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vitig · 10-18-2010, 05:26 PM

I have two options to buy a downpipes, plm 3" downpipes for a 300$ or raceland 2,5" for a 200$.

I don´t know if the 0,5" is necessary and if what´s the most quality of them.

Thanks for your opinion.

e46m3to335i · 10-20-2010, 03:20 AM

I bought a used set of racelands that came with the BMS DP fix for 190 shipped from a member on here. I installed them last night an seriously couldn't be happier. I was really surprised by how much power they added. Feels like they added a easy 15-20 to the wheels. Fitment was actully alot better than I expected too. Hope this helps.

-Nick

vitig · 10-20-2010, 03:50 AM

Raceland doesn´t have stock now but said me that is possible in this mont.Thanks for help.Anybody whit plm?.

vitig · 11-27-2010, 05:38 AM

Raceland has new stock now but don´t buy from europe.

1fastbmw · 11-27-2010, 09:37 AM

I just installed my PLM's yesterday, so far them seem to fit pretty well and really have no complaints. Do yourself a favor and read the downpipe DIY if you are going to do the install, I did not and did it without moving the steering gear and I can tell you it was such a PITA to get the clamps reinstalled. With the steering gear out of the way it would have saved my hrs and some skin on my knuckles. I also installed my Agency Power Mid Pipes, Injen intake and RSD Charge Pipe and I need to go get 1 hose clamp before I can drive it. I will post updates later today.

1fastbmw · 11-27-2010, 02:15 PM

Just got pack from a quick ride after installing the PLM Downpipes, Agency Power Mid Pipes, Injen intake, RSD Charge Pipe and bumping the JB3 from map 3 to 5. All I can say is its a beast, seems to have way to much power for stock tires, the car goes sideways from a 45 mph roll. The exhaust has a very good sound and I really like the sound of the rsd charge pipe with the HKS SSQV. Seems to rev extremely quick with the new pipes. The only real issue I had with the PLM's is I had trouble with both the upper O2 sensors, they seemed to crash right into each other, I ended up moving both the O2's on the frt pipe to the outlet end since it had an extra bung welded in and plugged the top hole, had to reroute the O2 cord from back corner of valve cover straight down. Overall I cant imagine why you would spend more then $300 on downpipes I cant imagine much of a power difference from the high $ pipes.

Clap135 · 11-28-2010, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 1fastbmw

Just got pack from a quick ride after installing the PLM Downpipes, Agency Power Mid Pipes, Injen intake, RSD Charge Pipe and bumping the JB3 from map 3 to 5. All I can say is its a beast, seems to have way to much power for stock tires, the car goes sideways from a 45 mph roll. The exhaust has a very good sound and I really like the sound of the rsd charge pipe with the HKS SSQV. Seems to rev extremely quick with the new pipes. The only real issue I had with the PLM's is I had trouble with both the upper O2 sensors, they seemed to crash right into each other, I ended up moving both the O2's on the frt pipe to the outlet end since it had an extra bung welded in and plugged the top hole, had to reroute the O2 cord from back corner of valve cover straight down. Overall I cant imagine why you would spend more then $300 on downpipes I cant imagine much of a power difference from the high $ pipes.

Moving both o2 sensor to the same pipe is a horrible idea. I would strongly reconsider doing it right.

Eyeman · 11-28-2010, 11:12 AM

There were not so many inexpensive dowpipe options back just a year ago. I guess those of us that paid more can just grasp on the idea that maybe our pipes are better made and therefore more durable..lol.

1fastbmw · 11-28-2010, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Clap135

Moving both o2 sensor to the same pipe is a horrible idea. I would strongly reconsider doing it right.

I did not cross the O2 sensors, as I agree that would be a horrible idea and cause all sorts of issues. There is a pre and post cat O2 sensor in both pipes, on the frt turbo downpipe I just relocated the pre cat sensor lower in the pipe closer to the post cat sensor, since there is no cat it wont matter anyways. The PLM downpipes have three weld bungs on each pipe, so 1 position is plugged in each pipe.

vitig · 11-28-2010, 01:22 PM

-Thanks

335xiRT1 · 11-28-2010, 02:35 PM

I went from 2.5" VK to 3"MS downpipes and I felt a difference. They were both bolted up to agency power catless exhaust.

Plus I also feel better having less backpressure when running 17psi with meth.

10-18-2010, 05:26 PM	#1
vitig Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: España Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	plm or raceland I have two options to buy a downpipes, plm 3" downpipes for a 300$ or raceland 2,5" for a 200$. I don´t know if the 0,5" is necessary and if what´s the most quality of them. Thanks for your opinion. __________________ 135ijb3, h & r filter, SSK, CDV,clutch stop, klracing fmic,seccond catted ,225-255 michelin ps3, E93F-E92R swaybars.M3 parts front.M3 tension rear.Plates mod(F-2,0º R-1,5º).Bilstein + stock springs.Ps rotors.Subframe bushings.Weichers fstruut.Finally mods sdiff and raceland dp.
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10-20-2010, 03:50 AM	#3
vitig Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: España Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Raceland doesn´t have stock now but said me that is possible in this mont.Thanks for help.Anybody whit plm?. __________________ 135ijb3, h & r filter, SSK, CDV,clutch stop, klracing fmic,seccond catted ,225-255 michelin ps3, E93F-E92R swaybars.M3 parts front.M3 tension rear.Plates mod(F-2,0º R-1,5º).Bilstein + stock springs.Ps rotors.Subframe bushings.Weichers fstruut.Finally mods sdiff and raceland dp.

