Downpipe install shops

Mattme90 · 02-10-2020, 04:06 PM

Anybody know of any reliable and reasonably priced shops to install downpipes on my 2016 340i. Looking for someone around or near the West LA area 90025 zip code. Thanks fam

Ahanix · 02-10-2020, 05:14 PM

For what it's worth, when you start calling around don't pay more than like an hour, maybe an hour and a half of labor for this. The overall install takes about an hour by yourself if you put the front of the car on ramps and can undo the exhaust brace in the back to get the mid-pipe out of the way.

Wires · 02-13-2020, 06:49 PM

What Ahanix said. It was about a 2 hour job for me, no experience, jacking the car up in a garage. If I had it on a lift, and had a second set of hands, hour easy (or less).

RubberBandMan · 02-15-2020, 04:21 PM

I just got my midpipe installed at 3C Custom Exhaust, off Venice/ La Cienega and super happy with it. I talked with the owner, Luis, about potentially doing an install for a down pipe and his prices are very fair. https://m.yelp.com/biz/3c-performanc...-los-angeles-2

estorilbluef36 · 02-16-2020, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mattme90

Anybody know of any reliable and reasonably priced shops to install downpipes on my 2016 340i. Looking for someone around or near the West LA area 90025 zip code. Thanks fam

La mufflers on white oak/ sherman way in the SFV should do it for $150

conradb58 · 02-16-2020, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wires

What Ahanix said. It was about a 2 hour job for me, no experience, jacking the car up in a garage. If I had it on a lift, and had a second set of hands, hour easy (or less).

Same, had a lift and a second pair of hands took about an hour. I recommend anybody with some basic tools to do the work themselves. I'd be out thousands if I paid ships.

B58togo · 02-16-2020, 02:28 PM

It's an hour job.

mike@x-ph.com · 02-17-2020, 11:05 AM

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It's an hour job.

most shops charge 2 hour labor for it

Mattme90 · 05-15-2020, 08:59 PM

Thanks guys. Any other shop Rec’s?

Mattme90 · 05-15-2020, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RubberBandMan

I just got my midpipe installed at 3C Custom Exhaust, off Venice/ La Cienega and super happy with it. I talked with the owner, Luis, about potentially doing an install for a down pipe and his prices are very fair. https://m.yelp.com/biz/3c-performanc...-los-angeles-2

What kind of mid pipe did you get? And how much did you pay if you don’t mind me asking.

Skyhigh · 05-16-2020, 05:08 AM

2 hours is what my workshop estimated/offered (based on the price).
Naturally it is a conservative estimation, so I also expect that it will take less than an hour.

How difficult is it however to do yourself with just a jack (or 2, to lift the entire front)? I've seen videos, but it looks like there are quite a few tricky points.

IMS-340C · 05-16-2020, 08:16 AM

Yeah it's fairly easy just make sure whoever do it re-install the old gasket from the old downpipe to the new downpipe.

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Anybody know of any reliable and reasonably priced shops to install downpipes on my 2016 340i. Looking for someone around or near the West LA area 90025 zip code. Thanks fam

Skyhigh · 05-16-2020, 08:32 AM

My understanding is that some downpipes require one, in which case a new gasket is highly recommendable, others don't...
Might be wrong.

IMS-340C · 05-16-2020, 12:38 PM

With my ER downpipe I just swapped the gasket, but better get a new one if available.

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Originally Posted by Skyhigh

My understanding is that some downpipes require one, in which case a new gasket is highly recommendable, others don't...
Might be wrong.

RubberBandMan · 05-27-2020, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RubberBandMan

I just got my midpipe installed at 3C Custom Exhaust, off Venice/ La Cienega and super happy with it. I talked with the owner, Luis, about potentially doing an install for a down pipe and his prices are very fair. https://m.yelp.com/biz/3c-performanc...-los-angeles-2

What kind of mid pipe did you get? And how much did you pay if you don’t mind me asking.

I got the AWE midpipe to complete my setup. Originally got the axle back. Now I can't remember my install cost exactly, but I want to say around $120- $150.

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Ahanix Second Lieutenant 135 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Utah, United States iTrader: (0)	For what it's worth, when you start calling around don't pay more than like an hour, maybe an hour and a half of labor for this. The overall install takes about an hour by yourself if you put the front of the car on ramps and can undo the exhaust brace in the back to get the mid-pipe out of the way.
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Wires Brigadier General 1646 Rep 4,876 Posts Drives: 2016 340i xDrive Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	What Ahanix said. It was about a 2 hour job for me, no experience, jacking the car up in a garage. If I had it on a lift, and had a second set of hands, hour easy (or less).
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RubberBandMan Enlisted Member 11 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2016 340i Alpine White 6MT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I just got my midpipe installed at 3C Custom Exhaust, off Venice/ La Cienega and super happy with it. I talked with the owner, Luis, about potentially doing an install for a down pipe and his prices are very fair. https://m.yelp.com/biz/3c-performanc...-los-angeles-2
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1888 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	2 hours is what my workshop estimated/offered (based on the price). Naturally it is a conservative estimation, so I also expect that it will take less than an hour. How difficult is it however to do yourself with just a jack (or 2, to lift the entire front)? I've seen videos, but it looks like there are quite a few tricky points. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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Skyhigh Brigadier General 1888 Rep 3,873 Posts Drives: BMW F36 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	My understanding is that some downpipes require one, in which case a new gasket is highly recommendable, others don't... Might be wrong. __________________ "Large increases in cost with questionable increases in performance can be tolerated only in cars and women."
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