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W203/CL203 Aftermarket Exhaust Thread - All you want to know
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'04 Black C32; '00 Black ML320
Thanks for the info. Weltmeister quads might be the most sensible choice for me then. I saw 'em on Frank W's car at the SD meet...looked really nice.
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At one point I was actually considering making a faux dual trapezoid setup, but it would be so much just to get it right. And I'd have to paint the muffler, so it wouldn't show behind the valance grille pieces.
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Weltmeister quads are very nice. Although, since you have a C32, you could always go the crazy route and do it like Weidermann did (C55 exhaust swap). Then you can get the Kleemann dual trapezoid exhaust.
At one point I was actually considering making a faux dual trapezoid setup, but it would be so much just to get it right. And I'd have to paint the muffler, so it wouldn't show behind the valance grille pieces.
At one point I was actually considering making a faux dual trapezoid setup, but it would be so much just to get it right. And I'd have to paint the muffler, so it wouldn't show behind the valance grille pieces.
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It's perfect for what I wanted. Growls at acceleration and especially at WOT, subtle when cruising. Looks awesome IMO.
If you want to do just the tips, just remember that it's a single exit tip and now that I think about it, I think all of the OEM mufflers are dual exit tips.
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Resonator Delete????
has anyone deleted their resonator with an aftermarket exhaust? does it sound better without resonator or like a fart machine? does removing resonator increase hp? basicaly is it worth it? thanks
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either way delete the resonator. it depends with the exhaust you put on for the diff types of sounds but either way your not gonna look at any 15HP gains prolly just better air flow and mostly sound
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Deleting a resonator only increases sound, very limited hp gains if any.
Regarding the sound, it really depends on the quality of the muffler, you can see on youtube lots of video with remus w/resonators and w/o, the sound is much deeper and there's no sign of rasp or "rice".
Regarding the sound, it really depends on the quality of the muffler, you can see on youtube lots of video with remus w/resonators and w/o, the sound is much deeper and there's no sign of rasp or "rice".
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just because its raspy doesnt mean its ricy. a mercedes wont sound like a honda. doesnt the exhaust just transmit the sounds the pistons inthe engine produce? wouldnt removal of the resonator allow me to hear better the sounds of the engine??? i think an engine sounds better where i can hear the rumbling and growling of it, not just a quite hum. i would never turn the music up just to listen to the engine
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Here's an example, I use this a lot when customers ask for differences between resonator, no resonator, and no mufflers.
BMW 540 Remus with resonator : http://youtube.com/watch?v=LLvNwILkXqY
BMW 540 Remus without resonator : http://youtube.com/watch?v=XMrZnAL8JfI
BMW 540 Remus with race system : http://youtube.com/watch?v=fvJYpAacDxI
Now here's a great example too : http://youtube.com/watch?v=YAjR1gQyIF4
Compare the first Quad Remus with resonator and the last Quad Remus without resonator.
My best advice would be to use our muffler and use whatever straight pipes before the muffler, it will control the sound but it will still be aggressive.
BMW 540 Remus with resonator : http://youtube.com/watch?v=LLvNwILkXqY
BMW 540 Remus without resonator : http://youtube.com/watch?v=XMrZnAL8JfI
BMW 540 Remus with race system : http://youtube.com/watch?v=fvJYpAacDxI
Now here's a great example too : http://youtube.com/watch?v=YAjR1gQyIF4
Compare the first Quad Remus with resonator and the last Quad Remus without resonator.
My best advice would be to use our muffler and use whatever straight pipes before the muffler, it will control the sound but it will still be aggressive.
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what about our very own advan's REMUS SPORT exhaust vids??
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_1Lw0Jsio6k (without res)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=umAp_2JY_Ew (with res delete)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=_1Lw0Jsio6k (without res)
http://youtube.com/watch?v=umAp_2JY_Ew (with res delete)
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Need Some Help Buying Exhaust For W203
Heres the deal...just got an 04' c230 sedan kompressor...i want to get a quad exhaust system fir this. I have no idea where to look...ebay doesn't seem to help...all there is are those cheap a$$ bolt on's! I also dont want to spend that much money $1k max!...so if you have something lying around or if anybody knows where i can get this set up....HELP PLEASE!!!
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You might have to go custom. Weltmeister is the only company I know that has the quad tip design, but it wont work on the I4 just the V6.
I think lorinser makes a dual exhaust, but you would also need the bumper.
I think lorinser makes a dual exhaust, but you would also need the bumper.
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Heres the deal...just got an 04' c230 sedan kompressor...i want to get a quad exhaust system fir this. I have no idea where to look...ebay doesn't seem to help...all there is are those cheap a$$ bolt on's! I also dont want to spend that much money $1k max!...so if you have something lying around or if anybody knows where i can get this set up....HELP PLEASE!!!
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i was in your shoes, i wanted exhaust but didnt want to spend too much money.... its still a mercedes man, even if it is the "cheapy" benzo, you know? lower production rates, limited markets, and extremely high quality materials equals higher prices. its tough to build a benzo and stay cheap, but if you knew someone, fineggled some aftermarket mufflers, etc....i bet it could be done for under a g note.
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a G to spend on a exhaust is a good amount to start off. if your in no hurry why not wait a little bit and check the classified here and there you can def get something for cheap. you can get a remus for way under 1000
