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06-06-2018, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by negb

Do you know how difficult was to install these downpipes? I mean access wise, turbos had to be removed or something else?

It's not terrible until you get to the passenger side. You will have to remove the front wheels and if you have PDDC, getting the active front sway bar reinstalled afterwards will take some finesse.

Some turbo studs will most likely break especially if they've been touched before. With the right tools it gets done it just takes a while. I would NEVER attempt this job without a lift.

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06-06-2018, 02:40 PM

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Proper tools and workshop with lift is availible , jus trying to figure out what material I will have to replace, and !! didn't think about turbo studs at all ...
and yes, car is with PDDC...
THANKS FOR ADVICES

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08-29-2018, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by XLR82XS

It's not terrible until you get to the passenger side. You will have to remove the front wheels and if you have PDDC, getting the active front sway bar reinstalled afterwards will take some finesse. Some turbo studs will most likely break especially if they've been touched before. With the right tools it gets done it just takes a while. I would NEVER attempt this job without a lift.

So, everything went Ok, just took around 12 hours, of course on the lift, second time would take twice less, I hope..

Studs didn't break, but they are standard size/thread so wouldn't a problem to order them at any car parts shop, and wasn't needed to disconnect active front sway bar, just to lower...

What I didn't like that was no included into kit - turbo/downpipes gaskets and clamps for downpipes/exhaust, I'm saying that because when I ordered downpipes kit I was told that everything will be....

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08-29-2018, 04:16 PM

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one question to who has catless downpipes, about smell of petrol, did you notice that after removing catalyst converters ?

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08-30-2018, 09:13 AM

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where are you that you can go catless on a 2012 vehicle? i think i'll have to opt for the 200-cells to get through emissions. i'd love to hear the turbo whine without the cats!

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08-31-2018, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by tom kerr

I went with Fabspeed, excellent quality and price (I have nothing to do with Fabspeed)
I kept the 200 cell cats, deleted the resonator and added the X pipe and kept stock muffler

WAY better sound, and performance, do it if ya can, also no CEL with the 200 cell cats.

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Originally Posted by NelsonF

+1, I went this route as well. It's a proven setup and highly recommended.

Thanks for the kudos!

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Originally Posted by SoCalPamTurbo

Tom - I believe you installed this...Panamera Turbo/S/4S/V6 X-Pipe Resonator Bypass Pipe $1,495 - https://www.fabspeed.com/panamera.html

How much should I expect to pay for the install...and how long do you think it should take?

Thanks in advance.

We usually quote 2 hours (for the Resonator Bypass X-Pipe)- our shop reference is $125/hour for reference. Pretty straightforward job.

To anyone else interested in HJS 200 Cell Sport Cat or Catbypass Downpipes, we're running 10% off for Labor Day.

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09-04-2018, 06:10 AM

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Originally Posted by C4Sbeebe

where are you that you can go catless on a 2012 vehicle? i think i'll have to opt for the 200-cells to get through emissions. i'd love to hear the turbo whine without the cats!

officially I can't go catless, ofcourse.... but there is always the way when you really want it

i need to find time to play/mount my Go-Pro to make some videos.
But it is very loud, abnormally loud when valves are open.