FTP Motorsport F30 35i Chargepipe

Neroht · 04-12-2016, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Do you have a link?

I got on Ebay uk site search charge pipe

Chicken_Joe · 04-12-2016, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Neroht

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Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

Do you have a link?

I got on Ebay uk site search charge pipe

Ahh

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 04-13-2016, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Secret_Asian

My ER pipe is decent but the welds inside look shit but it works, my friend got an ER pipe same place same pipe but about a year later and it looks perfect inside. Ohh well been riding around with it this way for a year now no issues

Pretty sure that was a round of a different welder who they got rid of for that reason.

As you said though, the welds are still solid so no leaks.

Pretty welds come right down to who's welding that day.

With regards to overseas pipes, I'm not one to take risks or have my time wasted and 9/10 times it becomes a waste of time.

Roll the dice or go with a proven product like ER that fits.

Tditty · 06-03-2016, 07:41 AM

Just ordered mine!! says its compatible with Xdrive, got it from the bav auto site.. they're usually pretty reliable. should receive i t today and do install tomorrow. technicallly did save $100 since its the black one.

Chicken_Joe · 06-03-2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

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Originally Posted by Secret_Asian

My ER pipe is decent but the welds inside look shit but it works, my friend got an ER pipe same place same pipe but about a year later and it looks perfect inside. Ohh well been riding around with it this way for a year now no issues

Pretty sure that was a round of a different welder who they got rid of for that reason.

As you said though, the welds are still solid so no leaks.

Pretty welds come right down to who's welding that day.

With regards to overseas pipes, I'm not one to take risks or have my time wasted and 9/10 times it becomes a waste of time.

Roll the dice or go with a proven product like ER that fits.

I'm also a welding major in school so I understand. I also understand that when you are paying a premium price for a product that it should look the part as well. Just my two cents.

Chicken_Joe · 06-03-2016, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Tditty

Just ordered mine!! says its compatible with Xdrive, got it from the bav auto site.. they're usually pretty reliable. should receive i t today and do install tomorrow. technicallly did save $100 since its the black one.

Post pics when you get it. I am interested in the quality of the parts and material.

PeterPure · 06-03-2016, 01:52 PM

This product fits on rwd and is good quality. Not sure on xdrive.

Daleb · 06-05-2016, 04:00 PM

Another one here with both FTP turbo to IC and IC to TB charge/boost pipes. Very happy with the fitment. I managed to get both for less than the ER charge pipe only so it was a no brainier for me.

misguided_will · 08-22-2016, 09:25 PM

i just installed a racechip and looking at a new chargepipe.

can someone confirm that the pipe must be n55, gearbox, drivetrain, and F series specific?

mbanks21 · 08-22-2016, 09:34 PM

Just get the vrsf unit. It's almost the same price from a trusted brand

mike@x-ph.com · 08-22-2016, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by misguided_will

i just installed a racechip and looking at a new chargepipe.

can someone confirm that the pipe must be n55, gearbox, drivetrain, and F series specific?

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Just get the vrsf unit. It's almost the same price from a trusted brand

+1 get the VRSF

TypeOne · 08-26-2016, 04:59 PM

My VRSF CP just came in and it seems like a nice part. I'm not sure how much different it is compared to the ones being sold on eBay... honestly, it looks like the same part. Didn't come with any instructions or installation tips, just two pipes, a bag of tiny screws, two clamps and a silicon coupler with some Asian writing on it.

I'll try to put together a better install guide tomorrow.

cesare87 · 11-03-2016, 03:59 AM

Anymore reviews on this product? No one in the UK stocks any other F series n55 charge pipes 😭

Dr Thrillride · 11-04-2016, 02:50 PM

+1 on the good find Joe...

and saving on this item is a must as it's not something that we should have to be doing given CPs are failing on stock cars. But as I'm new to BMW, you guys have likely already heard all the bitching you need to. There's always something that just doesn't work on a car/motorbike.

Besides port configuration, what could possibly 'not work' on a CP?

Chicken_Joe · 11-04-2016, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Thrillride

+1 on the good find Joe...

and saving on this item is a must as it's not something that we should have to be doing given CPs are failing on stock cars. But as I'm new to BMW, you guys have likely already heard all the bitching you need to. There's always something that just doesn't work on a car/motorbike.

Besides port configuration, what could possibly 'not work' on a CP?

The plumbing and the fitment. If you have an xJive (xDrive) then the CP might be different to accommodate the front axle shafts. Along with the driveline components the transmission is also important as an auto CP will not fit a Manual car and vice Versa.

Dr Thrillride · 11-04-2016, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

The plumbing and the fitment. If you have an xJive (xDrive) then the CP might be different to accommodate the front axle shafts. Along with the driveline components the transmission is also important as an auto CP will not fit a Manual car and vice Versa.

well CP and boost combo is $350, so not bad for both. I'm xDrive and MT, but you'd think fitment would already be sorted, no? I guess I need to get in touch with them and ask.

