RE X pipes....

mousitch · 05-03-2011, 08:35 PM

I noticed the creak/pop after about 10-15 heat cycles.

mousitch · 05-03-2011, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

It's installed but I haven't had any run time on it yet.

...I can confirm the same install issue with the right pipe at the support plate.
Not major issue, but it is a design flaw IMO.

So how did you mod the your plate to get it to fit?

inTgr8r · 05-03-2011, 08:36 PM

I bent it down a bit.

SCHMOUPE · 05-03-2011, 09:26 PM

So I bought this xpipe contrary to what I said. I like it, however I have a ton of vibrations and new noise with it. I think something is kinda loose under the car making the rattle noise. I didnt have the bend issue since I have the "original" xpipe RE installed on a member car here. I bought the x-pipe attached to the plate so I didnt have an issue there. Just the vibrations when in low RPMs and in gear (think when slowly backing up, when the RPMs drop, I start hearing this noise)
Any ideas?

mousitch · 05-03-2011, 09:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakib

So I bought this xpipe contrary to what I said. I like it, however I have a ton of vibrations and new noise with it. I think something is kinda loose under the car making the rattle noise. I didnt have the bend issue since I have the "original" xpipe RE installed on a member car here. I bought the x-pipe attached to the plate so I didnt have an issue there. Just the vibrations when in low RPMs and in gear (think when slowly backing up, when the RPMs drop, I start hearing this noise)
Any ideas?

I had this issue too. Seems that the 9mm screws that attach the alum plate to the flex plate were not tight enough. These little screws have washers attached that would vibrate. I tightened them up and boom sound problem gone. If they are loose you can spin the washer. I actually just tapped on the shield and I could hear the rattle. I believe the plate needs to retorqued from the heat after a few runs. ????

SCHMOUPE · 05-04-2011, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

I had this issue too. Seems that the 9mm screws that attach the alum plate to the flex plate were not tight enough. These little screws have washers attached that would vibrate. I tightened them up and boom sound problem gone. If they are loose you can spin the washer. I actually just tapped on the shield and I could hear the rattle. I believe the plate needs to retorqued from the heat after a few runs. ????

Sigh of relief that I am not the only sucker with this issue. However I am not sure what screws you are referencing. If you could point them out in this pic or where they sit in accordance to the pipes, I would be very appreciative.

Thanks

inTgr8r · 05-04-2011, 08:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

I had this issue too. Seems that the 9mm screws that attach the alum plate to the flex plate were not tight enough. These little screws have washers attached that would vibrate. I tightened them up and boom sound problem gone. If they are loose you can spin the washer. I actually just tapped on the shield and I could hear the rattle. I believe the plate needs to retorqued from the heat after a few runs. ????

Be cautious how much you tighten them, just make them firm.
They are self tapping screws, not machine screws they can strip the holes if you aren't careful.
Some are spring clips but the ones at the back on the tie brace are just drilled holes.

One other point
I almost forgot.
There is one screw in the center that is right below the X.
On mine, the screw touched the X.
I had to add a couple of washers to space it down a bit.

mousitch · 05-04-2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shakib

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

I had this issue too. Seems that the 9mm screws that attach the alum plate to the flex plate were not tight enough. These little screws have washers attached that would vibrate. I tightened them up and boom sound problem gone. If they are loose you can spin the washer. I actually just tapped on the shield and I could hear the rattle. I believe the plate needs to retorqued from the heat after a few runs. ????

Sigh of relief that I am not the only sucker with this issue. However I am not sure what screws you are referencing. If you could point them out in this pic or where they sit in accordance to the pipes, I would be very appreciative.

Thanks

It is the bottom plate under part #9. it is not shown under this diagram. It is the outer most aluminum shield that these screws go into. Intgr8r is right as I think I might have over torqued one myself. I need to look at this and maybe apply a little lactate and also look to see if the middle screw is indeed touching the pipe. I'm going to assume it is and buy a couple of small washers. After all the pipe and the car are the same.

mousitch · 05-04-2011, 11:09 AM

Loctite not lactate. Damn auto correct. I don't think lactate would work very well.

inTgr8r · 05-04-2011, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

....and also look to see if the middle screw is indeed touching the pipe. I'm going to assume it is and buy a couple of small washers. After all the pipe and the car are the same.

