Ultimate Racing Downpipe Review

akuliest · 01-26-2012, 10:27 AM

Hey Guys,

I just received my UR catted downpipes. I have done some decent research before I purchased the pipes but I just typed in Ultimate Racing into the search and the first hit was "DO NOT BUY UR dps". Turns out after snow (really salt) hits the metal, the metal just rusts like crazy. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem with their UR pipes or if this is just a regular problem.... Please let me know ASAP. I have been waiting to mod my car for years now!!!

jpsimon · 01-26-2012, 10:32 AM

aside from the rusting they've been fine (that's my thread). i was shocked to see how much rust there was, but in the end nothing bad has happened and i'm at 72k miles

rader1 · 01-26-2012, 10:35 AM

No experience with the URs,
But if you live in Richmond why order catted? You can pick up a set of the VRSFs for like $400 and they appear to be GREAT quality.

messi · 01-26-2012, 01:41 PM

I had ultimate DP and mini muffler mid pipe on a EvoX and they were fine for a year or so but then again where i live has no snow or salt!!

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 01-26-2012, 01:47 PM

You need a stainless steel downpipe if you want to avoid that. Ironically even some "reputable" manufacturers that say they use stainless steel dont use it 100% of the time.

GoodtoGo · 01-26-2012, 04:53 PM

I have UR down pipes. Got a good deal on them. The O2 bung is not SS and it will rust. Had mine ceramic coated to prevent that from happening. Rusting in this area with UR DPs is a well known issue all of their DPs, not just for the n54. If you are buying new, there are better options. Fitment for me was maybe 6/10 at best, so definitely not perfect.

jpsimon · 01-26-2012, 05:01 PM

fitment on mine were perfect, just those rusty o2 bungs pissed me off... but haven't caused any issues. I got mine when there were no other options for XI guys, if i were to buy them now i'd get AR

Fred_Boosted · 01-26-2012, 05:26 PM

If they are real stain less steel then it should be good.

My EVO runs DP and test pipe from Taiwan for one year, and it runs good no rust.

akuliest · 02-01-2012, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoodtoGo

I have UR down pipes. Got a good deal on them. The O2 bung is not SS and it will rust. Had mine ceramic coated to prevent that from happening. Rusting in this area with UR DPs is a well known issue all of their DPs, not just for the n54. If you are buying new, there are better options. Fitment for me was maybe 6/10 at best, so definitely not perfect.

after ceramic coating did u notice anymore rust? I guess I should ceramic coat mine too...

akuliest · 02-01-2012, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rader1

No experience with the URs,
But if you live in Richmond why order catted? You can pick up a set of the VRSFs for like $400 and they appear to be GREAT quality.

I am pretty sure VA has pretty strict emission rules...I went catted so I that I dont need to deal with failing emissions

rader1 · 02-01-2012, 10:31 AM

I think NOVA is the only part of VA that has emissions testing. I live in Roanoke and there's no emissions testing. I thought Richmond was the same.

Dom the Bomb · 02-01-2012, 10:39 AM

I have the UR catted downpipes and have had zero problems. Going on two years with them sounds good with my corsa exhaust.

Jeller · 02-01-2012, 11:01 AM

I have had them on my car for over 3 years without any issues. They fit perfect and I like that they have the locator bracket on them also.

BQTuning · 02-01-2012, 11:19 AM

Does a thermal coating option prevent rusting also ?

nailer335 · 02-01-2012, 11:26 AM

I had my UR catless DPs put on a week or so ago. Cant say anything about longevity at this point but fitment was fine and I'm sure they sound and perform like the rest. I live in a part of the country that wont see snow so I'm not as worried about the rusting problem as some.

akuliest · 02-01-2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rader1

I think NOVA is the only part of VA that has emissions testing. I live in Roanoke and there's no emissions testing. I thought Richmond was the same.

I go to school in Richmond but live in NOVA...so i guess wer both right?

akuliest · 02-01-2012, 01:18 PM

The URpipes were installed. I argued with the shop for awhile and get a little aggressive. We finally just agreed to split the cost of the 02 sensors 50/50. It was his mistake, but more on the pipes than anything so he agreed to call UR and talk to them directly about a weld that messed with the o2 sensor bung.

Car sounds awesome, engine revs soooo much quicker and throttle feels light. First mod, and I LOVE it

rader1 · 02-01-2012, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by akuliest

Car sounds awesome, engine revs soooo much quicker and throttle feels light. First mod, and I LOVE it

You need a tune, that's when the car will REALLY come alive. Before you ask which tune, there are several threads about which tune is better and no-one ever wants to actually name a tune in fear of starting a war, but honestly i'm tired of people pussy footing around so here it is: the Cobb tune is currently the best available for the N54. Easiest to install, most user friendly, best logging capabilities, least headaches and solid AFRs.
PM jeff@topgearsolutions and he'll hook you up.

GoodtoGo · 02-02-2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akuliest

after ceramic coating did u notice anymore rust? I guess I should ceramic coat mine too...

No rust after ceramic coating on bungs.

