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      05-18-2020, 07:22 AM   #1
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Catted Downpipe and Stage 2

Hey guys, i just ordered a catted downpipe from ben at rgsport, was just wondering what everyones experience was or is with their downpipe and tunes. Honestly cant wait, many people say the mpe and downpipe is too much but i cant wait hahah
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I just finished the modification, FTP charge pipe, FTP boost pipe, ER catted downpipe, BM3 stage 2, and MPE which I had already, that's crazy~~But I am not familiar with RG tune...

My previous set up is MPPK, Dinan Stage 1, and I can feel the difference between the two sets up, BM3 Stage 2 is better than Dinan Stage 1 for sure.
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I just finished the modification, FTP charge pipe, FTP boost pipe, ER catted downpipe, BM3 stage 2, and MPE which I had already, that's crazy~~But I am not familiar with RG tune...

My previous set up is MPPK, Dinan Stage 1, and I can feel the difference between the two sets up, BM3 Stage 2 is better than Dinan Stage 1 for sure.
I may have to look into the ftp charge pipe and boost pipe, theyre not expensive so y not at this point. Rg sport is a member on the forum who also is a supplier of parts, the catted downpipe coming in is ER. I also have a bm3 flash, once the pipe comes it will be stage two. Was just excited n wanted to hear how other people r liking their stage 2 tune wit the downpipe
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I may have to look into the ftp charge pipe and boost pipe, theyre not expensive so y not at this point. Rg sport is a member on the forum who also is a supplier of parts, the catted downpipe coming in is ER. I also have a bm3 flash, once the pipe comes it will be stage two. Was just excited n wanted to hear how other people r liking their stage 2 tune wit the downpipe
Burble sound is crazy and car runs smoothly, a grandma stopped next to me while red light thought it was gunshot...

I can post a video when I have a chance, forgot to record when I did BM3 Stage 2.

Btw, some people said BM3 can make car fuel efficiently but I have not felt that yet.
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I may have to look into the ftp charge pipe and boost pipe, theyre not expensive so y not at this point. Rg sport is a member on the forum who also is a supplier of parts, the catted downpipe coming in is ER. I also have a bm3 flash, once the pipe comes it will be stage two. Was just excited n wanted to hear how other people r liking their stage 2 tune wit the downpipe
Burble sound is crazy and car runs smoothly, a grandma stopped next to me while red light thought it was gunshot...

I can post a video when I have a chance, forgot to record when I did BM3 Stage 2.

Btw, some people said BM3 can make car fuel efficiently but I have not felt that yet.
Hahah thats awesome yeah man post a video when you have the time id love to hear it , i think with my flash ive seen a mile or two more per gallon honestly.
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I'm interested in your results as well. Currently have MPE and Dinan tune but want to make the switch to either a cattless or catted down pipe but haven't seen much info related to 3.5i. Curious how it sounds as well as oder. Let us know when you instal it and if you can upload a sound clip that would be great!
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I'm interested in your results as well. Currently have MPE and Dinan tune but want to make the switch to either a cattless or catted down pipe but haven't seen much info related to 3.5i. Curious how it sounds as well as oder. Let us know when you instal it and if you can upload a sound clip that would be great!
The downpipe is supposed to arrive tomorrow, i'll let u know asap
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I'm interested in your results as well. Currently have MPE and Dinan tune but want to make the switch to either a cattless or catted down pipe but haven't seen much info related to 3.5i. Curious how it sounds as well as oder. Let us know when you instal it and if you can upload a sound clip that would be great!
here you go buddy i finally got it right lmao, er downpipe, mpe, stage 1 bm3 tune. going stage 2 asap

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Sounds good.

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here you go buddy i finally got it right lmao, er downpipe, mpe, stage 1 bm3 tune. going stage 2 asap

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here you go buddy i finally got it right lmao, er downpipe, mpe, stage 1 bm3 tune. going stage 2 asap

Thanks man, do u know if i can go stage 2 bm3 without a front mounted intercooler? Or is that a big no no
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There are quite a lot of people go stage 2 without upgrade FMIC.

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Thanks man, do u know if i can go stage 2 bm3 without a front mounted intercooler? Or is that a big no no
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There are quite a lot of people go stage 2 without upgrade FMIC.

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Thanks man, do u know if i can go stage 2 bm3 without a front mounted intercooler? Or is that a big no no
Yeah thats what I thought, i just got nervous when i seen the upgraded intercooler was a requirement, not trying to blow up my engine lol thanks man
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here you go buddy i finally got it right lmao, er downpipe, mpe, stage 1 bm3 tune. going stage 2 asap
Yes, thank you! After hearing this, I think I'll be going down this route. Let me know how you like it after its tuned!
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here you go buddy i finally got it right lmao, er downpipe, mpe, stage 1 bm3 tune. going stage 2 asap

That’s fire. How are the pulls in sport?
I’ll be looking to go for bm3 or mhd this summer, can’t wait.
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here you go buddy i finally got it right lmao, er downpipe, mpe, stage 1 bm3 tune. going stage 2 asap

That’s fire. How are the pulls in sport?
I’ll be looking to go for bm3 or mhd this summer, can’t wait.
Thanks bro! Pulls like a beast , and launch mode really puts u back in your seat ! I love it cant wait to feel the stage 2 performance
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Thanks bro! Pulls like a beast , and launch mode really puts u back in your seat ! I love it cant wait to feel the stage 2 performance
Launch mode?
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Thanks bro! Pulls like a beast , and launch mode really puts u back in your seat ! I love it cant wait to feel the stage 2 performance
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Yessir, google it lol i just found out about it recently myself. U put the car in sport mode plus, hold the break and gas at the same time, then u hear a beep and let go of the break shit pulls
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Thanks bro! Pulls like a beast , and launch mode really puts u back in your seat ! I love it cant wait to feel the stage 2 performance
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Yessir, google it lol i just found out about it recently myself. U put the car in sport mode plus, hold the break and gas at the same time, then u hear a beep and let go of the break shit pulls
Ha, no shit. Will do.
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Jars914 Forgot to ask, with the high flow have you experienced any oder?
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Jars914 Forgot to ask, with the high flow have you experienced any oder?
I went catted so the odor is extremely minimal, never when im driving, never in idle, just sometimes when i start the car if i walk behind the car i may get a whiff
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how is the sound like inside the cabin? thinking of buying the catted dp only without any mpe..Just need to ensure that its not too loud
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get ready for stink city - had a DP on for about a month, intolerable on a daily.
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