Ultimate racing catted down pipes installed

novablackm3 · 07-17-2012, 02:36 PM

Finally got my ultimate racing catted down pipes installed in the x5m. I also opted to go for the catted o2 bungs / extenders to further reduce any type of CEL.

i know its a diff engine but on my e92 m3 i went w/ just o2 extenders and the CEL goes off but comes back on every few thousand miles and goes back off on its own.

the pipes were installed @ Car Authority carauthority.net in Fredericksburg VA as they provide pick up/drop off or tow service if requested.

Total install time was 9 hours . ( other shops quoted as high as 11 hours).

Install cost was around 800 bucks including pickup/drop off.

Now for the performance

Cold start is a bit louder and normal idle is a few db's higher. Driving in D , the power band was much smoother with just a slight increase in cabin noise. In S And M mode with Power going through 2nd and 3rd i immediately felt the power surge/increase and a slight difference in exhaust back fire / burble.

After i drive it a few more and compare to my buddies stock x5m i'll get my tune

videos of the exhaust sound coming up.

All in all pretty good for under 2400

larkinda · 07-17-2012, 05:21 PM

I also installed my catted DP today and wow what a difference and no cel. Normal driving the noise level is close to akropovic system with stock dp but it now sounds like a turbo v8 should- in m mode when you stomp in it it comes to life and you can definitely feel and hear the difference. Highly recommend this product.

novablackm3 · 07-17-2012, 10:31 PM

The exhaust burble on high rpm and between shifts are erotic .

Omar@VelosDesignwerks · 07-18-2012, 09:15 AM

Nice, definitely a nice upgrade! Let me know if anyone needs a custom tune for these downpipes! You guys enjoy the car in good health

e kay 9 · 08-06-2012, 05:59 AM

nice..i cant wait to see the vids

Blitzblau · 08-07-2012, 07:15 AM

That is good stuff!! Can't wait to hear it!

ricosan · 08-07-2012, 08:03 AM

So just replacing the down pipes makes a big diff in sound and performance. I'm not so interested in the added performance but I definately want to improve the sound. Nova, when are we going to get a sound clip?

ricosan

Jimshorts · 08-17-2012, 11:11 AM

Looks like a great product for a great price. Just want to make sure you guys arent getting a CEL and will this mod still pass an emissions test? This might be my second mod once I get my tune in.
Toss up a sound clip when you can!

miller · 08-18-2012, 10:51 PM

Looking forward to the video. Are you currently running a tune?

ProtoX · 09-24-2012, 11:21 PM

Can't wait to hear the difference!

novablackm3 · 09-27-2012, 09:58 AM

videos here :

http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750656

RaTeD ///M · 12-06-2012, 03:04 PM

Do you know if there was any issues with the UR downpipes not having a flex section? I noticed all other DP have a flex section.

Omar@VelosDesignwerks · 12-06-2012, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X RaTeD M

Do you know if there was any issues with the UR downpipes not having a flex section? I noticed all other DP have a flex section.

We have sold a few without any issues... The flex is a superior design but no issue so far.

RaTeD ///M · 12-06-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omar@VelosDesignwerks

We have sold a few without any issues... The flex is a superior design but no issue so far.

Can the UR DP be ordered with the flex section?

