Anyone in SoCal W/ Catless DP?

SRT14PimPin07 · 08-14-2012, 01:12 PM

Hey guys and gals, as of now I have the JB4 Stage 2, Injen Intake, and CPe Chargepipe on my car. So next performance mod on the list is a downpipe. I've been having trouble deciding if I should go catless or not. I'm obviously doing it for the performance gains but I care about the smell more than the gains.

I have never smelled either catless or catted DP

, but I figured if the catless is too much, then I'll go with catted and live with how much smell that one makes because I really want to run stage 2.

So if there is anyone in SoCal with some free time thatI can meet up with "I will drive to you". And if you can startup and rev your car a little for me, and for you to drive in front of me just around the block so I can smell it.

PM me or just comment. Either way.

Thanks in advance

Mike

klov335 · 08-14-2012, 03:05 PM

I went with 4" ar dp catless and i dont realize any gas smell.. Only if u stand behind the car when its idling

eyim1988 · 08-14-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by klov335

I went with 4" ar dp catless and i dont realize any gas smell.. Only if u stand behind the car when its idling

+1 you smelled my exhaust before and I'm fully Catless. Only time you notice is when your windows are open and uou are stopped at a red light

SRT14PimPin07 · 08-14-2012, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by klov335

I went with 4" ar dp catless and i dont realize any gas smell.. Only if u stand behind the car when its idling

Really, what about when your driving. Don't the cars behind you smell it?

SRT14PimPin07 · 08-14-2012, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eyim1988

+1 you smelled my exhaust before and I'm fully Catless. Only time you notice is when your windows are open and uou are stopped at a red light

Really? But I thought you said when you had your stock exhaust it was worse. I thought that your single pipe and the really packed muffler you have are what make the smell less? BTW I installed the Chargepipe myself. Everything went great! Thanks again!

TMR · 08-14-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by SRT14PimPin07

Hey guys and gals, as of now I have the JB4 Stage 2, Injen Intake, and CPe Chargepipe on my car. So next performance mod on the list is a downpipe. I've been having trouble deciding if I should go catless or not. I'm obviously doing it for the performance gains but I care about the smell more than the gains.

I have never smelled either catless or catted DP

, but I figured if the catless is too much, then I'll go with catted and live with how much smell that one makes because I really want to run stage 2.

So if there is anyone in SoCal with some free time thatI can meet up with "I will drive to you". And if you can startup and rev your car a little for me, and for you to drive in front of me just around the block so I can smell it.

PM me or just comment. Either way.

Thanks in advance

Mike

My cousin has a 135i catless. Sounds great and doesnt smell too bad. Im in San Pedro if you want to drive down one day and take it for a drive.

mrj25 · 08-14-2012, 11:42 PM

i have a berk catless dp w/hks exhaust and yes you can smell that performance

i'm in irvine so if you're ever out here picking up pastry from 85c, let me know

Jdub679 · 08-15-2012, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by mrj25

i have a berk catless dp w/hks exhaust and yes you can smell that performance

i'm in irvine so if you're ever out here picking up pastry from 85c, let me know

You don't happen to workout at the SS 24 Hour Fitness do you? I think I've seen your car.

mrj25 · 08-15-2012, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Jdub679

You don't happen to workout at the SS 24 Hour Fitness do you? I think I've seen your car.

The one on Jamboree? Yeah been there a few times as I go back and forth to the one near Angel stadium.

Jdub679 · 08-15-2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by mrj25

The one on Jamboree? Yeah been there a few times as I go back and forth to the one near Angel stadium.

Yup. That's the one. I've seen your ride a few times. You have a great looking car.

