Test pipe installation

[Ingenio]

Hey guys... I've decided to buy locally and give DaveDee's test pipes a go! Whilst they're currently being made I'm trying to sort out a good place to get them installed. I got a quote from BMT but they're claiming twice the labour and 2.5 times the price of what the job 'should' take... I don't suppose any of you fine gentleman can recommend an alternative?

:

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by Ingenio

Hey guys... I've decided to buy locally and give DaveDee's test pipes a go! Whilst they're currently being made I'm trying to sort out a good place to get them installed. I got a quote from BMT but they're claiming twice the labour and 2.5 times the price of what the job 'should' take... I don't suppose any of you fine gentleman can recommend an alternative?

:

Whoever does them... make sure the 02 sensors are disconnected so they come off intact with the cats and then replace them on the track pipes.
I've seen an exhaust shop untwist them on one occasion which has the potential to damage the sensor wiring, so where ever you take it try and watch the install and ensure it's done this way, that's why performance shops are often better. I know the price BMT came in at and I called Andrew but he's not sure how long it will take so he quoted the max.

This time lapse vid shows all the steps needed, and taking off the sensors correctly I cannot stress that enough. (my background in Electronic Engineering trumps what an exahust fitter might say)

Give Agent_Orange a call, he knows alternative places

[cplagz]

RAMP Auto? Have not used them but bought parts from Adrian when he first started out.
My E30 has been built by Josh&crew @ Galvsport and they do good work
Have used Jesse@Autotechnik for servicing lately and seems to do a decent job.

[CC_Arnie]

I use RAMP in Malaga, whose pricing has been reasonable and he is top notch with exhausts. I've found Regan, who owns it, very good and honest and does a lot of the work himself (as opposed to being the face of the workshop with some apprentice mucking around with your car).
Only tip would be to ask him to actually do the work himself (otherwise he might get his offsiders to do it).
Worth a phone call at least.

[Ingenio]

Thanks for the recommendations guys... spoke to Regan and have booked the car in for the 8th! Now I just have to hope the pipes arrive in time!

[PB]

Originally Posted by Ingenio

Hey guys... I've decided to buy locally and give DaveDee's test pipes a go! Whilst they're currently being made I'm trying to sort out a good place to get them installed. I got a quote from BMT but they're claiming twice the labour and 2.5 times the price of what the job 'should' take... I don't suppose any of you fine gentleman can recommend an alternative?

:

Hi Stu

I had BMT install my Dave Dee test pipes.

I will did out the paperwork on what they charged me and come back to you.

Are you going the BPM tune?

[Ingenio]

Thanks Phil... That will indeed be interesting to see! As for the BPM tune, you bet... DaveDee will help me do it remotely.. and then watch out for me on the nightly news in some exciting high-speed car chase footage!

[CC_Arnie]

Originally Posted by Ingenio

Thanks for the recommendations guys... spoke to Regan and have booked the car in for the 8th! Now I just have to hope the pipes arrive in time!

Good stuff...and like I said, make sure you actually get Regan to do it personally.

[American Dave]

Originally Posted by PB

Hi Stu

I had BMT install my Dave Dee test pipes.

I will did out the paperwork on what they charged me and come back to you.

Are you going the BPM tune?

BMT charged me $214.50 to remove the x pipe and front pipes and install M3 World x pipe and test pipes in Jan 2015

[Ingenio]

Thanks Dave... I think you got a bargain! BMT quoted 2 hours at $154 per hour just for the test pipes... I think I'll be going elsewhere...

[PB]

BMT charged me $214.50 for the test pipes install. 1.5 hours labour. Same price as Dave, but perhaps the cutting and measuring for the test pipes alone take as long as the work that Dave had completed?

[American Dave]

Get the x pipe from m3 world too and save money

[aussiem3]

Originally Posted by Ingenio

Hey guys... I've decided to buy locally and give DaveDee's test pipes a go! Whilst they're currently being made I'm trying to sort out a good place to get them installed. I got a quote from BMT but they're claiming twice the labour and 2.5 times the price of what the job 'should' take... I don't suppose any of you fine gentleman can recommend an alternative?

:

Stu, give Carline Exhaust (9345 4211) in Osborne Park a call. They quoted $150. One of the forum members had test pipes made and fitted for $200. So I think cutting and putting test pipes through them is a lot cheaper compared to some of the stealers. Just because you're working on a BMW doesn't warrant you to charge an arm and a length.

[Ingenio]

Thanks Kamar... good to know that there's a good local crew in Ozzy Park.....

[Kosta1968]

Paid around 150 at genie exhaust in Myaree to get my ACM test pipes fitted.

[DaveDee]

Originally Posted by aussiem3

Stu, give Carline Exhaust (9345 4211) in Osborne Park a call. They quoted $150. One of the forum members had test pipes made and fitted for $200. So I think cutting and putting test pipes through them is a lot cheaper compared to some of the stealers. Just because you're working on a BMW doesn't warrant you to charge an arm and a length.

Exactly K, but they do

Just to reinforce....... It's being pedantic but you have to be with th 4 x 02 sensors.....


I've seen an exhaust shop untwist them on one occasion which has the potential to damage the sensor wiring, so where ever you take it try and watch the install and ensure it's done this way, that's why performance shops are often better.

[aussiem3]

Originally Posted by DaveDee

Exactly K, but they do

Just to reinforce....... It's being pedantic but you have to be with th 4 x 02 sensors.....


I've seen an exhaust shop untwist them on one occasion which has the potential to damage the sensor wiring, so where ever you take it try and watch the install and ensure it's done this way, that's why performance shops are often better.

[American Dave]

Stu I will cut up your stock system for you and install the test pipes.....give me two cartons and its a deal. I promise I will take all care and no responsibility for the results......