How long did it take you to install DP's on a 335xi?

mightbaal · 05-06-2016, 06:06 AM

Just wondering how long it took people to do a 335xi downpipe install n54? I want to do it but in the event of a major problem thats covered by warranty I would have to put stock ones back in so it is a major debate for me here have 34k left on warranty....

Underground6t9 · 05-06-2016, 02:09 PM

its hard subframe will need to be dropped to get downpipes in.

ilicboris · 05-06-2016, 02:29 PM

See my thread here.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1248436

Unknown_Car · 05-06-2016, 02:43 PM

It took me 3 hours. I got some for sale vrsf I had them only 3000 miles on my car. I took them off because I got a 335i.

mike@x-ph.com · 05-06-2016, 02:45 PM

Should be around 4 hours

mightbaal · 05-06-2016, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilicboris

See my thread here.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1248436

Ugh

ilicboris · 05-06-2016, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mightbaal

Ugh

It honestly wasn't too bad. Time consuming, yes. Dropping the subframe was actually the easiest part in my opinion. I'm too massive go comfortably fit my arms in the downpipe area so that part was a pain in the ass for me. If I had to do it again I could probably knock it out in half the time so probably around 5-6 hours.

DaZuc · 05-06-2016, 05:03 PM

Wasn't as hard as I assumed, I used a lift I don't think I could've done it under jack stands.
Took ~4.5hrs.
Lowering the subframe is easy it hangs from the suspension. I believe this is way easier than pulling an axle.

All you really need is something to support the engine and the proper tools.

I also lowered basically my entire exhaust for more clearance with where they meet w/DP's.

Maniac0908 · 05-06-2016, 05:14 PM

2 hours for me. Done it maybe 3 times. I have a lift though.

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ilicboris First Lieutenant 77 Rep 334 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335xi Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Nebraska, USA iTrader: (0)	See my thread here. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1248436
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Unknown_Car Major 447 Rep 1,060 Posts Drives: Few and diffrent Join Date: May 2015 Location: All over iTrader: (0)	It took me 3 hours. I got some for sale vrsf I had them only 3000 miles on my car. I took them off because I got a 335i.
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DaZuc Captain 202 Rep 749 Posts Drives: 335i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Rockland, NY iTrader: (10) Garage List 09 BMW 335i xDrive [10.00]	Wasn't as hard as I assumed, I used a lift I don't think I could've done it under jack stands. Took ~4.5hrs. Lowering the subframe is easy it hangs from the suspension. I believe this is way easier than pulling an axle. All you really need is something to support the engine and the proper tools. I also lowered basically my entire exhaust for more clearance with where they meet w/DP's.
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Maniac0908 Major 167 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: Alpine White 07 335xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Towson, MD iTrader: (2)	2 hours for me. Done it maybe 3 times. I have a lift though.
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