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Secondary Kitties + Resonator Delete :D

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Old Nov 21, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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Secondary Kitties + Resonator Delete :D

Well, I cut the resonator off about 3 weeks ago and it was a mellow improvement. Today I cut the secondary kitties off and man what a difference. It's exactly what I was looking for. Noise level inside the cab of the car is not much louder than stock, but noticeable. The outside level is a vast improvement. Sounds great. I'm a very happy camper.
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Do you have any pictures of the replacement so I can get an idea of how it needs to be done?
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by lookin4ac55
Well, I cut the resonator off about 3 weeks ago and it was a mellow improvement. Today I cut the secondary kitties off and man what a difference. It's exactly what I was looking for. Noise level inside the cab of the car is not much louder than stock, but noticeable. The outside level is a vast improvement. Sounds great. I'm a very happy camper.
Sounds Clips PLEASE!!!
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Gramma_Benz
Sounds Clips PLEASE!!!
+1

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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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You didn't by any chance do a before and after dyno did you?
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Oh.... I have a exhaust comparison video of a stock C55 vs modified exhaust!
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Old Nov 22, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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I tired the sec cats off.. OMFG..... sounds like a Steroid V8 lol. only took 30 mins and i went back to the shop put the 2nd cat back on.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:00 AM
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Isn't this going to cause a smog check problem?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 1qikctr
I tired the sec cats off.. OMFG..... sounds like a Steroid V8 lol. only took 30 mins and i went back to the shop put the 2nd cat back on.
haha! Hell I still find my car wayyyyyy too quiet
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:09 AM
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Isn't this going to cause a smog check problem?
Nope.
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:41 AM
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haha! Hell I still find my car wayyyyyy too quiet
haha....sounds like YOU need a set of MBH headers
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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It's a big improvement I got pulled over for speeding I think the cop just heard me zoom by. He told me I had a nice car and to slow down and let me off lol. People love the sound of my car. I don't really get to hear it though because I am always inside
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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what was the cost ?
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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Sound clips please!
i took the resonator off my C32...ehh..its ok..but i wanna go..more bbrruummm brruuummm
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MiZterC32AMG
Sound clips please!
i took the resonator off my C32...ehh..its ok..but i wanna go..more bbrruummm brruuummm
Did you removed your second cat also ? I wonder what it sounds like ?

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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:10 PM
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what was the cost ?
$150-$200 from a good exhaust shop

Originally Posted by MiZterC32AMG
Sound clips please!
If anyone near Irvine has a good video camea id be more than happy to take some videos... My digital camera takes worthless video
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by MiZterC32AMG
Sound clips please!
i took the resonator off my C32...ehh..its ok..but i wanna go..more bbrruummm brruuummm
then delete your secondaries and/or get headers. you will like
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Old Nov 23, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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I'm not sure if you guys can see the video...

but here's a video of "WillC55" stock C55 exhaust, VS advans true dual, secondary cat delete and resonator delete comparison

Stock C55 exhaust VS Modded C55 Exhaust
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by advans
I'm not sure if you guys can see the video...

but here's a video of "WillC55" stock C55 exhaust, VS advans true dual, secondary cat delete and resonator delete comparison

Stock C55 exhaust VS Modded C55 Exhaust
haha i cant belive he said not much difference!
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:24 AM
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lol he was obviously kidding. you hear the huge diff right. HUGE diff.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:39 AM
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wth ? you have to have the facebook account to watch the clip ??

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:48 AM
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^Sorry andy, my friend uploaded that vid, so I'll see if I can copy it from his iphone
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 12:50 AM
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oh its cool man and I would love to see it lol.

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Originally Posted by M-bENZ
Did you removed your second cat also ? I wonder what it sounds like ?

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not yet andy..i want to though..but i wanna hear how it sounds first from a good quality vid! hahah its with just the resonator removed.and it makes a nice subtle yet roary sound..but i want my car to be heard! but not obnoxiously loud ya know? lol
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by MiZterC32AMG
not yet andy..i want to though..but i wanna hear how it sounds first from a good quality vid! hahah its with just the resonator removed.and it makes a nice subtle yet roary sound..but i want my car to be heard! but not obnoxiously loud ya know? lol
and where is your clips ? lol

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