VRSF Ceramic Coated Downpipe Upgrade N55 2010 – 2013 BMW 135i/335i/X1
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The VRSF 3.5″ downpipe upgrade is THE best bang for the buck mod available for your N55 135i & 335i/xi. By eliminating the restrictive catalytic converter in the factory downpipe, back pressure is significantly reduced which results in faster spool, an increase in power & a more aggressive exhaust note. Our downpipe also features a unique CFD optimized cast merge collector which offers the smoothest turbo to mid pipe transition available.
Every VRSF downpipe is hand crafted from tig welded, mandrel bent, 304 grade stainless steel. High quality replacement hardware and mid-pipe gaskets are included although we highly recommend purchasing the optional turbo clamp and gaskets if your car has more than 60k miles.
Cerakote High Temperature Ceramic Coating:
Our N55 downpipe now includes ceramic coating free of charge. We use Cerakote’s best thermal barrier coating which helps keep the hot air inside the exhaust and out of the engine bay which decreases overall intake air temps along with engine coolant and transmission oil temps.
Note: While we do offer a lifetime warranty on the downpipes, we only offer a 1 year warranty on the ceramic coating and high flow cat.
- Made from hand crafted, tig welded 3.5″ 304 grade stainless steel.
- Compatible with both right hand drive and left hand drive vehicles.
- CFD optimized, cast stainless steel merge collector.
- Smooth radius bends to decrease turbulence and increase flow.
- CNC SS304 stainless steel flanges.
- Gains from 25-30hp with tune.
- Gaskets & mounting hardware included.
- VRSF lifetime warranty
Manufacturer Part Number: 10902015
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| Downpipe Selection | Track Limited Racing Downpipes, High Flow Catted Downpipe |
121 reviews for VRSF Ceramic Coated Downpipe Upgrade N55 2010 – 2013 BMW 135i/335i/X1
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John (verified owner) –
Absolutely love the build quality on this piece! VRSF definitely makes top-notch products. 100% all the way!
Flappy Paddle Gearbox Society approved!
Kevin Corcoran (verified owner) –
The downpipe woke my N55 up. The sound is throatier and adds a bit of attitude. I did a pull using paddles and was happy how responsive the car was.
Mods: larger intercooler, charge pipe and downpipe and MHD stage 2+ tune.
Hugo at VRSF was extremely helpful and communicated throughout the entire process. I originally purchased the wrong “F series” straight downpipe and he helped me select the correct “E series” downpipe which has dual outputs. Shipping and delivery were very fast, even during a hurricane. Great products and even better people. Thanks VRSF!
Johnathan Tucker (verified owner) –
The machining is perfect and the added performance and sound is amazing.
Malcolm Keenan (verified owner) –
Downpipe itself worked very well and included hardware and gasket worked well too. Flashed in MHD stage 2+ tune afterwards and it feels and sounds amazing.
willyum (verified owner) –
Works great and sounds even better! 10/10 would recommend!
Gabriel Collazos (verified owner) –
My baby seems to love the new downpipe, it was very easy to install and no CEL. I got a seal form BMW thinking it was going to be better but after inspecting both, I can say they look the same. I just wish I had a Dyno run before and after just to comapre the two.
Jagborn (verified owner) –
Works and sounds perfect, can always count on VRSF for high quality.
Francisco (verified owner) –
Great product & material
Jesus (verified owner) –
Better than what I was expecting. Sounds amazing you can here the turbo spool from the exhaust. The best bang for your buck I would say. I highly recommend it, well made. Very good product
jseitz4@gmail.com (verified owner) –
Received the downpipe in only a few days and wow does it live up to expectations. It’s clearly a professionally made parts, the welds and coating are perfect.
Areli (verified owner) –
Amazing quality, great addition to you n55. Noticeable power increases as well. Sounds great. Wish it came with needed parts but amazing gift.
Donald (verified owner) –
Fit and finish was amazing and install was a breeze
Deric Flores (verified owner) –
Sounds so much throaty and makes the OEM burbles sound so much better too. Can’t wait to make my build only with VRSF products!
polopolo europarts (verified owner) –
fitted the downpipe on bmw 335i e92, N55. Sounds a little bit louder just as expected.
