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04-06-2026
a few pictures...
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04-08-2026
I'm ordering a set of ER catless primaries
04-08-2026
paint94979 wrote
I'm ordering a set of ER catless primaries
Thought it was just me but I found the MAD secondary DP fitment pretty bad assuming you're experiencing the same thing with both their primary and secondary DP.
04-08-2026
VipTouge wrote
Thought it was just me but I found the MAD secondary DP fitment pretty bad assuming you're experiencing the same thing with both their primary and secondary DP.
Exactly. I don't want any issues moving forward, I've already got misaligned holes and sheared off bolts. They're nice looking pieces but I don't want to risk it, fortunately ER is having a 20% off sale.
04-14-2026
Anyone know if dealers in the us give you shit for changing cats? I like my warranty and free oil changes etc.
04-14-2026
Mort443 wrote
Anyone know if dealers in the us give you shit for changing cats? I like my warranty and free oil changes etc.
My dealership is really cool and doesn't care one bit but most are not like that...

Evolution Racewerks catless primaries were out of stock, just got the call that they'll be shipping my set out today or tomorrow.
04-14-2026
I believe these are Skyley chinese downpipes if I remember right. MAD is a dropshipper.

The quality is solid. I’ve used them on a bunch of different cars without issues. Currently waiting for a set of my DBX707 downpipes. (from skyley).


OP - definitely want to here how it sounds without cats.
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04-15-2026
x622 wrote
I believe these are Skyley chinese downpipes if I remember right. MAD is a dropshipper.

The quality is solid. I’ve used them on a bunch of different cars without issues. Currently waiting for a set of my DBX707 downpipes. (from skyley).


OP - definitely want to here how it sounds without cats.
Sounds about right.

Me too, it should sound halfway decent.
04-19-2026
The downpipes just arrived...
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04-20-2026
I find it fascinating that none of these guys heatshield or ceramic coat these. It makes a MASSIVE difference in underhood temps.
04-20-2026
x622 wrote
I find it fascinating that none of these guys heatshield or ceramic coat these. It makes a MASSIVE difference in underhood temps.
I did buy a fiber insulated heat shield... I just hadn't installed it at the time of the posted pictures. I did also wrap my catless secondaries with the same material.

I know Redstar offers a heat shield option.
04-20-2026
paint94979 wrote
I did buy a fiber insulated heat shield... I just hadn't installed it at the time of the posted pictures. I did also wrap my catless secondaries with the same material.

I know Redstar offers a heat shield option.
Exhaust wrap? I'd like to see a pic if you have the chance. Not familiar with a fiber insulated heat shield outside of exhaust wrap.
04-27-2026
Alright guys here's a short video as my phone died so I only got about 12 seconds of video.

Had a few issues installing/reassembling. I will say this RG Sport is absolutely fantastic, their customer service is second to none.

The car is definitely louder, you can definitely hear the turbos now...
04-27-2026
Here's another video
04-27-2026
this is mean! congrats! sounds scary!
04-27-2026
yodabro wrote
this is mean! congrats! sounds scary!
It definitely doesn't sounds bad :D. Now to get it tuned...
04-28-2026
paint94979 wrote
It definitely doesn't sounds bad :D. Now to get it tuned...
excited and good luck! :party0030: tune - proper custom one? Do you know a person or a shop? Or you gonna diy?
04-28-2026
Here are the options I'm exploring... The weird thing is the power numbers on these are wildly varied which is really strange.
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04-28-2026
I wonder how stable longevity-wise they will be, the extra aggressive ones. Will you be adding any additional cooling and whatever is possible, for your driveshaft and axles? I have been hearing horror stories about how anything above 760hp just rips through driveshafts, axles, and stock clutches can slip...
04-28-2026
yodabro wrote
I wonder how stable longevity-wise they will be, the extra aggressive ones. Will you be adding any additional cooling and whatever is possible, for your driveshaft and axles? I have been hearing horror stories about how anything above 760hp just rips through driveshafts, axles, and stock clutches can slip...
Honestly I've found next to zero info regarding these S68's and their capabilities or lack thereof... I'm likely going to go with whatever tuner that can offer me two things... 1. Remote flashing and dyno tuning 2. The ability for me to flash my car back to stock with my stock file.

I'm a little skeptical with custom tuning in general for the F95/F96, I have yet to find anyone that has had their car tuned yet these tuners are claiming HP and TQ numbers, kinda weird. I know that tuners are buying DMOS files from Europe as they aren't mapping their own .bin files.