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ER downpipes! N20
Today I brought my ER pipes to a very reputable shop here in Calgary. I ordered the cat version with no extra bungs and the black heat coating. The piece looked very well made.
The shop originally quoted me 1.5 hours for the job when we first looked at it. After getting it on the hoist, there was no chance it was going to be that easy. I didn't really stick around and watch the guy install it, so I can't really state the steps that need to be taken, but I do know a lot of the car had to be taken apart. The instructions they sent me were for an X3 N20, not an X1 N20. Once in the car, the power difference is very noticeable. Power comes on harder down low and seems to not fall off as fast. The noise from my waste gate is much louder (annoyingly loud due to the aFe intake I have). The exhaust note is also a tad louder which is a good thing. I drove around afterwards for a good hour with no problems. Then I took my car to the car wash. About 25mins of driving, the idiot light came on. I wish I had a scan tool, but I don't so I'll bring it in to see what it is. Hopefully it's from the wash and not the ER parts. All in all, everything still seems really awesome with it. Putting the two pieces together, you can really see how restrictive the factory down pipe is. The shop was very courteous, clean and fairly priced. PM me if you're in the area and need a good shop. ER was a gem to deal with. Their customer service is excellent, the products look and feel great. The only exception was the X3 instructions (not really even needed at a shop or at home). I would definitely recommend this upgrade to anyone with the 28i. Next up: charge pipes sitting on my floor, Stoptech brakes are on order.
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Cool! Can you share how many hours, labor cost? Pls let us know what transpires with the code.
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They quoted me 1.5H to start with, ended up being 4.5H. I'll let you know what happens with the code as soon as I find out.
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I'm still debating on getting the Catless or Catted, due to being in very strict emission law state and tax collectors here love giving you a ticket for anything.
I already have a tune really happy with it, but wouldn't mind to see what the dp can do and hear extra exhaust noise without spending so much on exhaust and losing back pressure. Can you record a video for us please?
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Any update Twix?
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I work 10's, no time to go to the dealer. The light's off, but I'm sure the code still exists. If I have time on my days off I'll get it looked at.
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Is this the ER downpipe everyone is referring to?
http://www.**********s.com/evolution...-EXH006CAT.htm Does this DP throw a code or not? Thanks! |
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http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1260253 No one had any issues getting the readiness monitors passed without throwing a CEL. Some stored ghost codes (non-obdii) initially, but no one had any issues affecting the purpose of the sim...to pass inspection. So again, where are the mixed reports of getting it to work on an N55, or any other engine for that matter? Not trying to be a jerk, but this is how bad info is spread. If there have been reports of it not working on an N55, please post them.
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I use the Area 74 CatSim on my N55 it works great and keep O2 sensors happy to allow readiness state and not trigger any cel. No issues at all.. I wish they offered a plug and play harness for install, but can understand how that would increase prices...
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I just received my ER downpipe for my N20. Do I need to buy 2 of these O2 simulators or one?
W W W.******.ca/product/io2-universal-oxygen-sensor-simulator/ Seems like ER also makes a solution for the N55 E and F chassis... I wonder if it will work for our N20s too. Time to shoot them an email. Last edited by D Unit; 10-09-2016 at 12:36 AM.. |
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Just one, on the post-cat o2. And yes, that sim will work on the N20. It will work with any car, actually. Have fun!
Is that an "ER" sim? Clearly, it's an ****** with the sticker removed.
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