[Wtfitzvi]

Came home from vacation to this huge box. Looks like it survived the trip pretty well.

The box is as wide as a queen mattress.

[zztops]

Originally Posted by Wtfitzvi

Came home from vacation to this huge box. Looks like it survived the trip pretty well.

The box is as wide as a queen mattress.

Love the artistry in the subtle flex of the second pic! Killer stable!

[zztops]

Boxes got delivered. My boxes did not survive the trip very well. Kinda scared to look at the contents… one ripped wide open and the other retaped like a million times. 😅

[Shuja_a]

Originally Posted by zztops

Boxes got delivered. My boxes did not survive the trip very well. Kinda scared to look at the contents… one ripped wide open and the other retaped like a million times. 😅

Mine came pretty beat up some piping all scratched that was exposed when it came threw the box. No big issues though lol. Just funny how everyone is getting there shipments banged up

[zztops]

Originally Posted by Shuja_a

Mine came pretty beat up some piping all scratched that was exposed when it came threw the box. No big issues though lol. Just funny how everyone is getting there shipments banged up

Since you shared, I’ll share too lol
One of the pipes tops that slides in another pipe is bent too, but not by much and should still slip into the pipe it connects too, but pretty annoying. Plus whoever packaged it looks like they only put half to foam needed in the box. The foam in the pick with the muffler is literally all there was. What to do but laugh? I ain’t waiting any longer and I ain’t spending 12k plus on another brand that makes them perfect lol I’ll ask my shop to bend it circle again. Also, idk if I got all the pieces/hardware cause there’s no packing list or instructions in the box.

[zztops]

I wonder how hard it would be for the logistic department to just bubble wrap pipe like this? I’d pay an extra $20-30 on something that cost thousands to have better peace of mind

[j_LaSalle_561]

Anyone try to fit this exhaust on an m50i?

[M5wag]

If anyone has installed the cat back exhaust please share clips I’m close to pulling the trigger. Also, what should installation cost for the cat back since there’s no cutting?

[Wtfitzvi]

Originally Posted by zztops

Love the artistry in the subtle flex of the second pic! Killer stable!

thank you really messy right now since I neglect it during the winter.

Originally Posted by zztops

Boxes got delivered. My boxes did not survive the trip very well. Kinda scared to look at the contents… one ripped wide open and the other retaped like a million times. 😅

I finally opened my box and everything seem ok. the pipes definitely shifted and the bag of hardware has tiny puncture marks.

my box was also taped a lot on the ends of each side. I hope they do. a better job protecting the exhaust since thats a more critical part.

[johnnyredgtr]

Originally Posted by arlind94

Dinan X pipe

Took a quick video as I got to work, will try to take a better one later.

Did open/close valves in comfort and open/close valves in sport (second half)

Sound awesome, definitely open up a little the sound. I like it

[zztops]

Of course…. Hidden under the only wrapped part of the exhaust… the tips…

Should have just paid more and went Akra lol

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by zztops

Of course…. Hidden under the only wrapped part of the exhaust… the tips…

Should have just paid more and went Akra lol

Ooof. Reach out to support at 1-800-341-5480 and they will get it replaced ASAP.

[zztops]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Ooof. Reach out to support at 1-800-341-5480 and they will get it replaced ASAP.

Thanks. I reached out to that number. On repeat hold for endless amount of time. No answer. Hung up and sent an email. Unfortunately the installer is already doing the work to try to bend it back to be semi circular enough to put the tips on. Yay for increased labor costs. Just sucks when you pay for a new product and get this. Nothing I can really do at this point except hope for a partial refund. Cause wasting labor dollars and waiting longer seems like a bad idea..

[Dinan_Engineering]

Originally Posted by zztops

Thanks. I reached out to that number. On repeat hold for endless amount of time. No answer. Hung up and sent an email. Unfortunately the installer is already doing the work to try to bend it back to be semi circular enough to put the tips on. Yay for increased labor costs. Just sucks when you pay for a new product and get this. Nothing I can really do at this point except hope for a partial refund. Cause wasting labor dollars and waiting longer seems like a bad idea..

Wait times on the phone are less then 5 minutes when calling directly. Now if you call the Holley line its much more egregious. Only recent exception was most of the company had a meeting today from 11:30-12:30 CST so if you called during that time it was a skeleton crew working and they may have gotten backed up during that time. Email will be a 24-48 hour turn. Phone always takes priority so anything time sensitive should be done via phone. Regardless, I'll ping the support manager to look out for the email.

