VRSF DP Install (pic heavy)

gdavis · 01-24-2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BinH

They want 1100 in Atlanta to install them...

Where?

BinH · 02-08-2018, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

Where?

Markert Motor Works

JK-M5 · 02-09-2018, 10:47 AM

you also get around 200 miles driving before the DME pick up the Lamda reading, but you'll go through some fuel in that 200 miles mine run fine but fuel consumption was shocking

gdavis · 02-09-2018, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BinH

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Originally Posted by gdavis

Where?

Markert Motor Works

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Tiago@VRSF · 02-09-2018, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BinH

Markert Motor Works

The only shop we'd recommend in the area. These guys are the best.

BinH · 02-09-2018, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiago@VRSF

The only shop we'd recommend in the area. These guys are the best.

They did the install on mine. The price of installation was absurd... the work appears to be top notch though.

mlee4984 · 02-13-2018, 11:49 AM

Great write up! Book marked for future reference.

FrozenM5ATL · 02-18-2018, 09:30 PM

Wow, $1100 to install downpipes at MMW? Ugh... crazy high! And I was leaning towards checking there when time...

gdavis · 02-19-2018, 01:58 PM

I would call and talk to them. That can't be correct unless you're adding additional services

FrozenM5ATL · 02-19-2018, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

I would call and talk to them. That can't be correct unless you're adding additional services

Yeah, just doesn't sound right.

BinH · 03-21-2018, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by gdavis

I would call and talk to them. That can't be correct unless you're adding additional services

Thats absolutely correct with no additional services. I have zero reasons to lie or misrepresent their charges. $1100 plus tax is precisely what they charged to install the downpipes.

BinH · 03-21-2018, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FrozenM5ATL

Yeah, just doesn't sound right.

May not sound right... take that up with Markert... not me! I simply quoted precisely what they charged me to install my VRSF downpipes on my F10 M5... nothing more, nothing less!

chrisho68 · 03-21-2018, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BinH

Thats absolutely correct with no additional services. I have zero reasons to lie or misrepresent their charges. $1100 plus tax is precisely what they charged to install the downpipes.

Sounds like a few Atlanta area guys on this thread. Take a look at Solo Motorsports. Very knowledgable guys there. They did my suspension installation. Talked for a long while with them about DPs and they will tune the cars as well. I was quoted $600 for DP installation. May be considered "expensive" compared to other parts of the country like California where it seems saturated with tuner shops but reasonable price for the SE I feel. Good luck

BinH · 03-21-2018, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisho68

Sounds like a few Atlanta area guys on this thread. Take a look at Solo Motorsports. Very knowledgable guys there. They did my suspension installation. Talked for a long while with them about DPs and they will tune the cars as well. I was quoted $600 for DP installation. May be considered "expensive" compared to other parts of the country like California where it seems saturated with tuner shops but reasonable price for the SE I feel. Good luck

The dealership where I purchased the vehicle recommended Solo Motorsports. Solo was booked when I wanted the downpipes and Tune installed... so I went with Markert. Markert quoted over 3900 for Walnut blasting...

FrozenM5ATL · 03-29-2018, 08:17 PM

I installed my own downpipes in half a day for free... lol
No way I'd pay $600 or $1100 for this.. it wasn't even that bad. Rented an O2 socket from Autozone and only requires jack/jack stands, and a few hand tools.

Markert and Solo are both good shops in Atlanta.

bgboost · 03-31-2018, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by FrozenM5ATL

I installed my own downpipes in half a day for free... lol
No way I'd pay $600 or $1100 for this.. it wasn't even that bad. Rented an O2 socket from Autozone and only requires jack/jack stands, and a few hand tools.

Markert and Solo are both good shops in Atlanta.

I’ve been quoted $650-750 here in SF bay (SJ). Will attempt
Myself with this good write up.

Mookster · 04-03-2018, 12:24 AM

So how are the DPs holding up? How is the rattle if any? THx

M5_Brandoe · 04-03-2018, 01:11 PM

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So how are the DPs holding up? How is the rattle if any? THx

Rattle comes from the wastegates, not the downpipes. So if you have wastegate rattle it's def noticeable with thin wall catless pipes. Only way to not hear it, is to keep your stock pipes.

EnderG60 · 04-03-2018, 04:14 PM

Ugg that shop. Overpriced as hell, and they push you on repairs that are not needed. They wanted to swap a head gasket on my old E36 "just in case" when I got it. Drove the car another 80k miles with no issue at all. And thats just one example of why I will never give them my business again.

Go to bimmers service center. There is one in kennesaw and one in Roswell. Tim is the owner Don is the manager at the roswell local. They do impeccable work for a great price. I have been using them for over a decade and would not recommend anyone take their car anywhere else.

Mookster · 04-03-2018, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by M5_Brandoe

Rattle comes from the wastegates, not the downpipes. So if you have wastegate rattle it's def noticeable with thin wall catless pipes. Only way to not hear it, is to keep your stock pipes.

Ya i currently have gutted OEM DPs...how bad is the WG rattle with these?

bgboost · 04-03-2018, 10:33 PM

Started the downpipe removal process and began with the bolts under the car. Surprisingly they loosened with little effort. Car was completely cold. Does anyone know the torque specs for these bolts?

On a side note I’m missing my underbelly pan?? Dealer is the only one to work on the car. Going to try to get them to replace it.

Phatcat · 04-04-2018, 03:01 AM

Great write up, I wish I can change my DP too but I just can't stand the smell....

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JK-M5 Second Lieutenant 61 Rep 240 Posts Drives: MBB F90 M5 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: United Kingdon iTrader: (0)	you also get around 200 miles driving before the DME pick up the Lamda reading, but you'll go through some fuel in that 200 miles mine run fine but fuel consumption was shocking
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FrozenM5ATL Private 26 Rep 59 Posts Drives: '13 M5 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lawrenceville, GA iTrader: (0)	Wow, $1100 to install downpipes at MMW? Ugh... crazy high! And I was leaning towards checking there when time...
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FrozenM5ATL Private 26 Rep 59 Posts Drives: '13 M5 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Lawrenceville, GA iTrader: (0)	I installed my own downpipes in half a day for free... lol No way I'd pay $600 or $1100 for this.. it wasn't even that bad. Rented an O2 socket from Autozone and only requires jack/jack stands, and a few hand tools. Markert and Solo are both good shops in Atlanta.
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Mookster Captain 184 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2019 ZR1 & 2020 Supra GR LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	So how are the DPs holding up? How is the rattle if any? THx __________________
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EnderG60 Private First Class 38 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 / 2012 M3 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Atlanta Ga iTrader: (0)	Ugg that shop. Overpriced as hell, and they push you on repairs that are not needed. They wanted to swap a head gasket on my old E36 "just in case" when I got it. Drove the car another 80k miles with no issue at all. And thats just one example of why I will never give them my business again. Go to bimmers service center. There is one in kennesaw and one in Roswell. Tim is the owner Don is the manager at the roswell local. They do impeccable work for a great price. I have been using them for over a decade and would not recommend anyone take their car anywhere else.
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bgboost Private 26 Rep 96 Posts Drives: BMW M5 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: bay area iTrader: (3)	Started the downpipe removal process and began with the bolts under the car. Surprisingly they loosened with little effort. Car was completely cold. Does anyone know the torque specs for these bolts? On a side note I’m missing my underbelly pan?? Dealer is the only one to work on the car. Going to try to get them to replace it.
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Phatcat Lieutenant Colonel 750 Rep 1,857 Posts Drives: BMW M5, X5M Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Asia iTrader: (0)	Great write up, I wish I can change my DP too but I just can't stand the smell....
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