Recommendation for Quad exhaust shop in CA
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Recommendation for Quad exhaust shop in CA
I want a true quad exhaust system, anyone can recommend a reputable shop? I'm in Northern CA, I heard good things about DC Performance in Socal, but that's a 400 mile drive for me, but I'll do it if there's nothing up here where I'm at.
Right now it seems weird that I have the quad tips, but its not a true quad exhaust system.
Also besides the Borla, what other mufflers do you recommend? I want the sound as close to the AMG sound tone as possible. I don't want anything that sounds ricey or loud irritating droning noises when I'm cruising on the freeway.
Thanks.
Right now it seems weird that I have the quad tips, but its not a true quad exhaust system.
Also besides the Borla, what other mufflers do you recommend? I want the sound as close to the AMG sound tone as possible. I don't want anything that sounds ricey or loud irritating droning noises when I'm cruising on the freeway.
Thanks.
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I won't do the 63 muffler, too expensive and have to change out the spare tire well. I'm going to use either Borla or some aftermarket brand.
Already spent quite a few dollars on the tips. ; )
Already spent quite a few dollars on the tips. ; )
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Post some pics of your OEM tips if you don't mind.
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I think what he's shooting for - so as to not modify the spare tire location - is to mount a muffler where the resonator is, and then run 2 pipes back from that. I've had been thinking about that but like the sound of my Eisenmann now - and my Brabus before.
I only know Johnny Franklin is San Rafael. I had some work done at West Coast Mufflers in Concord, but I wasn't too happy with their service. If I were to do it, I might consider driving down to LA.
I only know Johnny Franklin is San Rafael. I had some work done at West Coast Mufflers in Concord, but I wasn't too happy with their service. If I were to do it, I might consider driving down to LA.
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that's exactly what I meant. Thanks for clarifying. I will have to buy an aftermarket exhaust first because I don't think I can use my OEM AMG exhaust?The way I have it now is just quad tips, and I'm disappointed in the outcome. The bodyshop did not make the right side pipes stick out far enough to match the OEM tips on the left side.
I will need it redone asap, recommendations for an exhaust brand and muffler shop would be greatly appreciated.
I will post pix of my quad tips soon....just too disappointed and embarrassed to show it.
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I want a true quad exhaust system, anyone can recommend a reputable shop? I'm in Northern CA, I heard good things about DC Performance in Socal, but that's a 400 mile drive for me, but I'll do it if there's nothing up here where I'm at.
Right now it seems weird that I have the quad tips, but its not a true quad exhaust system.
Also besides the Borla, what other mufflers do you recommend? I want the sound as close to the AMG sound tone as possible. I don't want anything that sounds ricey or loud irritating droning noises when I'm cruising on the freeway.
Thanks.
Right now it seems weird that I have the quad tips, but its not a true quad exhaust system.
Also besides the Borla, what other mufflers do you recommend? I want the sound as close to the AMG sound tone as possible. I don't want anything that sounds ricey or loud irritating droning noises when I'm cruising on the freeway.
Thanks.
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ed-clk500.html
Pepe is now at High Flow Mufflers in Long Beach,Ca (562) 591-2280. You can call for an appointment and he's pretty accommodating! I gave him a weeks lead time and he fit me in no problem (if you go, tell him his friends in MBworld say hi).
Klinh and Amiricanmade also had their exhaust done by Pepe:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...er-teaser.html
Here is Wes's thread:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...st-thread.html
And Kev's:
https://mbworld.org/forums/clk-class...ew-thread.html
My Supercharger work was done by DC Performance in LA and I can testify to their great work!
They are really busy though, so you will need to setup an appointment before you drive the 400 miles!
Good Luck on your install and let us know how it turns out (with pics if possible)!
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For your Exhaust, I would do eather magnaflow or eisenmann exhaust (eisenmann will cost you a pretty penny though)
My review on both even though I don't have exhaust yet eather, but after a lot of research
Eisenmann = A lot more Exotic sounding (Upper Pitch)
Magnaflow = Lower sounding, more like a muscle car (Throaty)
As far a shop, None will have the Eisenmann so you will need to order that before going in. Also you will need to order muffler Tips for eather of them.
