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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Exhaust Thread - All you want to know
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From: Victoria, Canada
10' GLK
What do you mean by straight pipe? cause the Mercedes Straight pipe is kinda different than the general honda or Mustang straight pipes.
Straight pipe replaced cat? replaced resonator? straight pipe all the way from after cat to the muffler canister? Any pics, thanks !
Straight pipe replaced cat? replaced resonator? straight pipe all the way from after cat to the muffler canister? Any pics, thanks !
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From: New York City
C55 ///AMG, 535xi
The noise in the cabin is somewhat low during low speeds, and very noticable during high speeds meaning 45+ here in nyc.
this somewhat sounds pretty tough, Straight pipe meaning replacing the resonator, and also the guy at the muffler shop cut off the pipe that connects the rear silencer to the resonator, and replaced it with a 2" stainless steel one.
the increase in "power" is very minimal, maybe 2-3hp with the k&n. I did a test and threw in the paper fold filter and the exhaust note is somewhat lower than one with the k&n. cant wait till i get a new rear silencer!
this somewhat sounds pretty tough, Straight pipe meaning replacing the resonator, and also the guy at the muffler shop cut off the pipe that connects the rear silencer to the resonator, and replaced it with a 2" stainless steel one.
the increase in "power" is very minimal, maybe 2-3hp with the k&n. I did a test and threw in the paper fold filter and the exhaust note is somewhat lower than one with the k&n. cant wait till i get a new rear silencer!
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Eisenmann Exhaust is tooooo loud
I just installed my Eisenmann exhaust. I wast asked a choice and recieved the race version on a 2005 C230K. This thing is so loud i have to max out the stereo to not here the exhaust on the highway and it just drones. It sounds like a Honda civic with one of those potato shooter muffles. I know they have a geat reputation but they seem very unwilling to help me. For those that are running these are u really putting up with that much noise? It just seems like a rice rocket sound. I feel like I must have a defective one because I cant picture MB drivers liking this. They want me to pull the exhaust off so they can inspect it. I cannot do that for I wont be ale to drive the car. 850.00 is a lot of cash for just a muffler to begin with. Please give me some feed back.
Thanks
Thanks
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From: East Bay, CA
is SOLD
if you don't like it you could just sell it, but unfortunately you would not get all your money back. do you have any sound clips?
also, im interested in seeing how it looks on your 05 rear bumper. any pics?
also, im interested in seeing how it looks on your 05 rear bumper. any pics?
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From: Twin Cities
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Originally Posted by czander475
I just installed my Eisenmann exhaust. I wast asked a choice and recieved the race version on a 2005 C230K. This thing is so loud i have to max out the stereo to not here the exhaust on the highway and it just drones. It sounds like a Honda civic with one of those potato shooter muffles. I know they have a geat reputation but they seem very unwilling to help me. For those that are running these are u really putting up with that much noise? It just seems like a rice rocket sound. I feel like I must have a defective one because I cant picture MB drivers liking this. They want me to pull the exhaust off so they can inspect it. I cannot do that for I wont be ale to drive the car. 850.00 is a lot of cash for just a muffler to begin with. Please give me some feed back.
Thanks
Thanks
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From: Boston
2004 C32 ///AMG
damn!!!
i just ordered the race version and its coming on monday.
i really hope it doesnt sound like a honda ricer muffler.
please post some sound clips so i can hear it.
thanks
i just ordered the race version and its coming on monday.
i really hope it doesnt sound like a honda ricer muffler.
please post some sound clips so i can hear it.
thanks
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From: N.Y
BMW 135i
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...+straight+pipe
click and hear thr racing version 2x83mm +PLUS+ Eisenmann straight pipe
(( the video clip was taking in a garage with all doors closed so , so dont go on crazy saying """OMG OMG its to loud"""" cuz its not loud
click and hear thr racing version 2x83mm +PLUS+ Eisenmann straight pipe
(( the video clip was taking in a garage with all doors closed so , so dont go on crazy saying """OMG OMG its to loud"""" cuz its not loud
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From: Westwood, NJ
2004 Civic Si. FWD for the Win!
Yes, it's loud. That's why it's called the "race" version. 
