RDSBENZ

. . . with resonator (glass packed).






I had to add a resonator because it was too loud for my taste and the sound in the cabin was too loud. Cost me $180.00 including the resonator. Performance wise, it pulls better not a whole lot but better. Sound clip later. . .

This is the same muffler I used on my old W202.



rdscklasse

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Nice...Looks great and noticeable among the black exterior and black tint.

rlee02135

looks like an AMG exhaust from the rear.

car looks nice on those SL wheels!

sanf

did the glass packed res take out the cabin sound by a lot? which exact one did you get?

kevblah

looks nice, i love the magnaflow i got!
i also removed the resonator at first
but it was also too loud for my taste
so i had it put back in.

$50 to take out resonator
$70 to put in muffler
$20 to put resonator back in

is it just me or is the muffler a little crooked?
from the first pic, looks like the right tip is lower...
i dont know...maybe its just me

RDSBENZ

Good EYE! It is but not a lot. I'm actually going back next week to get it adjusted.

The resonator (glass packed) helped a lot. At first they put a Magnaflow resonator and it didn't help much so they tried a glass packed resonator and it helped. I'll try to get the brand of that resonator.

Also, when I started this project, I noticed that my 05 C230K SS didn't have a resonator only a huge OEM muffler with a single tip. So when they installed the muffler it was so loud (for me) that's when we experimented with the resonators. Overall, I'm happy with it until I decide to get maybe a Supersport or Supersprint exhaust. My next mod will be a C55 Spoiler & front spoiler lip. Thanks for the comments guys!

rdscklasse

RDSBENZ

That's the idea. Thanks I like my rims too(18" SL wheels).

EV0LVE

what else did you do to fit the sl wheels on your car? car looks great, especially the exhaust mod, so how many resonators do you have now?

RDSBENZ

Shorter lug bolts 29mm full tread & 5mm H&R spacers for the rear. I could probably go for 10mm spacers. These are OEM SL wheels. Of course, smaller tires: 225/40/18 & 255/35/18.

I only have one resonator (glass packed). They took out the magnaflow resonator because it didn't make a difference in the cabin sound. I was suprised to see that 05 C230Komp didn't have resonators, only one big muffler.

rdscklasse

benze-ply

everyone asks about your wheels. the SL wheels look fantastic. I was hoping the VMR wheel group buy would work out soon. then you might be willing the sell those SL wheels i would like first dibs if you do

a couple Q's:
where did you get the magnaflow? it was $180 installed? looks great.

also, how low did the H&R springs drop the front of your '05 from the standard sport springs?

RDSBENZ

Any muffler shop can get it for you.

Question: Should I paint the muffler flat black or leave it silver? It was chrome before but it was ruined when I had them cut one of the tips because I want one of them shorter than the other like an OEM AMG tips.

TruTaing

That exhaust looks great, part numbers/prices?? :P

white_w203

the muffler looks good. the car always looks better with a twin tip.

nlpamg

that looks great man! where'd you go for it? for $180, you can't go wrong!

drexappeal

Ray, looks very nice, pare!

RDSBENZ

Thanks for the kind words but should I paint the muffler flat black?

rdscklasse

rlee02135

it might look good with the muffler black, just make sure to use a paint that will hold up to the high temps.

anthuny85

+1 on the muffler being painted black, i did that with mine from the day i did my rear diffuser. looks so much cleaner jus seeing the tips.

kevblah

does painting the muffler black only look good on a black car? cuz im curious if it'd look equally as good on my silver car, not a fan of seeing the big muffler lol

RDSBENZ

Flat Black it is! I'll post PICs when it's finished.

rdscklasse

RDSBENZ

Magnaflow Exhaust: $180 installed
Part# 14830
5" x 8" Oval Street Series Polished Stainless Steel Universal Muffler With Tips
Dual Oval Tips, Single Wall, Angle Rolled Edge
2.25" Inlet, 3.25"x2.5" Tips
7" Tip Length
5" x 8" Oval Body
14" Muffler Body Length


rdscklasse

RDSBENZ

I decided to paint my mufflers flat black (high temp). Here are some PICS:









rdscklasse

magnus203

Looks awesome! Has the bumper been cut to allow it to fit?

coin

Do you have the brand of the glass-packed resonator? Also, any suggestion as where I should get it from?

BlackLiquorish8

the exhaust looks great. i really like it any sound clips??? i'm thinkin bout gettin one also... where did you buy it from?