11-27-2010, 05:38 AM	#4
vitig Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: España Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	Raceland has new stock now but don´t buy from europe. __________________ 135ijb3, h & r filter, SSK, CDV,clutch stop, klracing fmic,seccond catted ,225-255 michelin ps3, E93F-E92R swaybars.M3 parts front.M3 tension rear.Plates mod(F-2,0º R-1,5º).Bilstein + stock springs.Ps rotors.Subframe bushings.Weichers fstruut.Finally mods sdiff and raceland dp.

11-28-2010, 11:12 AM	#8
Eyeman Major Drives: 2008 135 blk, blk, step Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,470 iTrader: (0) Garage List 1977 Mercedes 450SE ... [0.00] 2004 Porsche 968 Cab [0.00] 2008 135 [4.00]	There were not so many inexpensive dowpipe options back just a year ago. I guess those of us that paid more can just grasp on the idea that maybe our pipes are better made and therefore more durable..lol. __________________ BSM, Blk leather, 30%tint, Injen, RR OCC, MadDad Whisper, donut spare, 19x8.5et43fr 19x9.5et45r Volk LE37's, rear fenders rolled/pulled, Nitto 555 225/35fr PSS 255/30r, KW V1's, AR coated catless dps, Cross strutbar, CF grills and license plate holder, rearseat removal, iCarbon diffuser and front lip, ETS black anodized FMIC, M3 control arms, Quaife, ER chargepipe, ForgeDV's, Topspeed Custom Tune, V3sims, Braille

11-28-2010, 01:22 PM	#10
vitig Private First Class Drives: 135i Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: España Posts: 189 iTrader: (0)	-Thanks __________________ 135ijb3, h & r filter, SSK, CDV,clutch stop, klracing fmic,seccond catted ,225-255 michelin ps3, E93F-E92R swaybars.M3 parts front.M3 tension rear.Plates mod(F-2,0º R-1,5º).Bilstein + stock springs.Ps rotors.Subframe bushings.Weichers fstruut.Finally mods sdiff and raceland dp.

10-20-2010, 03:20 AM	#2
e46m3to335i Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Schofield Barracks Hawaii Posts: 449 iTrader: (17)	I bought a used set of racelands that came with the BMS DP fix for 190 shipped from a member on here. I installed them last night an seriously couldn't be happier. I was really surprised by how much power they added. Feels like they added a easy 15-20 to the wheels. Fitment was actully alot better than I expected too. Hope this helps. -Nick

11-27-2010, 09:37 AM	#5
1fastbmw Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 214 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [5.00]	I just installed my PLM's yesterday, so far them seem to fit pretty well and really have no complaints. Do yourself a favor and read the downpipe DIY if you are going to do the install, I did not and did it without moving the steering gear and I can tell you it was such a PITA to get the clamps reinstalled. With the steering gear out of the way it would have saved my hrs and some skin on my knuckles. I also installed my Agency Power Mid Pipes, Injen intake and RSD Charge Pipe and I need to go get 1 hose clamp before I can drive it. I will post updates later today.

11-27-2010, 02:15 PM	#6
1fastbmw Second Lieutenant Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chesterfield, MI Posts: 214 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [5.00]	Just got pack from a quick ride after installing the PLM Downpipes, Agency Power Mid Pipes, Injen intake, RSD Charge Pipe and bumping the JB3 from map 3 to 5. All I can say is its a beast, seems to have way to much power for stock tires, the car goes sideways from a 45 mph roll. The exhaust has a very good sound and I really like the sound of the rsd charge pipe with the HKS SSQV. Seems to rev extremely quick with the new pipes. The only real issue I had with the PLM's is I had trouble with both the upper O2 sensors, they seemed to crash right into each other, I ended up moving both the O2's on the frt pipe to the outlet end since it had an extra bung welded in and plugged the top hole, had to reroute the O2 cord from back corner of valve cover straight down. Overall I cant imagine why you would spend more then $300 on downpipes I cant imagine much of a power difference from the high $ pipes.

11-28-2010, 02:35 PM	#11
335xiRT1 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: long island Posts: 531 iTrader: (9)	I went from 2.5" VK to 3"MS downpipes and I felt a difference. They were both bolted up to agency power catless exhaust. Plus I also feel better having less backpressure when running 17psi with meth. __________________ Procede Rev3, BMS DP, BMS intake, AA intercooler

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