Adams (verified owner) –
The install was simple! The performance was noticed right away along with an incredible audible N55 Exhaust Note. It made my fall back in love with my car. I highly recommend purchasing so you can experience the thrill yourself !
Alchemy Brown (verified owner) –
You can hear the turbo spool faster the car feels quicker and best of all it sounds amazing now.
Ethan Loftis-Rexrode (verified owner) –
Amazing quality, great addition to you n55. Noticeable power increases as well. Sounds great
Fred Rios (verified owner) –
I had lofty expectations of my purchase. VRSF passed with flying colors! I received my order when promised. The quality of the catted downpipe was spot on. Installation went smoothly and the fitment was on the money. My first test drive confirmed what I was hoping for. More HP and noticeable acceleration. It was obvious. With my JB4 set to map 2, the high-flow catted downpipe sets free more torque and acceleration. The next best thing was once the ceramic coating cured after the first few test drives; I did not notice any exhaust fumes with the windows opened or closed. Lastly, the sound. The VRSF catted downpipe is the perfect balance of sounding close to stock while cruising, but when under WOT the exhaust note matches the sensation your seat-dyno feels! An added benefit is hearing the turbo spooling as it becomes more pronounced. Overall, I highly recommend this high-flow catted downpipe.
Joe (verified owner) –
Fits well, works great!
Paul Dorpema (verified owner) –
Great product, welds look great and adds some power with better sound.
Trevor (verified owner) –
Looks great, nice welds. Happy with the product
Jim Schiavone (verified owner) –
The best on the market for fit and finish, fast shipping. Can’t say enough about the quality of the downpipe.
Milo Jacob (verified owner) –
I ordered this product and 5 days later it arrived at my door step. The packaging alone left me stumped because it was molded to fit the downpipe perfectly. I had no issues ordering and signing up and when it was installed I was speechless. Power and sound was increased beautifully and I would no doubt recommend this to anyone. Price was completely fair and if I ever get another BMW, I know where to go!!
Rylan (verified owner) –
Looks good, sounds good, and makes car go vroommmmmm
Omar Malik (verified owner) –
Very Nice, car go fast and car sound good
Keene Barnes –
This down pipe makes the car sound amazing also was my final step for full bolt on and with a tune it adds more power and torque I am very impressed with the quality and happy with my purchase
harrison (verified owner) –
a wonderful part, fits perfect, looks sexy, and sounds great.
Tony Wolfe (verified owner) –
I ordered a catted downpipe from VRSF and the first amazing thing is the quality of their parts. Secondly, I did have to do a return with them due to ordering the wrong part for my vehicle. They made sure to assist me in a prompt manner regarding my return, and made the process very simple and fast. I would recommend VSRF due to the customer service alone.
Isaac Hughes (verified owner) –
Product fitment was on point but install on xdrive was a pain to get the old cat out. When all said and done, it has held up very well and gives the exhaust a deep tone and turbo noise. Definitely recommend buying the vband clamp along with it because most of the time the old one is damaged when taking it off.
Rafael Hernandez (verified owner) –
Fits OEM and super lightweight compare too other ones!
Scott M. (verified owner) –
Good quality pipe all around. Having both a stock ’08 335i and tuned ’13 335i, the N55 asthma above 5000 rpm was always a little disappointing. This VRSF DP essentially transforms the N55. Power and throttle response gains are obvious at mid rpm. The power gain above 5000 rpm is nothing short of outstanding. Night and day difference. It will put a smile on your face. With stock plumbing downstream you should expect a conspicuous increase in exhaust sound volume, but it is a sweet tone, and to me sounds better than the N54.
Isaac Hughes (verified owner) –
This is my second product being bought from Vrsf, the first being a charge pipe, and they both have flawless fitment and performance. Downpipe went in with no issues and has been great ever since. Will be buying from them again in the future.
Eddie (verified owner) –
Install took about 2-3 hours but I got it done without any major issues. Love the sound it makes with stock midpipes and muffler. Definitly loud but not overbearing. One thing I didn’t like is the fact that this particular downpipe does not use the factory clamp on the tranny. Overall, its a great mod!
Homarr21 (verified owner) –
Great fit and finish, no problems with the O2 sensor threads, or alignment between the turbo and mid-pipe.
jbounds286 (verified owner) –
very well made, great coating! fitment is perfect!
