shortly to avoid any future confusion.

HAHAH OK.. did they say why the change of new design, does not look to appealing and charging X amount of money.

ANY way Im happy with what i got, ITS SO FUCKING LOUD!!!!!

[UR25IO]

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2011 135i N55
BMW PPK 1
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AR catless dps
N55 mids with a BMW P/Y-pipe
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[7smurfs]

Originally Posted by UR25IO

HAHAH OK.. did they say why the change of new design, does not look to appealing and charging X amount of money.

ANY way Im happy with what i got, ITS SO FUCKING LOUD!!!!!

Too loud to disturb other apartment occupants?

Only concern I have right now before buying..

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by 7smurfs

Too loud to disturb other apartment occupants?

Only concern I have right now before buying..

N54 is not as loud as N55. you just need to find the right revs to be at and it should be all ok!

[DR-JEKL]

That sounds pretty damn loud dude!!!

I reckon a slightly used AR DP will be in the for sale section soon

[UR25IO]

Originally Posted by DR-JEKL

That sounds pretty damn loud dude!!!

I reckon a slightly used AR DP will be in the for sale section soon

Hahahahah your too funny! DR-JEKL, i must admit its pretty loud. The Girlfriend does not admire it but she will put up with it lol. I might have to look for some N54 mids with cats. should reduce the sound and smell. (i hope)