01-26-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
akuliest Private First Class 11 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 335i Black, Coral red interior Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (2)	Ultimate Racing Downpipe Review Hey Guys, I just received my UR catted downpipes. I have done some decent research before I purchased the pipes but I just typed in Ultimate Racing into the search and the first hit was "DO NOT BUY UR dps". Turns out after snow (really salt) hits the metal, the metal just rusts like crazy. I was just wondering if anyone else had this problem with their UR pipes or if this is just a regular problem.... Please let me know ASAP. I have been waiting to mod my car for years now!!! __________________ Car for sale: Black saphire 335i coupe, coral red interior, BMW performance kidney grill, 6 speed manual and 35% all around tints
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01-26-2012, 10:32 AM	#2
jpsimon Team Zissou 3065 Rep 10,197 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	aside from the rusting they've been fine (that's my thread). i was shocked to see how much rust there was, but in the end nothing bad has happened and i'm at 72k miles
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01-26-2012, 10:35 AM	#3
rader1 Banned 70 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	No experience with the URs, But if you live in Richmond why order catted? You can pick up a set of the VRSFs for like $400 and they appear to be GREAT quality.
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01-26-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
messi First Lieutenant 15 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i MSport Coupe 6AT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Trinidad iTrader: (1)	I had ultimate DP and mini muffler mid pipe on a EvoX and they were fine for a year or so but then again where i live has no snow or salt!!
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01-26-2012, 01:47 PM	#5
Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	You need a stainless steel downpipe if you want to avoid that. Ironically even some "reputable" manufacturers that say they use stainless steel dont use it 100% of the time.
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01-26-2012, 04:53 PM	#6
GoodtoGo Second Lieutenant 69 Rep 267 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (6)	I have UR down pipes. Got a good deal on them. The O2 bung is not SS and it will rust. Had mine ceramic coated to prevent that from happening. Rusting in this area with UR DPs is a well known issue all of their DPs, not just for the n54. If you are buying new, there are better options. Fitment for me was maybe 6/10 at best, so definitely not perfect.
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01-26-2012, 05:01 PM	#7
jpsimon Team Zissou 3065 Rep 10,197 Posts Drives: 2022 AWD M3 Comp - SMB Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CT iTrader: (7)	fitment on mine were perfect, just those rusty o2 bungs pissed me off... but haven't caused any issues. I got mine when there were no other options for XI guys, if i were to buy them now i'd get AR
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01-26-2012, 05:26 PM	#8
Fred_Boosted Captain 90 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [8.00]	If they are real stain less steel then it should be good. My EVO runs DP and test pipe from Taiwan for one year, and it runs good no rust.
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02-01-2012, 10:31 AM	#11
rader1 Banned 70 Rep 2,197 Posts Drives: Cobb Stage 2+ 135i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Roanoke, VA iTrader: (0)	I think NOVA is the only part of VA that has emissions testing. I live in Roanoke and there's no emissions testing. I thought Richmond was the same.
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02-01-2012, 10:39 AM	#12
Dom the Bomb Lieutenant 18 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas iTrader: (18)	I have the UR catted downpipes and have had zero problems. Going on two years with them sounds good with my corsa exhaust. __________________ UR Catted Dp's - BMS DCI - JB3 2.0 - Helix FMIC - Vent Boost Gauge - CF Grill-DO Meth Kit 2-Carbon8 Power Dome Hood-Amuse Front Bumper-M3 Side Skirts-LC818 Smoke Chrome Wheels On The Way
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02-01-2012, 11:01 AM	#13
Jeller Lieutenant 15 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 ZSP Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Buffalo NY iTrader: (5)	I have had them on my car for over 3 years without any issues. They fit perfect and I like that they have the locator bracket on them also.
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02-01-2012, 11:19 AM	#14
BQTuning Banned 469 Rep 4,392 Posts Drives: 2012 Z4 sDrive35i M Sport 6MT Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: bq@bqtuning.com iTrader: (0)	Does a thermal coating option prevent rusting also ?
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02-01-2012, 11:26 AM	#15
nailer335 Captain 25 Rep 699 Posts Drives: e90 335i f30 330i g20 m340i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00] 2022 m340i [0.00] 2017 330i xdrive [0.00]	I had my UR catless DPs put on a week or so ago. Cant say anything about longevity at this point but fitment was fine and I'm sure they sound and perform like the rest. I live in a part of the country that wont see snow so I'm not as worried about the rusting problem as some.
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02-01-2012, 01:18 PM	#17
akuliest Private First Class 11 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 335i Black, Coral red interior Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (2)	The URpipes were installed. I argued with the shop for awhile and get a little aggressive. We finally just agreed to split the cost of the 02 sensors 50/50. It was his mistake, but more on the pipes than anything so he agreed to call UR and talk to them directly about a weld that messed with the o2 sensor bung. Car sounds awesome, engine revs soooo much quicker and throttle feels light. First mod, and I LOVE it __________________ Car for sale: Black saphire 335i coupe, coral red interior, BMW performance kidney grill, 6 speed manual and 35% all around tints
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