Quoted $1200 to install downpipes?

rbr2road · 06-14-2016, 03:13 PM

Just a couple questions.
1st- how long to install the downpipes(catted if that matters)
2nd- already have stage 2 dinan tune- shops are saying I need it tuned after downpipes?
3rd- why would they quote 10hours of install time?

Who's on first · 06-14-2016, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rbr2road

Just a couple questions.
1st- how long to install the downpipes(catted if that matters)
2nd- already have stage 2 dinan tune- shops are saying I need it tuned after downpipes?
3rd- why would they quote 10hours of install time?

Because their thieves.

Most people have gotten DP's, myself included installed for $250.

rbr2road · 06-14-2016, 03:20 PM

I called a few other shops and they all seemed to be around 300. Even just a muffler shop said they could do it if I had the new gaskets, which I do.

hanszilla · 06-14-2016, 03:29 PM

it's about 2 hours labor time. 10 hours is straight up robbery, or does he mean it's 10 hours of labor time and the DP is free?

MaynardZed · 06-14-2016, 03:44 PM

How were they planning on re-tuning the Dinan stage 2 tune anyway? LOL!

A Frankfurt · 06-14-2016, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rbr2road

Just a couple questions.
1st- how long to install the downpipes(catted if that matters)
2nd- already have stage 2 dinan tune- shops are saying I need it tuned after downpipes?
3rd- why would they quote 10hours of install time?

3 hours is fair shop rate for the S55 engine

For my Dinan clients that requested catless downpipes I install the Macht Schnell module to clear the CEL codes that will be present.
Otherwise there is NO catless downpipe fix from Dinan and they will not be releasing anything to resolve that specific modification.

rbr2road · 06-14-2016, 04:18 PM

I ended going with the afe twisted steel high flow catted downpipes. To my knowledge this shouldn't throw a cel. Guess we will find out!

dmk08 · 06-14-2016, 04:27 PM

My guy does downpipes in 1 hour for $200. You dont even have to remove anything from the top...

momo3605 · 06-14-2016, 05:14 PM

One thing you will want to consider is that the Dinan tune does not clear the CEL from doing downpipes.

EBM4 · 06-14-2016, 05:31 PM

Should be no more then $300

03Saleen · 06-14-2016, 08:01 PM

If something happens to the car i.e. crank hub issue, will Dinan warranty it with downpipes if BMW denies the claim due to the tune?

domd817 · 06-14-2016, 08:36 PM

Find a new shop..

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 06-14-2016, 09:16 PM

2-3 hours so probably 200 - 250 bux would be the going rate. Its actually pretty simple on the S55.

Mike

aajjcc · 06-14-2016, 09:21 PM

maybe they assumed u had loads of $ because of ur m4, so they charged u more. unethical, but it happens

EALm4 · 06-15-2016, 08:17 AM

$232.50 for me included about a hour cool time.

MD people PM for details if you're looking.

phantome46 · 06-15-2016, 11:29 AM

mine were done in the UK by a BMW independent dealer 1.05 hours no issues.

M4 GTS · 06-15-2016, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rbr2road

Just a couple questions.
1st- how long to install the downpipes(catted if that matters)
2nd- already have stage 2 dinan tune- shops are saying I need it tuned after downpipes?
3rd- why would they quote 10hours of install time?

They must be on crack!

Yas__Plz · 06-15-2016, 04:10 PM

I'll do it for you for $1,199

F80M · 06-15-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Grindkiezer

I'll do it for you for $1,199

I'll do it for $999.99 early bird special with a can of beer cool time...

Yas__Plz · 06-15-2016, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by F80M

I'll do it for $999.99 early bird special with a can of beer cool time...

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rbr2road New Member 11 Rep 19 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	Quoted $1200 to install downpipes? Just a couple questions. 1st- how long to install the downpipes(catted if that matters) 2nd- already have stage 2 dinan tune- shops are saying I need it tuned after downpipes? 3rd- why would they quote 10hours of install time?
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rbr2road New Member 11 Rep 19 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I called a few other shops and they all seemed to be around 300. Even just a muffler shop said they could do it if I had the new gaskets, which I do.
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hanszilla Lieutenant 282 Rep 473 Posts Drives: 16 F80 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: OC iTrader: (0)	it's about 2 hours labor time. 10 hours is straight up robbery, or does he mean it's 10 hours of labor time and the DP is free?
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rbr2road New Member 11 Rep 19 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I ended going with the afe twisted steel high flow catted downpipes. To my knowledge this shouldn't throw a cel. Guess we will find out!
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dmk08 Gone Fishin’ 7318 Rep 12,125 Posts Drives: Walks Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (19)	My guy does downpipes in 1 hour for $200. You dont even have to remove anything from the top...
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momo3605 Major 209 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: M340i LCI, 718 GTS 4.0 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Norcal iTrader: (2)	One thing you will want to consider is that the Dinan tune does not clear the CEL from doing downpipes.
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EBM4 Lieutenant 88 Rep 488 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: San Ramon CA iTrader: (3)	Should be no more then $300
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03Saleen First Lieutenant 149 Rep 336 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	If something happens to the car i.e. crank hub issue, will Dinan warranty it with downpipes if BMW denies the claim due to the tune?
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aajjcc Captain 426 Rep 611 Posts Drives: F82 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: 34.0522° N 118.2437° W iTrader: (0)	maybe they assumed u had loads of $ because of ur m4, so they charged u more. unethical, but it happens
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