Deciding on a resonator delete w/ muffler delete
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Deciding on a resonator delete w/ muffler delete
I currently have had my w204 C300 2010 with its mufflers deleted for almost a year. Sound is honestly great and very surprising for this car's V6. I do not really feel ricey at all, because even people with heavily modified cars at my my college thought I had a full custom exhaust.
Strongly thinking about getting and X-Pipe in replace of the resonator as well. Is this a good idea or is it honestly too loud because I feel as if it gets much quieter after warming up with just a muffler delete?
I want the car to just be more aggressive sounding in the hiring RPM band. I feel as if 4-6k should be even more pronounced, and I truly am wondering if an x-Pipe with the muffler delete with simply get me pulled over every day in MA, or if it honestly is not as big of a deal as people make.
I CANNOT imagine an x-pipe + muffler delete being as loud as say, a modified V8 exhaust.
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Since I haven't posted in the picture forum yet, here is a not so great pic of my baby with her 19in Niche Essen M147's
Strongly thinking about getting and X-Pipe in replace of the resonator as well. Is this a good idea or is it honestly too loud because I feel as if it gets much quieter after warming up with just a muffler delete?
I want the car to just be more aggressive sounding in the hiring RPM band. I feel as if 4-6k should be even more pronounced, and I truly am wondering if an x-Pipe with the muffler delete with simply get me pulled over every day in MA, or if it honestly is not as big of a deal as people make.
I CANNOT imagine an x-pipe + muffler delete being as loud as say, a modified V8 exhaust.
EDIT:
Since I haven't posted in the picture forum yet, here is a not so great pic of my baby with her 19in Niche Essen M147's
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While I personally do not agree with the X-pipe idea overall, I do however believe you should mod your car to what you want regardless of the forum. Exhaust sound is subjective, just expect not everyone is going to like it.
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I completely agree with your statements. However, do you have any insight as to whether or not you think the Muffler delete + X-Pipe will be honestly overbearing, even if someone loves a LOUD car?
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If you love the drone go for it, although I am not the proper demographic to ask. Also expect your X-pipe to be covered in rust within a year.
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Isn't their any X-Pipe brand's that are made of high quality and will NOT rust? I have heard of this before. As far as drone goes, it doesn't really bother me as drone on the highway with just the muffler deletes is pretty BALLER :p
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Maybe that drone isn't so "baller" to others in cars around you and people in your neighborhood.
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I don't see why you would bash someone for modifying their car to their liking. Anyways, many people have muffler deletes and resonator deletes on this forum, so i wish i got some feedback from someone that approves. I don't see a sexy roaring v6 as obnoxious.
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I highly recommend getting an x pipe. I did it to my old C300
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xcWhC6SFXM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xcWhC6SFXM
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Really appreciate the "warm welcome... I don't see why you would bash someone for modifying their car to their liking. Anyways, many people have muffler deletes and resonator deletes on this forum, so i wish i got some feedback from someone that approves.
I don't see a sexy roaring v6 as obnoxious.
I don't see why you would bash someone for modifying their car to their liking. Anyways, many people have muffler deletes and resonator deletes on this forum, so i wish i got some feedback from someone that approves. I don't see a sexy roaring v6 as obnoxious.
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Anyway I wish some more people who have the straight pipe would comment on its overall loudness compared to other vehicles, but I think I am going to leave it as just a muffler delete until I finish the exhaust with a quad tip conversion.I appreciate the feedback regardless!
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I have both deleted, and I love the sound. Granted I have a 2014 so its the 3.5l vs. your 3.0l.
https://youtu.be/af7NPuS8768
https://youtu.be/1yUK3wFyIGo
https://youtu.be/af7NPuS8768
https://youtu.be/1yUK3wFyIGo
Does it get quieter as the car warms up and does it ever lose the rasp? I love it and hope it stays that way even after the engine warms. On my muffler delete after the car warms up it definitely gets a LOT quieter.
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It definitely gets less raspy and loud after warmup, but the car is definitely loud even after warmup. I'll have to get another video for you sometime.
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I would really appreciate it that! Also while on the topic, where did you order your E63 AMG squared tips and diffuser? I am trying to go for the same look.
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They almost all do because of the gel coat clearcoat that is used. Just keep them polished, waxed, and sealed.
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Maybe keeping resonator and just deleting 2nd cats? I really dont like xpipe due to raspiness it gives me. Plus, if you delete resonator the drone will be louder, 2nd cats dont play a big role in the drone. 2nd cats delete sounds louder then just resonator delete with xpipe. I think i saw you on comm ave BU area once. Your wheels got my attention.
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