Asad –
Got it haven’t gotten chance to install but heard great things. Will update.
Mohammed Alanouri (verified owner) –
100 percent recommend
Omari Bernard (verified owner) –
I love this product it’s amazing car likes it too
Oscar Cahue (verified owner) –
Great DP, Sounds Great
Victor M Lopez (verified owner) –
Quick shipping easy purchase love VRSF my car sounds and feels amazing!!
John –
I purchased the catless version of this, and have been very satisfied. It made a very noticeable improvement in power. Also, you can now hear the spool from the exhaust, which is quite nice and I was not expecting that. I wanted to leave this review to let people know that it fit well on my 2015 e84 X1 35i. I researched before buying this, and I wasn’t 100% confident on fit before buying, but the shop that installed it said they had no fitment issues at all.
Robbie Mann (verified owner) –
Install wasn’t difficult, just time consuming. Overall really like the volume with the stock exhaust. Flashed my care with MHD stage 2+ and it’s a super fun car! A really quality product by VRSF
Freddy –
Love the easy install, and the sound it adds to the car is awesome woke up the beast! Great product.
Kyree Robinson (verified owner) –
This down pipe looked amazing, and product came faster than I thought. Putting it on my 2012 335 xdrive tomorrow and I can’t wait. 😍
Colton (verified owner) –
Best bang for buck downpipe for the n55 engine best power gains good quality vrsf never disappoints
Anthony Rogers (verified owner) –
Catless downpipe is awesome. Love the results and quality!
Zack (verified owner) –
The quality is top notch and costs way less than vrsf competitors. Fits to turbo and exhaust perfectly! I had to use the original vband over the vrsf vband I order ( see review on vband). Installed dp with mhd stage 2 and there is a night and day difference in performance and sound.
Eric (verified owner) –
Easy to install and worked perfect on my 2011 335 ix. Didn’t even have to drop the subframe. I do recommend using a pry bar to get the old DP out.
Richard Maty (verified owner) –
Fitment was spectacular and the power gains are amazing combined with the beautiful increased sound of the turbos 10/10 VRSF Along with easy fitment can’t beat this product 🤘
Parker Smith (verified owner) –
Good quality welds and material. Went on easily. Would recommend new gasket and vband clamp.
Timothy (verified owner) –
Fits perfectly. Also provides some performance. Good exhaust note.
Timothy Ray (verified owner) –
great product fits perfectly and provides slight performance increases along with a better exhaust note.
Ryan Harper –
Great so far! Just installed today and there is a huge difference in spool speed and sound. I had a muffler Deere before installing and I think I might put the muffler back on for the tone that I am looking for. The old one was a pain to get out (e92 n55) but I didn’t have to drop the subframe at all. Just clocked it to fit the o2 sensors through the hole and banged it out with a hammer. For the vband I found that a 13mm ratcheting wrench is the easiest way to get at it instead of messing with a bunch of extensions on a ratchet. Be sure to order a new vband unless you want to mess with tightening through the caked up threads on the old one. All in all great product. Thank you VRSF.
Edel Capaz (verified owner) –
Shipping for this product was insane quick. I think it arrived in about 3 days. Product looks good, great build quality. Installation wasn’t as bad as I expected. Highly recommended. Great product for the price.
Yuliyan (verified owner) –
Fits the car perfectly like oem.
Toby Butler (verified owner) –
Most audible notice in sound quality and loudness. The butt dyno could feel the quicker spool and faster acceleration.
Jason M. –
Love the ceramic coating but also the fitments is great. Really wakes up the car and mounts like OEM.
Virgil (verified owner) –
Very solid, best thing for the price. Ceramic coating handles the heat pretty good. Fitting was perfect, O2 sensor slot in place, no issues, no check engine light. Good hp gain, bargain mod.
Matthew moore (verified owner) –
Solid. Definitely the best for your buck.
Miroslav Palenik (verified owner) –
We installed the exhaust with no hassle. Perfect fitment and all the hardware included. Make sure to purchase the turbocharger clamp and gasket! You get what you pay for, quality product.
