[Let's buy together] AR Design 3" Catless Downpipes

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-13-2011, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SBC

lol bmroxm5 I suppose if you have the DPs then you just have to get the 135i to go with it too!

yep something like that... interested to see what type of discounts can be achieved with the GB anyway.

Zuzu · 06-13-2011, 04:36 AM

As of todays prices they are $752.55 AUD plus shipping for a single unit..

http://www.ardesign.info/store/bmw-1...downpipes.html

BMW86 · 06-13-2011, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

Those who have expressed interest pending GB price:

1. Jeef Beef
2. Raihax
3. blackonblack135
4. bmroxm5
5. mattyv
6. minijet
7. gumball
8. Zuzu (pending M1 fittament)

Fitment is the same as the 135i Zuzu. No issues

Zuzu · 06-13-2011, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW86

Fitment is the same as the 135i Zuzu. No issues

I have read that somewhere on the US forums, but wasn't sure whether it has been confirmed yet.

MrBlonde · 06-13-2011, 04:58 AM

Smart move guys, fantastic improvement in power and response (and sound). Get the ceramic coated version.

BMW86 · 06-13-2011, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Zuzu

I have read that somewhere on the US forums, but wasn't sure whether it has been confirmed yet.

It's exactly the same. The only difference is the axel back section, after the secondary set of cats in the midpipes. I'll let one of the vendors confirm though

Alpha Trion · 06-13-2011, 05:10 AM

i would recommend the ceramic coating as well.. just read that its $150 (US) extra.. as it already is bad enough with the heat coming through to the cabin, the coating will help keep temps down in summer!

purifyer · 06-13-2011, 05:14 AM

Is there any actual evidence of coated vs non coated DPs with regards to performance or cabin heat?

I am probably just a fairly dull person but apart from a change in the exhaust note, I honestly do not notice any difference from stock with ceramic AR DPs (in terms of negatives like rasp, fumes and heat)

Richard135i · 06-13-2011, 06:02 AM

Depending on final price...Count Me In

Honny · 06-13-2011, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Richard135i

Depending on final price...Count Me In

Me too... Interested in Ceramic coated please

Zuzu · 06-13-2011, 06:09 AM

Looks like you have stirred up a bit of interest Jeff

Those who have expressed interest pending GB price:

1. Jeef Beef
2. Raihax
3. blackonblack135
4. bmroxm5
5. mattyv
6. minijet
7. gumball
8. Zuzu (pending M1 fittament)
9. Richard 135i
10.Honny

Jeef Beef · 06-13-2011, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Looks like you have stirred up a bit of interest Jeff

Those who have expressed interest pending GB price:

1. Jeef Beef
2. Raihax
3. blackonblack135
4. bmroxm5
5. mattyv
6. minijet
7. gumball
8. Zuzu (pending M1 fittament)
9. Richard 135i
10.Honny

Haha looking good guys

We should definitely be able to score a deal with this amount of interest. I'm assuming everyone wants ceramic coating so that's the price we'll go for.

MrBlonde · 06-13-2011, 06:56 AM

Rasp and fumes are American myths.

Alpha Trion · 06-13-2011, 07:20 AM

coating will keep temps down, i know from experience when i added boost to my Honda and the under bonnet temps were off the chart!

coating for the win yO.. who cares what colour.

Jeef Beef · 06-13-2011, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Rasp and fumes are American myths.

Not something I'm worried about anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackonblack135

coating will keep temps down, i know from experience when i added boost to my Honda and the under bonnet temps were off the chart!

coating for the win yO.. who cares what colour.

I believe the ceramic makes them black...but yes you can't see them so who cares what colour.

BBK · 06-13-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zuzu

Those who have expressed interest pending GB price:

1. Jeef Beef
2. Raihax
3. blackonblack135
4. bmroxm5
5. mattyv
6. minijet
7. gumball
8. Zuzu (pending M1 fittament)
9. Richard 135i
10.Honny

Eye sight getting bad in your old age Zuzu?

I'll just add my name in there too...

1. Jeef Beef
2. BBK
3. Raihax
4. blackonblack135
5. bmroxm5
6. mattyv
7. minijet
8. gumball
9. Zuzu (pending M1 fittament)
10. Richard 135i
11.Honny

Jeef Beef · 06-13-2011, 08:07 PM

Contacted Andrew@ARdesign...waiting for response

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-13-2011, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBK

Eye sight getting bad in your old age Zuzu?

