On my way to going FBO...

JStang · 11-10-2011, 09:04 AM

I have recently been putting a lot of thought into going FBO since Cobb Stage 2 dropped and I am beginning to make my purchases as good deals pop up in the FS threads. I have the Stett CAI inbound to me and I have been looking at the ETS and Helix intercoolers as I am looking for a factory fit without trimming. My plan is to run the Cobb Stage 1+ FMIC when it is released, which I understand will be soon.

I know that I will still need to pick up DP's but my concern is my exhaust. I have a Dinan axle back exhaust and was concerned as to whether or not the Dinan exhaust will be a good option for the mods mentioned. I love the sound of the exhaust as I am not looking for anything that is obnoxiously loud. Right now I have the factory exhaust to the axle with the Dinan Free Flow's clamped on.

Do any of you have any suggestions for a custom exhaust option so I can plan out the rest of my bolt ons while keeping my Dinan axle back?

caliguy562 · 11-10-2011, 09:13 AM

AR Resonated downpipes is the only thing that I can think of that may help you reach your goal.

enrita · 11-10-2011, 09:44 AM

is your concern power or sound?

JStang · 11-10-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by enrita

is your concern power or sound?

Power with minimal sound gain.

enrita · 11-10-2011, 09:55 AM

just get catless dps or resonated . you still have your secondary cats in place.

JStang · 11-10-2011, 09:57 AM

Would the factory exhaust pipes going from the DP's to the Dinan Free flow allow enough flow or would there be too much back pressure?

JStang · 11-10-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynical

It's fine.
You don't even need the exhaust at all. It's the DP's that matter.

Cool. So roughly another $1,500 and I'll be good to go

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 11-10-2011, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by caliguy562

AR Resonated downpipes is the only thing that I can think of that may help you reach your goal.

Good advice.... I think the resonated pipes will give you the performance you want without being too loud.

Mike

M Tree · 11-10-2011, 02:01 PM

Running resonated downpipes is like riding a bike with training wheels, it seems alright at first, but then you realize that they're holding you back and you need to get them the hell off. Just opt out for some catless dp's, you wont regret it.

BobS · 11-10-2011, 02:09 PM

Check with Cobb to make sure you don't need a catback exhaust for thier stg2. I have AR catless dp's and a vanguard exhaust and it sounds great. Some may consider it a little loud, I actually did at first, but then I got used to it. I get compliments all the time!

JStang · 11-10-2011, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by BobS

Check with Cobb to make sure you don't need a catback exhaust for thier stg2. I have AR catless dp's and a vanguard exhaust and it sounds great. Some may consider it a little loud, I actually did at first, but then I got used to it. I get compliments all the time!

Their website recommends it but does not require it.

JStang · 11-10-2011, 03:28 PM

Intercooler ordered. Now I just need DP's. Excuse my excitement!!

BobS · 11-10-2011, 03:31 PM

Are you in a rush? If not keep a eye on the for sale threads in the local section.....I looked for 2 months last year and found a used set of AR dp's and a AMS IC for half the price of new. People are always parting out here because many people leased thier vehicles or just get tired of them.

JStang · 11-10-2011, 03:36 PM

Not really. I just missed out on a used intercooler last night for $175.00 less than new from ATS. I will keep my eyes open for the DP's though. I am kind of in a hurry to get the FMIC and intercooler on so I'm ready when Cobb releases the Stage 1+FMIC tune.

chrisw335i · 11-10-2011, 03:37 PM

resonated downpipes are fully catless..they dont restrict flow at all..they just have built in resonators to quiet the noise..they would be ideal to the OP as they offer the straight through flow and give him the performance he wants, all the while keeping things a little less raspy. only bad thing about them as they cost a few hundred bucks more than a standard catless pipe!

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Originally Posted by M Tree

Running resonated downpipes is like riding a bike with training wheels, it seems alright at first, but then you realize that they're holding you back and you need to get them the hell off. Just opt out for some catless dp's, you wont regret it.

Htown09 · 11-10-2011, 07:15 PM

Your car looks badass man. If you want power the best mods are tune + Meth with catless downpipes.

btw what is FBO?

