N54 downpipe install Do's and Don'ts *Must Watch*

[@linkaan14]

I just ordered downpipes today, good timing! I just want you to know that I appriciate your videos. They have so much information that is needed and I just want you to keep up the good work! Best DIY on youtube, deserve so much more views! You will get there though

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you so much brother 🙏 At times it does get tough. Doing all the recording and editing on my free time of work, leaves me with no time for anything else. I truly appreciate your message and kind words. Messages like yours are what keeps me going. 💯 Your the man 💪

[@derekkchung]

This is the kind of videos we need, telling us all the important things, not skipping them when they are hard to do.

[@richardaguirre3719]

Thanks again. Your installation video was extremely useful and this one covers a good recap. I highly recommend both videos to anyone looking to do the install.

[@CrazyCarMods]

Richard your the man 💪 Thank you for your support 🙌 💯

[@candycornpeeps]

Haven't seen the video yet but liking cause you always go into great detail making things easy for us.

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you bro 🙏💯 I always think about how it was when I was learning and I now I can get to pass on as much detail as possible to make it really clear for you guys. It truly feels fulfilling to know that my message is understood and appreciated. I do honestly want everyone have a great experience with our ownership as car enthusiasts. I appreciate it brother 🔥🔥🔥

[@jesseplascencia4114]

One of my favorite N54 content channel.

[@CrazyCarMods]

Your the man Jesse 💯

[@chriswallace9113]

I’ve done this job twice, once with new downpipes, again when replacing turbos. This is a really good vid. Wish I’d had to going in. Mine are ARM as well. Had them a few years not and they’ve held up nicely.

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you bro 💯👍

[@pugs1377]

Good tips for rwd. Xdrive is a lot more complicated. Whole subframe has to be dropped, motor mount removal makes it easyer but you don't have the clearance issues with the subframe

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you bro 💯 Yeah, Xdrives are a whole different game, when it comes to the downpipe installation. Definitely more complicated and more work. Xdrive was one of my first opinions when on the market for a 335i. But the one I was looking at had higher mileage. At that time I didn't even think about the extra work for certain mods But I still love that launching power though 🏎💨

[@pugs1377]

@@CrazyCarMods oh yeah, the pull off the line is amazing. Good trade off for the extra ass pain

[@marlowerecoing-tallen3385]

Took me a week to get mine done, i have an 07’ with x drive. If i had known how big of a pain it was gonna be i dont know if i would of done it. On top of that i still need to drop the subframe again to adjust them as i just realized they where up against the heat shield.

[@CrazyCarMods]

😂

[@CrazyCarMods]

Oh crap man, that sucks. But I’m pretty sure it will be much faster this second time around, it always is. Good luck bro

[@autopatina8337]

Another Great well detailed Video. Best N54 content +++

[@CrazyCarMods]

Your the man 💯 Thank you brother 🙏

[@pedrosaenz5540]

Wow awesome video! I made the mistake with the v band hitting the waste gate and luckily I caught it fast and did not drive it for long and didn’t damage it!

[@giorgioskaraiskakis9548]

Great video 👍

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you bro 🙏 💯

[@giorgioskaraiskakis9548]

@@CrazyCarMods keep pushing the videos please. More people will join. I have the same car. I wish you all the best !! 👍

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you for your support man. 🙏 Comments like your are what keeps me going. They are truly encouraging. 👍

[@giorgioskaraiskakis9548]

@@CrazyCarMods Your welcome, videos like yours also inspire me. I love cars and I love doing upgrades. Keep pushing the content, your doing a great job so far. 👍👍

[@CrazyCarMods]

Your the man 💪 💯

[@dss7279]

Your a good man! I just want to take a moment to thank you for your excellent videos.

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you brother 🙏 Your comment is truly uplifting 🙌💯

[@koda2016]

Thank you sir! Much appreciated thanks for giving the power back to the people

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you for your support bro 💯

[@tomwills1163]

Would have saved myself alot of time and effort if I watched this at the start of the job 😂. Great video!

[@mohammadabubaker2538]

First I thought u were rapping until I hit unmute lol

[@CrazyCarMods]

😂

[@alquehenwebb7349]

Nuff respect I like how you demonstrate thanks keep up the good work

[@pedrolopez3642]

This help alot on my 2007 335i sedan thanks

[@kneecaps2000]

Really good tips. I'm working up to doing this job. Probably drop my subframe while I'm at it though.

