07-09-2014, 12:41 PM | #1 |
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AMS Downpipes
I am considering putting AMS downpipes on my 2014 M5 instead of catback exhaust, at least for now. I am not experienced with modifying my cars and would appreciate any advice or suggestions as well as whether it is worth putting on my car. If so, what are the potential risks of doing so (void of warranty, potential damage to engine, etc.)
To give some context, power gains are not that important to me. I am more concerned with getting better sound out of my car without dropping $8,000 on a good exhaust system. This option was recommended to me by a local mod shop. Please Advise.
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07-09-2014, 12:59 PM | #3 |
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From what I have read online, it pretty much voids the warranty on transmission and turbo problems. Everyone keeps saying that if you want it to be covered, you have to swap back the stock DPs. This sounds like a pain considering ill probably be spending 400+ to have them installed. What has worked for you so far?
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If something were to happen which needed a warranty claim, I plan on swapping in the stock DP's. That's only IF it gets that far. |
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07-11-2014, 06:04 PM | #8 |
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It's all based on who is inspecting your car at the time of repair.
If it is for regular maintenance, you will have no issue. They can not flag your car just because you have "mods" But, if you have a component failure and it is pin pointed to the aftermarket part installed then yes, you are denied. |
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07-12-2014, 05:38 AM | #9 |
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I just found the perfect solution:
http://www.turnermotorsport.com/t-tu...er-delete.aspx |
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07-15-2014, 10:08 PM | #10 |
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Ive got the catted down pipes and the full exhaust. Was too loud for me. My neighbor that lives 5 doors down could hear me start up when car was cold... LOL I installed my stock exhaust and left the down pipes on and I love it now. Sounds real good a bit louder but not too bad. Expensive trial, but I still have the exhaust if anyone should want it. My dealer knows everything I've done to mine and does not seem to have a problem... so far that is...
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07-16-2014, 08:35 PM | #12 |
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my mechanic knows about
main M technician knows about SA i used to use knows about (dont use SA's anymore, deal direct with technician and mechanic) they cannot void your warranty on gearbox/electronics/suspension/etc, if you change downpipes, its unrelated. people been running dp's for 15+k miles with no issues. i hv had them for 4.5k miles with CEL on and no issues, you let your engine breathe and exhale properly! |
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07-16-2014, 10:30 PM | #13 |
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Careful with AMS, I ordered mine almost 3 weeks ago and still don't have them, something to do with back ordered (delayed) sensors. Do look forward to them on my car!
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