Do chargepipes that actually fit the F8x correctly exist?

apexit · 12-12-2019, 09:52 PM

My BMS ones had rubbed. I’m currently using the max psi silicone ones and noticed rubber on the back of the engine cover. It’s wearing the silicone down. I’ll prolly swap them out next year to avoid a blow out.

Fuel-It! · 12-12-2019, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by apexit

My BMS ones had rubbed. I’m currently using the max psi silicone ones and noticed rubber on the back of the engine cover. It’s wearing the silicone down. I’ll prolly swap them out next year to avoid a blow out.

I'm just not a fan of silicon chargepipes for that exact reason. I don't believe they are durable enough long term even if they are a little easier to install.

x.shell · 12-12-2019, 11:48 PM

Best fitting charge pipes (and most beautiful) are from a company called CR Racing Engineering. No surprises there since they're shaped exactly like the OEM charge pipes. Good luck buying them though -- I contacted them but got no reply. Let me know if anyone has better luck than I.

DanMpower · 12-12-2019, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by x.shell

Best fitting charge pipes (and most beautiful) are from a company called CR Racing Engineering. No surprises there since they're shaped exactly like the OEM charge pipes. Good luck buying them though -- I contacted them but got no reply. Let me know if anyone has better luck than I.

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Holy hell that's exactly what I want!!!

DaytonaVioletM3 · 12-13-2019, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by RSXiMUS

Already tried ER CP's, they have issues with the stock airbox. I saw pics of SSR CP's and they look like they fit really nicely, might have to try them next...

My SSR's fit like a glove.

Fuel-It! · 12-13-2019, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by DaytonaVioletM3

My SSR's fit like a glove.

You don't have the factory airboxes installed.

drgmt · 12-13-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevorstein

My "CTS Turbo" CP's fit just fine!

Only issue is I had to loosen (to raise) the rear engine cover mount - grommet/nipple
(can be seen in between the pipes in the photo) so there wouldn't be any fitment / rubbing issues.

Cheers!

What you had to do is the definition of poor fitment. Just saying.....

Brasko · 12-13-2019, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by x.shell

Best fitting charge pipes (and most beautiful) are from a company called CR Racing Engineering. No surprises there since they're shaped exactly like the OEM charge pipes. Good luck buying them though -- I contacted them but got no reply. Let me know if anyone has better luck than I.

That almost looks like OEM charge pipes that have been hydro-dipped with a faux carbon fiber.

drgmt · 12-13-2019, 11:38 PM

No they don't exist

x.shell · 12-13-2019, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Brasko

That almost looks like OEM charge pipes that have been hydro-dipped with a faux carbon fiber.

I know what you mean. It's cos it's so clean and glossy. Here's a pic of the inside and a dry carbon version. They seem to be a race shop that is building bespoke parts for their F8X GT4 race cars.

https://www.instagram.com/crracingengineering/?hl=en

Their M4 GT4 car.

Brasko · 12-14-2019, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by x.shell

I know what you mean. It's cos it's so clean and glossy. Here's a pic of the inside and a dry carbon version. They seem to be a race shop that is building bespoke parts for their F8X GT4 race cars.

https://www.instagram.com/crracingengineering/?hl=en

Their M4 GT4 car.

Now that looks like quality! Thank you for the link. I do not know much about them, but their instagram has some great images of their products and vehicles.

Trevorstein · 12-14-2019, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by drgmt

What you had to do is the definition of poor fitment. Just saying.....

Ok., Yeah, arguably true. They're pretty much round all the way through!

I was most concerned with protecting their paint/finish.

Those CR Engineering ones look excellent!!

Cheers!

Raptor429 · 12-14-2019, 01:01 PM

My SSR pipes fit perfectly.

Maxf80M3 · 12-14-2019, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Raptor429

My SSR pipes fit perfectly.

My Ssr fit nicely no pushing on the stock air box. The engine cover does not connect on the last tab. It doesn't move but looks lifted near the charge pipes . I'm considering trimming the cover or modifying the tab . Maybe doubling up the tab ?

Trevorstein · 12-14-2019, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxf80M3

My Ssr fit nicely no pushing on the stock air box. The engine cover does not connect on the last tab. It doesn't move but looks lifted near the charge pipes . I'm considering trimming the cover or modifying the tab . Maybe doubling up the tab ?

All you need to do is to loosen the mounting tab/grommet/nipple (10mm nut?) - counterclockwise, two turns and that should raise it just enough for the cover to snap in!

Cheers!

TheirThere · 12-14-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by x.shell

Best fitting charge pipes (and most beautiful) are from a company called CR Racing Engineering. No surprises there since they're shaped exactly like the OEM charge pipes. Good luck buying them though -- I contacted them but got no reply. Let me know if anyone has better luck than I.

any clue what the pipes cost?

LOW4LYF · 12-14-2019, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevorstein

All you need to do is to loosen the mounting tab/grommet/nipple (10mm nut?) - counterclockwise, two turns and that should raise it just enough for the cover to snap in!

Cheers!

Cool intercooler cover! Custom made?

Trevorstein · 12-14-2019, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW4LYF

Cool intercooler cover! Custom made?

Hey,

Thanks!

Did it myself. Cut it out of Alu. first (wrapped), fit it and then used this as a mold/template to make it out of C.F. Which, by the way,
shrinks (slightly but, noticeable - mostly in the bend) when cured.

Had a friends' shop make the decal(s) and (gloss) Polyurethane over all to come up with the finished product in C.F..

The Engine Cover was Custom Made for me by Ind-Distribution.

Cheers!

LOW4LYF · 12-14-2019, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevorstein

Hey,

Thanks!

Did it myself. Cut it out of Alu. first (wrapped), fit it and then used this as a mold/template to make it out of C.F. Which, by the way,
shrinks (slightly but, noticeable - mostly in the bend) when cured.

Had a friends' shop make the decal(s) and (gloss) Polyurethane over all to come up with the finished product in C.F..

The Engine Cover was Custom Made for me by Ind-Distribution.

Cheers!

If you ever want to make another one, let me know. Looking good!

Trevorstein · 12-14-2019, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LOW4LYF

If you ever want to make another one, let me know. Looking good!

In response:

I can make 5 more - PM me.

Cheers!

Schultz28 · 12-15-2019, 02:12 AM

SSR or MaxPSI (silicon) might be your best bet.

LOW4LYF · 12-15-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trevorstein

In response:

I can make 5 more - PM me.

Cheers!

I did...

Thanks

12-12-2019, 09:52 PM	#23
apexit Captain 214 Rep 981 Posts Drives: 15 SO M3 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: northern nj iTrader: (-1)	My BMS ones had rubbed. I’m currently using the max psi silicone ones and noticed rubber on the back of the engine cover. It’s wearing the silicone down. I’ll prolly swap them out next year to avoid a blow out.
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Schultz28 Lieutenant 255 Rep 490 Posts Drives: 2015 F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Campbell, CA iTrader: (1)	SSR or MaxPSI (silicon) might be your best bet.
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