Finally got my Turner Test Pipes!

MikeE92M3 · 12-08-2012, 09:07 AM

After 2.5 months of waiting...finally got them

Craftsmanship looks beautiful. Waiting to find an Akra Delete-R before I get a tune. I am only home about 4 times a year since I work in a different state so getting a tune and not even driving the car wouldn't make much sense financially or emotionally haha. I know the car will be safe with just the Delete-R installed.

Can't wait to install them in a couple weeks. I am going to do it myself, I think, with an angle grinder with a brand new metal cutting blade.

cntgetm3 · 12-08-2012, 09:46 AM

Nice! Enjoy !!!

Groundpilot · 12-08-2012, 10:01 AM

Very nice. Which tune are you going with?

Moxie · 12-08-2012, 10:21 AM

Been out of stock so long I thought they quit making them

BPMSport · 12-08-2012, 12:05 PM

Looking forward to trying them out too vs the Akra mid section.

I have a delete-R if you want it. The delete R causes communication errors during programming so I wouldn't recommend it. More of a band-aid than a solution.

Much better to get a proper tune. I've tuned quite a few cars that previously used delete-R's and they love it.

rjd598 · 12-08-2012, 01:40 PM

Enjoy!

UBER ///M3 · 12-08-2012, 02:06 PM

yeah man youll love it i got my ACM test pipes installed this week and sound just nasty! i have an Akra slip on and the combo,is so mean....i also have an ESS Tune sitting on my table waiting to get pulleys....i took it out on the Autobahn today and really opened her up and just smiled bc of the difference in feel and flow (170+mph)

Dave07997S · 12-08-2012, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeE92M3

After 2.5 months of waiting...finally got them

Craftsmanship looks beautiful. Waiting to find an Akra Delete-R before I get a tune. I am only home about 4 times a year since I work in a different state so getting a tune and not even driving the car wouldn't make much sense financially or emotionally haha. I know the car will be safe with just the Delete-R installed.

Can't wait to install them in a couple weeks. I am going to do it myself, I think, with an angle grinder with a brand new metal cutting blade.

The Delete R just keeps the increased emissions warning from coming on, however, it will still pop up every once in awhile as the Delete R cycles through.

I wouldn't even bother with it...either learn to just ignore the SES light or get a tune. That $400 can go toward a tune..

Dave

mkPOTO · 12-08-2012, 02:36 PM

Congrats did you buy these new?

aus · 12-08-2012, 04:33 PM

Save your money for a tune, and live with the check engine light if you're only home a few times a year.

edwinm3 · 12-08-2012, 04:37 PM

Tune is the way to go.

binky · 12-08-2012, 07:37 PM

How much more power and torque will a tune give with just test pipes and a K&N filter?

MikeE92M3 · 12-08-2012, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Moxie

Been out of stock so long I thought they quit making them

They have them for sale again, albeit a little backed up I would say!

MikeE92M3 · 12-08-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mkPOTO

Congrats did you buy these new?

Brand new, yep

MikeE92M3 · 12-08-2012, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Save your money for a tune, and live with the check engine light if you're only home a few times a year.

Yeah I think you're right. I can have extra cash left over after the first of the year once all the holiday crap is done and over with. Ill have to make my decision then. Thanks for the positive input!

Dave07997S · 12-08-2012, 10:07 PM

Mike if you make the cut clean enough and you don't have an extra OEM Xpipe laying around, you can re-weld the primaries back on. I have seen it done...car was returned on lease turn in and the dealer didn't even notice the re-weld.

Dave

MikeE92M3 · 12-10-2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike Benvo

Looking forward to trying them out too vs the Akra mid section.

I have a delete-R if you want it. The delete R causes communication errors during programming so I wouldn't recommend it. More of a band-aid than a solution.

Much better to get a proper tune. I've tuned quite a few cars that previously used delete-R's and they love it.

Mike, tried to send you a PM Back but it says your inbox was full (not surprised!). I would like a PM from you on the best price you can give me a tune for, remotely! thanks!!

Mike

BPMSport · 12-10-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeE92M3

Mike, tried to send you a PM Back but it says your inbox was full (not surprised!). I would like a PM from you on the best price you can give me a tune for, remotely! thanks!!

Mike

Sorry about that. Responding now.

GIdriver · 12-10-2012, 07:47 PM

Enjoy!!

Porschefile · 12-10-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave07997S

Mike if you make the cut clean enough and you don't have an extra OEM Xpipe laying around, you can re-weld the primaries back on. I have seen it done...car was returned on lease turn in and the dealer didn't even notice the re-weld.

Dave

Sweet, I always wondered about that. I was leaning toward getting a x pipe just so I didn't have to find a OEM one if/when I sell the thing.

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MikeE92M3 Captain 60 Rep 622 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (5)	Finally got my Turner Test Pipes! After 2.5 months of waiting...finally got them Craftsmanship looks beautiful. Waiting to find an Akra Delete-R before I get a tune. I am only home about 4 times a year since I work in a different state so getting a tune and not even driving the car wouldn't make much sense financially or emotionally haha. I know the car will be safe with just the Delete-R installed. Can't wait to install them in a couple weeks. I am going to do it myself, I think, with an angle grinder with a brand new metal cutting blade. __________________ 2008 (07/08) E92 M3 BPM Stage II Tuned by Mike Benvo, 6MT, Turner Test Pipes, Magnaflow Custom Catback Exhaust (Magnaflow X Pipe, secondary cat delete, Aero Resonators and Helmholtz Chambers),Vorsteiner CF Lip, Hamann Style CF rear diffuser, CF Rear Decklid Spoiler, BMW Performance Kidney Grills, CF Side Grills, OEM GTS Wheels, K&N Drop-In Filter, GP Thunder 8k Angel Eyes, Painted Reflectors.
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