Raceland 135i Downpipes on eBay for $199... What?

SlickShift · 11-23-2009, 08:13 PM

Subscribed. This is just like the "eBay headers" argument that brood on E46Fanatics for years. They were $200 or so (compared to $2000 for SuperSprint headers) and people doubted them. Now they're an "accepted" mod because people tried them and they were just fine.

AlBel1214 · 11-23-2009, 10:06 PM

I would jump on these in a second if I felt like dealing with swapping my old ones on for once a year pa inspections(so dumb)...

GtiGyver · 11-23-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by AlBel1214

I would jump on these in a second if I felt like dealing with swapping my old ones on for once a year pa inspections(so dumb)...

+1 on that! Had my index on "Buy It Now" for quite a while...

AlBel1214 · 11-23-2009, 10:39 PM

I wish they had a dyno also... or someone had one...

SlickShift · 11-28-2009, 04:30 PM

So who's gunna be the first to try these out?

N54boostin · 12-17-2011, 03:32 PM

Anyone try these yet a buddy of mine suggested them and for that price id be crazy not to consider them

RobM23 · 12-17-2011, 04:52 PM

theres a few members around here using them

HondaGoneRogue · 12-17-2011, 10:28 PM

I've had them for a while. They work great. Fitment is great. The brace doesn't really line up but you don't need it. I don't even use it when I put my stocks back on

HPFREAK · 12-17-2011, 11:48 PM

I was going to but then decided to get some that I know will not rust and will fit perfect. I know from a few people that these do work fine but since you live NJ and most likely deal with snow you should spend some extra cash getting them ceramic coasted or jet coated to avoid rusting and the issue with salting on the roads corroding them. I was originally going to get these and coat them at a local place for 200 bucks. After thinking about it and seeing that they would be $400 DP's I spent the extra 180 and got Macht Schnells instead. I will likely take them off though since I saw no performance gains at all. I have a Performance box and did several runs before and after on the same road in almost exact weather conditions from the night before they went on to the night they went on. I think some others have said the same things. They will help if you are going to push a lot of boost and power, but not a stock to moderate tune levels. Anyone who does see gains with just a street tune is lucky I guess.

chachacha28 · 12-18-2011, 12:29 AM

if i didnt alreadu have dp's, i would get them.

11-23-2009, 08:13 PM	#23
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	Subscribed. This is just like the "eBay headers" argument that brood on E46Fanatics for years. They were $200 or so (compared to $2000 for SuperSprint headers) and people doubted them. Now they're an "accepted" mod because people tried them and they were just fine. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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11-23-2009, 10:06 PM	#24
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I would jump on these in a second if I felt like dealing with swapping my old ones on for once a year pa inspections(so dumb)... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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11-23-2009, 10:39 PM	#26
AlBel1214 Major 52 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: past 135i, now c6, future M3?? Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	I wish they had a dyno also... or someone had one... __________________ -----LS3 C6----- *z51 suspension,* *NPP dual mode exhaust(wild2mild),20% tint,* zr1 replica wheels, gloss black fender stripes** R.I.P SGM 135i w/ some mods
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11-28-2009, 04:30 PM	#27
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	So who's gunna be the first to try these out? __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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12-17-2011, 03:32 PM	#28
N54boostin Private 2 Rep 71 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Anyone try these yet a buddy of mine suggested them and for that price id be crazy not to consider them
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12-17-2011, 04:52 PM	#29
RobM23 Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 247 Posts Drives: E82 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Miami Lakes, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [7.80] 2011 BMW 328i [0.00]	theres a few members around here using them __________________ 08' SGM/CR E82 N54 Active Autowerke/BMW Performance
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12-17-2011, 10:28 PM	#30
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	I've had them for a while. They work great. Fitment is great. The brace doesn't really line up but you don't need it. I don't even use it when I put my stocks back on __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
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12-17-2011, 11:48 PM	#31
HPFREAK Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,884 Posts Drives: C6 ZO6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (8)	I was going to but then decided to get some that I know will not rust and will fit perfect. I know from a few people that these do work fine but since you live NJ and most likely deal with snow you should spend some extra cash getting them ceramic coasted or jet coated to avoid rusting and the issue with salting on the roads corroding them. I was originally going to get these and coat them at a local place for 200 bucks. After thinking about it and seeing that they would be $400 DP's I spent the extra 180 and got Macht Schnells instead. I will likely take them off though since I saw no performance gains at all. I have a Performance box and did several runs before and after on the same road in almost exact weather conditions from the night before they went on to the night they went on. I think some others have said the same things. They will help if you are going to push a lot of boost and power, but not a stock to moderate tune levels. Anyone who does see gains with just a street tune is lucky I guess. __________________ My Youtube Channel
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12-18-2011, 12:29 AM	#32
chachacha28 NCOIC of Kickin It 78 Rep 946 Posts Drives: 08 135i "Simona" Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Great Falls MT iTrader: (1)	if i didnt alreadu have dp's, i would get them.
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