Catless DP's

Toker335i · 02-15-2011, 10:56 PM

Anyone been busted out here in Socal with catless DP's, im just curious as to what they would do.

Also does anyone know any Dealers in socal that simply don't care about catless DP's, FMIC, DCI, etc.

MKR_DmD · 02-16-2011, 09:13 AM

Being that you cannot really see the dp's from the top of the engine would make it hard for a cop to notice. But if you have a really loud exhuast he could send you to the ref and he would notice for sure.

v300 · 02-16-2011, 05:05 PM

Catless DPs on the obvious side if secondary cats removed also (full catback rear exhaust): your exhaust fumes would smell "illegal" (some people do feel nauseous inhaling); the exhaust sound would be decibels louder inside/outside; your rear bumper will also have a coat of carbon; your car will perform better, but you will attract a lot more attention from cops per say;should you get a fix it ticket requiring a State of California Referee your going to have to reinstall your factory DP with catalytic converters.

Bullet · 03-01-2011, 06:48 PM

Im wondering the same thing... How illegal are DPs?

skinrock · 03-01-2011, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bullet

Im wondering the same thing... How illegal are DPs?

Anything but DOT approved cats are illegal.

hipnotic · 03-01-2011, 09:58 PM

not illegal what so ever

Toker335i · 03-06-2011, 02:30 PM

really? I thought going catless dp's was a fix it ticket

skinrock · 03-06-2011, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Toker335i

really? I thought going catless dp's was a fix it ticket

Which means it's illegal...

surfguitar41 · 03-06-2011, 11:59 PM

My impression from my days on the wrx forums was they can impound your car for straight pipes ( naturally I did it anyway)...not sure how much of that is hearsay though

v300 · 03-07-2011, 12:18 PM

Seriously, if you cruise and drive obnoxiously (swerving, rapid acceleration/deceleration, blasting your Harmon Kardons) your local law enforcement will find a way to pull over. If your car is completely catless and “smells” the officer will have the right to get your car refereed at a state of California testing site. If the officer asks to look under the hood and you comply; hope your DCIs have a CARB sticker (ie, Injen). Of course my opinion is subjective.

02-15-2011, 10:56 PM	#1
Toker335i Captain 65 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 335i/Sold--10" GTR Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	Catless DP's Anyone been busted out here in Socal with catless DP's, im just curious as to what they would do. Also does anyone know any Dealers in socal that simply don't care about catless DP's, FMIC, DCI, etc.
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MKR_DmD Lieutenant 6 Rep 494 Posts Drives: 16 Jeep Cherokee Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (3)	Being that you cannot really see the dp's from the top of the engine would make it hard for a cop to notice. But if you have a really loud exhuast he could send you to the ref and he would notice for sure.
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v300 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '11 335is DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: (north) Fullerton, CA iTrader: (12)	Catless DPs on the obvious side if secondary cats removed also (full catback rear exhaust): your exhaust fumes would smell "illegal" (some people do feel nauseous inhaling); the exhaust sound would be decibels louder inside/outside; your rear bumper will also have a coat of carbon; your car will perform better, but you will attract a lot more attention from cops per say;should you get a fix it ticket requiring a State of California Referee your going to have to reinstall your factory DP with catalytic converters. __________________ V300 '11 BSM 335is '08 Tiag 335i Coupe w/ Active Steering SOLD
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Bullet Major 55 Rep 1,069 Posts Drives: 09 e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: So cal iTrader: (6)	Im wondering the same thing... How illegal are DPs? __________________ Cobb // Helix // BMS // E9X Picture game: 1
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	not illegal what so ever __________________
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Toker335i Captain 65 Rep 854 Posts Drives: 335i/Sold--10" GTR Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Socal iTrader: (2)	really? I thought going catless dp's was a fix it ticket __________________ 10' Solid Red GTR 08' 335i 6MT - Sold 92' NA 300ZX 5speed - Sold 06 IS350 - Sold
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surfguitar41 Private First Class 11 Rep 133 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2)	My impression from my days on the wrx forums was they can impound your car for straight pipes ( naturally I did it anyway)...not sure how much of that is hearsay though
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v300 First Lieutenant 24 Rep 355 Posts Drives: '11 335is DCT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: (north) Fullerton, CA iTrader: (12)	Seriously, if you cruise and drive obnoxiously (swerving, rapid acceleration/deceleration, blasting your Harmon Kardons) your local law enforcement will find a way to pull over. If your car is completely catless and “smells” the officer will have the right to get your car refereed at a state of California testing site. If the officer asks to look under the hood and you comply; hope your DCIs have a CARB sticker (ie, Injen). Of course my opinion is subjective. __________________ V300 '11 BSM 335is '08 Tiag 335i Coupe w/ Active Steering SOLD
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