Installed Apexi WS2 - Now car smells like it's on fire
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Installed Apexi WS2 - Now car smells like it's on fire
So I just installed a brand new Apexi WS2 catback today. Sounds good, but it smells absolutely awful - like burning paper. Really, just like burning paper.
I'm absolutely sure I got all the wrapping off and put the gaskets in right. Is this normal for a new exhaust?
I was thinking it might be because I had to pound the hell out of my cat to get the bolts out - couldn't save them, they were rusted globs of metal. So once I cut the nuts off, I had to beat on the bolts for about 20 minutes with a sledge, and shook a whole bunch of crap loose. Could this be where my smell is coming from - something in the cat burning off? It's freaking strange.
I'm absolutely sure I got all the wrapping off and put the gaskets in right. Is this normal for a new exhaust?
I was thinking it might be because I had to pound the hell out of my cat to get the bolts out - couldn't save them, they were rusted globs of metal. So once I cut the nuts off, I had to beat on the bolts for about 20 minutes with a sledge, and shook a whole bunch of crap loose. Could this be where my smell is coming from - something in the cat burning off? It's freaking strange.
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Re: Installed Apexi WS2 - Now car smells like it's on fire (Vindicator9000)
get a sound clip!! lol i love hearing ws2 sound clips..im currently trying to save up for 1.. bump for paper on fire smell!
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dc4iNtEgRa »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Its normal, it took some time for my exhaust to stop smelling. (100 miles or so)</TD></TR></TABLE>
Literally lol...I pulled over with concern when I first installed my WS 2 exhaust w/ new cat when it smelled like burning paper - exactly like burning paper. I was like WHF is that?!?
No worries, drive it. It's fine.
Literally lol...I pulled over with concern when I first installed my WS 2 exhaust w/ new cat when it smelled like burning paper - exactly like burning paper. I was like WHF is that?!?
No worries, drive it. It's fine.
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Re: Installed Apexi WS2 - Now car smells like it's on fire (v8 integra)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by v8 integra »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> get a sound clip!! lol i love hearing ws2 sound clips..im currently trying to save up for 1.. bump for paper on fire smell!</TD></TR></TABLE>
haha, maybe I'll make one. I was a little concerned when I bought it because I HATE ricey exhaust, and didn't want anything loud, but I'm super impressed with how it sounds. Everyone wasn't kidding when they said this one was quiet - it's really only slightly louder than stock, even under throttle.
Thanks for the responses on the burning thing. I won't worry unless it doesn't go away.
Has anyone had problems with fitment? Right now, mine's rattling against the gas tank. This is on a 2000 civic with a B18C1 and a stock EX cat with the front flange turned and rewelded to mate up to the gsr header. Tomorrow I'm going to see if I can get any more adjustment out of the cat bolts and try to move it back some.
haha, maybe I'll make one. I was a little concerned when I bought it because I HATE ricey exhaust, and didn't want anything loud, but I'm super impressed with how it sounds. Everyone wasn't kidding when they said this one was quiet - it's really only slightly louder than stock, even under throttle.
Thanks for the responses on the burning thing. I won't worry unless it doesn't go away.
Has anyone had problems with fitment? Right now, mine's rattling against the gas tank. This is on a 2000 civic with a B18C1 and a stock EX cat with the front flange turned and rewelded to mate up to the gsr header. Tomorrow I'm going to see if I can get any more adjustment out of the cat bolts and try to move it back some.
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Re: Installed Apexi WS2 - Now car smells like it's on fire (Vindicator9000)
its the fiberglass in the muffler burning and wearing in, i love that smell! mmm, but nothin to worry about, go for a nice long drive, it should wear it in good!
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