[VT-man]

Originally Posted by BOOT335

Think I'm going to just go aftermarket at this point. Does the VRSF still have fitment issues?

I have VRSF CP
no problem on fitment. You just need to be super strong to push it into the throttle body while someone else put that metal clip into place.

[yoandry]

Originally Posted by BOOT335

There saying that its a normal wear and tear item and I said its part of the turbo induction system and the manager blew it off basically.

Think I'm going to just go aftermarket at this point. Does the VRSF still have fitment issues?

Thats definitely not a wear and tear item. Are they on drugs. I will call NA bmw and fight this shit as you are all stock. BUT is not worth it for CP as you can get a better one for less, just to be sure they dont screw you for a future warranty work on something else.
The VRSF CP doesnt have any fitment issues and is the best price out there. Its is pipe, no need to pay more for the same on ER.

[kabrichx]

Originally Posted by raichean

No doubt super frustrating, but yeah, welcome to the improved CP club! I am a big fan of the Active Autowerke CP, and my DIY video can help you through the install. (Or probably any other brand as well)

Sorry for the crappy experience but thankfully you are a relatively easy fix.

I on the other hand wont be driving my car for a week.. literally. I have roughly 600 miles left on my warranty and after a full inspection by my independent shop, have a laundry list of little things for the dealer to fix. The earliest date possible? A week out... no driving for me! *laugh*

Select date on speedometer and take picture showing date and speedometer.

Send pic to Dealership with laundry list of issues - stating these are issues while still in warranty and as you are documenting the issues and they cannot take your car in for a week, you want them coverered.

Perhaps even post here (and do not edit) for third party documentation and date/time stamp.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Originally Posted by kabrichx

Select date on speedometer and take picture showing date and speedometer.

Send pic to Dealership with laundry list of issues - stating these are issues while still in warranty and as you are documenting the issues and they cannot take your car in for a week, you want them coverered.

Perhaps even post here (and do not edit) for third party documentation and date/time stamp.

I appreciate that, sorry, wasn't trying to derail the thread.. but yeah. I should be ok. Great suggestions!

[aps]

Originally Posted by enjoythemusic

Sadly, welcome to the 'club'. Yeah, the CP blew on the 2014 435i earlier this year and she had around 28k miles on her. To be fair, the car had Dinan Stage 2 at the time so nothing crazy yet a nice improvement over stock. Frankly, get the ER CP and be done with it. JMHO YMMV

Originally Posted by raichean

No doubt super frustrating, but yeah, welcome to the improved CP club! I am a big fan of the Active Autowerke CP, and my DIY video can help you through the install. (Or probably any other brand as well)

Sorry for the crappy experience but thankfully you are a relatively easy fix.

I on the other hand wont be driving my car for a week.. literally. I have roughly 600 miles left on my warranty and after a full inspection by my independent shop, have a laundry list of little things for the dealer to fix. The earliest date possible? A week out... no driving for me! *laugh*

Originally Posted by VT-man

I have VRSF CP
no problem on fitment. You just need to be super strong to push it into the throttle body while someone else put that metal clip into place.

Originally Posted by yoandry

Thats definitely not a wear and tear item. Are they on drugs. I will call NA bmw and fight this shit as you are all stock. BUT is not worth it for CP as you can get a better one for less, just to be sure they dont screw you for a future warranty work on something else.
The VRSF CP doesnt have any fitment issues and is the best price out there. Its is pipe, no need to pay more for the same on ER.

Appreciate all the advice guys. Dealer just called and said they "spoke to BMW NA and they will offer Goodwill Assistance so you will only be responsible for $75"......nice change from the initial $755 quote....

Gonna have them replace it just so I can drive the car again, but will def be going aftermarket in the near future now.

[BMW DIY Guy]

Congrats!

[kabrichx]

Originally Posted by BOOT335

Appreciate all the advice guys. Dealer just called and said they "spoke to BMW NA and they will offer Goodwill Assistance so you will only be responsible for $75"......nice change from the initial $755 quote....

Gonna have them replace it just so I can drive the car again, but will def be going aftermarket in the near future now.

Get them to give you new OEM charge pipe uninstalled.

Purchase aftermarket ChargePipe...many options listed above.

