C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

buy new muffler or cut off resonator?

Old Jun 4, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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buy new muffler or cut off resonator?

I like the looks of the AMG muffler, but want some more sound. Do I just need to remove the resonator to get this effect or does the middle muffler need to come off as well?
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Old Jun 4, 2004 | 10:50 AM
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I took off the resonator last week and I like how it sounds. It's not annyoing nor is it too much for the car. It sounds strong when you hit the pedal and I would recommend it.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 11:09 AM
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I took my resonator off a long time ago and I love the sound. Take off the resonator and if you dont like the sound then buy a new muffler. Just my .02
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by SJT03CLK
I took off the resonator last week and I like how it sounds. It's not annyoing nor is it too much for the car. It sounds strong when you hit the pedal and I would recommend it.
do you think you will get pulled over for it by the cops? is it ricey sounding?
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by AMG BRED
do you think you will get pulled over for it by the cops? is it ricey sounding?
AMG Bred, it isnt noticeable enough for the cops to think you did something...dont worry. and definitely not...it does not sound ricey at all.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 01:51 PM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
hey fellas...curious, what did your installer charge you for the removal? thanks
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 01:59 PM
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You shouldn't pay more than 50 bucks. It takes about 15 minutes.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 02:15 PM
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You shouldn't pay more than 50 bucks. It takes about 15 minutes.
hmm...what do you think the straight pipe costs? i paid 250 for everything. now im feeling like i got ripped.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 02:55 PM
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remove resinator....best mod for the C32 IMO
250?? yup you got hosed,,its 2 cuts, a pipe and 2 welds..
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by Vader13
remove resinator....best mod for the C32 IMO
250?? yup you got hosed,,its 2 cuts, a pipe and 2 welds..
damn...whats a good price Vader? thanks
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:31 PM
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I think 65 dollars is what I payed. My guy used some nice looking pipe too..lol

You should of kept your Seibring..whoops I mean AMG resinator correct..
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 03:52 PM
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huh?
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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huh?
OK I will try and do some Dark power of the forged mind reading.

After you had the resinator cut off, did they give you the part back.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 04:09 PM
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OK I will try and do some Dark power of the forged mind reading.

After you had the resinator cut off, did they give you the part back.
yup.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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whats a seibring? thats my "huh?' question.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Thats the company that made the part for AMG..Look at the part and you will see.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 04:21 PM
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Originally posted by Vader13
Thats the company that made the part for AMG..Look at the part and you will see.
ahh.. good to know, kind of.
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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actually it's called Sebring, but that's just a detail
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 05:56 PM
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actually it's called Sebring, but that's just a detail
The Swiss, so ****....Hey how many wars have the Swiss won?
Here is the Swiss Army Salute.


Throw Both Arms in the Air..lol

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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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what happend to your old 'It's called a typo know it all' reply?

I didnt mean to offend by correcting a little mistake, but your reply is just really gay. And WTF you start talking about us not being in wars?
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 06:18 PM
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what happend to your old 'It's called a typo know it all' reply?

I didnt mean to offend by correcting a little mistake, but your reply is just really gay. And WTF you start talking about us not being in wars?
I chaned it when I saw the Swiss thing..
Just having some fun..no hard feelings..
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Old Jun 6, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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I had some other work on my car at the same time so they just did it for free. The sound is strong and not ricey at all. If it sounded bad, I wouldn't have kept it. Quick & easy mod that makes you car sound 10x better IMO.
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