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Old Aug 9, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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2004 SL600 exhaust modification - HELP

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I am trying to figure out how to get the mufflers to sound a bit more aggressive on my 04 SL600 (and still passing the CA smog checks). I am thinking about going with straight pipes (not touching the CAT).

Anyone with comments/tips/advise on how+what+where+$$$ should be done - would be greatly appreciated
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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I went ahead and deleted the mufflers today. Below is the link of my SL600 with straight pipes (will get the quad tips soon).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBia65A-EZQ

Would anyone have an idea (or a sound clip is even better) if an Eisenmann exhaust would sound much much more aggressive? I am trying to decide if I stay with this solution or go to an Eisenman (i.e. more $$$ )?

Thanks in advance
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 11:24 PM
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You can not achieve a more agressive sound by adding Eisenmann. You can install "cut-outs" by DHM and get more of a lambo or formula one type sound but u will have to close them in certain areas because they are very loud. U can google them and get more info but too much of anything (especially exht. noise) is probably too much....

Good luck,
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Thanks for the advise. I will prob stay where I am now. I am very happy with the sound so far
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