Midpipe install

jmz135 · 12-20-2014, 09:07 PM

Hi guys -
Trying to install a meisterschaft midpipe to replace my n55 stockk midpipe. I removed the bolts connecting the stock midpipe to the muffler and to the downpipe, but when I went to remove the x-brace the t50 torx just warped before the bolt started to come loose....

Has anyone had issues removing the brace before? Do I just need to find a heavier duty t50 socket?

jmz135 · 12-21-2014, 01:20 AM

Nevermind, went and bought a different brand and it worked fine. Though they were on so tight I had to use a breaker bar to get them off.

sykosis · 12-27-2014, 04:18 PM

These were super super over-torqued on my car as well. Needed a 1/2" impact gun and went through 5 bits to get them off. Thank goodness for lifetime warranties on those bits!

jmz135 · 12-27-2014, 04:32 PM

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These were super super over-torqued on my car as well. Needed a 1/2" impact gun and went through 5 bits to get them off. Thank goodness for lifetime warranties on those bits!

Yea I didn't have a t50 originally so I went and bought a single from autozone. The bit warped almost immediately. I ended up going and getting one from home depot that was much better quality, but yea they were way overtorqued.

SixBanger · 01-01-2015, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jmz135

Nevermind, went and bought a different brand and it worked fine. Though they were on so tight I had to use a breaker bar to get them off.

What manufacturer did you buy? How does it sound?
Myles

hawkm3 · 01-02-2015, 02:09 AM

Mine came off pretty easy actually

12-20-2014, 09:07 PM	#1
jmz135 First Lieutenant 40 Rep 326 Posts Drives: '11 MT E82 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3) Garage List 2005 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Midpipe install - having an issue... Hi guys - Trying to install a meisterschaft midpipe to replace my n55 stockk midpipe. I removed the bolts connecting the stock midpipe to the muffler and to the downpipe, but when I went to remove the x-brace the t50 torx just warped before the bolt started to come loose.... Has anyone had issues removing the brace before? Do I just need to find a heavier duty t50 socket? __________________ 2011 MT DSB 135i \| MHD Tune \| AA FMIC \| ER CP \| Wagner DP \| Custom Mids & Axleback \| KW V1s \| VMR V701s \| CDV & Clutch Spring Delete \|
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12-21-2014, 01:20 AM	#2
jmz135 First Lieutenant 40 Rep 326 Posts Drives: '11 MT E82 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3) Garage List 2005 Honda S2000 [0.00] 2011 BMW 135i [0.00]	Nevermind, went and bought a different brand and it worked fine. Though they were on so tight I had to use a breaker bar to get them off. __________________ 2011 MT DSB 135i \| MHD Tune \| AA FMIC \| ER CP \| Wagner DP \| Custom Mids & Axleback \| KW V1s \| VMR V701s \| CDV & Clutch Spring Delete \|
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12-27-2014, 04:18 PM	#3
sykosis New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: with no pants on. Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Maui, Hawaii iTrader: (0)	These were super super over-torqued on my car as well. Needed a 1/2" impact gun and went through 5 bits to get them off. Thank goodness for lifetime warranties on those bits!
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01-02-2015, 02:09 AM	#6
hawkm3 Lieutenant 57 Rep 477 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Central Cali iTrader: (4)	Mine came off pretty easy actually
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