how to install downpipes without a lift

travismelo3 · 12-18-2023, 11:53 PM

Hi, so I’ve watched a few videos and the only clear ones are on lifts so we can easily see what to do, but I don’t have access to a lift. So, I was wondering what the best way to do it is as far as where to put Jack stands or ramps, and if you worked on the downpipes from climbing under the side or front of the car. If I put Jack stands behind the front wheels then I can’t really lay hnder the car from the side, so is the best way really crawling to the downpipes from the front of the car? Thanks.

Jbonly21 · 12-19-2023, 12:26 AM

I did them on my ramps and jack stands! HOW TO INSTALL BMW F80 M3 AND F82 M4 DOWNPIPES (ARM DOWNPIPES)
https://youtu.be/sCTKGWVLmEw

b_w. · 12-19-2023, 08:36 AM

Jack stands and lay under the car.

rezilient · 12-21-2023, 09:46 AM

Did mine with a quickjack, basically a little higher than jack stands. Totally doable.

aa2033 · 12-21-2023, 10:29 AM

Also did mine with a quick jack. Easily doable. You COULD do it with only the front end of the car lifted off the ground, but it will be much easier to have the car on 4 jack stands so you can lay under the car fully

herbotis · 12-21-2023, 10:29 PM

Be sure you can bench 300lbs. That stock exhaust is no joke heavy.

12-18-2023, 11:53 PM	#1
travismelo3 Private 13 Rep 63 Posts Drives: 2016 F83 M4 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	how to install downpipes without a lift Hi, so I’ve watched a few videos and the only clear ones are on lifts so we can easily see what to do, but I don’t have access to a lift. So, I was wondering what the best way to do it is as far as where to put Jack stands or ramps, and if you worked on the downpipes from climbing under the side or front of the car. If I put Jack stands behind the front wheels then I can’t really lay hnder the car from the side, so is the best way really crawling to the downpipes from the front of the car? Thanks. __________________ Travis
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Jbonly21 Captain 1082 Rep 890 Posts Drives: Bmw 15 F80, 2011 X5 35i, E46 M Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	I did them on my ramps and jack stands! HOW TO INSTALL BMW F80 M3 AND F82 M4 DOWNPIPES (ARM DOWNPIPES) https://youtu.be/sCTKGWVLmEw __________________ https://youtube.com/user/Jbonly21
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12-19-2023, 08:36 AM	#3
b_w. Lieutenant 399 Rep 530 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: Alberta iTrader: (0)	Jack stands and lay under the car.
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12-21-2023, 09:46 AM	#4
rezilient Second Lieutenant 83 Rep 282 Posts Drives: 2015 M4 Cabriolet Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: ATL iTrader: (0)	Did mine with a quickjack, basically a little higher than jack stands. Totally doable. __________________ 2015 M4 Cabriolet DCT 2011 135i Coupe (sold) 2014 M235i (sold) 2002 M5 (sold)
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aa2033 Second Lieutenant 375 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2022 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Also did mine with a quick jack. Easily doable. You COULD do it with only the front end of the car lifted off the ground, but it will be much easier to have the car on 4 jack stands so you can lay under the car fully
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12-21-2023, 10:29 PM	#6
herbotis Private 28 Rep 70 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Socal 92683 iTrader: (2)	Be sure you can bench 300lbs. That stock exhaust is no joke heavy.
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