Inlet/Charge Pipe fail

Mark 1M · 08-17-2016, 04:42 AM

The inlet pipe popped off last night at a trackday at knockhill
pushed it back on but after 1 lap off it popped again

Trackday wasted still time for an upgrade

The pipe broke at the neck is this were they all go ?

I have popped a Jubilee-Clamp (hose clip) round it so it cant pop off till the upgraded metal pipe arrives.

Dackelone · 08-17-2016, 05:08 AM

The charge pipes fail. More so on the N55's than the N54's though. Are you running a tune?

CarJunkie · 08-17-2016, 07:39 AM

I waited 4 years to change the charge pipe, which costs less than a track day . . . It was in the back of my mind every time I went to the track. I was lucky and never had a failure. I am now running a tune, so it was an absolute necessity.

phunky_monkey · 08-18-2016, 12:42 AM

Yep, that's where they all fail.

Mine failed without a tune on a trackday. In hindsight I would have replaced it as soon as I got the car.

Mark 1M · 08-18-2016, 04:29 AM

Standard car it happened on a short shift all the torque was too much for the little fela

Mark 1M · 08-25-2016, 04:51 PM

New Pipe is here and installed.
its a much better part than the OEM one got it from ebay cost was £127.00 + Import Duty £21.00
lets hope this lasts here are some pictures

Tinsta · 08-27-2016, 03:57 AM

Nice, new one also has a meth bung for future use

Premierecasey · 08-31-2016, 11:49 AM

Just paid 600 at the dealership for a fresh charge pipe on my 2011. As it turns out, the all state premium extended warranty does not cover it. *ANGER*

rad doc · 08-31-2016, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Premierecasey

Just paid 600 at the dealership for a fresh charge pipe on my 2011. As it turns out, the all state premium extended warranty does not cover it. *ANGER*

Replaced twice. First under warranty. 2nd time I went with stock unit again but dealer comped me the parts bill so it was only 300.

Dat Aus · 09-01-2016, 02:28 AM

Is there a noticeable difference in sound with an aftermarket charge pipe? More/less turbo noise?

dbronnik · 09-01-2016, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Dat Aus

Is there a noticeable difference in sound with an aftermarket charge pipe? More/less turbo noise?

Not unless you change the stock recirculating diverter valve (DV) setup to a blow off valve (BOV)

HP Autosport · 10-17-2016, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Premierecasey

Just paid 600 at the dealership for a fresh charge pipe on my 2011. As it turns out, the all state premium extended warranty does not cover it. *ANGER*

The next time it fails, upgrade to an aftermarket alum. style.

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Mark 1M Lieutenant 349 Rep 424 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Inlet/Charge Pipe fail The inlet pipe popped off last night at a trackday at knockhill pushed it back on but after 1 lap off it popped again Trackday wasted still time for an upgrade The pipe broke at the neck is this were they all go ? I have popped a Jubilee-Clamp (hose clip) round it so it cant pop off till the upgraded metal pipe arrives. Attached Images Last edited by Mark 1M; 08-17-2016 at 04:52 AM..
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Dackelone European Editor 10528 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	The charge pipes fail. More so on the N55's than the N54's though. Are you running a tune? __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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phunky_monkey Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 263 Posts Drives: VO 1M, Radical SR3 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (1)	Yep, that's where they all fail. Mine failed without a tune on a trackday. In hindsight I would have replaced it as soon as I got the car.
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Mark 1M Lieutenant 349 Rep 424 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	Standard car it happened on a short shift all the torque was too much for the little fela
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Mark 1M Lieutenant 349 Rep 424 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Scotland iTrader: (0)	New Pipe is here and installed. its a much better part than the OEM one got it from ebay cost was £127.00 + Import Duty £21.00 lets hope this lasts here are some pictures Attached Images
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Tinsta Lieutenant 189 Rep 585 Posts Drives: 1CSL Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (2)	Nice, new one also has a meth bung for future use __________________ If its broke.. Mod it! if not, mod it anyway!
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Dat Aus First Lieutenant 117 Rep 376 Posts Drives: '08 135i Join Date: May 2016 Location: Adelaide iTrader: (0)	Is there a noticeable difference in sound with an aftermarket charge pipe? More/less turbo noise?
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