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On a 2014+ W222 S550 Sport PKG
Of the 2 following systems, which one would you choose and why?
I am interested in doing a small mod, but want to keep the car as close to stock as possible. Both systems have Exhaust Actuators that will allow stock sound, valves open nice throaty sound.
https://gthaus.com/product/mercedes-...-sedan-2014-2/

https://www.renntechmercedes.com/ind...22-s550-detail

On the mechanical side of things, one has motor controlled valves, the other looks like vacuum actuated valves. I do not want to add a remote to operate the valves either way, I would like them to be integrated if possible by when in sport mode, valves open, comfort mode, valves close (perfect world) or have a button sequence on the steering buttons I have seen somewhere to Open/Close. Not into a wireless remote or adding wiring with a drilled switch somewhere, my OCD will not allow it

All input in welcome...

1bad540

why would u do this on an s550?

DABRONX

Why not? With a tune your not that far off S63 numbers? 0-60 low 4's its not exactly a slow luxe barge.

I am actually researching the Remus system now as I don't want to have to cut off my actuators for Renntech.

seamus2154

The Rentech sounds better and more matched to the car. The other is too loud for such a classy car.

Nice Ride

Think of it this way.... I don't smoke Cigars often, but every now and then, I like to have one. I don't drink often, but every now and then, I like a great glass of wine. I don't track cars, but every now and then, I like to open her up and have that nice V8 sound and do some Zipping around when the PO PO is not looking.

Nice Ride

Both have the Valves to knock it back to stock for Daily Driving, then in Sport every now and then, would like the V8 growl...

BenzV12

GT Haus is very corvetteish ,Renntech sounds stealthier which I like better

tkelley.EClass

I hope this keeps gaining traction as I also want an exhaust upgrade, would love to hear the Remus exhaust from in the cabin on E mode. If there is a drone, I'm out. If you can barely hear it, I'm game!

604benz

Im looking into the Remus exhaust too, they sell the exhaust and front silencer separately, does anyone know what difference in sound the front silencer makes,

GT HAUS

https://gthaus.com/product/mercedes-...-sedan-2014-2/

In stock and available!

604benz

I got the Remus axle back exhaust installed around 8 months ago, it sounds great, nice roar at cold start up, no drone at hwy speeds and gives a nice growl when you hit the gas and valves open up. It also has a nice appearance from the rear with the double tips, gives the car a more aggressive look
im planning to swap out my silencer soon with a Remus one
I'll try to post a video soon

2012 merc amg

I figure why spend the money, just straight pipe the car, it sounds great. Here is a video, a good muffler guy could do this within an hour or so. It's really not too loud as the Turbos and the Resonators suck up a lot of the engine sound.

C Swenson

From listening to the online videos I'd have to agree.
Has anyone installed the RENNtechs on their car?
How do you like the actual sound? Any droning?

kikivoinea

I have Brabus exhaust on my S500

And it sound pretty good.The Brabus note is very nice. Sounds "mature". Other exhausts I found them to be too "sporty"

trustz

I install the exhaust cutout with remote control. Open or close the value whenever I want!

Nice Ride

Where did you get the Cut-outs. Is this a kit?

Nice Ride

Just for fun...

trustz

I got a Cut-out set from here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/2Pcs-2-5-El...72.m2749.l2649

2012 merc amg

Lol, I watched that right before the video I posted, then I thought, naw nobody will take me seriously, lol. I'm gonna try removing those vacuum lines and plugging on the muffler cutouts on my S550 today and see what happens. Probably a little more sound I'd think. I doubt I'll do the straight pipes, it really is not all that loud but I just hate to start hacking this nice 17k mile car I have, probably better off leaving it mostly original.

brl12

Any chance you have a video sound clip of them open?