[B_Rice]

So I just got my Fabspeed sport cat installed.

Installation wasn't too bad, but I would not recommend using rhino ramps like that other installation suggests since it gives you almost no room to work. As far as the 2 o2 sensor clips go, I tried scouring the internet how to remove those and came back empty handed, so after some trial and error, here's how to do it.

1. Pull the gray tab labeled 1 to unlock
2. Place a flathead in the part labeled 2 and pull simultaneously

Everything else is pretty straight forward.

Thoughts:
Paired with the AWE touring + midpipe, it does get significantly louder. Before going into it, I wondered just how much more gurgling and pops there would be,(since I wanted more) and let me tell you that I am completely satisfied in that department. The sound of the turbo spooling is more noticeable as well.

There's a bump in power in every part of the rev range and the top end doesn't feel as restricted. It feels like a m240i.

The smell is noticeable, but not as bad as going full catless.

50 miles on it since install and no CEL yet, so that's good.


All in all, I'd highly recommend it.

[Benandluna]

Interesting. I never noticed any additional smell. The power for sure. Welcome to the club

[B_Rice]

Originally Posted by Benandluna

Interesting. I never noticed any additional smell. The power for sure. Welcome to the club

Thanks! I Usually drive with my windows down and I have a sensitive nose so I might be noticing it more than the average person.

[fbsm]

Too bad there isnt one for the B58 yet

[Redbeemer]

Originally Posted by B_Rice

So I just got my Fabspeed sport cat installed.

Installation wasn't too bad, but I would not recommend using rhino ramps like that other installation suggests since it gives you almost no room to work. As far as the 2 o2 sensor clips go, I tried scouring the internet how to remove those and came back empty handed, so after some trial and error, here's how to do it.

1. Pull the gray tab labeled 1 to unlock
2. Place a flathead in the part labeled 2 and pull simultaneously

Everything else is pretty straight forward.

Thoughts:
Paired with the AWE touring + midpipe, it does get significantly louder. Before going into it, I wondered just how much more gurgling and pops there would be,(since I wanted more) and let me tell you that I am completely satisfied in that department. The sound of the turbo spooling is more noticeable as well.

There's a bump in power in every part of the rev range and the top end doesn't feel as restricted. It feels like a m240i.

The smell is noticeable, but not as bad as going full catless.

50 miles on it since install and no CEL yet, so that's good.


All in all, I'd highly recommend it.

I have had this sport cat for about 3,000 miles and no CEL so far! Your car is definitely louder than mine as I am using the sport cat with the stock exhaust. So if someone wants their exhaust a bit louder, but not too aggressive, they can just install the sport cat with the stock exhaust and if they want even more sound, they can install it with just about any of the axle-back exhausts and then even add a mid-pipe for more sound. I suspect this sport cat would also sound great with the M Performance exhaust. Definitely more power throughout the power band and no drone at all. I also notice more smell when I shut it off and then immediately get out of the car, especially when I park in my garage as it sort of keeps the smell in one place rather than it being blown away by the wind. However, the smell really doesn't bother me and is well worth the "price" for the added power and sound. Congrats and welcome to the FabSpeed club!

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by B_Rice

So I just got my Fabspeed sport cat installed.

Installation wasn't too bad, but I would not recommend using rhino ramps like that other installation suggests since it gives you almost no room to work. As far as the 2 o2 sensor clips go, I tried scouring the internet how to remove those and came back empty handed, so after some trial and error, here's how to do it.

1. Pull the gray tab labeled 1 to unlock
2. Place a flathead in the part labeled 2 and pull simultaneously

Everything else is pretty straight forward.

Thoughts:
Paired with the AWE touring + midpipe, it does get significantly louder. Before going into it, I wondered just how much more gurgling and pops there would be,(since I wanted more) and let me tell you that I am completely satisfied in that department. The sound of the turbo spooling is more noticeable as well.

There's a bump in power in every part of the rev range and the top end doesn't feel as restricted. It feels like a m240i.

The smell is noticeable, but not as bad as going full catless.

50 miles on it since install and no CEL yet, so that's good.


All in all, I'd highly recommend it.

Thank you so much for the review. You car sounds viscous too! You should try and get some flyby videos so we can hear that thing under load!

Originally Posted by Redbeemer

I have had this sport cat for about 3,000 miles and no CEL so far! Your car is definitely louder than mine as I am using the sport cat with the stock exhaust. So if someone wants their exhaust a bit louder, but not too aggressive, they can just install the sport cat with the stock exhaust and if they want even more sound, they can install it with just about any of the axle-back exhausts and then even add a mid-pipe for more sound. I suspect this sport cat would also sound great with the M Performance exhaust. Definitely more power throughout the power band and no drone at all. I also notice more smell when I shut it off and then immediately get out of the car, especially when I park in my garage as it sort of keeps the smell in one place rather than it being blown away by the wind. However, the smell really doesn't bother me and is well worth the "price" for the added power and sound. Congrats and welcome to the FabSpeed club!

Thank you! I'm glad to see you are enjoying it!

[B_Rice]

I also suspect that the extra smell is because the awe midpipe also gets rid of a cat.

Originally Posted by Fabspeed Motorsport

Thank you so much for the review. You car sounds viscous too! You should try and get some flyby videos so we can hear that thing under load!


Yeah maybe I'll borrow my friends go pro and shoot a longer video.

[Advanced]

OMG! that sounds mean as hell!! you have the same setup as me... well same Fabspeed dp, i'm still waiting on my AWE exhaust to get here... man, it sounds ridiculous!... i'm going to be in trouble haha!!

[B_Rice]

Originally Posted by Advanced

OMG! that sounds mean as hell!! you have the same setup as me... well same Fabspeed dp, i'm still waiting on my AWE exhaust to get here... man, it sounds ridiculous!... i'm going to be in trouble haha!!

Yeah and that was with the car fully warmed up. When the car is semi warm (just warm enough for the overrun program to start) the popping is ridiculously loud.

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by B_Rice

I also suspect that the extra smell is because the awe midpipe also gets rid of a cat.

You are correct. It does get rid of that middle resonator so it will increase the sound a little bit more.

And yes! More videos the better!

[mike@x-ph.com]

Congrats!!

We have been getting so much good feedback from our customers on these downpipes that we decided to start stocking them to eliminate the 3 week wait

[Fabspeed Motorsport]

Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

Congrats!!

We have been getting so much good feedback from our customers on these downpipes that we decided to start stocking them to eliminate the 3 week wait

It's definitely a hot ticket!

[mike@x-ph.com]

10 Fabspeed downpipes on their way to our warehouse
Shipment will be delivered early next week