IIRC you spaced plate #9 down with washers for clearance.
That might also have given clearance for the center screw.

mousitch · 05-04-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

IIRC you spaced plate #9 down with washers for clearance.
That might also have given clearance for the center screw.

This is true. Ill get underneath her Saturday and check it out. Was this preventing the middle screw from tightening all the way?

inTgr8r · 05-04-2011, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

.....Was this preventing the middle screw from tightening all the way?

Yes.
I just happened to be in the correct position to see it hit the pipe as I tightened it.

mousitch · 05-04-2011, 05:38 PM

Just checked and the screw was definitely hitting the pipe. This was what was causing the popping sound after I tightened them up the first time. Thanks for that InTgr8r! problem solved. All in all I'm glad I did this mod. Was iffy at first with the fitment problem but I'm over it now

MPOWER78 · 05-05-2011, 04:06 PM

I just installed my re x-pipe and re trans mounts and had no problem with the right pipe did not touch on my plate , only the one bolt in the middle i had to shave down a bit . but other than that easy install , maybe the re trans mounts help with the pipe not hiting the plate ...

inTgr8r · 05-05-2011, 04:18 PM

^ I have tranny mounts as well.

MPOWER78 · 05-05-2011, 10:23 PM

Well i'm not sure whats going on i"m just happy with my fit. i did keep my eye on that one bolt you talked about and you were right on the money thank you for that pointer .. i love the way the car sounds and i feel a lot more pull , like stronger...

MPOWER78 · 05-08-2011, 02:09 PM

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Starscream · 05-08-2011, 03:18 PM

Not adding insult to injury,
Zero problems, noises, vibrations, mounting problems with the supersprint x pipe

MPOWER78 · 05-08-2011, 03:42 PM

Ya But Supersprint Does Not Work With O.e. Muffflers ..

johanness · 05-08-2011, 03:52 PM

Um, yeah it can. Any decent muffler shop can add a flange to mate it perfectly w/stock. I'm living proof. lol

MPOWER78 · 05-08-2011, 04:29 PM

Ya That True, But Extra Work. Messing With Ss Metiral Of The Pipe ....not For Me ....

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SCHMOUPE Lieutenant Colonel 127 Rep 1,772 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupe [0.00]	So I bought this xpipe contrary to what I said. I like it, however I have a ton of vibrations and new noise with it. I think something is kinda loose under the car making the rattle noise. I didnt have the bend issue since I have the "original" xpipe RE installed on a member car here. I bought the x-pipe attached to the plate so I didnt have an issue there. Just the vibrations when in low RPMs and in gear (think when slowly backing up, when the RPMs drop, I start hearing this noise) Any ideas? __________________ Gruppe M CAI / Euro Headers / Rogue Engineering X-pipe / RE Diablo Exhaust
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mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Loctite not lactate. Damn auto correct. I don't think lactate would work very well. __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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mousitch Dark Sider 129 Rep 1,779 Posts Drives: 2008 Space Gray Z4MC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Missouri iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 Z4M Coupe [7.50]	Just checked and the screw was definitely hitting the pipe. This was what was causing the popping sound after I tightened them up the first time. Thanks for that InTgr8r! problem solved. All in all I'm glad I did this mod. Was iffy at first with the fitment problem but I'm over it now __________________ [URL=http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/153/071jt.jpg/] 2008 Space Grey M Coupe-Euro headers-RPI Scoop-Gruppe M CAI-Eisenmann Race Cans-RE X-pipe-ECU Remap with O2 and EGT delete-H&R Sport springs-Zeck CDV delete-Stock Gloss black powder coated wheels-LED Tekarbon Angel Eyes Project-Michelin Super Sports-Hardwired Uniden R7-H&R front and rear spacers-Alarm module added-stereo amp recoded to vert spec settings
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MPOWER78 Private First Class 7 Rep 132 Posts Drives: 08 /// M Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Chicago iTrader: (4)	Well i'm not sure whats going on i"m just happy with my fit. i did keep my eye on that one bolt you talked about and you were right on the money thank you for that pointer .. i love the way the car sounds and i feel a lot more pull , like stronger...
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