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The Akrapovic Delete-R removes the light from the dash, but does not fix the P0420 code for emissions purposes (if I understand correctly). Just a word of advice there.
Well I don't think the code will hurt anything would it? So best bet is to go with someone like RennTech or Jan to clear the DP? I'm not a genius with exhausts sorry lol. Thanks!
But wouldn't that test only apply to those in states like California? I live in Michigan and I know for a fact that we don't have tests like that for our cars. Unless I'm not comprehending what your saying.
I have a catless DP on my R58 S and it doesn't hurt a thing. Now since NM is based in California, I'm almost certain by law....(pretty damn strict emission rules here), they cannot tamper with any emission devices, regardless if the customer is in or outside of CA. Otherwise I'm sure they'd offer a high flow or catless DP.
Now this is just a reasonable guess, not factual.
There are tuners that are willing to remove that for you I'm sure.
Now for us N18's....I think that overpriced Akra R is really the only option to remove the P0420 code. I haven't heard of anyone having it removed through a tune, unless I missed that somewhere in this thread.
Same as it was before the tune, but I'm not very conservative in either of my MINIs. If you really try, you can make 29/30 on the highway (in my Auto All4S).
Though, I usually never see above 24 in either of mine.
I drive a lot of miles in my commute so I will have a fair assessment soon.
I track my fuel and mileage independent of the on board computer. Before the tune, my average over 11,500 miles was 35.4 mpg in my 2012 MCS manual Trans.
The tune is mostly applied to the sport mode. When it's on, the torque is crazy. It doesn't even matter what gear you're in, it pulls. With sport mode off, the torque seems less than stock but the variable valve timing seems to be adjusted at higher rpms because it feels like a little vtec action.