Charge Pipe popping off

bryan_G01 · 05-28-2016, 04:13 PM

So everything was fine until I moved over to the ECU tune.

Now it think the increase in torque and boost has been popping my charge pipe off multiple times a day.

I was at the track, and would only get about 3-4 laps in before *POP* and having to go back to pits to put it back on.

Now just in daily driving, it popped while in traffic.

I think its a mixture of added boost and temperature. The plastic pipe almost feels rubbery and is very bendable after it pops off.

Has anyone ever had this issue?
Did you replace the CP with an ER brand and solve the problem?

I already ordered my ER charge pipe and really hope it solves this issue.

Taunto · 05-28-2016, 06:25 PM

TOO MUCH BOOST BRO!!

lol JK.
Cant say ive heard or seen this happening in the past. It is a fairly solid piece of pipe to just be popping off.
My only guess would possibly be the Snap-ring could be bent/warped and not fully seating in it's grove, or a crack on the backside of the pipe where u cant really see causing it to expand under pressure and pushing the snap-ring off its groove.

Kinda curious tho, Keep us posted. inspect and even take pictures of that charge pipe when u replace it.

dphjr · 05-28-2016, 08:25 PM

This happened to me once, but I had put that snap ring on the wrong way LOL. I'd check to see if the ring is damaged, although in general with added boost and upgraded cp is definitely a must. I'm pretty sure that you reuse those rings with the ER too.

bryan_G01 · 05-28-2016, 09:28 PM

it happens quite frequently on n54 and other n55 cars...

bryan_G01 · 05-28-2016, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taunto

TOO MUCH BOOST BRO!!

lol JK.
Cant say ive heard or seen this happening in the past. It is a fairly solid piece of pipe to just be popping off.
My only guess would possibly be the Snap-ring could be bent/warped and not fully seating in it's grove, or a crack on the backside of the pipe where u cant really see causing it to expand under pressure and pushing the snap-ring off its groove.

Kinda curious tho, Keep us posted. inspect and even take pictures of that charge pipe when u replace it.

on a 90f day and a track session the pipe turns to playdoh and easily bends off with added boost.

Mywifes335 · 05-29-2016, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

on a 90f day and a track session the pipe turns to playdoh and easily bends off with added boost.

Have you logged how much boost the car runs?

Cloud IX · 05-29-2016, 02:51 PM

Shouldn't be an issue with the ER one. The heat is what makes it seal properly when the metal expands. You should be good to go.

bryan_G01 · 05-29-2016, 07:52 PM

on track i'm maxing 21.9...
Its broken because it popped today @ 7psi.

Luminous · 05-29-2016, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

on track i'm maxing 21.9...
Its broken because it popped today @ 7psi.

You're welcome to borrow my stock cp until the replacement arrives...

bryan_G01 · 06-01-2016, 06:12 PM

just in case this happens to anyone on the road and you need a quick fix.

a 4" exhuast clamp will hold it on and get you to where ever you need to go.

Ive had it on for a few days and its been holding 19+lbs boost until the ER gets here and installed.

pikcachu · 06-01-2016, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

just in case this happens to anyone on the road and you need a quick fix.

a 4" exhuast clamp will hold it on and get you to where ever you need to go.

Ive had it on for a few days and its been holding 19+lbs boost until the ER gets here and installed.

classy

jofealvi · 06-02-2016, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

So everything was fine until I moved over to the ECU tune.

Now it think the increase in torque and boost has been popping my charge pipe off multiple times a day.

I was at the track, and would only get about 3-4 laps in before *POP* and having to go back to pits to put it back on.

Now just in daily driving, it popped while in traffic.

I think its a mixture of added boost and temperature. The plastic pipe almost feels rubbery and is very bendable after it pops off.

Has anyone ever had this issue?
Did you replace the CP with an ER brand and solve the problem?

I already ordered my ER charge pipe and really hope it solves this issue.

HELLO, MINES BLOW IN THE MIDDLE AND I AM NOT RACING THE CAR, WITH ONLY 4000 KMS, THE WARRANTY CHANGE FOR NEW ONE, BUT IM SCARED TO DO REV AGAIN.

bryan_G01 · 06-02-2016, 09:45 PM

Buy one off a member if you to keep it stock, or get a ER metal one.

Its about the same price as the OEM plastic one.

Ft_LaudM235i · 06-04-2016, 08:34 AM

Mine popped off and spilt in the process. Occurred while running the Dinan stg 1 setup. My understanding though is that this commonly happens in stock form as well. Ultimately it was fixed by the dealer. Dinan did have to get involved to some degree and there customer service is fantastic.

bryan_G01 · 06-04-2016, 05:10 PM

I just received my ER charge pipe and FMIC pipe kit.

Not leaving anything stock plastic with the amount of boost i'm putting through it.

Remember to resue the o rings and c clip or buy new ones.
C-clip is on the ER website
o ring can be bought at the dealer or online... search for part number
13717568031

Mywifes335 · 06-04-2016, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryan_f22

just in case this happens to anyone on the road and you need a quick fix.

a 4" exhuast clamp will hold it on and get you to where ever you need to go.

Ive had it on for a few days and its been holding 19+lbs boost until the ER gets here and installed.

21psi on stock turbo??!!

Bro, those clamp don't exert even pressure on the hose like the stock clamps...

Get chargepipes. (Oops, just saw you are haha)

bryan_G01 · 06-04-2016, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mywifes335

21psi on stock turbo??!!

Bro, those clamp don't exert even pressure on the hose like the stock clamps...

