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Nope don't see your argument. The FTP kit for the F30 is the same price. It's a great kit. The VRSF kit is also $350. I wouldn't want a used one. But let me say this. It's not a Honda Civic, it's a $50+k vehicle. You're worried about $350?
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I just spoke to Tiago at VRSF and he confirmed F30 parts do fit the X3. Also, you already over paid for the new piece since on the Chinese websites the FTP kit is under $350... wait, you do know FTP kit is made in China right? And just because you can spend $350 on a new part, does not mean you should. It has nothing to do with the cost of the vehicle or what you can afford. X3s are barely worth 30k nowadays. I see your argument though, it makes sense to buy used parts for a $30k Honda and not $50k BMW, who ever came up with that logic
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Ultimately what you really need to think about is what are the wear characteristics for the part. Charge pipes or headers have no moving parts other than those that flex so I would feel pretty comfortable with going used if the pricing looks good. My main concern would be around missing/worn pieces or user-induced damage due to improper installation. That said, for a $350 part I would just go with new as it'll come with new seals and flex tubes. For me it is worthwhile skipping the possible hassle of sourcing new o-rings, gaskets, or worrying over the condition of the part.
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It's simple, source your used charge pipe whether they state will work with your car or not and if it works then pocket your savings and post/share your results. We already know we can verify matching part number(s) between chassis's from RealOEM.
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Here's a link to a vrsf one
http://www.vr-speed.com/performance/...0-f30-n55.html Let us fellow F25 owners know if you install a CP that is meant for another chassis but same N55 |
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While the FTP kit is more expensive, it does include both the charge pipe and the intake pipe connecting to the intercooler. The VRSF kit is only the charge pipe.
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Yessir! They are having a 10% sale on VRSF, make sure you get the RWD F30 chargepipe!
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The boost pipe that comes with the FTP kit is nice but is not exactly needed. I've never seen one explode. For me it was less than a 5 minute install and was just a peace of mind thing. So far i've put maybe 7k on my FTP kit and have not had an issue, it is definitely a quality product!
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It was a huge PITA, and took much longer than expected Taking off the oem charge pipe involved alot of twisting, tugging, and swearing I wonder if the fact that I am xdrive35i makes things a little harder? There is very little clearance to fit hands in certain places E90705 , when reinstalling, did you go top down, or did you start from fmic and work your way up? (question for both pipes) |
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those of you who did the CP, can you hear more turbine noises while in boost?
I'm wondering if I have a boost leak, or if its just noise thats already been present and I just am now noticing it (first time driving my car in over a month, not sure if its normal noises, or new noises) |
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My funky noise in boost was coming from a/c working hard.
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