Pulling the trigger on an Exhaust, few questions

Tesh · 07-20-2009, 03:35 PM

Hi Guys,
I'm finally gonna pull the trigger and purchase the Autobahn Exotics exhaust for my e92.. I'm having a really hard time trying to figure out if to go catless or add the HFCs. I will also purchase some catless DP's sometime down the road. I never had an aftermarket exhaust before, so I'm pretty much noob when it comes to this. My concern is the smell... I've never came across a catless modified car before, so I have no clue. From some searching, I've noticed some people saying it doesnt bother them, while others can't stand the smell. Can I get a few opinions on this? If its just a small minor smell, I would not mind it. If its very noticeable, I'd rather get the HFCs.. I usually ride with my family/friends alot. This is what I gathered..

Benefits of Catless:
1- Deeper tone to exhaust?
2- little more HP (barely)?

Cons of Catless:
1- Smell

Help me out guys, I wanna purchase this badboy and put it on the whip ASAP!
Thanks.

jpsimon · 07-20-2009, 03:37 PM

1. You're gonna love the AE exhaust! nice choice
2. the smell comes down to personal preference... coming from a completely catless WRX, my catless 335 smells like it is fully CATTED in comparison. To me it isn't bad at all.

ar design · 07-20-2009, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsimon

1. You're gonna love the AE exhaust! nice choice
2. the smell comes down to personal preference... coming from a completely catless WRX, my catless 335 smells like it is fully CATTED in comparison. To me it isn't bad at all.

Agreed. I jump in the Vette, and it smells 20x worse......

TurboSid · 07-20-2009, 03:53 PM

the responses will be very opinionated, therefore what i would do is post in the local sections if anyone can meet up with you who has catless exhaust (preferably AE) and can take you for a spin. local bmw meets help.

But if you're concerned about the smell I would definitely try to get a local to take u for a spin.

Curt2000 · 07-20-2009, 08:38 PM

I love that smell

roozie2001 · 07-20-2009, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsimon

1. You're gonna love the AE exhaust! nice choice
2. the smell comes down to personal preference... coming from a completely catless WRX, my catless 335 smells like it is fully CATTED in comparison. To me it isn't bad at all.

+1. dude ive smelled some Catless V8s and 335s catless are very civil compared to them.

but i enjoy it.

Nick@aep · 07-20-2009, 09:15 PM

Thanks for your order today.

bulldog_yyc · 07-20-2009, 09:35 PM

good pick!

yoiko · 07-20-2009, 09:55 PM

You can't go wrong with an Autobahn Exotics exhaust

Nick is the man

Tesh · 07-21-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsimon

1. You're gonna love the AE exhaust! nice choice
2. the smell comes down to personal preference... coming from a completely catless WRX, my catless 335 smells like it is fully CATTED in comparison. To me it isn't bad at all.

JP, thanks for the input, love ur car bro.. hardly post, but I always follow up.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ar design

Agreed. I jump in the Vette, and it smells 20x worse......

next mod is the AR DP's!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick@AEPerformance

Thanks for your order today.

I can't wait to put this badboy on the car.. hopefully this weekend, if it comes in time for friday. Thanks for the patience today man! Great dealing with you.

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Nick@aep · 07-21-2009, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tesh

JP, thanks for the input, love ur car bro.. hardly post, but I always follow up.

next mod is the AR DP's!

I can't wait to put this badboy on the car.. hopefully this weekend, if it comes in time for friday. Thanks for the patience today man! Great dealing with you.

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Any time, good sir!

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Tesh Private 1 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (0)	Pulling the trigger on an Exhaust, few questions Hi Guys, I'm finally gonna pull the trigger and purchase the Autobahn Exotics exhaust for my e92.. I'm having a really hard time trying to figure out if to go catless or add the HFCs. I will also purchase some catless DP's sometime down the road. I never had an aftermarket exhaust before, so I'm pretty much noob when it comes to this. My concern is the smell... I've never came across a catless modified car before, so I have no clue. From some searching, I've noticed some people saying it doesnt bother them, while others can't stand the smell. Can I get a few opinions on this? If its just a small minor smell, I would not mind it. If its very noticeable, I'd rather get the HFCs.. I usually ride with my family/friends alot. This is what I gathered.. Benefits of Catless: 1- Deeper tone to exhaust? 2- little more HP (barely)? Cons of Catless: 1- Smell Help me out guys, I wanna purchase this badboy and put it on the whip ASAP! Thanks.
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