NoVa Emmissions - Opinions Needed

[elliotty]

Hey everyone,

I am finally hoping to become a more active participant in the NoVa/DC/MD events and threads here on the forum. I have been working on my Z for a while now, and am wrapping up getting the kinks worked out of my GTM TT kit. I figured I would post my question in this section since you guys are all residents of the NoVa/DC/MD area.

Onto the question:
I am awaiting delivery of my 3" F.I. TDX exhaust, and am wondering if I should opt to add cats to it (an option Tony currently is offering). The gas smell is pretty strong right now, but doesn't bother me too much. My dilemma is this: I can opt to forgo the cats, and get a custom tune (the cats cost 3/4 of the price of a tune), which should hopefully reduce the smell slightly, or I bite the bullet and get the cats to hopefully eliminate the smell altogether. My main concern is the extra police attention the smell may bring. I DO NOT want fines!

So, your expert opinions are much appreciated! I hope to get out to the meets in the very near future! Thanks for the help and I look forward to meeting you all!