CPWINCH · 08-19-2012, 10:15 PM

i have full cat less exhaust. I'm in the calabasas area. lmk if you wanna meet up

pjdizzle94 · 08-19-2012, 10:15 PM

smell is something you get use to once you feel the power and you hear the tone. people driving behind you will definitely notice if there windows are down. both my cousin (amans_e90) and i have berk downpipes on our cars. i drive behind him usually and it always smells bad when my windows are down. you get use to it though

SRT14PimPin07 · 08-20-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by pjdizzle94

smell is something you get use to once you feel the power and you hear the tone. people driving behind you will definitely notice if there windows are down. both my cousin (amans_e90) and i have berk downpipes on our cars. i drive behind him usually and it always smells bad when my windows are down. you get use to it though

Yea I think after reading this imma go with catted DP's. I'll still get to run stage 2 is all I care about. A little less HP, I'll be fine with.

Saigon · 09-14-2012, 06:05 PM

The smell is absolutely horrendous. I like to mod my car with OEM+ and more on the conservative side. But after putting my Raceland catless dps on, not only did the car smell horrible, but there was white smoke coming out of the front fender area after putting the brakes on my car and coming to a complete stop. I will never run catless DPS again, it was too loud for my taste anyway, really takes the "class" away from your BMW. Just my opinion. I'm looking for a set of catted dps, not as much performance, but no issues with smell/passing smog/white smoke.

SRT14PimPin07 · 09-14-2012, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Saigon

The smell is absolutely horrendous. I like to mod my car with OEM+ and more on the conservative side. But after putting my Raceland catless dps on, not only did the car smell horrible, but there was white smoke coming out of the front fender area after putting the brakes on my car and coming to a complete stop. I will never run catless DPS again, it was too loud for my taste anyway, really takes the "class" away from your BMW. Just my opinion. I'm looking for a set of catted dps, not as much performance, but no issues with smell/passing smog/white smoke.

Wow now your scaring me....I know I previously had said I'm planning on going catted. But I already ordered catless. I guess I'll just have to install it and find out for myself. If it's that bad, I might have a muffler shop put in a small cat....but thanks for your input.

CJ421 · 09-14-2012, 07:11 PM

I'm of the opposite opinion ... I've been enjoying my catless DP for many months now. I get white smoke occasionally and it does smell, but I don't mind. Mike, do you cut grass with a gasoline lawnmower? It's exactly like that. You'll smell it whenever you're stopped.

The N55 engine sounds fantastic with a DP and stock exhaust. I like the AR 4" DP or the BMS 3.5".

SRT14PimPin07 · 09-14-2012, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CJ421

I'm of the opposite opinion ... I've been enjoying my catless DP for many months now. I get white smoke occasionally and it does smell, but I don't mind. Mike, do you cut grass with a gasoline lawnmower? It's exactly like that. You'll smell it whenever you're stopped.

The N55 engine sounds fantastic with a DP and stock exhaust. I like the AR 4" DP or the BMS 3.5".

Really!?!?! Wow talk about getting mixed answers. If what your saying is true. I will be very happy. I should get my DP in on Tuesday. So well see. Thanks for your input. I honestly want the extra power too. So I think it will be a good trade-off.

kkakonn · 09-15-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mrj25

i have a berk catless dp w/hks exhaust and yes you can smell that performance

i'm in irvine so if you're ever out here picking up pastry from 85c, let me know

Dont mean to thread jack but I've been curious about this too. My girl goes to school over there so next time im there i'm gonna have to take you up on that ^

mrj25 · 09-15-2012, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kkakonn

Dont mean to thread jack but I've been curious about this too. My girl goes to school over there so next time im there i'm gonna have to take you up on that ^

Cool for sure man I'll let you smell this catless dp, but for right now I'm in Chino Hills as I'm off from work in Irvine until late October.

CJ421 · 09-16-2012, 08:10 AM

Have you posted in the California regional forum? You might get more of a response.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43
Perhaps a meet is nearby. If there's not at least one catless BMW at any given Bimmerpost meet, something is wrong lol.