Johnny Franklins - Great shop, Will have the Magnaflow (They have a larger shop up in Santa Rosa) I take my cars here all the time.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/johnny-frank...ler-san-rafael
Jay's Kustom Exhaust - Also great, Nice guy, If you mention "Marin Euro" he may cut you a good deal.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jays-kustom-...ufflers-novato
My review on both even though I don't have exhaust yet eather, but after a lot of research
Eisenmann = A lot more Exotic sounding (Upper Pitch)
Magnaflow = Lower sounding, more like a muscle car (Throaty)
As far a shop, None will have the Eisenmann so you will need to order that before going in. Also you will need to order muffler Tips for eather of them.
Johnny Franklins - Great shop, Will have the Magnaflow (They have a larger shop up in Santa Rosa) I take my cars here all the time.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/johnny-frank...ler-san-rafael
Jay's Kustom Exhaust - Also great, Nice guy, If you mention "Marin Euro" he may cut you a good deal.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/jays-kustom-...ufflers-novato
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Carlos posted up a great source of links, mighty good of him to take the time to do so
I use Magnaflow and love the sound, if I ever get my car back I'll update my exhaust thread (Kleemann headers and 100 cell cats) put up a sound clip.
I use Magnaflow and love the sound, if I ever get my car back I'll update my exhaust thread (Kleemann headers and 100 cell cats) put up a sound clip.
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Yes, Carlos and the others on here have been great.
Basically, what I want is to mount a muffler where the resonator is (without removing the resonator, is that possible??, and then run 2 pipes back from that to the quad tips.
I have never heard the sound output on a Magnaflow, is it loud? I'm not looking for a loud exhaust, I want it to sound like what I have right now, the stock AMG exhaust, but that's not possible for a quad exhaust system so I need to change the muffler.
I heard the Borla is loud which I don't want.
What exact model of Magnaflow do you have? Does it fit in the center of the car?
@lowpost - On your Eisenmann, will it be suitable for a quad exhaust system? How does it sound? Does it have droning problem at high speeds? Where did you get it and what model did you get? A link would be awesome.
@Overdrive - I will call Johnny Franklin's Muffler shop on Monday to set up an appointment. San Rafael is about 45 minutes away from me, so that wouldn't be too bad. Do you know if they have experience working with Mercedes? I wonder if they ever did a quad exhaust system for a CLK? Should I buy my own Magnaflow and bring it with me to the shop?
Do you recommend the below layout?
Start with a 2.5" stainless steel straight pipe connected to a "Magnaflow" muffler, to either an "X -pipe" or "Y-pipe" and back down to a 2.5" piping to the quad tips. Should I add a noise cancellation chamber and keep the primary and secondary cats to help with the droning at higher speeds.
I want to get the quad exhaust system done asap. Please chime in everyone.
Basically, what I want is to mount a muffler where the resonator is (without removing the resonator, is that possible??, and then run 2 pipes back from that to the quad tips.
I have never heard the sound output on a Magnaflow, is it loud? I'm not looking for a loud exhaust, I want it to sound like what I have right now, the stock AMG exhaust, but that's not possible for a quad exhaust system so I need to change the muffler.
I heard the Borla is loud which I don't want.
What exact model of Magnaflow do you have? Does it fit in the center of the car?
@lowpost - On your Eisenmann, will it be suitable for a quad exhaust system? How does it sound? Does it have droning problem at high speeds? Where did you get it and what model did you get? A link would be awesome.
@Overdrive - I will call Johnny Franklin's Muffler shop on Monday to set up an appointment. San Rafael is about 45 minutes away from me, so that wouldn't be too bad. Do you know if they have experience working with Mercedes? I wonder if they ever did a quad exhaust system for a CLK? Should I buy my own Magnaflow and bring it with me to the shop?
Do you recommend the below layout?
Start with a 2.5" stainless steel straight pipe connected to a "Magnaflow" muffler, to either an "X -pipe" or "Y-pipe" and back down to a 2.5" piping to the quad tips. Should I add a noise cancellation chamber and keep the primary and secondary cats to help with the droning at higher speeds.
I want to get the quad exhaust system done asap. Please chime in everyone.
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You could go 2.5" piping from primary cats to a dual in/out muffler with an internal x to 2.5" piping to secondary cats and back to the tips. Don't think it would be loud at all with all the cats, could always use resonators if it does drone.
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not to bring this argument back but i heard that borla is more of a euro sound and magnaflow is more of a american muscle sound.
borla is more similar to eisenmann....i heard. not from experience.
borla is more similar to eisenmann....i heard. not from experience.