I'll just add my name in there too...

1. Jeef Beef
2. BBK
3. Raihax
4. blackonblack135
5. bmroxm5
6. mattyv
7. minijet
8. gumball
9. Zuzu (pending M1 fittament)
10. Richard 135i
11.Honny

Oops I think it was me that put the initial list together, I totally skimmed over your "*cough* interested *cough*" comment

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 06-13-2011, 08:37 PM

Jeff I'm also assuming that the pipes will be shipped out individually so as to not have one big bunch coming in and therefore attracting GST and all that?

When you hear back from the vendor/s can you let me know how big each box is (dimensions and weight). I'll then enquire with a freight agent to see if shipping ten at once to Australia AND paying GST ends up cheaper than shipping ten individual units with no GST.

TimMc · 06-13-2011, 09:51 PM

Re ceramic coating, apart from keeping under bonnet temps down I also believe there's a performance advantage in keeping the heat in the exhaust gas. Something to do with gas flow rates/velocities. Drag racers have been coating and/or wrapping exhausts for years. I'm sure Mr Blonde can elaborate.

Re one of Mattyv's questions, can these be coated locally? I've already got a set or ARs (not yet fitted) and if it was viable I'd look at getting them coated before fitting.

~sarah~ · 06-13-2011, 10:50 PM

Also intrested pending price..........

Alpha Trion · 06-13-2011, 11:50 PM

I know that ceramic coaters are VERY busy ALL THE TIME!!

There's a company in Sydney i used but that was ages ago and cant remember their name... GOOGLE i guess can help you?

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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	As of todays prices they are $752.55 AUD plus shipping for a single unit.. http://www.ardesign.info/store/bmw-1...downpipes.html
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Smart move guys, fantastic improvement in power and response (and sound). Get the ceramic coated version. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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Alpha Trion Lieutenant 30 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	i would recommend the ceramic coating as well.. just read that its $150 (US) extra.. as it already is bad enough with the heat coming through to the cabin, the coating will help keep temps down in summer!
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purifyer First Lieutenant 16 Rep 336 Posts Drives: e93 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: melbourne iTrader: (0)	Is there any actual evidence of coated vs non coated DPs with regards to performance or cabin heat? I am probably just a fairly dull person but apart from a change in the exhaust note, I honestly do not notice any difference from stock with ceramic AR DPs (in terms of negatives like rasp, fumes and heat)
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Zuzu Major General 2816 Rep 7,637 Posts Drives: M2C HS 6MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	Looks like you have stirred up a bit of interest Jeff Those who have expressed interest pending GB price: 1. Jeef Beef 2. Raihax 3. blackonblack135 4. bmroxm5 5. mattyv 6. minijet 7. gumball 8. Zuzu (pending M1 fittament) 9. Richard 135i 10.Honny
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Rasp and fumes are American myths. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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Alpha Trion Lieutenant 30 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	coating will keep temps down, i know from experience when i added boost to my Honda and the under bonnet temps were off the chart! coating for the win yO.. who cares what colour.
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Stuart@BMRAutowerkes Major General 808 Rep 5,530 Posts Drives: a black car Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (3)	Jeff I'm also assuming that the pipes will be shipped out individually so as to not have one big bunch coming in and therefore attracting GST and all that? When you hear back from the vendor/s can you let me know how big each box is (dimensions and weight). I'll then enquire with a freight agent to see if shipping ten at once to Australia AND paying GST ends up cheaper than shipping ten individual units with no GST.
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Re ceramic coating, apart from keeping under bonnet temps down I also believe there's a performance advantage in keeping the heat in the exhaust gas. Something to do with gas flow rates/velocities. Drag racers have been coating and/or wrapping exhausts for years. I'm sure Mr Blonde can elaborate. Re one of Mattyv's questions, can these be coated locally? I've already got a set or ARs (not yet fitted) and if it was viable I'd look at getting them coated before fitting. __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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Alpha Trion Lieutenant 30 Rep 491 Posts Drives: 135 Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sydney Australia iTrader: (0)	I know that ceramic coaters are VERY busy ALL THE TIME!! There's a company in Sydney i used but that was ages ago and cant remember their name... GOOGLE i guess can help you?
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