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      08-11-2014, 09:16 PM   #1
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How bad is the smell

How bad is the smell of catless downpipes? Better to go w catted?
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      08-11-2014, 10:06 PM   #2
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It's nothing really.
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I think it actually smells pretty good. Mine smells like cherries.
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I think it actually smells pretty good. Mine smells like cherries.
I like cherries
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You won't notice the smell when you are pulling on the same car with catted downpipes.
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You won't notice the smell when you are pulling on the same car with catted downpipes.
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I think it actually smells pretty good. Mine smells like cherries.
Hah seriously though...i want my lady friends to still feel like they are in a nice luxurious sedan and not smell gasoline when at a stop light
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You will smell gasoline that's for sure. I'm running catless and the smell sometimes kills me! But then again the power output it gives is worth it
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You will smell gasoline that's for sure. I'm running catless and the smell sometimes kills me! But then again the power output it gives is worth it
Even with the windows up?
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Hah seriously though...i want my lady friends to still feel like they are in a nice luxurious sedan and not smell gasoline when at a stop light
Im being serious... LOL, You can always add a fragrance if the smell bothers you. My personal favorite is the Radical Racin' Raspberry. Pick your choice .

https://www.americanoils.com.au/fuelfragrances.php
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Im being serious... LOL, You can always add a fragrance if the smell bothers you. My personal favorite is the Radical Racin' Raspberry. Pick your choice .

https://www.americanoils.com.au/fuelfragrances.php
This is fucking great...can be good for fuel injectors or engine though
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You won't notice the smell when you are pulling on the same car with catted downpipes.
I'll accept that challenge
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Even with the windows up?
No your going to be good if you roll up your windows
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93 can be a little strong for some, add 100 octane and it smells great!
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No your going to be good if you roll up your windows
No fitment issues with the APs?
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So I don't love the smell, but it only affects you when you come to a stoplight. The odor wafts in through the windows. If you roll your windows up in time and keep your cabin filter on, it's like being a in a stock car. I have a 1 year old so I am conscious of it.
Cruising at any speed, it does not bother me one bit. Overall it's annoying but worth the power. Drone bothers me more to be honest.

I do however get a little anxious pulling next to or behind a cop. I typically look around hoping some crappy civic is there to take the blame lolll.
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You won't notice the smell when you are pulling on the same car with catted downpipes.
LOL

I have had catless DP on mostcarsthat i have owned , never been as big of a deal as some people make it to be.
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