FTP Charge & Intake Pipe

328iking · 05-28-2020, 05:32 AM

I received these today and on the charge pipe there is scoring on the inside where the silicone coupler and the other end has a slight ding and scratched externally (not sure if i am being picky on these tho). Pics attached.

With regards to the scoring on the instead of the pipe, is it still worth installing or should i file it down before installation or ask for a new one?

I also ordered and received the intake pipe from FTP and this has major dent in it. Again, is it worth gently bashing back into shape and fitting OR new item? Pic attached.

TIA

kristianl330e · 05-28-2020, 05:47 AM

I would talk to the seller and see if they will replace them.
The charge pipe should be fine if you file it a bit, but it could be hard to fix that intake pipe without messing up the lip.

328iking · 05-28-2020, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kristianl330e

I would talk to the seller and see if they will replace them.
The charge pipe should be fine if you file it a bit, but it could be hard to fix that intake pipe without messing up the lip.

thats what i thought, at least the charge pipe is reasonably ok, minor ding as circled and scoring. The scoring wont affect the performance ie not 100% smooth air flow etc

but the intake is so badly out of shape.

i have messaged the ebay seller FTP on both and contacted FEDEX to complain.

alohasurftoad · 05-28-2020, 01:43 PM

wow, that's a bummer. i thought sports were on hiatus due to covid, but apparently they were using your box to play soccer

328iking · 05-28-2020, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alohasurftoad

wow, that's a bummer. i thought sports were on hiatus due to covid, but apparently they were using your box to play soccer

Lol I guess so. Not sure if the intake pipe is a manufacture defect as I can can't see any marks or scratches if it banged something hard.

alohasurftoad · 05-28-2020, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 328iking

Lol I guess so. Not sure if the intake pipe is a manufacture defect as I can can't see any marks or scratches if it banged something hard.

no way that's a defect. both pipes damaged due to fedex. the pipes are thin and susceptible to mishandling damage even if bubble wrapped. like this...

rjd_F30 · 05-28-2020, 09:49 PM

Damn bummer. Chargepipe will be fine, but I wouldn't even bother trying that turbo inlet pipe. I'd be shocked if you got it to fit right with that big of a dent, and that's not a part that will work well if fitment isn't 100%. I'd try to get a replacement if I were you.

Luverse · 05-29-2020, 04:15 AM

if i were you, i will ask the seller to replace the whole item, since its new and damaged when you receive it.

i believe FTP offer warranty for their product, so replacement should be fair for damaged items.

i also use charge pipe and intake pipe from FTP and both are perfect, so i don't think its manufacturer defect.

btw, i went with red charge pipe

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328iking · 05-29-2020, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Luverse

if i were you, i will ask the seller to replace the whole item, since its new and damaged when you receive it.

i believe FTP offer warranty for their product, so replacement should be fair for damaged items.

i also use charge pipe and intake pipe from FTP and both are perfect, so i don't think its manufacturer defect.

btw, i went with red charge pipe

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Cheers buddy.

I think the charge pipe will be ok to be fair. Cosmetic scratch, and a little scoring from a ding.

The intake pipe is the one badly out of shape.

kristianl330e · 05-29-2020, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Luverse

if i were you, i will ask the seller to replace the whole item, since its new and damaged when you receive it.

i believe FTP offer warranty for their product, so replacement should be fair for damaged items.

i also use charge pipe and intake pipe from FTP and both are perfect, so i don't think its manufacturer defect.

btw, i went with red charge pipe

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Hey, sorry for hijacking the post, but i have the same bms intake and was thinking about getting the ftp intake pipe as well, but was worried it was going to be too loud. How is it?

328iking · 05-29-2020, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kristianl330e

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luverse

if i were you, i will ask the seller to replace the whole item, since its new and damaged when you receive it.

i believe FTP offer warranty for their product, so replacement should be fair for damaged items.

i also use charge pipe and intake pipe from FTP and both are perfect, so i don't think its manufacturer defect.

btw, i went with red charge pipe

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Hey, sorry for hijacking the post, but i have the same bms intake and was thinking about getting the ftp intake pipe as well, but was worried it was going to be too loud. How is it?

FTP will now send me brand new kits for both and will pick these damaged ones up. Hopefully they won't be damaged again. Thanks Shaun

Luverse · 05-29-2020, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kristianl330e

Hey, sorry for hijacking the post, but i have the same bms intake and was thinking about getting the ftp intake pipe as well, but was worried it was going to be too loud. How is it?

when driving, you could hear the intake sound if you turn off your radio/music
but from outside, it is loud, even though i have catless downpipe and full cat-back exhaust, you can still hear the intake sound, and for my personal taste, i love it very much

maybe the ftp intake pipe increase the sound about 20-30% from BMS intake sound

alohasurftoad · 05-29-2020, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 328iking

FTP will now send me brand new kits for both and will pick these damaged ones up.

excellent! i have FTP Charge, TIC, Intake(Inlet) pipes and high flow air filter. high quality fit/finish, fast shipping(free with code), great customer service.

kristianl330e · 05-29-2020, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Luverse

when driving, you could hear the intake sound if you turn off your radio/music
but from outside, it is loud, even though i have catless downpipe and full cat-back exhaust, you can still hear the intake sound, and for my personal taste, i love it very much

maybe the ftp intake pipe increase the sound about 20-30% from BMS intake sound

Ok, thanks for the info.
Feel any difference in the performance?

Luverse · 05-29-2020, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kristianl330e

Ok, thanks for the info.
Feel any difference in the performance?

it provide better mid-high torque
but low-mid torque, not so much different

c650 · 12-02-2022, 01:44 PM

Does anyone know how to connect the FTP pipe and with a BMS cold air intake? I've tried a few times but I'm having issues getting it to connect together!

c650 · 12-02-2022, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Luverse

if i were you, i will ask the seller to replace the whole item, since its new and damaged when you receive it.

i believe FTP offer warranty for their product, so replacement should be fair for damaged items.

i also use charge pipe and intake pipe from FTP and both are perfect, so i don't think its manufacturer defect.

btw, i went with red charge pipe

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How did you get the FTP intake to go with the BMS filter? I've struggled to get these to connect, did you do anything special?

Luverse · 12-08-2022, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by c650

How did you get the FTP intake to go with the BMS filter? I've struggled to get these to connect, did you do anything special?

Nothing special, pretty straightforward install

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328iking Private First Class 24 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 328i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk iTrader: (0)	I received these today and on the charge pipe there is scoring on the inside where the silicone coupler and the other end has a slight ding and scratched externally (not sure if i am being picky on these tho). Pics attached. With regards to the scoring on the instead of the pipe, is it still worth installing or should i file it down before installation or ask for a new one? I also ordered and received the intake pipe from FTP and this has major dent in it. Again, is it worth gently bashing back into shape and fitting OR new item? Pic attached. TIA Attached Images
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c650 Registered 2 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW 330I Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	FTP intake with BMS cold air Intake Does anyone know how to connect the FTP pipe and with a BMS cold air intake? I've tried a few times but I'm having issues getting it to connect together!
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