Got a 440i gc w dual res delete. Just got mhd aswell and want to start pushing some power. I do prefer the sound of catted with the deeper tones compared to the loud raspy catless. However i also like that i can shoot gunshots with catless without worrying abt blowing cats, cause there are none. The smell is manageable sometimes… prices are completely different, catless is abt $300 cheaper. just want to know if i do go catted, am i safe to run soft or medium burbles or just not burbles at all. Is one more worth it than the other? I do want to push power but nothing excessive, still want the car for longevity. Ive also heard burbles are not good for the turbo( any truth to this?)
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Burbles/pops/bangs can be tuned in and out. Don’t base your decision on having to live with or without them. Mine has them in sport mode, and none in Eco mode.
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Many BMWs burble and pop from the factory depending on trim/options. They wouldn’t offer that if it meant they would be replacing cats and turbos under warranty.
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Catless smells. Whether it smells good or bad is subjective. I don’t mind the smell. I grew up around ATVs and quite enjoy the smell of engines/gasoline.
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