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      05-16-2018, 03:17 PM   #1
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VRSF F25/F26 N55 X3/X4 Downpipe Development

Update: We've found our tester and these are now in production! They are available for pre-order!

http://www.vr-speed.com/vrsf-3-5-sta...4-f25-f26.html

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We're in the final stages of our race downpipe for the F25/F26 N55 X3 & X4. We have one set in stock that needs to be test fitted in order to finalize production and we were hoping to find someone on the forums that could aid us in this process.

After pictures are provided of the fitting of the pipe, a 50% refund will be processed! Retail is $289.99!
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      05-22-2018, 02:46 PM   #3
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I just joined the forums and I am definitely interested in this piece.i am currently in the process of purchasing all fbo pieces and timing couldn’t be better. Please keep us updated and additionally if you need another guinne pig let me know. Justin
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We've found someone to help us but I'll keep you in mind!
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      05-22-2018, 05:19 PM   #5
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Any thoughts on expected availability date for purchase?
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      05-26-2018, 04:19 AM   #6
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Any thoughts on expected availability date for purchase?
Production has officially begun and we're offering a discounted rate on the website for the first few sets that are pre-ordered. We're expecting these to arrive mid-late July.

We're offering this downpipe in both catless and catted configuration. The catted option features a 200 cell high flow cat. The catless pipe is available in a brushed finish as well as a Cerakote High Temperature Ceramic Coated finish for those looking to reduce intake, engine oil and transmission oil temps.

Here's a short video of the exhaust note with the catless option!


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Video when warmed up
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      05-26-2018, 06:19 PM   #8
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Incase anyone is on the fence on a DP, I’m happy with it. No fitment issues. VRSF & Tiago 👍🏼👌🏼

If anyone is interested I took a few pics as I may make a DIY 😃
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      07-01-2018, 09:24 PM   #9
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Does it smell?
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      07-01-2018, 10:48 PM   #10
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Does it smell?
It does. But each ones tolerance level is different.
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      07-02-2018, 10:38 AM   #11
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It should only smell if your windows are down and your parked inside of a garage. Exhaust gasses stay behind the car.
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      07-02-2018, 03:50 PM   #12
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It should only smell if your windows are down and your parked inside of a garage. Exhaust gasses stay behind the car.
I only smell it when parked in a garage or when windows down and parked/stopped and depending which way the wind is blowing that particular time of day
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Update: small minor detail: cold starts there is a fine vibration in the steering wheel mid-way into the cold start, not bad at all. As i never experienced it before the DP. It lasts about mid-way thru the cold start. I noticed this when i first installed it and even went back in to check any leaks and made sure v-band bolt & exhaust clamp bolt were tighten down, all checked out good. Figured after over 30 days i'd confirm it.
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      07-03-2018, 07:00 PM   #14
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I only smell it when parked in a garage or when windows down and parked/stopped and depending which way the wind is blowing that particular time of day
Did you remove the secondary cats as well? I assume this car has them. My 335 had secondary cats, and as long as they were in place still, there was zero smell practically even when stopped. I could only smell it a bit on a cold start in the garage.
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Did you remove the secondary cats as well? I assume this car has them. My 335 had secondary cats, and as long as they were in place still, there was zero smell practically even when stopped. I could only smell it a bit on a cold start in the garage.
Was your 335 a N54? The only cat is the one in the DP, before the muffler there’s a resonator.
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Update: small minor detail: cold starts there is a fine vibration in the steering wheel mid-way into the cold start, not bad at all. As i never experienced it before the DP. It lasts about mid-way thru the cold start. I noticed this when i first installed it and even went back in to check any leaks and made sure v-band bolt & exhaust clamp bolt were tighten down, all checked out good. Figured after over 30 days i'd confirm it.
This is common with all catless downpipes. What you're experiencing is the difference in harmonics between the OEM downpipe and a catless downpipe due to the RPM's being a bit higher than normal idle on cold starts.
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Was your 335 a N54? The only cat is the one in the DP, before the muffler there’s a resonator.
Yeah...
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      07-19-2018, 08:06 PM   #18
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We have a 3.5" version on the way! We just need to get a hold of an OEM 4" version of this downpipe so we can help out the newer model guys. If you have one available, please let us know and we'll be more than happy to compensate you for the assistance!
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We have a 3.5" version on the way! We just need to get a hold of an OEM 4" version of this downpipe so we can help out the newer model guys. If you have one available, please let us know and we'll be more than happy to compensate you for the assistance!
I thought your dp was already 3.5"?
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The production version that's on the way to us now is a 3.5" version. We're looking for a 4" version downpipe
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Buyer beware. I ordered CP, DP, and FMIC. After waiting for over a month for the CP to become available I ordered my parts. That evening Tiago sent me an email confirming the CP was off of back order and another email saying my items had shipped fedEx Ground. I scheduled my lift time. 5 days passed tracking showed item was never given to FedEx. Leslie emailed me back
the next day saying the intercooler would ship in 2-3 days. I replied back because the email did not mention the charge pipe or down pipe. I was not given a response.
Another 4 days passed still no movement on my tracking. 10 days had passed since they marked my order shipped and transferred over $850 out of my paypal account. They had not responded to my email, I could not find a number to call so I had to file a dispute with paypal to get my money refunded. I'm left with no parts and I'm out of my lift deposit.
From what I understand the parts are quality but what good is that if they never give them to you. Was ready to fall in love and write a very different post. Very disappointed. If anyone knows of another company with quality parts who will actually ship them to you please let me know.
Was this purchased from us directly or through a vendor? The ETA of each item is clearly stated on our website but if this was purchased through us, please contact us directly and we'll do our best to get what we have available in your hands.

I'm really sorry for the inconvenience and I want to make it clear that we've made significant improvements in able to keep up with the ever increasing demand.
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Any update for a 4” downpipe for EWG N55’s?
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