SpartanGA · 09-17-2012, 12:18 PM

Anyone have catless with a vert? I would imagine it would be worst case

etman · 09-20-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SpartanGA

Anyone have catless with a vert? I would imagine it would be worst case

I have a single 3.5' Dp that tapers down to a single 3' midpipe... basically a full straight pipe. Besides the sound ( which is a completely different thread) It reeks catless. when I say "reeks" I mean really strong smell. But the power gains are far more than worth it

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SRT14PimPin07 Major 78 Rep 1,035 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (4)	Anyone in SoCal W/ Catless DP? Hey guys and gals, as of now I have the JB4 Stage 2, Injen Intake, and CPe Chargepipe on my car. So next performance mod on the list is a downpipe. I've been having trouble deciding if I should go catless or not. I'm obviously doing it for the performance gains but I care about the smell more than the gains. I have never smelled either catless or catted DP , but I figured if the catless is too much, then I'll go with catted and live with how much smell that one makes because I really want to run stage 2. So if there is anyone in SoCal with some free time thatI can meet up with "I will drive to you". And if you can startup and rev your car a little for me, and for you to drive in front of me just around the block so I can smell it. PM me or just comment. Either way. Thanks in advance Mike __________________ 2011 Alpine White E92 335i M-Sport N55 Engine
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klov335 Lieutenant 13 Rep 561 Posts Drives: e90 lci n55 xdrive Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Yellowknife, NT iTrader: (3)	I went with 4" ar dp catless and i dont realize any gas smell.. Only if u stand behind the car when its idling
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mrj25 Colonel 196 Rep 2,163 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E90 LCI Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: OC-LA, CALI iTrader: (21)	i have a berk catless dp w/hks exhaust and yes you can smell that performance i'm in irvine so if you're ever out here picking up pastry from 85c, let me know
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CPWINCH Brigadier General 734 Rep 4,635 Posts Drives: Toyota Prius Join Date: May 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (7)	i have full cat less exhaust. I'm in the calabasas area. lmk if you wanna meet up __________________ Follow my BMW instagram @CARMODIFICATION Let me know you are from bimmerpost and i'll follow back
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pjdizzle94 Brigadier General 843 Rep 3,146 Posts Drives: e92 m3 and others Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Yorba Linda, CA iTrader: (10)	smell is something you get use to once you feel the power and you hear the tone. people driving behind you will definitely notice if there windows are down. both my cousin (amans_e90) and i have berk downpipes on our cars. i drive behind him usually and it always smells bad when my windows are down. you get use to it though
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Saigon Brigadier General 234 Rep 3,525 Posts Drives: BSM E92 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (47)	The smell is absolutely horrendous. I like to mod my car with OEM+ and more on the conservative side. But after putting my Raceland catless dps on, not only did the car smell horrible, but there was white smoke coming out of the front fender area after putting the brakes on my car and coming to a complete stop. I will never run catless DPS again, it was too loud for my taste anyway, really takes the "class" away from your BMW. Just my opinion. I'm looking for a set of catted dps, not as much performance, but no issues with smell/passing smog/white smoke. __________________ 07' Alpine White E93 335i M-Sport \| BMW Performance \| Beige l Piano Black l Sport l Premium l Heated l Navi \| Steptronic l Comfort Access l Logic7 l iPod & USB \|
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1549 Rep 4,108 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	I'm of the opposite opinion ... I've been enjoying my catless DP for many months now. I get white smoke occasionally and it does smell, but I don't mind. Mike, do you cut grass with a gasoline lawnmower? It's exactly like that. You'll smell it whenever you're stopped. The N55 engine sounds fantastic with a DP and stock exhaust. I like the AR 4" DP or the BMS 3.5". __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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CJ421 Brigadier General 1549 Rep 4,108 Posts Drives: BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Blue Bell, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW M3 Sedan [9.50]	Have you posted in the California regional forum? You might get more of a response. http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=43 Perhaps a meet is nearby. If there's not at least one catless BMW at any given Bimmerpost meet, something is wrong lol. __________________ 2024 BMW M3 Sedan Frozen Pure Grey II/Fjord Blue, 6MT Past: 2021 Z4 M40i Frozen Grey II/Black Alcantara \| 2017 F30 340i Mineral Gray/Coral Red, 6MT \| 2011 E92 335i Le Mans Blue/Black, 6MT
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SpartanGA Captain 97 Rep 643 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW M4 Comp F83 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	Anyone have catless with a vert? I would imagine it would be worst case
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