LRBill

Can I assume that this is a simple swap and the stock O2 sensors are still used etc.? This doesn't change anything as far as the computer cares?

redridge

here's my diy for FVD cats.... same stuff though.

https://rennlist.com/forums/996-foru...s-and-vid.html

fpena944

Same O2 sensors, same wires, everything stays the same.

I still get a high idle for the first 20 seconds or so when cold starting the car. But after that it behaves as it normally would except for it feeling like it's more willing to rev.

You should repost the video from your install thread as I'd like to hear yours for comparison. I tried to access it but it said it's on a private folder.

LRBill

I hate to show my extreme ignorance about such matters, but who is FVD and where does one find their sports cats?

Fernando, thanks for the info.


Bill

redridge

http://www.fvd.de

They are sponsors here on RL.

Bill what number is your y2k ed?


Fernando... will try to make thevid public again.... just don't know how yet.

NZ951

I cant believe they get away with charging so much for them!

fpena944

I agree but if you consider the factory option that is close to $4500!

But I did cringe a bit when giving my credit card number as I know the cats themselves could be had for significantly less.

If these end up failing I'll take it to a muffler shop and have them cut out the old and weld in new ones.

Chris996

The X Pipe Sport Cats are $1495 and will do it for $1395 as a member special.
Contact: Alex Kononchuk :::::Alex@fabspeed.com

fpena944

I don't think they're that price anymore as even on the web page it shows $1795. I still got the $100 discount but everywhere I've seen they are now more expensive.

Maybe through a reseller they're cheaper?

Hardback

Whoa they raised the price? at $1795 they are in Cargraphic and FVD range me thinks. FWIW the cats sound really REALLY good when coupled with PSE or aftermarket exhausts. Fernando's clip doesn't quite capture how sweet these things sound at WOT. But, I already thought the markup on these was excessive. Glad I bought mine before the increase. All whining aside.... the cats are probably my favorite mod as the car screams when the pedal is floored. GT3ish for sure.

redridge

talk to rhonda at fvd... she'll get you a good price.... start a group buy!


should be good now....let me know if the link is a no go.

LRBill

I'm good for the group buy concept!

Riad

Me too... that's two of us, now what?

markman

I also have the Fabspeed xcats on my 02 C2, but with Fabspeed mufflers. I agree with everything Fernando has said. At low RPM's, the sound is very civil, and at higher RPM's it just sounds beastly and mean, but not painful from a db standpoint.

Mark

geetee

Am I imagining or do I hear a blower?