[@CrazyCarMods]

If you have an xdrive then you do have to drop the subframe. But If you don't then you just have to move the Steering Rack. Good luck with the project bro 👍

[@kneecaps2000]

@@CrazyCarMods I run a 135i and couldn't see anybody other than a small child fitting in there..so perhaps subframe is a must on this car. I have the subframe out now....looks like I may need to take off the full exhaust system or at least loosen it all up.

[@julioalvarez489]

Hey do you think you can make a video on the Best turbo upgrades 🙏🏻

[@CrazyCarMods]

That's definitely a great idea. I will look in to it. I am a little backed up on editing some other content do to my regular job. Thank you for the suggestion 👍

[@julioalvarez489]

@@CrazyCarMods of course keep up the good work

[@Dosalt]

I'm about to do this job today, hopefully won't run into issues

[@stonemachinechannel8259]

Man this video is so good. Well done!

[@z4dude131]

Thank you for this info. Very helpful.

[@valentincnw]

Good Video, but according to BMW you have to replace the steeringrack bolts too. On BMWs all Aluminium bolts are a one time use and there is always a risk to tear them off, if you torque them twice.

[@leeingalls3924]

Very informal information. Thanks!

[@CrazyCarMods]

💯 👍

[@ziadzaza.7894]

Perfect video honestly! Great job on everything

[@pablopereira7665]

Exelente informacion, aprecio tu tiempo y trabajo. Gracias, saludos desde Melb Australia

[@ludobmwm7643]

Salut beau boulot, petite question pour le remontage il faut en premier mettre lequel de down pipe ? Merci

[@yondervanlick1169]

My pre cat o2 sensors won’t screw in because the holes are to close together, if I twist the downpipes to move the holes further apart they don’t line up with exhaust. Can only screw in one pre cat o2. Any suggestions?

[@hawttiess2998]

love the video bro

[@n54dame]

great video man

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you brother 💯👍 Appreciate the support 🙏

[@mikemartin6857]

Good video!! Super informative 👌

[@CrazyCarMods]

Thank you brother 👍

[@MundosParalelos]

Brother what is that light in the sky behind you in the intro when you coming talking??? Is like orange in your left side?

[@n54dame]

do you have a part number for that heat shield? I don’t have one

[@CrazyCarMods]

That Steering rack heat shield is called "Steering box heat resistant plate" Part # 32106780920 It's $5.75 on realoem.com Go there, type the last 7 of your vin. Browse parts, click on Steering, then on hydraulic Steering. This are the same exact graphs BMW Dealerships use. Fcp euro, tunermotorsports, ecs tunings and more companies have it but it cost 4 times more.

[@mr.n54o86]

👍 nice . Good info bro...

[@eltonlocklear7659]

I installed Downpipes now I’m getting smoking exhaust but didn’t have it previous to install

[@markd4488]

Cats will mask the smoke.

[@julioanp3584]

What is the link to bolts and nuts?

[@CrazyCarMods]

I got the steering rack bolts and nut from FCP euro, I had a hard time looking for them in the website, so I ended up calling them to make sure I was ordering the right parts. I remembered it was less than $20 for both bolts and nuts. So just give them a call to make sure. Hope that helps.

[@1825luisito]

Do you have to tune the car once you replace the downpipes???

[@joelmayorgaa]

tuning is not necessary, but there is little to no power difference without a tune

[@CrazyCarMods]

Tuning is not required, but take into account that after installation you will have a check engine light, since now you have no catalytic converters. As Joel stated there is little power difference without the tune. If you want to squeeze the most power out of replacing the downpipes then you will want to to tune it.

[@CrazyCarMods]

👍

[@rschmidt587]

Good video.

[@Lup3r]

My steering wheel is actually a little crooked so I think I’ll actually move it while my steering rack is off 😂

[@friguy4444]

But what about XI models??

[@CrazyCarMods]

With the XI's you need to remove your subframe, but every thing else still applies. I haven't personally installed downpipes on XI's, so I don't have much tips on the subframe part. On the Steering rack part though, it is very very important to put weight on the tires and to keep them as straight as possible. When Installing back the Steering Rack have someone on the driver seat looking at the Steering Wheel to make sure is straight and centered, since when you move or manipulate the Steering rack, the Steering wheel can move as well.

[@dgaz3057]

You don't talk about CEL

[@tej8981]

If you mute the sound for the first minute it looks like he's spitting bars.

[@damon123jones]

Amigo...tu eres muy paticular, mas fina

[@damon123jones]

This way,that way or que pedo guey 😉