12-04-2016, 10:02 PM | #1 |
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Charge Pipe Finally Failed
After 5 years and 33k miles, my charge pipe finally failed. From my experience, this is the most common failure point. Good thing I had the ER charge pipe waiting in the toolbox.
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12-05-2016, 01:34 AM | #2 |
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Yep, almost inevitable this failing, especially if the boost is wound up.
Mine failed on a hard 1-2 change, which seems to be the way of things. How were you driving when yours failed? ER CP is nice With Turbosmart DVs, even better! |
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12-07-2016, 12:36 AM | #3 |
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Mine failed on a hard back-off at the top of 2nd gear...BAM!
1 lap into it's first track day |
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12-22-2016, 02:02 PM | #6 |
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Did BMW ever upgrade/improve the charge pipe or is what you buy today the exact same crappy unit as before?
Mine has 18K miles and original one but I don't drive that hard. |
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12-26-2016, 04:58 AM | #7 |
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nope... still the same part... bought a new one few months ago after mine failed and its still the same
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Time for an upgrade.
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Charge pipe failed
Mine completely exploded in the middle of Turn 5 at Laguna. Stock tune No squirrels left going up to 6. No turbos = no power. Completely blew the entire connecting flange off and 3" cracks down both sides. Total junk from BMW. They should do better. Wonder if this is a warranty item.
Fortunately had gotten ER charge pipe from HP Autosport. Big improvement. Thanks Harold |
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My charge pipe blew up twice! Once at 45000 km and second time at 115000 km, next time it blows up will go aftermarket.
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It's a BMW Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) warranty.
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