AA midpipe rattles and fitment

gemini.m3 · 03-25-2019, 04:21 PM

Been really close to buying this but I've read multiple threads from people having rattling issues or fitment issues.

If I go this route I'll most def just get the AA brace to be 100%.. but is there some bigger issue I don't know about?

I hate modding your car after spending money then having a negative come along with it.. rattles would be a no go.

Did everyone fix this issue that had it?

ntg44 · 03-25-2019, 04:30 PM

Look for Tommy L Garage's Youtube video of his install. Worst case you just add some washers for some more clearance.

Justin.AutoTalent · 03-25-2019, 04:38 PM

I just added about 3 washers per bolt and it cleared the heat shield and the brace, AA makes a brace for $125 too. I went washers instead though

ra2289 · 03-25-2019, 04:40 PM

According to Active Autowerke, if you install it per their instructions you won't need washers and you won't hit the center brace causing rattle. With that said I had my AA midpipe installed at a reputable shop and they still had to use washers. Not a big deal and no rattle.

gemini.m3 · 03-25-2019, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ntgarage44

Look for Tommy L Garage's Youtube video of his install. Worst case you just add some washers for some more clearance.

his was rattling too

ntg44 · 03-25-2019, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by deceptiv.M3

his was rattling too

I thought his was fixed after washers and readjustment, just like the others are mentioning here. Maybe I didn't remember correctly.

mike@x-ph.com · 03-25-2019, 05:40 PM

We installed one on the shop's M4 without any issues.
Just get the AA brace and washers

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ntg44 Colonel 2889 Rep 2,147 Posts Drives: R8 4.2 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Look for Tommy L Garage's Youtube video of his install. Worst case you just add some washers for some more clearance.
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Justin.AutoTalent Banned 3138 Rep 2,953 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: LA iTrader: (1)	I just added about 3 washers per bolt and it cleared the heat shield and the brace, AA makes a brace for $125 too. I went washers instead though
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ra2289 Lieutenant 306 Rep 410 Posts Drives: '16 F80 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV iTrader: (0)	According to Active Autowerke, if you install it per their instructions you won't need washers and you won't hit the center brace causing rattle. With that said I had my AA midpipe installed at a reputable shop and they still had to use washers. Not a big deal and no rattle.
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