Dinan Mid-Pipe Questions

///M Ryder · 10-17-2011, 08:14 PM

Well my car hit the 10,000 mile milestone today

and now it might be time for it's first milestone mod. This is a two part question.....for all of you that have or had the mid-pipe, how bad is the smell? Next, for anyone in Texas.....have you passed a state inspection with it?..................Phil

///M Ryder · 10-17-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

Smell is bad... but so worth it. The sound is incredible and you'll get a very noticeable power gain. The smell is bad, but you'll get over it the second you step on it. If you live in a development your neighbors will love you.

I knew you would chime in........in fact I almost sent you a PM

So everything I've read says the smell is the pits. As for the neighbors, my next door neighbor has a Vette that is catless and I'm sure I won't be as load as he is. Does the smell get better with time or will I just be so high on the smell and the exhaust note that it won't matter................Phil

andv1 · 10-17-2011, 08:35 PM

Extra horses = Good
Sound = Really good (paired with the Dinan axle back)
Smell = Stinks.

I'd keep it but its a little too loud for me and I don't want my kids inhaling that stuff - well that and the fear of a ticket.

Chowster · 10-18-2011, 12:19 AM

Thanks for posting the question Phil... confirms that I won't bother daydreaming about the X-pipe to add to my rear section.

MysticBlue · 10-18-2011, 03:25 AM

Yeah, it smells, but so what? I notice it when I get out of the car after I pull into the garage sometimes... for about 3 seconds. I never notice it when I'm in the car, so it just isn't something I even think about. I just don't know when it would be an issue. I don't consider it to be a reason not to do it if it's something you want. I love it.

///M Ryder · 10-19-2011, 07:53 AM

At this point you guys have convinced me that the smell isn't a deal breaker. But the state inspection issue might be. I'm not down to play switch-a-roo when it's time for a inspection.....Phil

///M Ryder · 10-19-2011, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

You'll only really have an issue if your state has a sniffer test... the tune takes care of the DMV plug-in. SES is not disabled, it will come on when you start up the car. Obviously who ever will do the inspection will know what's going on... so you better bring a nice bottle of scotch.

Yeah I might have to do that

..............Phil

Black Gold · 10-19-2011, 10:06 AM

I *know someone* who ran catless on a sc e46 m3 with ess software in Houston and passed inspection with no issues....

Go for the midpipe, I'm sure it will sound excellent.

10-17-2011, 08:14 PM	#1
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Dinan Mid-Pipe Questions Well my car hit the 10,000 mile milestone today and now it might be time for it's first milestone mod. This is a two part question.....for all of you that have or had the mid-pipe, how bad is the smell? Next, for anyone in Texas.....have you passed a state inspection with it?..................Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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10-17-2011, 08:35 PM	#3
andv1 Private First Class 8 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 09E90 SG/FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (6)	Extra horses = Good Sound = Really good (paired with the Dinan axle back) Smell = Stinks. I'd keep it but its a little too loud for me and I don't want my kids inhaling that stuff - well that and the fear of a ticket.
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10-18-2011, 12:19 AM	#4
Chowster E60_to_E90 36 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Surrey, BC, Canada iTrader: (2)	Thanks for posting the question Phil... confirms that I won't bother daydreaming about the X-pipe to add to my rear section. __________________ 2011.5 E90 Dinan M3, SS II, M-DCT, EDC, M Drive. 20" MORR VS8.2 wheels Performance Mods: Dinan St.1 suspension, exhaust, intake; TTPs; BPM St.II, DCT, servo tunes Cosmetic Mods: OEM CF splitters, mirrors, center console, spoiler; Arkym CF diffuser; LUX; tint
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10-18-2011, 03:25 AM	#5
MysticBlue Lieutenant Colonel 369 Rep 1,887 Posts Drives: '20 M5C, '09 M3 DCT Coupe Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eastern Oregon... They call 'em rigs here iTrader: (0)	Yeah, it smells, but so what? I notice it when I get out of the car after I pull into the garage sometimes... for about 3 seconds. I never notice it when I'm in the car, so it just isn't something I even think about. I just don't know when it would be an issue. I don't consider it to be a reason not to do it if it's something you want. I love it.
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10-19-2011, 07:53 AM	#6
///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	At this point you guys have convinced me that the smell isn't a deal breaker. But the state inspection issue might be. I'm not down to play switch-a-roo when it's time for a inspection.....Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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10-19-2011, 10:06 AM	#8
Black Gold Major General 590 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	I know someone who ran catless on a sc e46 m3 with ess software in Houston and passed inspection with no issues.... Go for the midpipe, I'm sure it will sound excellent. __________________
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