07-17-2012, 02:36 PM	#1
novablackm3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 , e70 x5m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 630 iTrader: (3)	Ultimate racing catted down pipes installed Finally got my ultimate racing catted down pipes installed in the x5m. I also opted to go for the catted o2 bungs / extenders to further reduce any type of CEL. i know its a diff engine but on my e92 m3 i went w/ just o2 extenders and the CEL goes off but comes back on every few thousand miles and goes back off on its own. the pipes were installed @ Car Authority carauthority.net in Fredericksburg VA as they provide pick up/drop off or tow service if requested. Total install time was 9 hours . ( other shops quoted as high as 11 hours). Install cost was around 800 bucks including pickup/drop off. Now for the performance Cold start is a bit louder and normal idle is a few db's higher. Driving in D , the power band was much smoother with just a slight increase in cabin noise. In S And M mode with Power going through 2nd and 3rd i immediately felt the power surge/increase and a slight difference in exhaust back fire / burble. After i drive it a few more and compare to my buddies stock x5m i'll get my tune videos of the exhaust sound coming up. All in all pretty good for under 2400 __________________ Alpine White E70 11 X5M - K&N Filter , STI Mag , LI , Self coded , Ultimate DP Jerez Black E92 10 m3 - STI Mag\| LI \| RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust \| Mich SuperSport \| Self coded a bunch of stuff Jetblack E92 08 m3 - V1 \| RE SSK \| RR Scoops \| AFE Filter \| AA ECU <Retired>
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07-17-2012, 10:31 PM	#3
novablackm3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 , e70 x5m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 630 iTrader: (3)	The exhaust burble on high rpm and between shifts are erotic . __________________ Alpine White E70 11 X5M - K&N Filter , STI Mag , LI , Self coded , Ultimate DP Jerez Black E92 10 m3 - STI Mag\| LI \| RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust \| Mich SuperSport \| Self coded a bunch of stuff Jetblack E92 08 m3 - V1 \| RE SSK \| RR Scoops \| AFE Filter \| AA ECU <Retired>
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e kay 9 Second Lieutenant Drives: x5 m Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: yonkers Posts: 203 iTrader: (0)	nice..i cant wait to see the vids __________________
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Blitzblau Field Marshall Drives: 2012 Black Saph Metallic X5M Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Oakton, VA Posts: 249 iTrader: (0)	That is good stuff!! Can't wait to hear it! __________________ 2008 Interlagos Blue E90 M3 (Retired) 2012 Black Sapphire Metallic X5 M (Velos Designwerks Tune, LUX H8 V3 Angel Eyes, Black Sapphire Metallic Kidneys and Roundels, M floor mats 2009 Black Cadillac Escalade Hybrid
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09-27-2012, 09:58 AM	#11
novablackm3 Captain Drives: e92 m3 , e70 x5m Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 630 iTrader: (3)	videos here : http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=750656 __________________ Alpine White E70 11 X5M - K&N Filter , STI Mag , LI , Self coded , Ultimate DP Jerez Black E92 10 m3 - STI Mag\| LI \| RE SSK \| AFE Filter \| Fabspeed XFC / Xpipe \| AA ECU 1.5v \| BMW PSW \| \| Envy Charger \| Megan Exhaust \| Mich SuperSport \| Self coded a bunch of stuff Jetblack E92 08 m3 - V1 \| RE SSK \| RR Scoops \| AFE Filter \| AA ECU <Retired>
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07-17-2012, 05:21 PM	#2
larkinda Private Drives: 2012 x6m Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: chicago Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	I also installed my catted DP today and wow what a difference and no cel. Normal driving the noise level is close to akropovic system with stock dp but it now sounds like a turbo v8 should- in m mode when you stomp in it it comes to life and you can definitely feel and hear the difference. Highly recommend this product.
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07-18-2012, 09:15 AM	#4
Omar@VelosDesignwerks Boss Drives: 435i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Miami Posts: 1,053 iTrader: (1)	Nice, definitely a nice upgrade! Let me know if anyone needs a custom tune for these downpipes! You guys enjoy the car in good health
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08-07-2012, 08:03 AM	#7
ricosan Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 X6 50i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: North Florida Posts: 35 iTrader: (0)	So just replacing the down pipes makes a big diff in sound and performance. I'm not so interested in the added performance but I definately want to improve the sound. Nova, when are we going to get a sound clip? ricosan
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08-17-2012, 11:11 AM	#8
Jimshorts Private First Class Drives: x5m Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Live free or die Posts: 161 iTrader: (0)	Looks like a great product for a great price. Just want to make sure you guys arent getting a CEL and will this mod still pass an emissions test? This might be my second mod once I get my tune in. Toss up a sound clip when you can!
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08-18-2012, 10:51 PM	#9
miller Enlisted Member Drives: X5 M Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 32 iTrader: (0)	Looking forward to the video. Are you currently running a tune?
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09-24-2012, 11:21 PM	#10
ProtoX New Member Drives: 2011 BMW X5 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to hear the difference!
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RaTeD ///M Private Drives: 2K12 X5M Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	Do you know if there was any issues with the UR downpipes not having a flex section? I noticed all other DP have a flex section.
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