Ryan Massimini (verified owner) –
This has made driving so much more enjoyable. It sounds great, doesn’t drone. And you can absolutely feel a difference in power… VRSF never disappoints. CP AND DP are in now it’s time for the VRSF intercooler
James Manson (verified owner) –
Creates a very nice exhaust note paired with stock mufflers. Great performance paired with other bolt ons.
samuel gallagher (verified owner) –
This is a great piece of workmanship, it’s solid and honestly it’s cheaper than it should be. It would be nice to have studs mounted to the exhaust flange, but the bolts are manageable without any issues.
Amr Elmasry (verified owner) –
Great sound and performance our of my 135i
Judah Carr (verified owner) –
Came really fast, got it for 2011 335i Xdrive, and i love it. Unbeatable quality and speed.
Matthew lewis (verified owner) –
High quality. Great improvement to car
Ray Ueno Sandusky (verified owner) –
Product came in in lighting fast time, opened it up and was very impressed with the overall quality of the product! Fit and finish is 10/10 zero modifications required, just drop out the factory one and get this one in there!
Cole (verified owner) –
Improved sound and noticeable power gains. Would highly recommend.
Garrett Thorpe (verified owner) –
Wonderful upgrade for anyone who is planning on tuning the car or just wants more power and better sound.
Relatively easy install with 0 retrofitting. Plug and play easy access. Only downside is with 4 wheel drive you have to drop the subframe (Not VRSF fault).
packaging and shipping get an A++ from me and I would highly recommend!
eagleawd636@msn.com (verified owner) –
Perfect fit, fast shipping, excellent quality at the best price@
Giovanny V (verified owner) –
Easy install , came with everything , and sounds amazing
Trey Burke (verified owner) –
Installed and got better sound and torque and HP gains. Can’t go wrong
idontknowomar (verified owner) –
10/10 recommend for the prize and quality.
Corey M (verified owner) –
Quality down pipe. Looks mostly inconspicuous with inspection shops, and if tuned, no CEL. Having difficulty with drone, but I think it’s mostly due to the mufflers being chopped off.
Ashton Reno (verified owner) –
Awesomeness all the way
Great quality and the car pulls way harder sound is very aggressive
Bowen Kittredge (verified owner) –
Surprisingly easy install if you know what you’re doing. Instantly, I could feel a difference in power output. Would recommend this product to any n55 mates!
Hussein Beegoo (verified owner) –
First of all the quality of this downpipe is top-notch. Delivery was super fast. Installation is very straight forward and fitment is perfect. Makes a big difference to my 335i n55 2011. Throttle response is quicker and the sound of the car sounds absolutely amazing now. Can’t go wrong with VRSF amazing products at really competitive prices. Will defenitely buy more products from them.
Clockwork (verified owner) –
Seamless fit on the e90. Noticeable difference in sound and throttle response without tune. Turbo seems to spool instantly now. Great quality and fast shipping on top. Would definitely recommend
bryan (verified owner) –
Sounds amazing on my 2011 335i would definitely recommend
Ricky Hinch –
Easy install and perfect fit in my 2013 135! Packaged very nicely and shipped the next day via FedEx ground where I recieved it in 3days from the time I ordered. Thanks!
Jordan (verified owner) –
Fantastic all the way around! Prompt service and shipping to New Zealand. Super competitive price. The best part is the fitment and sound!
Operez914 (verified owner) –
big difference on my 2011 335i!
Shane (verified owner) –
Just installed my downpipe for my E90 N55, fits great and sounds even better.
Hugo (verified owner) –
Fitted to customer car.
Good build quality and fitment!
Pablo Diaz (verified owner) –
best downpipe on the market for the n55!! amazing sounds, quality is the best for sure, very well built dp.
Rubenn818 –
Purchased this downpipe (catless version) and I definitely don’t regret it. The sound is amazing and the performance you get paired with a tune is 100% worth it!
Glenn Wilson (verified owner) –
Quality product! Everything from vrsf seems to be perfect fitment and simply bolt on process. Vrsf has streamlined aftermarket performance parts industry for BMW fanatics. A++++
Tim Reeves (verified owner) –
Excellent quality product. Perfect fitment, great fit and finish, all at a great price point.
Ali (verified owner) –
Quality product at an affordable price, same day shipping! Will be doing business again.
