[carbon428i]

BIMMERPOST / Classifieds

Asking Price:

None

Item Interest

Anybody know a cheap shop where I can install downpipes correctly in the NY area?

[OchoChino]

Originally Posted by carbon428i

Anybody know a cheap shop where I can install downpipes correctly in the NY area?

+1

[mqfresh]

Originally Posted by OchoChino

+1

+2!

[imperfectluck]

Motorcepts in Richmond Hill Queens is where I got all my parts to go FBO on my F30. Call in and either Freddy or Leo should be able to help you out

[carbon428i]

Originally Posted by imperfectluck

Motorcepts in Richmond Hill Queens is where I got all my parts to go FBO on my F30. Call in and either Freddy or Leo should be able to help you out

They quoted me $350 for labor I find that pretty ridiculous and not cheap.

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by carbon428i

They quoted me $350 for labor I find that pretty ridiculous and not cheap.

Do not take that. Honestly, you can knock this thing out with jackstands if you want. A lift makes it easier of course. People pay less than $200 for that type of install out here in California.

[carbon428i]

Originally Posted by BunkerJ

Do not take that. Honestly, you can knock this thing out with jackstands if you want. A lift makes it easier of course. People pay less than $200 for that type of install out here in California.

Ok, thanks. If anyone in the NY area has any other shop recommendations or would be willing to let me use their lift/jack stands let me know please!

[bacardi198]

Originally Posted by carbon428i

Ok, thanks. If anyone in the NY area has any other shop recommendations or would be willing to let me use their lift/jack stands let me know please!

You can grab a pair of jack stands and an aluminum floor jack for under $100 at Harbor Freight, then you can use that any time you need to do the oil, or if you do further upgrades down the line (FMIC, charge pipes, etc.) -- worthwhile investment and much less than the $350 that shop quoted you, if you ask me!

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by bacardi198

You can grab a pair of jack stands and an aluminum floor jack for under $100 at Harbor Freight, then you can use that any time you need to do the oil, or if you do further upgrades down the line (FMIC, charge pipes, etc.) -- worthwhile investment and much less than the $350 that shop quoted you, if you ask me!

Agreed. Stands, jack, and a good set of tools is a must IMO. You'll save a ton of money and learn more about your car. I started doing all my own maintenance, within my scope of capability, and have easily saved a couple thousand in labor costs.

[OchoChino]

Originally Posted by BunkerJ

Agreed. Stands, jack, and a good set of tools is a must IMO. You'll save a ton of money and learn more about your car. I started doing all my own maintenance, within my scope of capability, and have easily saved a couple thousand in labor costs.

I'm wondering if downpipes are easy to install on your own?

If so, I might just take the previous advice and grab myself my own tools.

[CTNYCLurk]

Don't recommend doing it yourself lol.
Hit up Keith @ https://www.instagram.com/TheStanceShop . Paid 220 for xdrive f30.

Forgot to mention, dude is a beast and finished within 40min. LOL

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by CTNYCLurk

Don't recommend doing it yourself lol.
Hit up Keith @ https://www.instagram.com/TheStanceShop . Paid 220 for xdrive f30.

Forgot to mention, dude is a beast and finished within 40min. LOL

If you're mechanically inclined and can do things like remove screws and clamps, I disagree. Not saying you can't take it to the shop, but if you don't mind spending an hour or two to knock it out yourself, then just do it. This is an easy install.

[lazyninja87]

Originally Posted by carbon428i

Anybody know a cheap shop where I can install downpipes correctly in the NY area?

M Spec performance in Middle Village, Queens does excellent work. I live in Queens and installed my downpipe myself last summer.. It was fairly easy.. essential just bolt on and bolt off... but the V Band clamp was rusted and was a real pain to remove. Here's an excellent DIY so you know exactly what the process entails:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=970868

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by lazyninja87

M Spec performance in Middle Village, Queens does excellent work. I live in Queens and installed my downpipe myself last summer.. It was fairly easy.. essential just bolt on and bolt off... but the V Band clamp was rusted and was a real pain to remove. Here's an excellent DIY so you know exactly what the process entails:

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=970868

+1

[335xiRT1]

What motor

[lazyninja87]

Originally Posted by 335xiRT1

What motor

I've got the N55 but I believe the OP has the N20 in the 428i (from his sig info)