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      11-15-2018, 09:27 AM   #23
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A catted DP is always going to be more restrictive than a catless DP. If you really aren't sure then buy a catless DP second hand. If you don't like it then sell it for what you bought it for.
Yeah I could probably do that, but it's a bit harder than you think to sell a used performance part for a 335 in the Gatineau, Canada area hahaha.
Sell it online dude
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Latest VRSF is quite an improvement. Highly recommend.
Sorry to ask again, any possible insight on the Wagner DP?
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      11-15-2018, 12:06 PM   #25
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Sell it online dude
I mean yes it is an option but it is still quite a hassle instead of simply doing more research and buying the right thing from the get-go.
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My 1st aftermarket DP was VRSF, catless.
2nd was COBB High Flow, catted.

The VRSF (for my tastes) was a bit too loud (when applying throttle) at moderate, local street speeds and the gas fumes were permeating my garage.

The COBB was my "Goldilocks". Performance increase, without the smell or
excessive noise.

You are correct, the High Flow, catted will still throw O2 sensor codes. But if you are self conscious about what you're throwing into the air, any catalytic converter will be better, than none at all.
AR downpipe has the best sound IMO, but they could be similar and of course there's a break-in period. VRSF is known for quality and value. I have their IC.
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My 1st aftermarket DP was VRSF, catless.
2nd was COBB High Flow, catted.

The VRSF (for my tastes) was a bit too loud (when applying throttle) at moderate, local street speeds and the gas fumes were permeating my garage.

The COBB was my "Goldilocks". Performance increase, without the smell or
excessive noise.

You are correct, the High Flow, catted will still throw O2 sensor codes. But if you are self conscious about what you're throwing into the air, any catalytic converter will be better, than none at all.

The tune will take care of the sensors. How did you install all those cats, did you do it yourself?
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Sorry to ask again, any possible insight on the Wagner DP?
Wagner looks to be an OEM replica that they either sell catless or with high flow cat.

I’m currently running a decatted OEM DP that I bought off another forum member for a very reasonable price. You could look for a used one and do the same or knock the cat out of the one currently on your car.
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Wagner looks to be an OEM replica that they either sell catless or with high flow cat.

I’m currently running a decatted OEM DP that I bought off another forum member for a very reasonable price. You could look for a used one and do the same or knock the cat out of the one currently on your car.
Sick, that is a pretty clever method as well. I could even see if I could do it myself!
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I have a 2011 e90 xdrive and I love my vrsf downpipe. Sounds absolutely perfect paired with the bmw performance exhaust
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I have a 2011 e90 xdrive and I love my vrsf downpipe. Sounds absolutely perfect paired with the bmw performance exhaust
Wow that's exclatly the same setup I will end up having. The DP was easy to intall?
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I have a 2011 e90 xdrive and I love my vrsf downpipe. Sounds absolutely perfect paired with the bmw performance exhaust
Wow that's exclatly the same setup I will end up having. The DP was easy to intall?
I had a shop do it for a couple hundred bucks cause I didn't want to deal with unbolting the subframe. They said it was tight getting it in and out so I'm glad I gave it to them.
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Wow that's exclatly the same setup I will end up having. The DP was easy to intall?
I also have similar setup (335is stock exhausts similar to M exhaust) and it sounds really nice to I agree. After winter I'm plan to remove second cats and add in vibrant resonator to remove high end rasp and get louder pops.

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I had a shop do it for a couple hundred bucks cause I didn't want to deal with unbolting the subframe. They said it was tight getting it in and out so I'm glad I gave it to them.
Same reasoning to. I'm sure could have done it but like you say, it seemed really tight in there based on a DIY I watched.
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Wow that's exclatly the same setup I will end up having. The DP was easy to intall?
I also have similar setup (335is stock exhausts similar to M exhaust) and it sounds really nice to I agree. After winter I'm plan to remove second cats and add in vibrant resonator to remove high end rasp and get louder pops.

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I had a shop do it for a couple hundred bucks cause I didn't want to deal with unbolting the subframe. They said it was tight getting it in and out so I'm glad I gave it to them.
Same reasoning to. I'm sure could have done it but like you say, it seemed really tight in there based on a DIY I watched.
Been debating removing my secondary cats but I love the sound now and don't want to screw it up
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Wow that's exclatly the same setup I will end up having. The DP was easy to intall?
FYI catless DP with performance exhaust will be pretty loud.
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FYI catless DP with performance exhaust will be pretty loud.
Yes I am aware that it will be pretty loud this is why I would like to hear it before. Now, Narwhal has a similar setup and is in my town so I might be just lucky for that!
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Yes I am aware that it will be pretty loud this is why I would like to hear it before. Now, Narwhal has a similar setup and is in my town so I might be just lucky for that!
Haha anytime! PM when you want.

Should be similar as 335is stock exhaust is simialr to M perf.

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Been debating removing my secondary cats but I love the sound now and don't want to screw it up
Yeah, I just rather have some distinct sound instead of rasp around 4500. With MHD burples, you don't hear them at 4500 because of it, with resonator you hear them.
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Wow that's exclatly the same setup I will end up having. The DP was easy to intall?
FYI catless DP with performance exhaust will be pretty loud.
I honestly don't find it to be too loud. Think it's just the right tone to turn some heads and what not but won't get pulled over just driving around town. It's super daily driveable with minimal drone on the highway. Perfect in my opinion
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I honestly don't find it to be too loud. Think it's just the right tone to turn some heads and what not but won't get pulled over just driving around town. It's super daily driveable with minimal drone on the highway. Perfect in my opinion
I can manage with the fact that it is a bit loud. What is important to me is that it performs well and that it sounds good. Now I am sure any aftermarket downpipe will very performant compared to the restrictive stock one.

I just hope that the sound it produces isn't cheap and canny. That's why I would like to hear one!

Thanks for the insight!
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I honestly don't find it to be too loud. Think it's just the right tone to turn some heads and what not but won't get pulled over just driving around town. It's super daily driveable with minimal drone on the highway. Perfect in my opinion
I can manage with the fact that it is a bit loud. What is important to me is that it performs well and that it sounds good. Now I am sure any aftermarket downpipe will very performant compared to the restrictive stock one.

I just hope that the sound it produces isn't cheap and canny. That's why I would like to hear one!

Thanks for the insight!
I have a few clips I can try to upload to YouTube and post, it sounds awesome
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I did a lot of research about 3 years ago when I was buying my e9x downpipe...

I went with an n54tuning N55 downpipe

https://www.n54tuning.com/

same exact price as VRSF.

After looking at it, having my friends look at it, and comparing overall results...

It's the same thing as VRSF.
If I were going to do it again, I'd probably just got VRSF as I'm pretty sure it's the same product, but you're also going to get better customer service with them.
Lol @ customer service.

I've emailed them on their website over two weeks ago and have gotten no response.

Also VRSF has no phone number to contact them.

I'm sure they are a great company but a lot of people are mis informed what real costumer service is.
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Here a few clips all short and filmed on my old phone so not the best quality. I'll have to get some good ones soon





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Here a few clips all short and filmed on my old phone so not the best quality. I'll have to get some good ones soon





Thanks a lot I have put you through some trouble.

I really appreciate it thanks!

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Here a few clips all short and filmed on my old phone so not the best quality. I'll have to get some good ones soon





Thanks a lot I have put you through some trouble.

I really appreciate it thanks!

Nice plate by the way!
Thanks you! Got it over the summer kind of surprised it was available
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