vtidaz Posted November 7, 2014 Report Share Posted November 7, 2014 I didn't read it properly sorry I thought it was your car! The whole thread has been an interesting read thus far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsrey Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 Want to get mine done soon, but interested to know who went for what type of system. Either a single pipe system or a twin pipe system and what diameter were they??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted November 22, 2014 Report Share Posted November 22, 2014 I've got 2" single at mo & it sounds great think i posted a vid in earlier post I had to fit cat because it failed mot & sounds std now but i've just got hold of a 200 cell sport cat & going to make a single 2 1/2 with the cat so its removeable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aamir Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 I've got 2" single at mo & it sounds great think i posted a vid in earlier post I had to fit cat because it failed mot & sounds std now but i've just got hold of a 200 cell sport cat & going to make a single 2 1/2 with the cat so its removeable Did it fail the smoke test ? afaik diesels don't undergo the emissions test Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted November 24, 2014 Report Share Posted November 24, 2014 Past smoke test but failed for not having a cat cos it was fitted with 1 as std,aslong as they visually see 1 its fine but witout the sound of it gives it away Mot tester showed me a email from vosa so didnt want to pass it without 1 dosent matter where on the pipe its fitted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aamir Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 (edited) You could always hollow out the cat. I'll be doing this to my EURO4 330d Edited November 25, 2014 by Aamir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 You could but there us a obvious sound difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 Meant there is a obvious sound difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEVIL 666 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 My friend has a 330d and he just changed for stainless steal. Todd1983, CharlE46 and chunky899 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 You could but there us a obvious sound difference I wouldn't say it's obvious? I've just put a full standard system back on for the mot (left the front decat pipe on - fine for MOT as can't be seen) and it sounds nearly identical to what I removed - rear box has been gutted. Going to be going the same route now as Devil's mate but with a removable cat . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted November 25, 2014 Report Share Posted November 25, 2014 I've got decat pipe & had 2" straight thru pipe i paid £31 for,sounded great but fitted cat to straight thru pipe to get thru mot & now it sounds same as when i had a std system,it still goes the same as cat is not on downpipe which gives most restriction I've just ordered 2 3/8" stainless pipe to make a new straight thru exhaust CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlE46 Posted December 2, 2014 Report Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Oops won a 2.5" stainless system from an E92 330d at the weekend, will take it a bit of cutting/welding to fit but for the price couldn't say no. I haven't welded stainless before only mild so will get some off-cuts to practice on first Edited December 2, 2014 by CharlE46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry D Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 I haven't welded stainless before only mild so will get some off-cuts to practice on first If you're using stainless wire, pure argon is needed, not the argon mix you'd normally use. If you're using mild wire, welds exactly the same as if you're welding a mild exhaust, just cleaner! CharlE46 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjohnson Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Hi all, original poster here lol. I forgot about this thread. I got a system made in the bed, I went to powerflow Morecambe. I asked what he recommended and he said just keep the rest of the straight through the same size as my already fitted Ecotune decat pipe.. I think this is 2.25" or 2.5" I can't remember. He said that by up sizing the system to 3" beyond the decat would gain no benefit. Who am I to question the man that does it every day? Anyway he did that, kept it the same size throughout, straight through now from turbo to a medium sized back box. Sounds and looks just how I wanted it to tbh! I've uploaded a pic and ill try to upload a sound clip but I don't know how lol. Edited December 14, 2014 by cjohnson chunky899, Todd1983 and CharlE46 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungers Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Car looks lush dude. Upload to YouTube & post a link here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjohnson Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Link to a short vid on instagram. Trying to upload a vid to tinypic.com buy it's taking forever lol.http://instagram.com/p/tMtT9ciTBR/ Edited December 14, 2014 by cjohnson dooge 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Looks smart dude Can't wait to get mine on,twin pipe at back looks spot on I bought 4m 2 3/8 stainless pipe,stainless welding wire & a small stainless sports cat for mot which will be detachable for £130 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Sounds nice Heres mine with 2" straight thru pipehttps://vimeo.com/114489357 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Try againhttps://vimeo.com/114490342 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjohnson Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Edited December 14, 2014 by cjohnson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brettyboy Posted December 14, 2014 Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Sounds more throaty with 2 1/4 pipe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjohnson Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 Antoin and mjn 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjohnson Posted December 14, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2014 I like the sound of yours bret, wish I'd have got a smaller back box so it was abit louder lol, cheers bungers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aamir Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) I like the sound of yours bret, wish I'd have got a smaller back box so it was abit louder lol, cheers bungers! I think yours sounds awesome Carl, just right imo. Would love to hear this in person fellow Yorkshireman ! Edit: I think a 3" system would benefit a mapped engine. Edited December 15, 2014 by Aamir Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dooge Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 For MOT because its fitted as standard they like to see it there. I have a decat and they advised me on it, but I know my MOT testers well! Even if they suspect the cats have been tampered with but are present they cant do much. The legislation is fairly straight forward from what I read, if it has a cat and passes emissions thats all thats needed, dosent matter if they suspect you have gutted it. Thats why they now state engine covers and under trays fitted on the advisory as they are not allowed to remove them as part of the MOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
