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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:14 AM
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thinking of removing my resonator/muffler

would it be a good idea? will it sound ricey or nice? anybody else done this? will it pass state inspections?
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:17 AM
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I think you should do a straight pipe and keep the amg exhaust.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by Tezta
I think you should do a straight pipe and keep the amg exhaust.
i can't do straight pipes 'cause i need the cats to be legal.. my AMG exhaust will be on sale soon :p
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by AMG BRED
i can't do straight pipes 'cause i need the cats to be legal.. my AMG exhaust will be on sale soon :p
pm me with a price when you do want to sell it.. btw what did you do with your front amg bumper?
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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Originally posted by Tezta
pm me with a price when you do want to sell it.. btw what did you do with your front amg bumper?
still have it.. it's torn a lil in the front though, hit a curb.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 01:35 PM
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I have a Supersprint resonator on the w208 clk55. It sounds real mean.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 01:42 PM
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****, how much is a supersprint resonator, will it void warranty, I would like a little more roar to mine.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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Should run about $500-$600. Its mostly for sounds as the AMG setup is already free flowing.

Warranty is all subjective according to the dealership you take it to.

If they can prove that your modification caused the direct fault of the problem you are claiming, they will deny your warranty claim.
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Old Apr 23, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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im thinking of getting straight pipes
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 02:42 AM
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I recently popped into an Aston Martin garage and the sales guy started up a Vanquish. WOW

I tell you, I cannot describe the growl, snarl, roar of the exhaust note - it was totally intoxicating.

I dont know if this is mainly down to the exhausts or the 6 litre V12.

If you can make the clk55 sound anything like that then WOW.

To hear the aston martin sound, load the flash intro at

www.astonmartin.com (turn your speakers right up)

Trust me, the real thing sounds infinitely better.

Please post sound file or link to sound files on clk55 mods if you can.

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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 09:51 AM
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Originally posted by AMG BRED
i can't do straight pipes 'cause i need the cats to be legal.. my AMG exhaust will be on sale soon :p

Cough up the info - what you got coming?
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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Cough up the info - what you got coming?
*cough* quad *cough* is all i can say.. Wait for pics soon. Harris is the man!

lol.. it's really not that big of a deal.. but i don't want to say anything yet.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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OMG - you got that AMG safety car quad???!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 10:26 AM
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Originally posted by Frisco
OMG - you got that AMG safety car quad???!!!
nooo.. i wished. but close enuff.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 10:46 AM
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your mailbox is full :p
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 11:12 AM
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well since harris is the man when it comes to carlsson products in America, i can guess you're gonna go with a carlsson quad.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 11:47 AM
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Originally posted by Tezta
well since harris is the man when it comes to carlsson products in America, i can guess you're gonna go with a carlsson quad.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 11:56 AM
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TJ, have you received the tires PO??
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 12:01 PM
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TJ, have you received the tires PO??
yes i received it thanks, i am waiting on confirmation from the two guys before i send it back to you.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 12:05 PM
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yes i received it thanks, i am waiting on confirmation from the two guys before i send it back to you.
No worries. Its just I always receive a "read receipt" from you but you didnt send one with that e-mail. I thought the e-mail didnt get through.....take yr time....

Btw, it is okay to take out the resonator. If you dont like the sound or if you think there is no difference, you can always put it back on.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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tires too? You getting new HREs also!?!!
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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tires too? You getting new HREs also!?!!
Oh, the tires are not for him.

The one who is getting new HREs is ME!!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 12:14 PM
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Oh you dog - do tell!!!
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by Harris
No worries. Its just I always receive a "read receipt" from you but you didnt send one with that e-mail. I thought the e-mail didnt get through.....take yr time....

Btw, it is okay to take out the resonator. If you dont like the sound or if you think there is no difference, you can always put it back on.
I stopped by european autowerks, where dr. anderson got his installed, and they said the extension to the right side for the quad tips.. is a pipe connecting to the muffler.. so the muffler is an integral part to the whole system... he said removing the muffler is do-able.. but tricky.. can you confirm this for me?
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 12:16 PM
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Oh, the tires are not for him.

The one who is getting new HREs is ME!!!!
you make me sick
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