RE X pipes....

inTgr8r · 03-12-2011, 06:25 PM

can't wait to get mine on.

I was thinking you could put a spacer under the hangar where the X-pipe bolts to the plate.
Or, bend the bracket a little on the x-pipe to adjust clearance.
That should lift it over the edge of the plate.

johanness · 03-12-2011, 07:06 PM

Nice work!

Thought you were trying to reverse your miles ala Ferris Bueller in Vid #2.

I didn't really notice a LOT of sound change with the SS Xpipe. I thought it would either be louder, have a bit of rasp or drone ... But nada. Maybe the RE ones are built a little different?
If I REALLY put my ear into it, I would say the SS's are 5% louder than stock (Under idle and normal load).
And for sure there's more linear power towards the top. Good job on your install/review

mousitch · 03-12-2011, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

can't wait to get mine on.

I was thinking you could put a spacer under the hangar where the X-pipe bolts to the plate.
Or, bend the bracket a little on the x-pipe to adjust clearance.
That should lift it over the edge of the plate.

Bet that would work. I wasnt in that clear of mind anyway because my GF kicked me out for good and that sucked. So a lot on my mind today plus the car.

inTgr8r · 03-12-2011, 08:59 PM

^ Man that sucks, sorry to hear that.

pokeybritches · 03-12-2011, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

Bet that would work. I wasnt in that clear of mine anyway because my GF kicked me out for good and that sucked. So a lot on my mind today plus the car.

Sorry to hear that. At least you have some Apex ARC-8's on the way... and a kick-ass car.

mousitch · 03-12-2011, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pokeybritches

Sorry to hear that. At least you have some Apex ARC-8's on the way... and a kick-ass car.

Yep the car helps. Getting old(41). Don't need to be starting over again after 3 years. UGH. Maybe the x-pipe was meant to be and she wasn't.

It helps to have a community of enthusiasts to talk to and kill time instead of idle thought.

alvinli217 · 03-12-2011, 10:47 PM

great review mousitch

mousitch · 03-12-2011, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Thisisdudewhoru

Can one of you please measure inner diameter of stock x pipe when you take it off please?

Looks about 2-3/8" I dont have a metric tape anywhere sorry.

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BlackMoupe · 03-12-2011, 11:14 PM

Wondering how this compares to the BMS tuning one...

pokeybritches · 03-13-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

Yep the car helps. Getting old(41). Don't need to be starting over again after 3 years. UGH. Maybe the x-pipe was meant to be and she wasn't.

It helps to have a community of enthusiasts to talk to and kill time instead of idle thought.

Eh, tell yourself she'll age like milk. Pull a fresh one off the back of the rack; go younger. Love advice with pokeybritches.

mousitch · 03-13-2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by pokeybritches

Eh, tell yourself she'll age like milk. Pull a fresh one off the back of the rack; go younger. Love advice with pokeybritches.

I'll try that. Feel like that "forever alone guy" for the last four days...

pokeybritches · 03-13-2011, 03:38 PM

Yeah I've had to move 7 times in 5 years (9 total in my lifetime), so I feel like him a lot. Look at it this way: now you can look at whoever you want and all the single girls are opportunities; your money is yours to spend on whatever you'd like; and if you want to sit around in sweats all day and drink beer, she's not there to nag. I'd also recommend joining a gym if you don't work out already. You'll see progress, and it will help you take your mind off of things. After a few months you'll be able to "trade up."

SCHMOUPE · 03-14-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

I'll try that. Feel like that "forever alone guy" for the last four days...

Sea is full of fish, don't let this get to you man.
Now back on subject, if you were to get this again, would you? I was about to pull the trigger and now I am a bit hesitant. Need honest opinion here from a few people that have bought and installed RE X-pipe.

Thanks

inTgr8r · 03-14-2011, 11:12 AM

^ I can't really say until I install it, but it's not abnormal to have to tweak an exhaust install.
On my SS sytem on my old raodster we actually had to heat up the pipe on one side of the X to make it work right.

I'll post my impressions on this RE X-pipe in about 3weeks.

Thisisdudewhoru · 03-14-2011, 11:26 AM

Thanks mousitch

mousitch · 03-14-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shakib

Sea is full of fish, don't let this get to you man.
Now back on subject, if you were to get this again, would you? I was about to pull the trigger and now I am a bit hesitant. Need honest opinion here from a few people that have bought and installed RE X-pipe.