[zztops]

Originally Posted by Dinan_Engineering

Wait times on the phone are less then 5 minutes when calling directly. Now if you call the Holley line its much more egregious. Only recent exception was most of the company had a meeting today from 11:30-12:30 CST so if you called during that time it was a skeleton crew working and they may have gotten backed up during that time. Email will be a 24-48 hour turn. Phone always takes priority so anything time sensitive should be done via phone. Regardless, I'll ping the support manager to look out for the email.

Made initial contact via email. So far so good. No resolution yet, but the email support agent showed great empathy. So that means a lot. Idk if the ping to the manager is the reason, but either way I appreciate it!

[weinerbarn]

Originally Posted by zztops

Of course…. Hidden under the only wrapped part of the exhaust… the tips…

Should have just paid more and went Akra lol

That's about a 30 sec fix by a competent shop. You could tap a centering cone into that from a wheel balancing machine or exhaust shop have expanders designed just for that. Here ... problem solved

https://www.harborfreight.com/large-...der-57184.html

[zztops]

Anyways… for the positive: it sounds pretty damn good.

This is full cat-back with ER secondary cat delete. Pops and whistle all day. The cold start is aggressive as hell. So is the warm up after

Cold start > warm up (kinda)> comfort mode (first 3 revs between 3-4K)> sport plus M1 to force flaps open (next 3 revs between 3-4.5K)

[weinerbarn]

Originally Posted by zztops

Anyways… for the positive: it sounds pretty damn good.

This is full cat-back with ER secondary cat delete. Pops and whistle all day. The cold start is aggressive as hell. So is the warm up after

Cold start > warm up (kinda)> comfort mode (first 3 revs between 3-4K)> sport plus M1 to force flaps open (next 3 revs between 3-4.5K)

That sounds REALLY good.

[MIA_F80]

Just order my Dinan midpipe today. Should have it installed in 2 weeks. Can’t wait!

[Wtfitzvi]

Just got the midpipe on today and it definitely opens it up a bit more. Not a crazy difference but you can tell there is increase in noise.

I get a little bit of farts/burbles as well during up shifts and down shifts as well.

I just drove the car home from the shop so not much time with the new midpipe on but so far I like it!

Heading out of town again tomorrow. I’ll try and get some sound clips uploaded this weekend.

[///MSD_MD]

Originally Posted by Wtfitzvi

Just got the midpipe on today and it definitely opens it up a bit more. Not a crazy difference but you can tell there is increase in noise.

I get a little bit of farts/burbles as well during up shifts and down shifts as well.

I just drove the car home from the shop so not much time with the new midpipe on but so far I like it!

Heading out of town again tomorrow. I’ll try and get some sound clips uploaded this weekend.

Curious (apologies if you already mentioned this), are you running the Dinan mid-pipe with a stock set up, or do you have other aftermarket parts (down-pipe, secondary cat delete, and/or axle-back, etc.)?

My Dinan cat-back (mid-pipe and axle-back) system arrived yesterday and I am planning on having it installed soon. I was hoping for more than just a slight increase in volume… but rather better, more engaging sound.

I debated the Akrapovic + Evolution link pipe and Fi cat-back system, but settled on the Dinan without knowing for sure what it sounds like in person (it sounds good in videos and certainly seems to be a good ‘bang for the buck’). Hoping I’ll be satisfied…

Of note, the boxes arrived in relatively good condition (though I haven’t opened/sorted through the contents yet).

Thanks in advance!

[Wtfitzvi]

Originally Posted by ///MSD_MD

Curious (apologies if you already mentioned this), are you running the Dinan mid-pipe with a stock set up, or do you have other aftermarket parts (down-pipe, secondary cat delete, and/or axle-back, etc.)?

My Dinan cat-back (mid-pipe and axle-back) system arrived yesterday and I am planning on having it installed soon. I was hoping for more than just a slight increase in volume… but rather better, more engaging sound.

I debated the Akrapovic + Evolution link pipe and Fi cat-back system, but settled on the Dinan without knowing for sure what it sounds like in person (it sounds good in videos and certainly seems to be a good ‘bang for the buck’). Hoping I’ll be satisfied…

Of note, the boxes arrived in relatively good condition (though I haven’t opened/sorted through the contents yet).

Thanks in advance!

I’m currently running on a stock set up. Can’t decide if I want to go with midpipe and dinan exhaust or midpipe and secondary car delete.