Get chargepipes. (Oops, just saw you are haha)

Yea, i saw 21.9 at the track... hardly ever hit above 18 on the street or highway.

Fabspeed Motorsport · 06-07-2016, 11:06 AM

Seems like you solved your problem but yes you are correct. The stock charge pipe for our cars were even known to fail under stock boost pressures. A large majority of people replace them even with no intentions of doing other modifications to the car.

alexc93 · 06-07-2016, 11:28 AM

No problems with my ER

My stock CP exploded into like 3 pieces before the ER was installed lol

Arrow29 · 06-08-2016, 07:04 AM

My stock CP split the other week (JB4 / sports cat / E30 blend). Fitted the ER charge pipe today and everything seems to be of good quality. A lot tougher than the stock plastic unit, that's for sure!

bryan_G01 · 06-08-2016, 09:38 AM

ER CP and FMIC piping going on now...

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-08-2016, 11:28 AM

Gotta upgrade the CP! One of the first mods for most N55 guys next to a tune.

05-28-2016, 04:13 PM	#1
bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Charge Pipe popping off So everything was fine until I moved over to the ECU tune. Now it think the increase in torque and boost has been popping my charge pipe off multiple times a day. I was at the track, and would only get about 3-4 laps in before POP and having to go back to pits to put it back on. Now just in daily driving, it popped while in traffic. I think its a mixture of added boost and temperature. The plastic pipe almost feels rubbery and is very bendable after it pops off. Has anyone ever had this issue? Did you replace the CP with an ER brand and solve the problem? I already ordered my ER charge pipe and really hope it solves this issue. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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Taunto Car Enthusiast 282 Rep 501 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW M235 X-drive Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Regina iTrader: (0)	TOO MUCH BOOST BRO!! lol JK. Cant say ive heard or seen this happening in the past. It is a fairly solid piece of pipe to just be popping off. My only guess would possibly be the Snap-ring could be bent/warped and not fully seating in it's grove, or a crack on the backside of the pipe where u cant really see causing it to expand under pressure and pushing the snap-ring off its groove. Kinda curious tho, Keep us posted. inspect and even take pictures of that charge pipe when u replace it.
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dphjr New Member 139 Rep 225 Posts Drives: Alpine White M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: DMV Area iTrader: (0)	This happened to me once, but I had put that snap ring on the wrong way LOL. I'd check to see if the ring is damaged, although in general with added boost and upgraded cp is definitely a must. I'm pretty sure that you reuse those rings with the ER too. __________________ 2015 ///M235i \| Alpine White \| 8AT \| RW Carbon Front & Rear Lips \| Autotecknic Paddles \| MP Side Decals \| AWE Axelback \| Shifteck DP \| MHD Stage 2+ \| BMS Intake \| FTP Charge Pipe \| VRSF FMIC
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	it happens quite frequently on n54 and other n55 cars... __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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Cloud IX Lieutenant 122 Rep 444 Posts Drives: Quickest Stock Turbo F8X Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Sky iTrader: (4)	Shouldn't be an issue with the ER one. The heat is what makes it seal properly when the metal expands. You should be good to go.
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	on track i'm maxing 21.9... Its broken because it popped today @ 7psi. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic Last edited by bryan_G01; 05-29-2016 at 07:57 PM..
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	just in case this happens to anyone on the road and you need a quick fix. a 4" exhuast clamp will hold it on and get you to where ever you need to go. Ive had it on for a few days and its been holding 19+lbs boost until the ER gets here and installed. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Buy one off a member if you to keep it stock, or get a ER metal one. Its about the same price as the OEM plastic one. __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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Ft_LaudM235i Private 36 Rep 84 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00]	Mine popped off and spilt in the process. Occurred while running the Dinan stg 1 setup. My understanding though is that this commonly happens in stock form as well. Ultimately it was fixed by the dealer. Dinan did have to get involved to some degree and there customer service is fantastic.
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I just received my ER charge pipe and FMIC pipe kit. Not leaving anything stock plastic with the amount of boost i'm putting through it. Remember to resue the o rings and c clip or buy new ones. C-clip is on the ER website o ring can be bought at the dealer or online... search for part number 13717568031 Attached Images __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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Fabspeed Motorsport 1006 Rep 1,653 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Fort Washington, PA iTrader: (0)	Seems like you solved your problem but yes you are correct. The stock charge pipe for our cars were even known to fail under stock boost pressures. A large majority of people replace them even with no intentions of doing other modifications to the car. __________________ John S \| Performance Specialist john@Fabspeed.com P: 267-742-3045 \| F: 215-646-9828 155 Commerce Drive \| Fort Washington, PA 19034 \| USA www.fabspeed.com
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alexc93 Colonel 381 Rep 2,384 Posts Drives: na Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: na iTrader: (8)	No problems with my ER My stock CP exploded into like 3 pieces before the ER was installed lol
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Arrow29 Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 227 Posts Drives: M2 comp, X5 M50i ordered Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	My stock CP split the other week (JB4 / sports cat / E30 blend). Fitted the ER charge pipe today and everything seems to be of good quality. A lot tougher than the stock plastic unit, that's for sure!
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bryan_G01 Lieutenant Colonel 1165 Rep 1,931 Posts Drives: like i stole it... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	ER CP and FMIC piping going on now... __________________ www.nybmwcca.org Current Cars: 1995 M3 Coupe Manual Alpine White 1997 M3 Sedan Auto Cosmo Black Metallic 2018 x3 m40 Auto Grey Metallic
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	Gotta upgrade the CP! One of the first mods for most N55 guys next to a tune.
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