How does it smell like with De-cat? Coated? - LotusTalk

BadtZ · 10-22-2009, 11:31 PM

Yeah wonder how does it smell like.
I want De-cat but my car is DD so want to be livable even most of the time with a passenger.

And should the pipe be heat coated or wrapped?(know wrap isn't good)
because cats like Larini or any other manufacturer don't usually have their cat or de-cat coated do they expect we put back on that ugly U-bend heat shield?

ErictheBastard · 10-23-2009, 12:50 AM

Seb · 10-23-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BadtZ

Yeah wonder how does it smell like.
I want De-cat but my car is DD so want to be livable even most of the time with a passenger.

And should the pipe be heat coated or wrapped?(know wrap isn't good)
because cats like Larini or any other manufacturer don't usually have their cat or de-cat coated do they expect we put back on that ugly U-bend heat shield?

antinym · 10-23-2009, 07:02 AM

Mine smells like fresh raspberries, with a hint of unburnt fuel.

BRTHTAKR · 10-23-2009, 07:26 AM

Smells like raw gas, like in the good old days. Only noticeable inside a garage or stopped in traffic. I did it to mine as an almost exclusive track car. As a DD there might be a morality issue, you know, killing us all.

Cthulhu · 10-23-2009, 08:11 AM

Think of it this way: you're causing less global warming by emitting less CO2.

Toxic nitric oxide? meh... it's those colorless gasses you REALLY have to worry about, not the brown ones. You're racist. Carbon monoxide? Hemoglobin LOVES that ****!

Simba · 10-23-2009, 08:18 AM

As the car doesn't have air injection, it's unlikely you'll notice any fumes at all so long as you leave the EVAP system in place.

Decatted cars that do have air injection produce some "interesting" fumes on start up when the system is running. Of course, you can always rip that out, too.

Seb · 10-23-2009, 08:38 AM

While your at it, try this:

Cthulhu · 10-23-2009, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Seb

While your at it, try this:

Somebody proposed a similar system on 1addicts, only involving an intercooler... I don't go to 1addicts anymore.

BadtZ · 10-24-2009, 03:14 AM

haha - "非常口" yes sir!

1addicts? brings back ma old memories in bimmerpost. Used to love the M3 until 335 and M3 was everywhere here (Vancouver BC) I actually still know lots more DIYs on the M3 than my lotus now....shame

anyways, looks like going for the more restrictive/expensive sport cats...

10-22-2009, 11:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
BadtZ Exige S240 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 123	How does it smell like with De-cat? Coated? Yeah wonder how does it smell like. I want De-cat but my car is DD so want to be livable even most of the time with a passenger. And should the pipe be heat coated or wrapped?(know wrap isn't good) because cats like Larini or any other manufacturer don't usually have their cat or de-cat coated do they expect we put back on that ugly U-bend heat shield? __________________ Larini 6" Sport, DBW Pedals...and minor stuff So far so good

10-23-2009, 12:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
ErictheBastard NOT the Stig Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 265 Images: 5	__________________ Eric the Bastard, Esq. Sylmar, CA 2005 Buzzbomb Chrome Orange Larini SE Exhaust LETSLA shift kit

10-23-2009, 07:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
BRTHTAKR AKA XHILR8N! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,151 Images: 6	Smells like raw gas, like in the good old days. Only noticeable inside a garage or stopped in traffic. I did it to mine as an almost exclusive track car. As a DD there might be a morality issue, you know, killing us all. __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior, full cage, Cup wheels, other stuff. 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1

10-23-2009, 08:11 AM	#6 (permalink)
Cthulhu Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Garden City, Long Island (New York) Posts: 551	Think of it this way: you're causing less global warming by emitting less CO2. Toxic nitric oxide? meh... it's those colorless gasses you REALLY have to worry about, not the brown ones. You're racist. Carbon monoxide? Hemoglobin LOVES that ****! __________________ 2009 135i - Montego blue/Coral red. 2007 Lotus Exige S (deceased) - Storm Titanium. RIP SCCVC11127HL80723 May the roar of your supercharger forever shatter the serenity of the heavens <3

10-24-2009, 03:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
BadtZ Exige S240 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 123	haha - "非常口" yes sir! 1addicts? brings back ma old memories in bimmerpost. Used to love the M3 until 335 and M3 was everywhere here (Vancouver BC) I actually still know lots more DIYs on the M3 than my lotus now....shame anyways, looks like going for the more restrictive/expensive sport cats... __________________ Larini 6" Sport, DBW Pedals...and minor stuff So far so good

10-23-2009, 07:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
antinym The Doombringer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 656	Mine smells like fresh raspberries, with a hint of unburnt fuel.

10-23-2009, 08:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 497	As the car doesn't have air injection, it's unlikely you'll notice any fumes at all so long as you leave the EVAP system in place. Decatted cars that do have air injection produce some "interesting" fumes on start up when the system is running. Of course, you can always rip that out, too.

10-23-2009, 08:38 AM	#8 (permalink)
Seb <3 QR25DE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 750	While your at it, try this:

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