Steven Paul (verified owner) –
Great fitment, easy install, and after the tune it has somehow made my car even more enjoyable to drive. Happy to be able to use VRSF on my way to FBO!
///M-N55 –
Just got my VRSF down-pipe on 2 weeks ago now and man they don’t disappoint . It sounds AMAZING and you can feel it in the pedal the Throttle kicking in it’s a little less laggier.
https://www.e90post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=24261589&postcount=14
guyvelo –
nice fit on E84, nice low RPM rumble
Really happy with the DP, fit was easy once shielding removed and exhaust just lowered to clear cat removal. O2 bungs position not optimal for X1, pipe has to be rotated just right to clear upper sensor to the left and and lower to the right. luckily the exhaust is spot on at that position. A bit louder than stock, no drone. Best part is a low rpm rumble at part throttle (1500-2500) that wasn’t there before. 5 star for me…
Jimmymit –
Nice product
I opened the box and this immediately seemed like a quality downpipe. It fits perfectly on my E93. Nice addition to my JB4.
en55335 –
There isn’t a better exhaust setup for N55 that I’ve heard
I have the VRSF catless DP and V2 exhaust setup on my N55 and I can confirm there is next to no drone. There isn’t a better exhaust setup for N55 that I’ve heard. My cold starts are louder than an e92 M3 with an Akropivic and Dinan setup lol. Definitely not a drone to the point where it would cause a headache, which I have heard in other setups. The sound my car makes under WOT isn’t something you’d expect from an I6. It is intoxicating.
Chris –
Best Down Pipe!
Install was super easy, fitment is perfect, and ceramic coated? What more could you ask for? Great product for a competitive price, and very noticeable difference in power! Lets the turbo breath and gives a little more sound to the exhaust. Thanks VRSF!
Yegor –
Best bang for your buck
Couldn’t ask for any better. This is the best bang for your buck. Quality is excellent and makes the car sound raspier! Install took me 4 hours altogether and it is well worth it. Car sounds raspier and the throttle response has improved drastically. Very satisfied with my purchase!
MI135 –
Great Fitment
Perfect fitment and didn’t require dropping the subframe. Ideal all around.
Eddie –
Thumbs up
New to modifications category, but had my friend help me put this on, he had a little trouble lining it up he said, but we got it all squared away. with that being said we didn’t have a lift or it probably would have cut the install time in half. Sound is great, you hear it when you get on it. I have to buy the “fix” now because my engine light has come on from the o2 sensor, so that’s going to be an addition $92 for the n55, but you gotta pay to play i guess. I’d recommend this product
Iorra –
Works and fits like a glove
Good fitment and works as described. Good stuff.
Brandon H. –
The Best Mod For Your N55
This mod completely changed the tone of my car and sounds like an absolute beast. The install was a pain without a car lift, but was completely doable, only road bump we had was having to cut the old midpipe bolts off because of the excess rust, so we used a sawzall. Thankfully VRSF was smart enough to include new bolts, didn’t have any exhaust leaks and the power gains are definitely felt with almost no drone inside the cabin.
joey –
perfect !
bought this downpipe for my 2011 335 x drive and it fit perfectly. love the quality and product ! definitely recommend!
boosted_papi –
Quality
All the VRSF products not only fit perfectly but the quality is on point i ordered full bolt ons for my N55 and the car sounds great and feels great great power increase. Thanks VRSF for such quality products.
Jorge –
Buy it!
Stop looking, this product by far is hands down the best bang for the buck!
Jordan R. –
Fitment and quality of it was amazing.
I purchased a catless downpipe from you and the fitment and quality of it was amazing. Thanks for such a great product that really woke the car up with my jb4. Just need an intercooler now to keep the temps lower.
Jean Robert lundi –
Best bang for the buck
Ordered the n55 downpipe for my 335i after hearing about VRSF through the Evo/DSM community. When I received the downpipe The packaging was superb. The logo on the box looked professional as well as the packaging of the downpipe. The ceramic coating and welds looked great. The only thing I was concerned about was the gasket. I would prefer a better quality gasket but that’s just my personal preference. For the price you definitely get a high quality product and it makes you second guess why others downpipes are overpriced. I’m going to order my 7″ HD intercooler and charge pipe next
Kadeem –
Amazing downpipes
Sound is amazing and I have absolutely no problems with it. A clear difference in performance. Burbles and pops sound amazing. Definitely worth the buy.!!!