After about 500-1000 miles, it does get quieter. Of course, I've got a Supersprint header and Magnaflow cat, so I'm running a bit louder.
I'm not sure how you didn't know it was loud, though?
I doubt they'd let you get a refund, and I don't know why they would.
After about 500-1000 miles, it does get quieter. Of course, I've got a Supersprint header and Magnaflow cat, so I'm running a bit louder.
I'm not sure how you didn't know it was loud, though?
I doubt they'd let you get a refund, and I don't know why they would.
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Clips
Car is not running right now so no sound clips. I will post when I get it running. When I bought this exhaust no one stated it would be this loud. I am embarresed to drive it. This exhaust if its correct sounds like something that should be on a 18 year olds car. Even my 15 year old nephew and the exhaust shop could not believe how loud it is. The reality of a sound clip is it really doesnt tell you to much. But it most go. I have a 18 foot donzi with a v8 and through hull exhaust so I like a good note like most but rice is not for my mercedes.
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From: Los Angeles
C 230K Coupé
You should have done more research before you bought hte exhaust. The Essienmann website lists the sounds levels for all their mufflers including race and sport. There are also lots of sound clips out on the web.
Though the ones I heard do sound pretty good and not rice at all.
Though the ones I heard do sound pretty good and not rice at all.
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From: Miami, FL
2006 C230 Sedan
I have the Eissenman Race on my v6 c230 and i think it sounds great. Granted this is just my opinion but ithink it is far from rice. I get compliments on it all the time. The thing sounds mean. I wouldnt swap it out for nothing.
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Originally Posted by eunosracr
I have the Eissenman Race on my v6 c230 and i think it sounds great. Granted this is just my opinion but ithink it is far from rice. I get compliments on it all the time. The thing sounds mean. I wouldnt swap it out for nothing.
Erik
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Originally Posted by eunosracr
Good point, but would mine being a v6 not make it louder?
The OPs post about it sounding like a rice rocket is the result of an exhaust on a 4. Everyone swears theirs sounds different, but I have yet to hear one without the waspy sound. You hear it in the video clip as well...for a second or two it gets very high pitched.
Erik
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Some people have asked what I mean by raspy sound...I've taken the video posted by c230 o5 and isolated the raspy part. In the .wav you will hear two rev's of the engine...it's the second one that I am talking about. High pitched, piercing sound.
http://www.erikcohen.com/mercedes/rev.wav
Now, mind you the car is not in motion so the rev limiter is on. You get this raspyness in the upper end of the powerband...4K and higher...you should really hear it near redline and shifting...something you can't hear on the video because it's not in motion. So essentially this the weakest part of it.
The sound on a 4 isn't for everyone...some love it, some (like me and OP) hate it.
Erik
http://www.erikcohen.com/mercedes/rev.wav
Now, mind you the car is not in motion so the rev limiter is on. You get this raspyness in the upper end of the powerband...4K and higher...you should really hear it near redline and shifting...something you can't hear on the video because it's not in motion. So essentially this the weakest part of it.
The sound on a 4 isn't for everyone...some love it, some (like me and OP) hate it.
Erik
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It could be for sale
My problem is also the size of this muffler is huge. Is there no packing in this can? I am working with the distributor to try and see whats up. They sell alot of these and no one complains so.... I love a good note from the exhaust and would have no problem if it was quiet on the highway but its not. I think the resonator idea is an option. It amazes me after having an Audi how much more competent the aftermarket seems to be. The car has just 1500 miles on it. I have already installed coilovers a pulley kit and software so I do know whats going on and did the work myself. I should have done some more reserch but as I said I do not see a whole lot of good info in the mercedes forums.Again far lacking from the Audi forums. The only real answer i got here was the sedan does not come with a resonator. Thanks for that info! I think we should aim at being more helpfull instead of comments like *****! For those that responded with help and support I thanks you!
Last edited by czander475; Apr 17, 2006 at 10:45 AM.
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From: S. Carolina
2002 C320
Originally Posted by eunosracr
I have the Eissenman Race on my v6 c230 and i think it sounds great. Granted this is just my opinion but ithink it is far from rice. I get compliments on it all the time. The thing sounds mean. I wouldnt swap it out for nothing.
