FAILED Texas Inspection (BM3 Stage 2/Catless DPs)

[HyeM3]

Originally Posted by DocsF80M3

Thanks for the advice guys!

I'll have the OEM DPs put back on, and then back to the VRSF DPs after passing inspection...

If you aren't flashing your tune back to stock make sure you have cat monitoring turned on. If it's turned off you'll run into the same problem again

[DPHTOY]

You removed the cats and thought it would still
pass an emissions test. This is a joke right?

[e36bmer]

I mean, I've passed emissions in Texas plenty of times with catless DPs. It just depends on the tune.

[DocsF90M5]

Originally Posted by e36bmer

I mean, I've passed emissions in Texas plenty of times with catless DPs. It just depends on the tune.

I used to pass emissions without a problem with my tuned E60 M5 running catless headers and Eisenmann full race exhaust.

Hence, the surprise I got when I failed inspection with this setup!

[jd__m4]

Guys I took the wheels and tires off my M4 and it no longer moves, what gives?!

[e36bmer]

Originally Posted by DocsF80M3

I used to pass emissions without a problem with my tuned E60 M5 running catless headers and Eisenmann full race exhaust.

Hence, the surprise I got when I failed inspection with this setup!

Did you clear your codes recently? I was thinking that "Not Ready" meant that those systems just weren't checked yet. So, go drive more.

I have a MHD BEF & JB4 with Pure S2+ turbos and DPs. Mine looks like this and I'll pass.

[FC4]

LOL. People keep thinking CA is bad when it comes to this stuff when it's actually the opposite. There are no annual inspections. Most of the cars which I've chosen to modify have ended up catless and in 25+ years, I've never had a car inspected or smog checked. The best part is the air around you is cleaner to breathe because others care so much.

[Boostd4]

Originally Posted by FC4

LOL. People keep thinking CA is bad when it comes to this stuff when it's actually the opposite. There are no annual inspections. Most of the cars which I've chosen to modify have ended up catless and in 25+ years, I've never had a car inspected or smog checked. The best part is the air around you is cleaner to breathe because others care so much.

Actually, it's much worse in CA. Now they check for Calibration IDs and CVN numbers during the inspection. Can't even leave software on the car if everything else is buttoned down.

[FC4]

Originally Posted by Boostd4

Actually, it's much worse in CA. Now they check for Calibration IDs and CVN numbers during the inspection. Can't even leave software on the car if everything else is buttoned down.

Good to know if I ever need an inspection. I guess I've just been lucky this whole time.

[13M5F10]

Originally Posted by DocsF80M3

Like the title says, I went to have my annual TX state inspection done, and it failed!

You're only allowed one "not ready" and I had three.

Trying to find out what my options are.

I'm running a custom BM3 stage 2 tune + VRSF catless DPs.

Thanks in advance!

Did you ever get it resolved? If not, PM me.

[evoix]

Originally Posted by Maitre_Absolut

running with no cats and changing software has nothing to do with the car being a BMW. still amazed at how you didn't see the link between removing a catalytic converter and failing emissions

Here is the Wikipedia definition for you

Take it easy on the guy. I understand what he’s sAying. There are so many cars that are catless and have tunes that set the catalytic converter monitors to ready. He was just caught off guard and thought his tune would take care of the issues when dealing with an inspection.

[m4h2o]

Take it to the most grimiest hole in the wall garage.. dont make an appointment just show up and ask for an inspection. Most likely someone will come outside look at your tires and slap a sticker on your windshield.

[DocsF90M5]

Originally Posted by 13M5F10

Did you ever get it resolved? If not, PM me.

PM sent!

[mike_stier]

No need to put the oem Dp's back on. Install non-foulers in your Dp. The how-to thread was already linked. I passed with VRSF castles and BM3 stage 2.

[aswy6]

Why do you take out the foolers after you pass the test? Why not just leave them in there?

[SYT_Shadow]

Originally Posted by e36bmer

Did you clear your codes recently? I was thinking that "Not Ready" meant that those systems just weren't checked yet. So, go drive more.

I have a MHD BEF & JB4 with Pure S2+ turbos and DPs. Mine looks like this and I'll pass.

You will pass because you have zero monitors not ready in your screenshot. It's the 'not ready' monitors that make you fail.

[CedarPerformance]

Originally Posted by DocsF90M5

PM sent!

You really never got it resolved? Maybe if you had a competent shop.

Ring up Cedar Performance, we can explain everything, unlike ultimate bimmers.

[DocsF90M5]

Originally Posted by CedarPerformance

You really never got it resolved? Maybe if you had a competent shop.

Ring up Cedar Performance, we can explain everything, unlike ultimate bimmers.

Wow! Way to revive an almost 1-year-old thread!


And, yes I did get it resolved; thanks for your concern!

[aliiin]

Originally Posted by CedarPerformance

You really never got it resolved? Maybe if you had a competent shop.

Ring up Cedar Performance, we can explain everything, unlike ultimate bimmers.

If you are representing CedarPerformance and are actually them, then this post is really unprofessional and condescending.

[cotmfk]

Major thread bump!

[DocsF90M5]

Originally Posted by aliiin

If you are representing CedarPerformance and are actually them, then this post is really unprofessional and condescending.

I couldn't agree more!! Gives you a brief glimpse of what I (and others) have dealt with at Cedar Under-performance!!