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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 01:09 AM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
resonator removal
any negatives? i cant think of anything... there are no sensors there right? thanks, just trying to achieve a deeper tone.
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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Will the change
in back-pressure make a difference?
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Old Apr 22, 2004 | 02:22 PM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
the change in backpressure will be minimal and it might hurt low end SLIGHTLY, but help high end.

im just worried about tripping lights.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 01:51 AM
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I had the resonator remove at the time the Brabus exhaust was installed on the ML...yes, deeper tone & no worries with warning lights.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
i have the brabus exhaust on my ml also... so lose the resonator...thanks.
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Old Apr 24, 2004 | 03:08 AM
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
how many did you cut? thanks.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
a friend tried to tell me that without a resonator that i will fail inspection... but i dont think so... anyone?
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a friend tried to tell me that without a resonator that i will fail inspection... but i dont think so... anyone?
I've yet to get mine smog tho... but I don't believe there will be any issues.
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
when do you need inspection?
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Originally posted by ahopeter
when do you need inspection?
Honestly, don't know...I'm just waiting for the " smog certificate" requirement in the mail...correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it after 4 years?
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a car that can't do the throttle reset.
couldnt tell you...im from jersey... cars before 01? every two years... new cars after every 4.
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Honestly, don't know...I'm just waiting for the " smog certificate" requirement in the mail...correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't it after 4 years?
In California it's within the first 4 year you're require to do the SMOG. Not after. If your lucky enough like me, you'll need to do it at the 1st year. But then you'll be off the hook for the rest of the 3 years for all you crazy mods.
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The only reason the resonator was ever installed in the first place was because they wanted a different sound. Autogunner.
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Originally posted by autogunner
The only reason the resonator was ever installed in the first place was because they wanted a different sound. Autogunner.
thanks gunner.
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