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      12-12-2018, 05:25 PM   #1
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Exhaust System Pass SMOG

I'm want to get an exhaust system for my E92 2013 M3.
I heard that other than the OEM M Performance exhaust, all other exhaust system will not pass SMOG especially in California.
Also, Since I have an extended warranty on my Car using Ally, will installing an exhaust system (even at BMW Dealership) void the warranty?

Thank you for the help.
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      12-12-2018, 05:33 PM   #2
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Any exhaust that does not touch the primary cats will pass smog in California. They no longer do a visual so all you need is to pass emissions readiness.

Can't comment on warranty as every single extended warranty company is different and will deny claims differently than one another. I will say when I had extended warranty from bmw a couple years back, I came in with fully catless exhaust and tune and they still worked on my car.
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Basically any axle back.

They def. do a visual btw
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Any exhaust that does not touch the primary cats will pass smog in California. They no longer do a visual so all you need is to pass emissions readiness.

Can't comment on warranty as every single extended warranty company is different and will deny claims differently than one another. I will say when I had extended warranty from bmw a couple years back, I came in with fully catless exhaust and tune and they still worked on my car.
They did a visual when I had to smog in October.

Anything that doesnt touch the primary or secondary cats will pass.
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Any exhaust that does not touch the primary cats will pass smog in California. They no longer do a visual so all you need is to pass emissions readiness.
Is the part about visual confirmed? That is great news if true
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      12-14-2018, 01:26 PM   #6
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Is the part about visual confirmed? That is great news if true
they do a visual + obd2 emission monitor read during inspection
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      12-14-2018, 06:56 PM   #7
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they do a visual + obd2 emission monitor read during inspection
They do a visual, pop the hood, look underneath the car. I only have the OEM mod with tips so I can't comment if aftermarket exhaust would pass.
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