Brandon –
Ultimate in price and quality
I couldn’t be happier with this purchase. I must start by adding that Tiago runs an incredible business with quality parts and superior customer service. I ordered the parts about a week back when the northeast was getting hit by a bad snow storm. I contacted Tiago to find out when my parts would be in as I had ordered the charge pipe (mine failed the stress test of increased boost) at the same time and needed to get my car on the road for a planned Canyon run. He not only upgraded the shipping to two day air but was also going to do it for free. He ended up splitting the cost with me after I asked to pay for the increased shipping charges. After getting the parts installed (fitment was prefect, everything lined up like factory) I tuned my car for the new equipment and took it out. The sound was intoxicating, the throttle response was greatly improved, and the smiles per miles couldn’t be better. If you are on the fence at all, just jump over. You won’t look back. Zero buyers remorse is found here. I just ordered the 7″HD intercooler from here because is so happy with the quality and customer support and can’t wait to pull my car down this weekend and get it installed!
STurnerXM2010 –
Great value and even better results!
Straight forward install completed in a couple hours in the garage without the need for a lift. I ran the catless version with stock M Performance mufflers and the sound is perfect. Quiet with zero drone while driving conservatively, but when you go WOT she really wakes up! Turbo loves being able to spool a little quicker and acceleration has an obvious increase. Hard to beat this bolt on for the money. Fitment was great and performance gains were easily noticeable. Great product.
snizzletoff –
Great product
This is the 2nd time i have ordered a downpipe from VRSF. I also had their n54 downpipes. Great quality and fantastic price.
4 stars because it didn’t include the hardware that is was supposed to.
Earl –
The BEST!!!
After doing lots of research on lots of downpipe manufacturers, I decided to give VRSF 3.5″ a try since the price was right and reviews were positive. I’m so happy I listened to the reviews. The craftsmanship is excellent, the fitment was spot on, and the quality is better than downpipes that cost almost double. If anyone is looking for a N55 downpipe LOOK NO FURTHER! THIS IS THE ONE!!!
juan –
Amazing product!
Such an impressive add-on for these N55s. I have a stage 2 jb4, and these downpipes and the car feels insanely faster. Plus this add-on makes your car sound amazing, makes you want to drive with the windows down all the time!
Cassidy J –
Easy install
Easy install on my 2012 335i N55. The disconnect, fitment, and connection were spot on. I was able to get all 4 bolts on and tightened down. No leaks and amazing sound with the turbo spool. I even get a crackle when I downshift or use the paddle shifters. Great product
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=20321502&postcount=41
Craig C. –
I am very happy with the pipe
I got the downpipe in the mail Friday and installed it yesterday. I am very happy with the pipe itself installation was a breeze and everything fit like it should. Also it sounds great. Awesome product. I also installed jb4 today and the two made a good combo.
chronopete –
Super happy with the final result
I installed the 7″ VRSF FMIC myself (lots of trimming required to fit, used a dremel) and I had the VRSF DP professionally installed (it’s a pain, gotta remove the engine mounts on a X drive model and secure the engine so it doesn’t drop to the floor) last summer and I’m super happy with the final result.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19429760&postcount=19
GoodMoodley –
I’m happy with the sound levels
I just installed a VRSF DP on my N55. I have stock exhaust. On cold start up it is quite loud but this only lasts for a about 20 seconds.
Once the engine warms up a bit the sound evens out. It is a little bit louder than stock when driving normally with mild throttle inputs. When you step on it it sounds great. I even get pops and burbles that were not present before. I was considering getting exhaust as well and am glad I didn’t. I’m happy with the sound levels I have now.
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19332815&postcount=3
olivojoe –
Sounds glorious
I have the VRSF catless DP, and it sounds glorious!
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=19111367&postcount=2
Schmidty335i –
I would recommend the VRSF DP.
I would recommend the VRSF DP. Seems very solid and was a breeze to install.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpost.php?p=16653068&postcount=9
ryanakata –
This is the way to go, and I couldn’t be happier.
