[vinzcast21]

Hello there,

I just bought a used M235i, I'm wondering if I have to change the chargepipe for it?

Thank you

[4Hockey4]

have to no, should yes. Lots of different ones, I'm going ER, the have in black or chrome. If you boost power, definitely.

http://www.evolutionracewerks.com/node/313

[The_otherM235i]

The stock charge pipe is garbage and is prone to premature failure. Under tuned applications it’s a ticking time bomb before it blows. I went with the VRSF chargepipe, and although it was very frustrating to put in it works flawlessly.

[vinzcast21]

Originally Posted by 4Hockey4

have to no, should yes. Lots of different ones, I'm going ER, the have in black or chrome. If you boost power, definitely.

http://www.evolutionracewerks.com/node/313

so if im just using stock tune, a stock CP would be ok?

[khj24]

Originally Posted by vinzcast21

so if im just using stock tune, a stock CP would be ok?

They fail even on the OEM tune, add in the fact that the newest N55 engine will be a 2016 model year with multiple years of heat cycles degrading the plastic charge pipe and you are taking a risk. Replace it once and never worry about it again, or have something that could leave you stranded hang over your head every time you drive it.

[sdhasher21]

First thing I replaced on my 2016. Just worth it for piece of mind.

[BEM-S4]

Get the ER one, it's the best fit and quality for your car. The stock one is plastic it will eventually become brittle and fail.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by vinzcast21

Hello there,

I just bought a used M235i, I'm wondering if I have to change the chargepipe for it?

Thank you

If your car is tuned, yes.

If your car is stock but not under warranty, I would still replace the charge pipe. It's only a matter of time before it fails on you

[4Hockey4]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Get the ER one, it's the best fit and quality for your car. The stock one is plastic it will eventually become brittle and fail.

agree, and if you get ER intercooler kit, with charge (great fit and quality) comes with both ends of piping. (if you tune)

http://evolutionracewerks.com/node/258

[Devils41]

Not to hijack the post but I've heard mixed reviews on VRSF CP fitment. What else would be a recommended brand that no one has had issues fitting?

[4Hockey4]

Originally Posted by Devils41

Not to hijack the post but I've heard mixed reviews on VRSF CP fitment. What else would be a recommended brand that no one has had issues fitting?

Intercooler and CP def. look at ER,,fit is clean on both

http://www.evolutionracewerks.com/catalog/211

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by 4Hockey4

Intercooler and CP def. look at ER,,fit is clean on both

http://www.evolutionracewerks.com/catalog/211

Spot on for CP, for IC if convertible need to go AA. To my knowledge it's the only one that will fit.

[4Hockey4]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

Spot on for CP, for IC if convertible need to go AA. To my knowledge it's the only one that will fit.

Local shop have dropped in a few and swear by them. They install AA also.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by 4Hockey4

Local shop have dropped in a few and swear by them. They install AA also.