Another DACH X-Pipe & Cats install
03-09-2007, 03:58 PM
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Another DACH X-Pipe & Cats install
I installed the DACH X-Pipe and Cats last night.
A little background, I have Sport (stock) mufflers, and the DACH pipe.
The sound is very civil, not loud. Granted I really couldn't get on it as every time I did, my radar went off. The little bursts with the windows down did sound sweet. The car sounds a bit different, granted it hasn't been driven in a month or so. It seems to breathe better, but that could be a placebo. It was about 25 degrees when I took her out so I coudn't tear it up. First turn I took was like sliding on grease, so I took it easy.
Install was rather easy. 80% of the removal I did with the car on blocks of wood. I did jack it up and put it on the rear stands when I did the rest and install. I did unplug the OS sensors as not to twist as mine seemed very short down low, but in reality there is plenty of wire there.
Only mishasp were one dropped socket and nut, which were recovered w/ magnet. While I was under there, I checked to see if all was well w/ my oil return line bolt, and it hasn't move and is pretty snug, so I left it untouched until next oil change. A few pics. Great product Chris and Dave ! !!
A little background, I have Sport (stock) mufflers, and the DACH pipe.
The sound is very civil, not loud. Granted I really couldn't get on it as every time I did, my radar went off. The little bursts with the windows down did sound sweet. The car sounds a bit different, granted it hasn't been driven in a month or so. It seems to breathe better, but that could be a placebo. It was about 25 degrees when I took her out so I coudn't tear it up. First turn I took was like sliding on grease, so I took it easy.
Install was rather easy. 80% of the removal I did with the car on blocks of wood. I did jack it up and put it on the rear stands when I did the rest and install. I did unplug the OS sensors as not to twist as mine seemed very short down low, but in reality there is plenty of wire there.
Only mishasp were one dropped socket and nut, which were recovered w/ magnet. While I was under there, I checked to see if all was well w/ my oil return line bolt, and it hasn't move and is pretty snug, so I left it untouched until next oil change. A few pics. Great product Chris and Dave ! !!
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03-09-2007, 04:32 PM
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Man nice pics 
and I see you already changed your signature 
Glad you like the pipes, we appriciate the patronage
The next warm day, you need to go light those puppies up and enjoy the sounds!
and I see you already changed your signature Glad you like the pipes, we appriciate the patronage
The next warm day, you need to go light those puppies up and enjoy the sounds!
03-09-2007, 05:16 PM
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Love the pipes!!! Any hopes of getting a sound clip or two. I'm going to get me some....just gotta sell the house in FL first.
03-09-2007, 08:27 PM
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Near the water, not the beach, but close enough.
03-09-2007, 11:36 PM
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03-10-2007, 12:07 AM
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I am in North Jersey, 287/23 intersect. I orginally just had the 'motor sound package. I was not sure what to expect, but being I have stock SPORT mufflers, the sound is still very civil.
I didn't get to really 'get on it', I am guessing that the higher RPM's and as the CATs carbon up, it will be a much richer sound. I will let my wife take it up and down the cul de sac so I can listen as well.
One of those times I have to let her drive it.
I didn't get to really 'get on it', I am guessing that the higher RPM's and as the CATs carbon up, it will be a much richer sound. I will let my wife take it up and down the cul de sac so I can listen as well.
One of those times I have to let her drive it.
03-10-2007, 09:22 PM
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So I took the car out for a quick spirited ride with the wife. Car is louder. Has a raspier growl at startup up. Not louder just different.
Car definitely breathes better. On throttle and down shifting it has a more of a rubmle to it. The wife also said it is louder but not over powering or annnoying.
Car definitely breathes better. On throttle and down shifting it has a more of a rubmle to it. The wife also said it is louder but not over powering or annnoying.
