Q45 with Muffler Suitcase Removed

[unknown007]

You think it'll pass smog/emission/viusal if i cut it off and add pipes?i forget if they're all the same.....................other than that it's a simple yes-no-if lucky vote thanks.

P.S.Getting guides soon

[qsiguy]

I've never heard of anyone failing emission/inspection for removing the suitcase muffler. Maybe if you didn't install new tail pipes with tips. I've failed before because the exhaust terminated under the vehicle.

[unknown007]

I've never heard of anyone failing emission/inspection for removing the suitcase muffler. Maybe if you didn't install new tail pipes with tips. I've failed before because the exhaust terminated under the vehicle.

so what you mean?i wanted to just add pipes after removing the suit case.......straight pipes you think i'll still pass like that?i just need my new tags you know?

[MinisterofDOOM]

You should be fine. It doesn't affect emissions, just noise. You still have your cats (mine is even missing the pre-cats in the manifolds and still passes fine) and the main muffler. The suitcase is just the secondary muffler. Unless the car is ungodly loud, you shouldn't have anything at all to worry about.

But definitely make sure the exhaust doesn't terminate below the car.

[unknown007]

in terminate you mean be removed?im just removing the suitcase thats all nothing big for now until i lower it and actually have enough money.first i want handling windows wheels etc etc then the mufflers like replace everything down there but now im just with the removal of suitcase.well thanks i'll post results maybe this or next weekend.

[MinisterofDOOM]

Haha, sorry, I just meant make sure the tips are not underneath the car.

[unknown007]

Haha, sorry, I just meant make sure the tips are not underneath the car.

why would i do that?i just want an extension bar and then the tips to where the oem tips were.

[qsiguy]

What you are planning is exactly what you should do, just go for it. Get some nice tips and forget about the exhaust. Never any reason to do anything more unless something rusts out or breaks. Don't waste money on fancy mufflers and such. Next time you touch the exhaust will be when you install your turbo

[unknown007]

What you are planning is exactly what you should do, just go for it. Get some nice tips and forget about the exhaust. Never any reason to do anything more unless something rusts out or breaks. Don't waste money on fancy mufflers and such. Next time you touch the exhaust will be when you install your turbo

that'll be when i get another Q45.im hoping my Q turns out the way i want it.like i said results i'll post once done thanks for your help.