Resonator Removal / Next Mod?
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Resonator Removal / Next Mod?
Hey Guys,
I've had my 2010 C63 just over a month, and I'm already itching to do something else. As my 100th post, I'd like your opinion.
So far:
AFE Dry Flow Filters
LED - DRL's and Trunk Lid Bulbs
Painted Side Markers
I'm pretty sure I want to remove the resonator next, and just do a straight pipe in place to bring out a bit more of the sound.
Long term I thin I might just do some Euro OEM 19's with H&R springs, and a Lip.
After that if I'm really itching to do something knew, I might decide to do tune.
This car was largely a move towards wanting to slow down spending money on mods, and frankly I'm very happy with the performance. I might end up doing 1 track day a year.
Also note I'm on a bit of a budget.
I feel like I can't really go wrong with this $100 mod, and it'll make that beautiful sound just a bit more known.
What do you guys think?
I've had my 2010 C63 just over a month, and I'm already itching to do something else. As my 100th post, I'd like your opinion.
So far:
AFE Dry Flow Filters
LED - DRL's and Trunk Lid Bulbs
Painted Side Markers
I'm pretty sure I want to remove the resonator next, and just do a straight pipe in place to bring out a bit more of the sound.
Long term I thin I might just do some Euro OEM 19's with H&R springs, and a Lip.
After that if I'm really itching to do something knew, I might decide to do tune.
This car was largely a move towards wanting to slow down spending money on mods, and frankly I'm very happy with the performance. I might end up doing 1 track day a year.
Also note I'm on a bit of a budget.
I feel like I can't really go wrong with this $100 mod, and it'll make that beautiful sound just a bit more known.
What do you guys think?
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Hey Guys,
I've had my 2010 C63 just over a month, and I'm already itching to do something else. As my 100th post, I'd like your opinion.
So far:
AFE Dry Flow Filters
LED - DRL's and Trunk Lid Bulbs
Painted Side Markers
I'm pretty sure I want to remove the resonator next, and just do a straight pipe in place to bring out a bit more of the sound.
Long term I thin I might just do some Euro OEM 19's with H&R springs, and a Lip.
After that if I'm really itching to do something knew, I might decide to do tune.
This car was largely a move towards wanting to slow down spending money on mods, and frankly I'm very happy with the performance. I might end up doing 1 track day a year.
Also note I'm on a bit of a budget.
I feel like I can't really go wrong with this $100 mod, and it'll make that beautiful sound just a bit more known.
What do you guys think?
I've had my 2010 C63 just over a month, and I'm already itching to do something else. As my 100th post, I'd like your opinion.
So far:
AFE Dry Flow Filters
LED - DRL's and Trunk Lid Bulbs
Painted Side Markers
I'm pretty sure I want to remove the resonator next, and just do a straight pipe in place to bring out a bit more of the sound.
Long term I thin I might just do some Euro OEM 19's with H&R springs, and a Lip.
After that if I'm really itching to do something knew, I might decide to do tune.
This car was largely a move towards wanting to slow down spending money on mods, and frankly I'm very happy with the performance. I might end up doing 1 track day a year.
Also note I'm on a bit of a budget.
I feel like I can't really go wrong with this $100 mod, and it'll make that beautiful sound just a bit more known.
What do you guys think?
I would suggest getting a custom H pipe.
Yes the resonator is already a form of H pipe, but it still does it's job baffling the sound.
The custom H pipe won't lose, but gain more sound. I wouldn't suggest X pipe unless you want that cross-pipe higher pitch sound effect
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If you just remove the resonator and place 2 straight pipes, you going to lose a bit of power because there won't be connection with the both banks.
I would suggest getting a custom H pipe.
Yes the resonator is already a form of H pipe, but it still does it's job baffling the sound.
The custom H pipe won't lose, but gain more sound. I wouldn't suggest X pipe unless you want that cross-pipe higher pitch sound effect
I would suggest getting a custom H pipe.
Yes the resonator is already a form of H pipe, but it still does it's job baffling the sound.
The custom H pipe won't lose, but gain more sound. I wouldn't suggest X pipe unless you want that cross-pipe higher pitch sound effect
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only con. is it creates a higher pitch exhaust note due to the cross pipe effect. Some ppl think it takes away that AMG rasp sound.
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I've replaced my resonator with SS straight pipes. Lose a little power? Maybe 1 or 2 HP who knows but then lose some weight as well. Then removed the secondary cats and replaced it with an X pipe and gained power - for sure. How much? God only knows but it definitely was ever so slightly punchier. Some estimate between 5-10hp. I don't know but two of the cheapest best mods I've ever done. That said, I need more ROAR!!! So will remove the X pipe and replace with straight pipes.
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"losing power" always comes up in these threads.
YOU WILL NOT LOSE POWER, if anything minimal at MOST. NOTHING noticeable, wont affect ANYTHING on the road or track. Thats like people taking their spare tire out to lose weight to go faster lol.
YOU WILL NOT LOSE POWER, if anything minimal at MOST. NOTHING noticeable, wont affect ANYTHING on the road or track. Thats like people taking their spare tire out to lose weight to go faster lol.
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When you have a 20" forged wheel with a tire on, then that's a 25kg weight saving... add that to 70kgs of fuel
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The independent straight pipes just feels a bit "clogged" during accelerations although you can't feel any slower than stock.
X pipe/ H pipe just makes your mind feel like the car's gotten faster because the throttle feels more opened and smoother than stock.
Just my personal experience
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the power that is lost is so small its probably not noticeable, but for sure you can feel a difference in acceleration smoothness. I've tried 2 independent straight pipes, X pipe, and H pipe all together to find out which is the best for me.
The independent straight pipes just feels a bit "clogged" during accelerations although you can't feel any slower than stock.
X pipe/ H pipe just makes your mind feel like the car's gotten faster because the throttle feels more opened and smoother than stock.
Just my personal experience
The independent straight pipes just feels a bit "clogged" during accelerations although you can't feel any slower than stock.
X pipe/ H pipe just makes your mind feel like the car's gotten faster because the throttle feels more opened and smoother than stock.
Just my personal experience
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i got a straight power pipe (replaces the sec cats) through mike on here. look for the thread. he has H pipes and straight pipes. more good AMG sound and likely an immaterial power gain