Have them install aftermarket Chargepipe instead. Labor half of that earlier $755 quote.

Sell new OEM 13717604033 Chargepipe on eBay. Over the last 45 days, they have sold for $239 to $320.

No reason to install another crappy plastic one which will most likely fail again at some point in future.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by kabrichx

Sell new OEM 13717604033 Chargepipe on eBay. Over the last 45 days, they have sold for $239 to $320.

No reason to install another crappy plastic one which will most likely fail again at some point in future.

And who would go buy another plastic one when you can get a metal one for that much or less? Maybe I should put mine up for sale.

[enjoythemusic]

That's what i did, had dealer install ER CP and give me the new BMW CP. Have it here somewhere in the garage, brand new.

[kabrichx]

Originally Posted by jgoens

And who would go buy another plastic one when you can get a metal one for that much or less? Maybe I should put mine up for sale.

Ask the purchasers on eBay.

[Seba77W]

Originally Posted by BOOT335

There saying that its a normal wear and tear item and I said its part of the turbo induction system and the manager blew it off basically.

Think I'm going to just go aftermarket at this point. Does the VRSF still have fitment issues?

Normal wear and tear item!??? What kind of bullshit is that !? In that case the whole car is wear and tear! I can see wipers tires and brakes but the charge pipe!? I'm pretty sure the average BMW owner doesn't even know what a charge pipe is. I would definitely try another dealer.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by kabrichx

Ask the purchasers on eBay.

They told me it's because they have never heard of BP.

[JACJ460]

Originally Posted by E90 LCI

My stock chargepipe cracked with no mods at 35k miles

Mine cracked at 29,000 with no mods.

[Lancelot]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

I'm going to stay away from tunes, downpipes, intakes, etc. while I'm under warranty. Tracking the car is one of the most stressful conditions for the car and once you start adding powertrain modifications, other weak points start to show rather quickly. If I need that much power, I need to just bite the bullet and buy an M2 or M3.

I may consider the metal pipe post warranty period unless BMW revises the charge pipe and starts selling an improved OEM version.

I wouldn’t keep oem pipe, too worried the engine might eat plastic bits when it breaks. I changed my non damaged CP to an aftermarket metal one just for safety and peace of mind.

[JJS]

Originally Posted by Lancelot

I wouldn’t keep oem pipe, too worried the engine might eat plastic bits when it breaks. I changed my non damaged CP to an aftermarket metal one just for safety and piece of mind.

Ditto. The peace of mind is so worth the out-of-pocket costs and skinned knuckles.

[zinner]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

I'm going to stay away from tunes, downpipes, intakes, etc. while I'm under warranty. Tracking the car is one of the most stressful conditions for the car and once you start adding powertrain modifications, other weak points start to show rather quickly. If I need that much power, I need to just bite the bullet and buy an M2 or M3.

I may consider the metal pipe post warranty period unless BMW revises the charge pipe and starts selling an improved OEM version.

How many track days do you have on the car at this point ? You should come to a Tarheel event at VIR!

[Polo08816]

Originally Posted by zinner

How many track days do you have on the car at this point ? You should come to a Tarheel event at VIR!

13 HPDE track days so far, not including AutoX.

[Smerke]

Was on the dyno yesterday after getting tuned by rktunes and my chargepipe cracked at 42k miles

[Mike@N54Tuning.com]

Originally Posted by Smerke

Was on the dyno yesterday after getting tuned by rktunes and my chargepipe cracked at 42k miles

Not uncommon.. Probably the dyno run stressed it and poof...

Mike

[AMG KLR]

I got mine replaced under warranty and ended up installing a VRSF CP the next day after the car was fixed

[BMW DIY Guy]

Aftermarket is better.. absolutely do that.. if anyone wants an OEM pipe as a backup or worried about warranty, give me a shout as I have a spare.

[kabrichx]

Originally Posted by Polo08816

I may consider the metal pipe post warranty period unless BMW revises the charge pipe and starts selling an improved OEM version.

And you really think that’s going to happen this close to the end of the lifecycle?

The CP for your 335i is only still used on the M2, X3 and X4. Not even used on the F30 any longer.

Reasons not to wait can be read in @Lancelot’s reply to you above.