Thanks

Honestly I wouldnt. Not worth the money IMHO. Now that I have it fine but it really isnt a game changing mod like headers or gears. I think I would have saved up for gears. Plus it's obvious until they(RE) are made aware and they get in new stock, there will be the fitment issue. Maybe as others have said all we have to do is bend up one of the mount brackets on the pipe itself.

SCHMOUPE · 03-14-2011, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mousitch

Honestly I wouldnt. Not worth the money IMHO. Now that I have it fine but it really isnt a game changing mod like headers or gears. I think I would have saved up for gears. Plus it's obvious until they(RE) are made aware and they get in new stock, there will be the fitment issue. Maybe as others have said all we have to do is bend up one of the mount brackets on the pipe itself.

Thank you for your honest input. I think I will wait for now and save my money up for some wheels

RBull · 03-14-2011, 08:01 PM

Sorry to read that. Keep moving forward.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mousitch

Bet that would work. I wasnt in that clear of mind anyway because my GF kicked me out for good and that sucked. So a lot on my mind today plus the car.

alvinli217 · 03-15-2011, 03:20 AM

I'm not sure if the piping of the RE X-pipe inner diameter is same as stock or not

if it's the same, would it be the same if i just get a muffler shop to chop off the stock resonator and replace it with straight piping???

***never mind, just figure out the stock piping is not perfectly round

***

cmichaelo · 03-15-2011, 01:39 PM

The stock crossover pipe is 2 1/4" piping. However, since it's crimped from the output of the X-pipe section to the mufflers, it is effectively less than that...probably closer to 2 1/8" or 2".

After market crossover pipes, whether from RE or SS, appear to be 2 1/4" from end to end.

---M

mousitch · 05-03-2011, 07:42 PM

Wondering for those that have installed, have you noticed any new noises? Mine seems to pop a lot when heating up and cooling down. Its like I can hear the metal expanding and contracting a lot more than with the stock pipe. Just wondering if anyone else noticed this. It goes away when she's warmed up a little,

inTgr8r · 05-03-2011, 07:55 PM

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.

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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2431 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	can't wait to get mine on. I was thinking you could put a spacer under the hangar where the X-pipe bolts to the plate. Or, bend the bracket a little on the x-pipe to adjust clearance. That should lift it over the edge of the plate. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2431 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^ Man that sucks, sorry to hear that. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2431 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^ I can't really say until I install it, but it's not abnormal to have to tweak an exhaust install. On my SS sytem on my old raodster we actually had to heat up the pipe on one side of the X to make it work right. I'll post my impressions on this RE X-pipe in about 3weeks. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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alvinli217 Captain 47 Rep 715 Posts Drives: Imola RED dIrTy Z4MR - SOLD Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Vancouver, B.C iTrader: (2)	I'm not sure if the piping of the RE X-pipe inner diameter is same as stock or not if it's the same, would it be the same if i just get a muffler shop to chop off the stock resonator and replace it with straight piping??? *never mind, just figure out the stock piping is not perfectly round* __________________ RPI scoop\|BMC drop in filter\|EAS V1 aluminum mount\|ZHP shiftknob\|RHO plate holder\|matte black grill\|LED interior & license plate light\|RE SSK\|RE tranny mount\|UUC engine mount\|Bavarian CDV\|clutch stop\|18" Forgestar CF5 GOLD\|RPI exhaust\|H&R coilovers\| RE RSM\| coming soon: aFe intake\|tune\|secondary cat delete\| Last edited by alvinli217; 03-15-2011 at 03:27 AM..
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cmichaelo Second Lieutenant 46 Rep 221 Posts Drives: '10 E92 M3, '22 Toyota Rav4 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Peekskill, New York iTrader: (0)	The stock crossover pipe is 2 1/4" piping. However, since it's crimped from the output of the X-pipe section to the mufflers, it is effectively less than that...probably closer to 2 1/8" or 2". After market crossover pipes, whether from RE or SS, appear to be 2 1/4" from end to end. ---M __________________ 2011 E92 M3 mods: Alex tune, mod'd X-pipe, MPEv2, MS intake stage 2, ESS power pulley, Monoball bearings, SSFBs, PFv3 rotors, MFactory DSv3, RE SSK, Voltphreaks Li batt. For sale: E92M3: BW Race muffler, front thrust arms, stock muffler, 19" Vorsteiner VFF103 rims Z4MC: KW V3 coilovers (rears)
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inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2431 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	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. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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