who has done a downpipe install ?

batman_e92 · 04-12-2015, 11:25 AM

Hey Guys

I wanted to know who has done a downpipe install and did you remove the rack? Did you have any issues with the steering after ?

The reason I ask is there is another member here who posted he did the install and now is having an issue with his steering wheel/ alignment . I thought maybe he did something wrong but another member chimed in saying he has done 2 dp installs and he had that issue with one not the other.

Its 2 bolts should be straight forward off then on ..

Thanks

Miller335 · 04-12-2015, 01:25 PM

I saw that thread.

I did mine last year and didn't have issues maybe I got lucky I dunno, just unbolted the 2 ETorx bolts pulled rack down and over to the drivers side a bit.

N54Bob1988 · 04-12-2015, 02:08 PM

Ive done 3 installs. Not one was out of wack when i was done... i know this can happen on xi platforms tho because the sub frame has to come off

///Mposter · 04-12-2015, 03:26 PM

No issue with my alignment after on my 335i. I just didn't torque the bolts , and after 6 months came "loose" and began to pop on full steering lock. Took a torque wrench to it and no issues after.

sabredog · 04-12-2015, 03:55 PM

I've done a few sets and no problems. dont disconnect the ends ,just take out the 2 bolts , slide it out of the frame and hang off to the drivers side.Steering wheel good on all.

Opo · 04-12-2015, 03:56 PM

I've done DP's on 2 different cars and never had an issue afterwards

batman_e92 · 04-12-2015, 04:24 PM

Thanks for all the feedback guys ..much appreciated

I just wanted to make sure and confirm , I wonder what that member did wrong

ferocity02 · 04-12-2015, 07:40 PM

I unbolted the rack to make room but didn't entirely remove it, and now my steering wheel is cocked maybe 5 deg to the left when going straight. When I get a chance I'm going to unbolt it again and move it to the left and see if that helps align the steering wheel. If I recall the rack has a little bit of wiggle room.

batman_e92 · 04-12-2015, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ferocity02

I unbolted the rack to make room but didn't entirely remove it, and now my steering wheel is cocked maybe 5 deg to the left when going straight. When I get a chance I'm going to unbolt it again and move it to the right and see if that helps align the steering wheel. If I recall the rack has a little bit of wiggle room.

That is good to know..I'll see if there is a away to mark its position in that case .The last rack I removed was on my Mustang and that was marked with 2 big holes in the k member so could not mess it up

04-12-2015, 11:25 AM	#1
batman_e92 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa, On iTrader: (1)	who has done a downpipe install ? Hey Guys I wanted to know who has done a downpipe install and did you remove the rack? Did you have any issues with the steering after ? The reason I ask is there is another member here who posted he did the install and now is having an issue with his steering wheel/ alignment . I thought maybe he did something wrong but another member chimed in saying he has done 2 dp installs and he had that issue with one not the other. Its 2 bolts should be straight forward off then on .. Thanks
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Miller335 Colonel 291 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2007 E92 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	I saw that thread. I did mine last year and didn't have issues maybe I got lucky I dunno, just unbolted the 2 ETorx bolts pulled rack down and over to the drivers side a bit. __________________ 2007 E92 335 6MT w/335is clutch FBO MHD E60 Wedge map 49k miles
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N54Bob1988 Private 10 Rep 55 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: WI iTrader: (0)	Ive done 3 installs. Not one was out of wack when i was done... i know this can happen on xi platforms tho because the sub frame has to come off
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///Mposter Macgyver 208 Rep 942 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Greensboring iTrader: (0)	No issue with my alignment after on my 335i. I just didn't torque the bolts , and after 6 months came "loose" and began to pop on full steering lock. Took a torque wrench to it and no issues after. __________________ GTX3076R , ADV, JB4, FMIC, BOV, 17"APEX, 255/40/17 SQ, 6-SPD Manual
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sabredog Second Lieutenant 23 Rep 222 Posts Drives: 2007 335i 4 dr Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: delaware iTrader: (3)	I've done a few sets and no problems. dont disconnect the ends ,just take out the 2 bolts , slide it out of the frame and hang off to the drivers side.Steering wheel good on all.
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04-12-2015, 03:56 PM	#6
Opo Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 209 Posts Drives: 07 335i E92 6MT (12/06 build) Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I've done DP's on 2 different cars and never had an issue afterwards
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batman_e92 Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Convertable Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Ottawa, On iTrader: (1)	Thanks for all the feedback guys ..much appreciated I just wanted to make sure and confirm , I wonder what that member did wrong
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ferocity02 Colonel 538 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2013 135is Join Date: May 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (8)	I unbolted the rack to make room but didn't entirely remove it, and now my steering wheel is cocked maybe 5 deg to the left when going straight. When I get a chance I'm going to unbolt it again and move it to the left and see if that helps align the steering wheel. If I recall the rack has a little bit of wiggle room. Last edited by ferocity02; 04-13-2015 at 04:52 PM..
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