Anyone removed the silencer/resonator?
02-28-2006, 12:07 PM
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Hi, I want to know if I can remove it myself. I have a 350, but I think the exhaust systems are stiil very similar in nature. My 350 is too quiet to my liking. The SLK sounds sweet.
02-28-2006, 12:11 PM
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'05 SL500, '10 750Li
Originally Posted by pisces777
I did. Sounds really really really good (& loud); just like an American muscle car.
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02-28-2006, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by PoloJCP
Hi, I want to know if I can remove it myself. I have a 350, but I think the exhaust systems are stiil very similar in nature. My 350 is too quiet to my liking. The SLK sounds sweet.
02-28-2006, 03:45 PM
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2005 CLK500
Originally Posted by decimusmaximus7
It is after the cats and before the muffler almost right under the passenger door. No you can't remove it yourself. You have to have something to weld back in its place. Muffler shop will prob charge around $50.
He's right. You have to replace the resonator with a straight pipe. Any muffler shop will be glad to help you. Some will do it for $30.
Good luck!
02-28-2006, 04:41 PM
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Ok just did it, $35 plus tax. Its not dual so just replaced with one pipe. Sound is almost no change that I can notice while driving the car, just slightly louder. I haven't heard it from outside yet.
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02-28-2006, 06:06 PM
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2005 CLK500
Originally Posted by decimusmaximus7
Ok just did it, $35 plus tax. Its not dual so just replaced with one pipe. Sound is almost no change that I can notice while driving the car, just slightly louder. I haven't heard it from outside yet.
Believe me, it's at least 20% louder. What kind of muffler do you have?
02-28-2006, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pisces777
Believe me, it's at least 20% louder. What kind of muffler do you have?
By the way, I did a separate post for this but no replies yet. Do you know if you can purchase just the AMG dual exhaust tip and will it fit on my stock muffler?
02-28-2006, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by decimusmaximus7
its the stock muffler on a 2003 500 Sport
By the way, I did a separate post for this but no replies yet. Do you know if you can purchase just the AMG dual exhaust tip and will it fit on my stock muffler?
By the way, I did a separate post for this but no replies yet. Do you know if you can purchase just the AMG dual exhaust tip and will it fit on my stock muffler?
Well, i have an Eisenmann race muffler installed. The sound is just phenomenal. Sounds like a Mustang Cobra when you step on it. I don't know much about the AMG tips. I hate to give you advice in that department. Also, you might want to look into replacing your stock muffler. You don't have to go with Brabus or Eisenmann and spend $1,000+. There's plenty of choices out there. I know someone with the same car who installed an American-made muffler. Sounds very comparable to mine. I think he paid $300 including installation. If money's not an issue, go with the Eisenmann race muffler. Many guys on this forum have it. They swear by it.
Good luck!
03-02-2006, 07:25 AM
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I second that, if you have the money Eisenmann is the way to go. It has a very muscle-car sound, but it still has that destinctive Mercedes-Benz engine noise. It's so sweet. Everbody looks when I hit the gas and almost everybody races with me. I am going to get the resonator cut out when I can find a shop that will do it for under $100. Nobody wants to touch my car for some reason, all these shops think that you can't do anything to a Mercedes. So far I've gotten quotes for 300 and 400 bucks. Really annoying...
03-02-2006, 12:26 PM
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2005 CLK500
Originally Posted by ItalianStallion
I second that, if you have the money Eisenmann is the way to go. It has a very muscle-car sound, but it still has that destinctive Mercedes-Benz engine noise. It's so sweet. Everbody looks when I hit the gas and almost everybody races with me. I am going to get the resonator cut out when I can find a shop that will do it for under $100. Nobody wants to touch my car for some reason, all these shops think that you can't do anything to a Mercedes. So far I've gotten quotes for 300 and 400 bucks. Really annoying...
03-02-2006, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ItalianStallion
I wish I could man. Besides the ridiculous pricing out here, the weather sucks as well. Its way too cold and the CLK is a total waste in the snow. Oh well.
Rocky Balboa should stay on the East Coast. California isn't his cup of tea.
03-02-2006, 09:58 PM
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All they do for the install is use a Sawzall to cut out the resonator and then weld on the straight pipe - I paid $30 IIRC and it took about 15 minutes. Over $100 is a total scam.
03-02-2006, 11:29 PM
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i have a ? does anyone know how much louder the exaust sounds when u take resonator out if u already have the eisenmann?
Originally Posted by ItalianStallion
I second that, if you have the money Eisenmann is the way to go. It has a very muscle-car sound, but it still has that destinctive Mercedes-Benz engine noise. It's so sweet. Everbody looks when I hit the gas and almost everybody races with me. I am going to get the resonator cut out when I can find a shop that will do it for under $100. Nobody wants to touch my car for some reason, all these shops think that you can't do anything to a Mercedes. So far I've gotten quotes for 300 and 400 bucks. Really annoying...
03-03-2006, 12:04 AM
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2005 clk 500 cab, 2004 Bmw 530I, 2008 E350 4matic, 2010 C300 4matic
so sound wise which cars exhaust would u compare the sound to
to give me a good idea?
to give me a good idea?
Originally Posted by Frisco
It's slightly louder (call it 10-20%), but the tone also changes and gives the car more of a rumble.
03-03-2006, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by versaceboy54
so sound wise which cars exhaust would u compare the sound to
to give me a good idea?
to give me a good idea?
Mustang Cobra. A bit deeper and nicer. But again, that's with an Eisenmann Race muffler and without a resonator.
03-03-2006, 09:21 PM
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2005 clk 500 cab, 2004 Bmw 530I, 2008 E350 4matic, 2010 C300 4matic
Originally Posted by pisces777
Mustang Cobra. A bit deeper and nicer. But again, that's with an Eisenmann Race muffler and without a resonator.
03-04-2006, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pisces777
Rocky Balboa should stay on the East Coast. California isn't his cup of tea.
. I had to have a friend run to the store and buy me a bag of salt so I could get the ice melted from my driveway. I burnt so much rubber trying to get up the driveway that I can still smell it.And yeah, the Eisenmann race does give it a mustang noise...just wish I could get the drone a little quieter.
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07-26-2006, 08:54 AM
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My friend just got the resonator cut out of his E55...made a slight difference, a little more throaty and you can hear the "pop." On my car with the eisenmann exhaust, the resonator removal made it sound ridiculous. It is so nice, I get compliments all the time. I've had people on sidewalks jump into bushes when they hear me coming (not exaggerating, its happened a couple of times).
It'll probably sound a bit better on the 500, probably a little more V8 sound to it.
It'll probably sound a bit better on the 500, probably a little more V8 sound to it.
07-27-2006, 12:26 AM
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I’m running a SuperSprint exhaust. After I cut the resonator it made a very minor difference. A little deeper, and a little more rumbling. Not much though. Overall, I’m VERY happy with the sound. It’s a bit lower then the Eis. Race exhaust.
