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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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Removing Resonators

I'm not that mechanically inclined, but I can manage most things. Has anyone (Kevin) got a DYI with pics, I'm a visual learner
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 11:22 AM
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Just take it to a high quality mufler shop. They will do a much better job than you can and it won't cost you much $
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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dude

it's miami you know how hard it is to find a good quality shop, most see the mercedes star and automatically charge an arm and a leg. I guess it's time to start looking for one.

Everytime I try a DIY I end up taking it somewhere
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 04:33 PM
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Sorry nothing for you here, my resonators are staying on.
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Clos, let me know what you find out, I'm dying to take mine off, but scared because there aren't any reputable muffler shops in Miami...
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Clos, let me know what you find out, I'm dying to take mine off, but scared because there aren't any reputable muffler shops in Miami...
just chop everything off from the resonators back and we can weld in some dump tubes
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Old Oct 3, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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I have the car in the shop now, I had a couple of incidents that left me with damage. Just had new pads put in, now I have to deal with 3k worth of body repair plus 4 new tires, alignment detail cleaning etc. So i'm looking to save money on things. I have a friend that works at Bill Ussery, going to see if he can get me someone to do it on the side. I will post updates.

I'm basically ending up with a brand new car when im done, even having the stock rims redone, too much curb rash. This is why I had considered getting rid of the beast. I haven't driven her in a month and I can't stop thinking about her even the wife is jealous

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I had my resonators removed at Miami Mufflers (10530 SW 185th Ter Cutler Bay, FL 33157 (305) 255-7704).. They did a good job on my car quick and cheap, replaced them with straight pipes. I removed them about 8 months ago and I had a chance to look under the car a few days back and everything looked in great condition.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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What are resonators? Where exactly are they? What do they do and what is the advantage of taking them off? Sorry I am the regular dumbass on this board...
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 11:38 AM
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What are resonators? Where exactly are they? What do they do and what is the advantage of taking them off? Sorry I am the regular dumbass on this board...
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It'll make the engine sound a little louder sort of like a nice aftermarket muffler without the insane price tag. There's actually no significant advantage per se.
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Old Oct 4, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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It'll make the engine sound a little louder sort of like a nice aftermarket muffler without the insane price tag. There's actually no significant advantage per se.
I would think up top it would help some as or (100mph)...... or atleast I hope!!!!!!!!
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