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Old 10-28-2002, 04:38 PM
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Question Exhaust for 03' ML500?

Anyone know a good exhaust system or muffler for 03 ML500?

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Why would you want a refined German SUV to sound like a Chevy 4X4 pick up that's jacked up 4 ft ( and have possible buzzing resonance ) ?
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Personality & performance

I just want to increase the performance and give it a little more personality. I like it sound a littler deeper and louder. I like the the sound of the REMUS but don't think they make one for my 03' ML500. I think I'm trying to achieve that ML55 sound and quad exhaust outlet in the back.
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Lorinser makes a great exhaust setup for this. One of my friends has a ML430 and did the ML500 engine swap to it. (he bought the 430 before the 500 was availiable) He added the Lorinser 4" wide body kit and Lorinser exhaust to it. It looks and sounds amazing!! You won't be disappointed.
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I have the Lorinser Quad Exhaust

It sounds and performs great! It has a nice and deep sound to it, not loud like from a civic or something. I had a dual Remus before and it did not compare to the Lorisner exhaust. Here is a link to some pics:
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where to get it and how much $$?

eyceburg11, Where can I get the Lorinser quad exhaust and how much is it?
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I was going to have Brabus exhaust put in but was told that the spare tire has to be removed permanently.

Did the Lorinser exhaust require spare tire removal as well ?
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Originally posted by Amfung
I was going to have Brabus exhaust put in but was told that the spare tire has to be removed permanently.

Did the Lorinser exhaust require spare tire removal as well ?

AmFung did you purchase you exhaust system already? If, yes. What type of exhaust did you purchase brand and style? and how do you feel about it? Sound & performance? Like to get some input here...
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The Remus exhaust sounds awesome on the V8 ML. The Brabus Exhaust is also a very good choice.
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The Remus exhaust sounds awesome on the V8 ML. The Brabus Exhaust is also a very good choice.
Have you seem one? Where can I get Remus exhaust for my ML500? Thanks.
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I have an ML500 with a Brabus Exhaust

Yes, you do need to remove the spare tire. As you probably know, no exhaust by itself will give you any real significant gain in horsepower. I got the Brabus exhaust because I liked the look and it gives off a nice "throaty" sound.....not loud at all but definately noticeable when idling...not so much when you step on the gas. Brabus told me Germany has some strict laws when it comes to exhaust noise so they don't make their exhaust too loud.

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Another angle

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Re: Another angle

Originally posted by Eags
This is very nice. I always like Brabus for Mercedes. But how much did your quad exhaust system cost you? Where did you purcharse it from? Thanks.
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I got the exhaust from Brabus NA as well as the Brabus Front & Rear elements (got the Brabus rims from a friend)....i think the exhaust cost me around $2000 installed. Here's a shot of the Brabus Front element
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Originally posted by Eags
I got the exhaust from Brabus NA as well as the Brabus Front & Rear elements (got the Brabus rims from a friend)....i think the exhaust cost me around $2000 installed. Here's a shot of the Brabus Front

Even though I really like your Brabus setup. But the pricing with Brabus and Lorinser its just too much of a shock to obsorb for me. I think I still need more time to get use to the these pricing. Its seems BMW performance parts is cheaper.

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hey m500, email chris@esr-racing.com. He can get you a Remus exhaust for your ML. It sounds verrry nice. he posted a video of his car and you can hear the exhaust note in there.
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Originally posted by AlBoston
hey m500, email chris@esr-racing.com. He can get you a Remus exhaust for your ML. It sounds verrry nice. he posted a video of his car and you can hear the exhaust note in there.
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I can not find that video from the website to hear the sound of the exhaust. Can you give me a link to that video file directly, thanks.
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here is the link, you need decent speakers to hear it.
http://www.esr-racing.com/chris/videos/ml4302.avi
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- Thanks AlBoston, I check out the video, its pretty good.

** Does anyone uses Magna Flow exhaust? How does it sound? My local muffle shop carries them and they can do a custom piping for me but I like to get some opinion first. Thanks.
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u should really go with a reputable company like remus, brabus, renntech, etc.
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Originally posted by AlBoston
u should really go with a reputable company like remus, brabus, renntech, etc.

I would love to but the pricing seem to be ridiculous. I use to be able to get great discount from my buddies around 45 ~ 60 % off the retail but now I don't have the connection anymore and anything more then $1000.00 for exhaust system just doesn't justified the worthyness. Unless you or someone can prove its worthy of the $1500 plus price tag. So, for now I guess I'm just gonna keep research and watch out for great deals. Anyone knows someone that can get super deals on MB performance product like Name Brands. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

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