W212 E550 Exhaust Recommendations
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W212 E550 Exhaust Recommendations
Hey everyone,
Over the past little while, I've been wanting to make my E550 Sedan louder than its factory sound level. I love the car, but its way to docile for my liking. After reading a many threads and listening to a couple of videos, I'm still at a loss on what to do...
Long story short, has anyone modified their exhaust in a cost efficient manner that results in a louder sound, but not to the point where drone in the cabin is too much. Let me know!
Over the past little while, I've been wanting to make my E550 Sedan louder than its factory sound level. I love the car, but its way to docile for my liking. After reading a many threads and listening to a couple of videos, I'm still at a loss on what to do...
Long story short, has anyone modified their exhaust in a cost efficient manner that results in a louder sound, but not to the point where drone in the cabin is too much. Let me know!
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If you can find a picture of the entire exhaust system please post it here. In my Rover Sport I removed one of the resonators with straight pipe. It comes with 2 of them.
The sound was awesome and not too loud at all. ( unless you stepped on the gas hard ).
I bet this will be the sound you are looking for.
I also didn't have an y emission problems or warning lights since the resonator removed was just to reduce the sound.
The sound was awesome and not too loud at all. ( unless you stepped on the gas hard ).
I bet this will be the sound you are looking for.
I also didn't have an y emission problems or warning lights since the resonator removed was just to reduce the sound.
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If you can find a picture of the entire exhaust system please post it here. In my Rover Sport I removed one of the resonators with straight pipe. It comes with 2 of them.
The sound was awesome and not too loud at all. ( unless you stepped on the gas hard ).
I bet this will be the sound you are looking for.
I also didn't have an y emission problems or warning lights since the resonator removed was just to reduce the sound.
The sound was awesome and not too loud at all. ( unless you stepped on the gas hard ).
I bet this will be the sound you are looking for.
I also didn't have an y emission problems or warning lights since the resonator removed was just to reduce the sound.
The sound is part of the driving experience. Audi is one of the experts in this area. I think they stole it from Lamborghini (whom they own)
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In 2011, the E63 was not available in 4Matic. Crucial for us northerners.
I just finished my mods and will post a video clip here when I figure it out...
I left in the hands of someone who claimed they knew exactly what to do - but they did not.
Step 1:
X-Pipe Added, Resonator Delete, Muffler Delete, J-Pipe added.
Ridiculous sound. Incredible, but sounded like a Nascar - waaaayyy too loud.
Step 2:
Added the resonator back in.
I think I am happy. I may get the J-Pipes adjusted, as there is ZERO drone above 1500 RPM, but the low revs under load can be loud.
I took a video before, after step 1, and after step 2 - but don't know how to post them here...
I just finished my mods and will post a video clip here when I figure it out...
I left in the hands of someone who claimed they knew exactly what to do - but they did not.
Step 1:
X-Pipe Added, Resonator Delete, Muffler Delete, J-Pipe added.
Ridiculous sound. Incredible, but sounded like a Nascar - waaaayyy too loud.
Step 2:
Added the resonator back in.
I think I am happy. I may get the J-Pipes adjusted, as there is ZERO drone above 1500 RPM, but the low revs under load can be loud.
I took a video before, after step 1, and after step 2 - but don't know how to post them here...
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From: Canuck Town
W212 E550
In 2011, the E63 was not available in 4Matic. Crucial for us northerners.
I just finished my mods and will post a video clip here when I figure it out...
I left in the hands of someone who claimed they knew exactly what to do - but they did not.
Step 1:
X-Pipe Added, Resonator Delete, Muffler Delete, J-Pipe added.
Ridiculous sound. Incredible, but sounded like a Nascar - waaaayyy too loud.
Step 2:
Added the resonator back in.
I think I am happy. I may get the J-Pipes adjusted, as there is ZERO drone above 1500 RPM, but the low revs under load can be loud.
I took a video before, after step 1, and after step 2 - but don't know how to post them here...
I just finished my mods and will post a video clip here when I figure it out...
I left in the hands of someone who claimed they knew exactly what to do - but they did not.
Step 1:
X-Pipe Added, Resonator Delete, Muffler Delete, J-Pipe added.
Ridiculous sound. Incredible, but sounded like a Nascar - waaaayyy too loud.
Step 2:
Added the resonator back in.
I think I am happy. I may get the J-Pipes adjusted, as there is ZERO drone above 1500 RPM, but the low revs under load can be loud.
I took a video before, after step 1, and after step 2 - but don't know how to post them here...
Yes would love to see and hear a clip
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This is a short clip of the final result. Need to get a longer video done.
Still - you get the idea....
Last edited by FastE; Sep 30, 2013 at 01:12 AM. Reason: Forgot to answer part of it
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Of course exhaust warranty is done - not that there really is much anyway. The rest is fine according to the dealer - because all the sensors are after the cats.
This is a short clip of the final result. Need to get a longer video done.
Still - you get the idea....http://youtu.be/KvDPDi12TOs
This is a short clip of the final result. Need to get a longer video done.
Still - you get the idea....http://youtu.be/KvDPDi12TOs
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I actually have a little video i was messing around with. I had my iphone 5 in the back seat recording the drive. Have had my resonator removed and replaced with an x-pipe. I don't have the before videos, just the after. But if you have a iphone 5 and e550, i guess u can record it in the same manner and maybe hear the difference from you stock? I'll post it later tonight. But if you want total e63 sound experience, IMO, just get an aftermarket exhaust ie. meisterschaft/eisenmann/or any other reputable brand.
Last edited by Yosheego; Oct 17, 2013 at 02:50 PM.
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I actually have a little video i was messing around with. I had my iphone 5 in the back seat recording the drive. Have had my resonator removed and replaced with an x-pipe. I don't have the before videos, just the after. But if you have a iphone 5 and e550, i guess u can record it in the same manner and maybe hear the difference from you stock? I'll post it later tonight. But if you want total e63 sound experience, IMO, just get an aftermarket exhaust ie. meisterschaft/eisenmann/or any other reputable brand.
Can't wait to check out your post.
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Last edited by FastE; Oct 19, 2013 at 02:42 AM. Reason: Added more videos
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I think this is one affordable mod to do. By the way, is it loud in the cabin?
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. Full trhottle is great actually.When it is warming up the idle is a bit loud, but once it has warmed up it sounds great at idle and revving.
I am still not 100% sure, because at low rev under load, it is loud / unpleasant. I may yet experiment with low resistance mufflers in place of the j-pipes. It is hard to experiment because the exhaust pipes are so darn large - parts are not easily available to do a mock-up.
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I think it sounds good, but my wife isn't as sure . Full trhottle is great actually.
When it is warming up the idle is a bit loud, but once it has warmed up it sounds great at idle and revving.
I am still not 100% sure, because at low rev under load, it is loud / unpleasant. I may yet experiment with low resistance mufflers in place of the j-pipes. It is hard to experiment because the exhaust pipes are so darn large - parts are not easily available to do a mock-up.
. Full trhottle is great actually.When it is warming up the idle is a bit loud, but once it has warmed up it sounds great at idle and revving.
I am still not 100% sure, because at low rev under load, it is loud / unpleasant. I may yet experiment with low resistance mufflers in place of the j-pipes. It is hard to experiment because the exhaust pipes are so darn large - parts are not easily available to do a mock-up.
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