Chicken_Joe · 11-04-2016, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Thrillride

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Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

The plumbing and the fitment. If you have an xJive (xDrive) then the CP might be different to accommodate the front axle shafts. Along with the driveline components the transmission is also important as an auto CP will not fit a Manual car and vice Versa.

well CP and boost combo is $350, so not bad for both. I'm xDrive and MT, but you'd think fitment would already be sorted, no? I guess I need to get in touch with them and ask.

Definitely

alpine335guy · 11-06-2016, 08:34 PM

I was able to get the FTP charge pipe and boost pipe for $262 shipped. This was the main reason I chose to "take the risk" of buying a lesser known product. Upon arrival I was very happy with the quality of the pipes. I have had the charge pipe installed for about a month and am very satisfied with my decision.

J_MENIS · 11-07-2016, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Chicken_Joe

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Saving when considering shipping is $50

If you are doing the install yourself it might be worth it, but if you are going to take it to a mechanic it is not.

Like I said I was just looking around. I am having someone install it. I would install it myself as a I like a challenge however my tools are limited and I'm not too sure my parents would enjoy me taking a part my graduation gift lmao

I relate to this 100% lol, my dad gets so mad when I put my car on ramps. So I work at a friends house

streetz65 · 12-18-2016, 03:23 PM

I have the FTP charge pipe and turbo pipe and everything looked great and so far is great!!

06-03-2016, 07:41 AM	#26
Tditty Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 238 Posts Drives: Bmw 335x with m package Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	Just ordered mine!! says its compatible with Xdrive, got it from the bav auto site.. they're usually pretty reliable. should receive i t today and do install tomorrow. technicallly did save $100 since its the black one.
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06-03-2016, 01:52 PM	#29
PeterPure Major 677 Rep 1,349 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW F80 M3 [0.00]	This product fits on rwd and is good quality. Not sure on xdrive.
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06-05-2016, 04:00 PM	#30
Daleb Lieutenant 263 Rep 415 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	Another one here with both FTP turbo to IC and IC to TB charge/boost pipes. Very happy with the fitment. I managed to get both for less than the ER charge pipe only so it was a no brainier for me.
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08-22-2016, 09:25 PM	#31
misguided_will Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 299 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW 340i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	i just installed a racechip and looking at a new chargepipe. can someone confirm that the pipe must be n55, gearbox, drivetrain, and F series specific? __________________ 2018 F30 BMW 340i M Sport Injen EVO intake, OEM 437m rims, Catted VRSF dp, Magnaflow catback, Activ8 piggyback, Pedalbox.
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08-22-2016, 09:34 PM	#32
mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,957 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	Just get the vrsf unit. It's almost the same price from a trusted brand __________________ 2015 335i Msport/6 JB4/EWG/E30/VRSF DP/ER CP/ VRSF Race Exhaust/ Injen Intake/Verde Axis 19x8.5/9.5 245/35/275/30 Conti Extreme CS/ H&R Sports / Motorsport Hardware Stud Conversion
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08-26-2016, 04:59 PM	#34
TypeOne Enthuisiast 93 Rep 423 Posts Drives: G05 X5 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge iTrader: (0)	My VRSF CP just came in and it seems like a nice part. I'm not sure how much different it is compared to the ones being sold on eBay... honestly, it looks like the same part. Didn't come with any instructions or installation tips, just two pipes, a bag of tiny screws, two clamps and a silicon coupler with some Asian writing on it. I'll try to put together a better install guide tomorrow. __________________ AW F80 M3 / RAYS / TOYO TIRES / BMS IG: @hybrid_david
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11-03-2016, 03:59 AM	#35
cesare87 First Lieutenant 64 Rep 308 Posts Drives: 435i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Anymore reviews on this product? No one in the UK stocks any other F series n55 charge pipes 😭
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11-04-2016, 02:50 PM	#36
Dr Thrillride Major 1397 Rep 1,067 Posts Drives: 2022 M8cs Join Date: May 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M8 comp coupe [0.00]	+1 on the good find Joe... and saving on this item is a must as it's not something that we should have to be doing given CPs are failing on stock cars. But as I'm new to BMW, you guys have likely already heard all the bitching you need to. There's always something that just doesn't work on a car/motorbike. Besides port configuration, what could possibly 'not work' on a CP?
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11-06-2016, 08:34 PM	#40
alpine335guy Private First Class 20 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bethpage, NY iTrader: (-1)	I was able to get the FTP charge pipe and boost pipe for $262 shipped. This was the main reason I chose to "take the risk" of buying a lesser known product. Upon arrival I was very happy with the quality of the pipes. I have had the charge pipe installed for about a month and am very satisfied with my decision.
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12-18-2016, 03:23 PM	#42
streetz65 Private 9 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 14 335i m sport auto Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Little Rock, AR iTrader: (0)	I have the FTP charge pipe and turbo pipe and everything looked great and so far is great!!
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