The next day this arrived. I headed to my parents house roughly 2 hours north of me where most of my tools are still located. Got the car up in the air, and began snatching the old one out. The old one is huge and heavy, I do not look forward to the day I have to put it back in. My advice to anyone installing a downpipe is get some EXTREMELY long needle nose pliers to help close the clamp onto the downpipe and turbo. Also once the clamp is seated it is nearly impossible to rotate the downpipe. I am going to attempt to rotate mine this weekend as it has my exhaust in the rear slightly out of alignment. I would recommend buying on that has a bracket on it for the transmission brace, but I couldn’t justify the extra $$$ just for that feature. Also when you finish this job your hands will look like you stuck them in a meat grinder.
So I get everything back together, and the first start, CANFlap Open, and Whooaaaaaa it’s loud. My parent’s come outside to see if anything is wrong but then it idles down and sounds just fine. I take it for a drive and am in love with the sound. You can hear the turbo spooling in normal driving. I get the car warmed up, switch to Map2, head out near the airport. This thing is a beast now, I had to use the DTC button to prevent the car from interfering with the throttle. It slams you into the seat, and sounds like an exotic after 4k RPM. Combined with the JB4, this is the way to go, and I couldn’t be happier.
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ZeroSix –
Quality product it fit first try!
So I decided to order a VRSF Downpipe while waiting for their catback to release. Plus its still at their discounted rate so I said fuck it and went for it. I got it within 5 days over the weekend and was looking for a place to install it. Muffler shops didn’t do me much good since California’s emissions laws are so strict. I called 3 body shops. One quoted me $300 another $290 and EAS quoted $190. Made an appointment at EAS 2 weeks in advance and looked for other options. A buddy of mine had a small garage where a few guys do some work on their drift cars. $100 installed still found it a little pricey but the labor it requires to get to the Downpipe isn’t the easiest. Took about 3-4 hours and wow am I impressed. Note I have stock mufflers still
So cold start is loud. Once warmed up it goes to a quiet rumble a little louder than stock. Regular civilized driving there isn’t much sound difference either. It’s very nice for cruising. The smell is similar to a lawn mower it’s not awful but for sure noticeable. Now when you push the car…music to my ears! It sounds amazing. You can hear everything from the intake pulling in air to the turbos spooling and the exhaust roaring behind you it’s beautiful! I’m debating on keeping it how it is now! The turbo spools a lot quicker, response is improved. And my stock run flats don’t hold traction (gotta change them ASAP) oh man those pops and crackles are crazy! I’ve scared a few people on the side walk.
I really have nothing negative to say about this Downpipe it was worth it entirely. Quality product it fit first try. I have a JB4 so it clears the code for me so I can’t tell you how long it took my CEL to turn on. I’ll try to upload some videos for you all! If you have any questions or whatever feel free to ask!
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Jgabucc1 –
Fitment was perfect!
013 335xi PPK + JB4 set to map 5, high flow filter, and now a VRSF downpipe.
I have read several reviews on this forum none of which really convinced me or drove me from an emotional standpoint to get this done due to issues with CEL light, and installation hassle of getting this installed on a XI.
To keep this brief and to the point, anyone who is on the fence about swapping out the stock downpipe DONT BE! This is of course your currently running a JB4 or other tune. The car should of came like this out of the factory. It’s a whole new animal and has really added to the fun factor which simply wasn’t there before. Acceleration in all gears and RPMs has increased tremendously, add that to the fact the sound of the turbo spooling, big increase in burble and pops heard, I almost want to say I look forward to getting in the car and going for a drive.
Fitment was perfect and the unit aligned, with a little play of the exhaust, perfectly. I’m very very happy with my choice and regret not having this done sooner. No idle issues to talk about. So far after two days I haven’t smelled anything differently than when the catted pipe was on the car.
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TeinBMW –
Car feels like a beast!
I’ve got these on my n55 and wow!! with a good tune and an intake…the car feels like a beast..absolutely love the downpipe…has a nice raspy tone to it..not loud on low rpms but when you drop her in sport (AT) and give her..she has a nice sound to her around the 3000rpm range and up…some times i just put my car in sport and drive all the way home…i know it kills more gas but man…that exhaust tone is beu…tiii..fulllll!!!!!
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