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I got my catted VRSF DP in two months a go, damn this thing is awesome. Throttle is a lot more responsive now, and I can hear the turbo more. Plus I have to say for 500 bucks the quality of this DP is not bad, I really like it. I have a Dinan flash tune and cuz of that I got a 45 degree spacer and it works very well, no CEL no nothing. Smells a bit for cold start but once it gets warm there's no smell at all. I was once a doubter on VRSF, this definitely changed my mind. Just wish they package things better, did mess up on my first package.
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07-12-2022, 10:21 AM | #114 |
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update: switched to AA catted downpipe with 400 cell, cuz even with spacer vrsf dp isn't completely cel proof, now I'm happy. The response on the throttle is just as good, a tad bit quieter than vrsf dp but overall amazing. Plus on start up, the car does not smell anymore.
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12-18-2022, 03:15 AM | #115 |
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Tried to do my xDrive B58 yesterday at my garage but was defeated at the end by how stuck the OEM DP was to the mid-pipe. Barely fitting under the car meant almost zero leverage to push/pull the joint. I had everything unbolted at that point and retrospectively I think that was a mistake as I was pulling/pushing the entire exhaust as a single body back and forth to no effect.
I will repeat at my local lift for more leverage and will keep the 2 bolts of the DP bracket fully screwed so that I can push/pull / hammer the mid-pipe away from the DP providing some resistance. One more question I had when putting everything back together accepting (temporary) defeat: The v-band bolt position, I thought why not place it vertically? It's then possible to unscrew from the top with an extension pointing straight down but surely others must have thought of that too, yet the bolt is in an awkward position from factory. Is there a risk of the waste-gate arm hitting the v-band's bolt if not placed in that bottom awkward position?? Attached is a pic of how i left it, maybe re-placing it before turning the car back on tomorrow? |
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Then again, nobody mentioning anything could mean it doesn't impact the waste-gate? But why no-body does it? |
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Agreed, splitting hairs but it is slightly easier due to straight shot!
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12-20-2022, 07:33 AM | #121 |
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I positioned mine back to the original spot because I have OCD, but I don't think it's going to impact anything negatively either way.
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