Bay Area - Help with Smog

Arexander · 02-09-2016, 03:28 PM

Hey guys,

I have a 2008 335i (N54). I took it to get smogged, but the cat. is not reading. Everything else passes.

I have jb4 and AR catless dp's. I need your help

YOUR CAR:

Your car must be stock (jb4 and/or intakes ok)
Shop will only take 10-15min.
MUST BE 2008

If anyone in the Bay Area can help a fellow e90post member, and use their car as a replacement for the test.

Shop is located in Burlingame.

I'll REIMBURSE YOU for time and gas too.

Thanks - PM me for details.

Banana Clipper · 02-09-2016, 03:44 PM

I only have JB4 and DCI, I'd be down to help you out if you think thats sufficient... up to you. I'm in Cupertino

Arexander · 02-09-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Banana Clipper

I only have JB4 and DCI, I'd be down to help you out if you think thats sufficient... up to you. I'm in Cupertino

PM sent!

Banana Clipper · 02-09-2016, 03:48 PM

I saw the flag pop up but Inbox is empty, try again?

Arexander · 02-09-2016, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Banana Clipper

I saw the flag pop up but Inbox is empty, try again?

Lol re-sent

Arexander · 02-10-2016, 12:14 PM

UPDATED 1st POST - BUMP

Banana Clipper · 02-10-2016, 12:27 PM

Sucks, I asked a friend and his is 2007... LOL, GL for a good dude

Arexander · 02-10-2016, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Banana Clipper

Sucks, I asked a friend and his is 2007... LOL, GL for a good dude

Thanks bro. I appreciate it!

acegp1 · 02-10-2016, 02:51 PM

Why not just install stock downpipes?

Arexander · 02-10-2016, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by acegp1

Why not just install stock downpipes?

It'll cost me a lot of money to uninstall to stock, then reinstall to aftermarket. The amount is close to what I paid for my exhaust system I just purchased...

djkyo · 02-11-2016, 04:05 AM

if your smog guy doesn't care about visuals. Install downpipe fix

I just passed last month

Arexander · 02-11-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by djkyo

if your smog guy doesn't care about visuals. Install downpipe fix

I just passed last month

I was reading about the dp fix, but in my research I found that it's unnecessary to have the dp fix if you have the jb4.

I have until April to get the test done and paid at the DMV.

Hopefully someone comes to my rescue

Mezzy113 · 02-11-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Arexniba

I was reading about the dp fix, but in my research I found that it's unnecessary to have the dp fix if you have the jb4.

I have until April to get the test done and paid at the DMV.

Hopefully someone comes to my rescue

The JB4 will automatically clear the warning light that comes up in your dash, but that is all it does.

The point of the DP fix is to make it so that you pass readiness. With JB4 you won't have any lights come up on your dash but it does nothing as far as tricking the computer.

Arexander · 02-11-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Mezzy113

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arexniba

I was reading about the dp fix, but in my research I found that it's unnecessary to have the dp fix if you have the jb4.

I have until April to get the test done and paid at the DMV.

Hopefully someone comes to my rescue

The JB4 will automatically clear the warning light that comes up in your dash, but that is all it does.

The point of the DP fix is to make it so that you pass readiness. With JB4 you won't have any lights come up on your dash but it does nothing as far as tricking the computer.

Ahh okay, thank you!!!

Vincent_E90 · 02-12-2016, 12:30 AM

I have an 08 e90, but cobb stage 1, akrapovic full exhaust. so only cats i have are stock downpipes, but should still be able to pass smog. I'm living in Tahoe but come back to the bay every few weeks so if you need it done still in 2-4 weeks I can do it next time im around

Arexander · 02-12-2016, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincent_E90

I have an 08 e90, but cobb stage 1, akrapovic full exhaust. so only cats i have are stock downpipes, but should still be able to pass smog. I'm living in Tahoe but come back to the bay every few weeks so if you need it done still in 2-4 weeks I can do it next time im around

Yes!!!

Sending PM

neroneuman · 02-12-2016, 01:13 PM

I have a 08 e90 too, planning to do smog on 20th. will not have DPs, JB4 and backend flash during that time.

Arexander · 02-12-2016, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by neroneuman

I have a 08 e90 too, planning to do smog on 20th. will not have DPs, JB4 and backend flash during that time.

Awesome! Thank you too. Whoever can help me, the sooner the better. I'll send you a PM

Subeamer24 · 10-07-2016, 03:59 PM

Thread revival! Hey what is the place you went to becauase. All i have is DCI and they won't pass me. -_-

Arexander · 10-18-2016, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Subeamer24

Thread revival! Hey what is the place you went to becauase. All i have is DCI and they won't pass me. -_-

Just take it off and swap back to stock. It's definitely not money worth spending if all you have are DCI's.