RaihaX · 11-10-2011, 07:24 PM

I am a FMIC away from FBO (Full Bolt On) - also on the same boat as you OP

Looking for a good deal on that FMIC haha...

Htown09 · 11-10-2011, 08:22 PM

Does FBO include Meth kit?

RaihaX · 11-10-2011, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Htown09

Does FBO include Meth kit?

No.

Htown09 · 11-10-2011, 08:38 PM

You ever tried Meth?

you'd be 'cooler' if you did

tibra1 · 11-10-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Htown09

You ever tried Meth?
you'd be 'cooler' if you did

4 of 4 posts and all telling everyone to get meth

I guess you really like meth...

cn555ic · 11-10-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by tibra1

4 of 4 posts and all telling everyone to get meth

I guess you really like meth...

11-10-2011, 09:04 AM	#1
JStang Brigadier General 563 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	On my way to going FBO... I have recently been putting a lot of thought into going FBO since Cobb Stage 2 dropped and I am beginning to make my purchases as good deals pop up in the FS threads. I have the Stett CAI inbound to me and I have been looking at the ETS and Helix intercoolers as I am looking for a factory fit without trimming. My plan is to run the Cobb Stage 1+ FMIC when it is released, which I understand will be soon. I know that I will still need to pick up DP's but my concern is my exhaust. I have a Dinan axle back exhaust and was concerned as to whether or not the Dinan exhaust will be a good option for the mods mentioned. I love the sound of the exhaust as I am not looking for anything that is obnoxiously loud. Right now I have the factory exhaust to the axle with the Dinan Free Flow's clamped on. Do any of you have any suggestions for a custom exhaust option so I can plan out the rest of my bolt ons while keeping my Dinan axle back?
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	is your concern power or sound? __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	just get catless dps or resonated . you still have your secondary cats in place. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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JStang Brigadier General 563 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	Would the factory exhaust pipes going from the DP's to the Dinan Free flow allow enough flow or would there be too much back pressure?
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M Tree Reppin the 425 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 08 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bellevue, WA iTrader: (3)	Running resonated downpipes is like riding a bike with training wheels, it seems alright at first, but then you realize that they're holding you back and you need to get them the hell off. Just opt out for some catless dp's, you wont regret it. __________________ 2008 BMW JB 335i - Vanguard V2 Exhaust / OEM 230's / KWv2 / AR Catless DP / BMS DCI
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BobS Colonel 98 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Check with Cobb to make sure you don't need a catback exhaust for thier stg2. I have AR catless dp's and a vanguard exhaust and it sounds great. Some may consider it a little loud, I actually did at first, but then I got used to it. I get compliments all the time! __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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JStang Brigadier General 563 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	Intercooler ordered. Now I just need DP's. Excuse my excitement!!
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BobS Colonel 98 Rep 2,002 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Are you in a rush? If not keep a eye on the for sale threads in the local section.....I looked for 2 months last year and found a used set of AR dp's and a AMS IC for half the price of new. People are always parting out here because many people leased thier vehicles or just get tired of them. __________________ ESS 650 ACM-R Upgrades
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JStang Brigadier General 563 Rep 3,625 Posts Drives: FDB M3 CS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Petersburg, FL iTrader: (9)	Not really. I just missed out on a used intercooler last night for $175.00 less than new from ATS. I will keep my eyes open for the DP's though. I am kind of in a hurry to get the FMIC and intercooler on so I'm ready when Cobb releases the Stage 1+FMIC tune.
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Htown09 Captain 45 Rep 783 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (3)	Your car looks badass man. If you want power the best mods are tune + Meth with catless downpipes. btw what is FBO?
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RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	I am a FMIC away from FBO (Full Bolt On) - also on the same boat as you OP Looking for a good deal on that FMIC haha...
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Htown09 Captain 45 Rep 783 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (3)	Does FBO include Meth kit?
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Htown09 Captain 45 Rep 783 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Earth iTrader: (3)	You ever tried Meth? you'd be 'cooler' if you did
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