Question for those that have deleted their resonator
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Question for those that have deleted their resonator
Does it sound much louder than stock? Also, does it drone at all in the cabin anymore than stock...at any RPM or load?
BTW, I don't notice any drone in the cabin with the stock setup.
Thanks in advance.
Collin
BTW, I don't notice any drone in the cabin with the stock setup.
Thanks in advance.
Collin
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To me the sound difference is almost nada. I have also listened to my car from outside the vehicle as my friend punched it while driving past me, and the outside noise seems the same to me.
IMO, resonator deletion is a "no brainer" mod. Few more HPs, 10 less lbs., and no downside (other than the $30.00 or so to have it done).
IMO, resonator deletion is a "no brainer" mod. Few more HPs, 10 less lbs., and no downside (other than the $30.00 or so to have it done).
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Saves weight, I do think it made it a bit louder both inside and out of the cabin, you may perceive a slight drone immediately after removal but its more just a change in pitch of the exhaust note. No complaints after 6K miles.
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A resonator is used to reduce the sound of the exhaust. Taking it out will definitely make the exhaust louder. I had it done along with the installation of the Carlsson quad exhaust. Quoting from my friends after the install: "your car's exhaust sounds as loud as a SL55..."
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But who will remove the cats for me? I took my car to a shop to get the cats removed (here in San Diego) and they would not do it. Apparently, there is a California law prohibiting removal of cats. Anyone have any ideas (short of me learning how to weld)?
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Originally Posted by MercedeSChink
quoting jeremy clarkson from Top Gear BBC : Supercars are meant to pollute the environment...
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Supercars are meant to pollute the environment...
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Technically, it's a violation of FEDERAL law...
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But who will remove the cats for me? I took my car to a shop to get the cats removed (here in San Diego) and they would not do it. Apparently, there is a California law prohibiting removal of cats. Anyone have any ideas (short of me learning how to weld)?
...to remove the cats, whether you do it or someone else does. It's also a violation of the laws of several states -- including California -- so you possibly could be doubly-prosecuted. And most states that have emission testing actually conduct a visual inspection to ensure the cats are in place, so all in all I can't see recommending it.
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just removed the resonator few days ago, my first impression was that it doesn't loud at all which is good for me. however, your exhaust tone will be much louder when under load. I had full load the other day with my family criusing on the highway at around 85mph, the exhaust tone was very very loud.
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.....arg
"at around 85mph, the exhaust tone was very very loud."
that does it for me. no go.
actually dunno if it's my imagination but my c32's now sounds different at 27,000 miles.. less rasp.
that does it for me. no go.
actually dunno if it's my imagination but my c32's now sounds different at 27,000 miles.. less rasp.
