JimmyM

Hello all,

First time poster here, please be nice!

Just bought myself (2 months ago) 2006 9-3 2.8T V6, Aero, manual. I love it!

I've taken her to a specialist for a full checkup and had most of the suspension changed, brakes overhauled or replaced etc, etc etc. changed all the coils and spark plugs, new turbo control valve. My point is I think I've done everything to ensure she's running 100% so now I'm looking at a little upgrading.

I've gone with a K&N panel filter and the stage 1 Maptune map which has made huge difference. The exhaust is looking pretty tired and rusty so thinking I might as well change that next. Looking to get a sports exhaust and looking for some advice from you experts on what I should go for.

Main main aim with the car is not to change anything on the outside, I want her looking completely stock. I don't want to go extreme on the tuning either. I'm thinking this exhaust with a sports cat (and maybe a downpipe) now and maybe an intercooler later. Then finally another remap to bring it all together. I'll likely leave it at that. I don't want the car to sound much different (although a little more aggressive would be ok too :-) ), and I definitely don't want to have to mess about with anything before my MOT (I'm based in the UK).

My main questions:

1. I believe there are two CAT from the factory which means to pass my MOT I need to have two CATs for my test. So should I:
A. Leave the down pipe with the CAT stock and get a sports mid CAT with the rest of the full system.
B. Knock out the material in the downpipe CAT leaving it hollow and get sports mid CAT with the rest of the full system.
C.Try and find a full system with 2 sports CATs (is that even a thing)?
D. Leave the CATs and just get a CAT back system.
2. Can anyone recommend a brand/system?
3. Any reason I shouldn't talk to Powerful about a full custom system?

Thanks in advance for the advice.
James