Downpipe

135i_Vert · 06-16-2017, 06:34 PM

Does anyone know the average cost to install a catless Downpipe on an n55?
I have the aftermarket downpipe just sitting in my backseat waiting to be thrown on and I want to knkw the average labor hours and estimated cost. I know that mechanics charge different hourly rates, just looking for a ballpark figure.

Thanks guys!

kid_kilo · 06-16-2017, 11:15 PM

Im getting charged 160, should have my car back tomorrow, can't wait
located in: SOCAL, OC

Stewy_604 · 06-19-2017, 11:34 AM

Most shops can do it in 1.5-2 hours.

Tiago@VRSF · 06-19-2017, 12:04 PM

Most shops will charge about 2 hours for a N55 catless downpipe.

Juggernaut135i · 06-19-2017, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

Most shops will charge about 2 hours for a N55 catless downpipe.

Yea N54 are a bitch so they're like twice as much ?

ShocknAwe · 06-19-2017, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Yea N54 are a bitch so they're like twice as much ?

Yeah, shops Will charge 4-6 for N54 DPs. N55 guys are lucky in this regard if they have to meet smog every year.

135i_Vert · 06-19-2017, 05:52 PM

Well I would love to find a shop for a price quote of only 1.5 - 2 hours... every single Indy shop I've contacted in Austin are charging $500+

Tiago@VRSF · 06-19-2017, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Yea N54 are a bitch so they're like twice as much ?

A decent shop with experience will charge between 2-3 hours for the N54 since there's a bit more work involved. It can be almost double if fitting a no name downpipe since their fitment is spotty.

Juggernaut135i · 06-20-2017, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

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Originally Posted by Juggernaut135i

Yea N54 are a bitch so they're like twice as much ?

Yeah, shops Will charge 4-6 for N54 DPs. N55 guys are lucky in this regard if they have to meet smog every year.

But N54 are more fun

mike@x-ph.com · 06-20-2017, 06:31 PM

Agree with above 1.5-2 hours is a reasonable rate

04mazdaspeed · 06-20-2017, 11:04 PM

if you have basic hand tools and a jack, it can be done easily in the same time frame. very easy on the n55 135i

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135i_Vert Private 20 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2011 135i convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	Downpipe Does anyone know the average cost to install a catless Downpipe on an n55? I have the aftermarket downpipe just sitting in my backseat waiting to be thrown on and I want to knkw the average labor hours and estimated cost. I know that mechanics charge different hourly rates, just looking for a ballpark figure. Thanks guys!
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kid_kilo New Member 3 Rep 18 Posts Drives: Lemans Blue 135is Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Santa Ana iTrader: (0)	Im getting charged 160, should have my car back tomorrow, can't wait located in: SOCAL, OC Last edited by kid_kilo; 06-16-2017 at 11:16 PM.. Reason: Put down my location
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Stewy_604 First Lieutenant 77 Rep 310 Posts Drives: 2011 E82 135i M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Vancouver, B.C. iTrader: (0)	Most shops can do it in 1.5-2 hours. __________________ 2011 BMW 135i M Sport Space Grey - BMS JB4, VRSF 3.5" catless DP, Berk exhaust, BMS intake, ER CP, Eibach Pro-Kit, H&R spacers, black kidneys, Blacklines, LUX angel eyes 2014 BMW X5 xDrive 35d M Sport Mineral White - MPBK w/ F85 rotors & Carbotech pads, ACS Springs/Links, iND reflector deletes, iND black roundels, MP black kidneys, M50D grille inserts 2007 Suzuki GSX-R 750 - too much to list
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135i_Vert Private 20 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2011 135i convertible Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: texas iTrader: (0)	Well I would love to find a shop for a price quote of only 1.5 - 2 hours... every single Indy shop I've contacted in Austin are charging $500+
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04mazdaspeed Private First Class 61 Rep 144 Posts Drives: 2011 135i DCT Join Date: May 2017 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	if you have basic hand tools and a jack, it can be done easily in the same time frame. very easy on the n55 135i
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