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Muffler delete and X pipe experience?

Old Apr 21, 2025 | 05:01 PM
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Muffler delete and X pipe experience?

Hi guys,

Trying to revamp my sedan C300 Luxury and make it a bit more sporty and cooler. I'm in the process of switching rims and tires to 18" and maybe a subtle rear spoiler. After this, I would like to add a bit of sound by deleting muffler and putting an x pipe which I heard makes the sound more clean. Not really wanting to have a very loud sound with pops and crackles - fast and furious vibes. My goal is a bit more subtle and elegant roar, hopefully deeper tones rather than high.

If any of you guys who have done something similar, I would truly appreciate your feedback or suggestions.
- Have you deleted the main central unit plus both right and left ones too? Noticed any difference between eliminating just one or the others?
- Have you added an X pipe and noticed a difference that you liked or disliked?
- Should I keep the original pieces in case I regret it a few months later?
- Etc

Thank you guys

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Old Apr 22, 2025 | 02:53 PM
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Only thing i can comment on is you should keep the original exhaust. Dont just cut everything to remove it, undo all the clamps and remove it properly.
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