Fabspeed X-Pipe DIY Install

TOOMANYCARS · 08-16-2009, 09:37 PM

Still patiently waiting for my order to come in.

J08M3 · 08-17-2009, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by SCCAForums.com

Nice DIY, the only thing I've done differently, is I also removed the Skid Plate like you, but did not remove the 'felt' front pieces... I just put the 16mm socket (I believe that's the right size) on a 1/2" ratchet... and put my harm up there, once the 'rear' of the front felt skirt is free, you can put your arm in there, and remove those last two bolts holding the front of the skid plate.

The reason I felt the SkidPlate needed to be removed, was to get to the Front O2 Sensors, and unplug them properly, as well as the bonus room to get to header flange bolts.

Very nice write up!

Dave

Yea, I needed to remove it to get the the top of the header flange bolts. I didn't know I could get it without taking the front felt pieces down. All that little stuff takes a lot of time so it's good if you can skip some steps.

FCP Euro · 08-17-2009, 03:20 PM

The X Pipe came out fantastic. Awesome job.

TOOMANYCARS · 09-02-2009, 10:50 PM

Installing mine tomorrow. Although the wait was long, but thanks to Jay @ Fabspeed for all the progress updates, it didn't feel that long.

TOOMANYCARS · 09-03-2009, 07:41 PM

Exhaust pieces installed, now the Borla's sound even better!!

Fitment was great, passenger side was perfect; driver side was good too, only problem was the cat sat a bit too close to the heat shield, had to use my pry bar to give the shield a big push so the cat is not touching it. Overall, I'm very happy with the product and of course, my installation.

Car seems to like it as well, I will report back if there's any issues, but so far so excellent.

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08-17-2009, 03:20 PM	#47
FCP Euro Lieutenant 10 Rep 462 Posts Drives: Volvo 850 T5 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Old Saybrook, CT iTrader: (0)	The X Pipe came out fantastic. Awesome job. __________________ sales@fcpeuro.com FCP Euro - European Car Parts Specialists
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09-02-2009, 10:50 PM	#48
TOOMANYCARS Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: V.O.W iTrader: (0)	Installing mine tomorrow. Although the wait was long, but thanks to Jay @ Fabspeed for all the progress updates, it didn't feel that long.
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09-03-2009, 07:41 PM	#49
TOOMANYCARS Second Lieutenant 2 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: V.O.W iTrader: (0)	Exhaust pieces installed, now the Borla's sound even better!! Fitment was great, passenger side was perfect; driver side was good too, only problem was the cat sat a bit too close to the heat shield, had to use my pry bar to give the shield a big push so the cat is not touching it. Overall, I'm very happy with the product and of course, my installation. Car seems to like it as well, I will report back if there's any issues, but so far so excellent.
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