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Johnnyr135 · 11-08-2008, 11:34 AM

I am having a problem installing down pipes. If I drive the car with open turbos will it burn everything up underneath the car.

turbobmw · 11-08-2008, 11:40 AM

With no downpipes there is nothing to keep the hot exhaust gasses from melting wire harnesses/plastic etc. around the turbos.

Johnnyr135 · 11-08-2008, 11:53 AM

So that is a no?

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 11-08-2008, 12:06 PM

Seems like a bad plan, ever seen how hot cat's can get?? I wouldn't want that right under me!!!, not how bout you bend some pipes and put them facing out the sides like an old stingray so we can see some flames shoot out the side of your car.....I think that'll be hot!!!!

atr_hugo · 11-08-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Addict...Nah Im A Junkie!

no[w] how bout you bend some pipes and put them facing out the sides like an old stingray so we can see some flames shoot out the side of your car.....I think that'll be hot!!!!

Youse youngsters - them are 'Lake Pipes'. Sheesh

:biggrin::biggrin::biggrin:

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 11-08-2008, 12:44 PM

Yeah, that car was before I was born. Luckily they have a nice little museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky to go see them at. :biggrin:

After that I suggest a boat tour of the caves near by (it was super fun).

atr_hugo · 11-08-2008, 12:50 PM

Been there - done that (my parents live in BG ; -).

You're right the caves are a decent little side trip and then hit Mammoth a little north on I-65. The Corvette museum is a must and Nashville has one of my favorite auto museums, the Lane Motor Museum.

LiftedCracker · 11-08-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Addict...Nah Im A Junkie!

Seems like a bad plan, ever seen how hot cat's can get?? I wouldn't want that right under me!!!, not how bout you bend some pipes and put them facing out the sides like an old stingray so we can see some flames shoot out the side of your car.....I think that'll be hot!!!!

Actually the cat increases the exhaust temps by about 150 degrees.

skddmorse · 11-08-2008, 01:19 PM

It took us hours to install my downpipes.... I dought you will find a muffler shop that will do it....

ronnyek · 11-08-2008, 01:39 PM

I think anyone with any sort of experience would tell you need SOME pipe after the turbos etc.. I mean if nothing else, for fluid dynamics etc.... I think all in all, nobody is going to tell you its a smart idea in the least.

RoninWheels · 11-08-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyr

I am having a problem installing down pipes. If I drive the car with open turbos will it burn everything up underneath the car.

what is the problem?

chriscecc914 · 11-08-2008, 01:47 PM

I wouldnt do that. Call a shop like ICS to come pick up your car and finish the install.

jtsherri · 11-08-2008, 02:00 PM

Yeah, dude, don't run your car like that. Not only are you dealing with an EXTREMELY loud car and INSANELY hot gas temps (and flames), but you're also running the car without any o2 readings which WILL throw codes... This is the last thing you want.

If you really can't get them on, have the car flat-bedded to a shop that can finish the job.

Best of luck!

JohnL135I · 11-08-2008, 04:40 PM

He's installing downpipes, sounds like the install is not going good.

Johnnyr135 · 11-08-2008, 05:28 PM

Ok done everything is good, Riss walked me through it what customer service they stayed on the phone forever and made sure everything was ok. I don't have any codes with the DINAN software so far so I did not need to put in the o2 sim. Thank you Riss for all your help.

skddmorse · 11-08-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyr

Ok done everything is good, Riss walked me through it what customer service they stayed on the phone forever and made sure everything was ok. I don't have any codes with the DINAN software so far so I did not need to put in the o2 sim. Thank you Riss for all your help.

I didn't get a code until I went on a 4 hour drive.....

Riss Racing · 11-09-2008, 04:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Johnnyr

Ok done everything is good, Riss walked me through it what customer service they stayed on the phone forever and made sure everything was ok. I don't have any codes with the DINAN software so far so I did not need to put in the o2 sim. Thank you Riss for all your help.

:thumbup:

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Johnnyr135 Captain Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 893 iTrader: (1)	help open turbos I am having a problem installing down pipes. If I drive the car with open turbos will it burn everything up underneath the car. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS
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11-08-2008, 11:53 AM	#3
Johnnyr135 Captain Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 893 iTrader: (1)	So that is a no? __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS

11-08-2008, 12:06 PM	#4
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 786 iTrader: (0)	Seems like a bad plan, ever seen how hot cat's can get?? I wouldn't want that right under me!!!, not how bout you bend some pipes and put them facing out the sides like an old stingray so we can see some flames shoot out the side of your car.....I think that'll be hot!!!! __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system

11-08-2008, 12:44 PM	#6
Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 786 iTrader: (0)	Yeah, that car was before I was born. Luckily they have a nice little museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky to go see them at. :biggrin: After that I suggest a boat tour of the caves near by (it was super fun). __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system

11-08-2008, 01:19 PM	#9
skddmorse Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 204 iTrader: (0)	It took us hours to install my downpipes.... I dought you will find a muffler shop that will do it.... __________________ I am Sam, Sam I am 2008 BMW 135i- AFE, HKS, EFX, Ultimate Racing, Split Second, CryO2 and Riss Racing

11-08-2008, 11:40 AM	#2
turbobmw Private Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 52 iTrader: (1)	With no downpipes there is nothing to keep the hot exhaust gasses from melting wire harnesses/plastic etc. around the turbos.

11-08-2008, 12:50 PM	#7
atr_hugo No longer moderate Drives: SWB 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - Posts: 4,248 iTrader: (0)	Been there - done that (my parents live in BG ; -). You're right the caves are a decent little side trip and then hit Mammoth a little north on I-65. The Corvette museum is a must and Nashville has one of my favorite auto museums, the Lane Motor Museum.

11-08-2008, 01:39 PM	#10
ronnyek Captain Drives: 2010 Evo MR Touring Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: space Posts: 682 iTrader: (1)	I think anyone with any sort of experience would tell you need SOME pipe after the turbos etc.. I mean if nothing else, for fluid dynamics etc.... I think all in all, nobody is going to tell you its a smart idea in the least.

11-08-2008, 01:47 PM	#12
chriscecc914 Second Lieutenant Drives: 1 series Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: US Posts: 247 iTrader: (0)	I wouldnt do that. Call a shop like ICS to come pick up your car and finish the install.

11-08-2008, 02:00 PM	#13
jtsherri Major Drives: TBD Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 1,262 iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 135i [5.00]	Yeah, dude, don't run your car like that. Not only are you dealing with an EXTREMELY loud car and INSANELY hot gas temps (and flames), but you're also running the car without any o2 readings which WILL throw codes... This is the last thing you want. If you really can't get them on, have the car flat-bedded to a shop that can finish the job. Best of luck! __________________ -Jason My review(s): cp-e™ Cat Back Exhaust, cp-e™ SS 3" Downpipes, TPLSM3 Custom Fiberglass Subwoofer Enclosure, P3 BMW 135 Vent Integrated Digital Interface

11-08-2008, 04:40 PM	#14
JohnL135I Donkey Kong King Drives: 2012 Boss 302 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Sahuarita, AZ Posts: 1,127 iTrader: (3)	He's installing downpipes, sounds like the install is not going good. __________________

11-08-2008, 05:28 PM	#15
Johnnyr135 Captain Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: May 2008 Location: NY Posts: 893 iTrader: (1)	Ok done everything is good, Riss walked me through it what customer service they stayed on the phone forever and made sure everything was ok. I don't have any codes with the DINAN software so far so I did not need to put in the o2 sim. Thank you Riss for all your help. __________________ 2008 BMW 135i, DINAN / Riss Racing / BMS

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