That's less than a 15min. swap...

Spun Crankhub · 10-22-2016, 04:01 AM

Gotta love sketchy shops willing to commit fraud. haha. The best way to LEGIT pass smog is DP fix + re-install OEM intake.

10.335i.e92 · 10-22-2016, 10:15 AM

Pretty sure using a different car won't work because when you connect it, it'll read car specific info.

02-09-2016, 03:28 PM	#1
Arexander Lieutenant 70 Rep 447 Posts Drives: BMW 335i; BMW 435i; Ducati Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (12)	Bay Area - Help with Smog - NEED 2008 335i Hey guys, I have a 2008 335i (N54). I took it to get smogged, but the cat. is not reading. Everything else passes. I have jb4 and AR catless dp's. I need your help YOUR CAR: Your car must be stock (jb4 and/or intakes ok) Shop will only take 10-15min. MUST BE 2008 If anyone in the Bay Area can help a fellow e90post member, and use their car as a replacement for the test. Shop is located in Burlingame. I'll REIMBURSE YOU for time and gas too. Thanks - PM me for details. Last edited by Arexander; 02-10-2016 at 12:13 PM..
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02-09-2016, 03:44 PM	#2
Banana Clipper Jewel Runner 332 Rep 911 Posts Drives: G01///G20///I20 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	I only have JB4 and DCI, I'd be down to help you out if you think thats sufficient... up to you. I'm in Cupertino __________________ www.BHANANA.com 2009 335i - SOLD 2021 M340i - GONE 2024 iX - Yea, she fast
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02-09-2016, 03:48 PM	#4
Banana Clipper Jewel Runner 332 Rep 911 Posts Drives: G01///G20///I20 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	I saw the flag pop up but Inbox is empty, try again? __________________ www.BHANANA.com 2009 335i - SOLD 2021 M340i - GONE 2024 iX - Yea, she fast
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02-10-2016, 12:14 PM	#6
Arexander Lieutenant 70 Rep 447 Posts Drives: BMW 335i; BMW 435i; Ducati Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (12)	UPDATED 1st POST - BUMP
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02-10-2016, 12:27 PM	#7
Banana Clipper Jewel Runner 332 Rep 911 Posts Drives: G01///G20///I20 Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (2)	Sucks, I asked a friend and his is 2007... LOL, GL for a good dude __________________ www.BHANANA.com 2009 335i - SOLD 2021 M340i - GONE 2024 iX - Yea, she fast
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02-10-2016, 02:51 PM	#9
acegp1 Private 11 Rep 82 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW X5d Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	Why not just install stock downpipes?
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02-11-2016, 04:05 AM	#11
djkyo New Member 3 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M3 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 M3 [0.00]	if your smog guy doesn't care about visuals. Install downpipe fix I just passed last month
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02-12-2016, 12:30 AM	#15
Vincent_E90 Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 241 Posts Drives: N54 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: North Lake Tahoe, CA iTrader: (1)	I have an 08 e90, but cobb stage 1, akrapovic full exhaust. so only cats i have are stock downpipes, but should still be able to pass smog. I'm living in Tahoe but come back to the bay every few weeks so if you need it done still in 2-4 weeks I can do it next time im around __________________ Mine - 2008 E90 335i Black Sapphire Metallic 6MT \| New OEM Turbos @ 111k\| Cobb Stage 2 LT Sport \| Full Stainless Steel Akrapovic Exhaust \| 5'' Stepped FMIC \| VRSF Catless Downpipes\| 19in BBS CH-R Matte Black \| aFe Stage 2 Air Intake and air scoops\| Mishimoto OCC\| M-Tech Front Bumper
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02-12-2016, 01:13 PM	#17
neroneuman First Lieutenant 44 Rep 351 Posts Drives: 09 TiAg 135i MT Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bay Area,CA iTrader: (4)	I have a 08 e90 too, planning to do smog on 20th. will not have DPs, JB4 and backend flash during that time. __________________ 09 e82 BIG THANKS TO LEVANIME FOR ALL THE HELP
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10-07-2016, 03:59 PM	#19
Subeamer24 Master sergeant 28 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 335xi Alpine white Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: DMV iTrader: (0)	Thread revival! Hey what is the place you went to becauase. All i have is DCI and they won't pass me. -_-
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10-22-2016, 04:01 AM	#21
Spun Crankhub Major General 971 Rep 5,036 Posts Drives: 15 F82 SOLD Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (64)	Gotta love sketchy shops willing to commit fraud. haha. The best way to LEGIT pass smog is DP fix + re-install OEM intake.
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10-22-2016, 10:15 AM	#22
10.335i.e92 Private 8 Rep 66 Posts Drives: Current: 2006 M3 e46 Previous: Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Bay - LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [0.00]	Pretty sure using a different car won't work because when you connect it, it'll read car specific info.
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