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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 10:58 AM
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I would start by putting the resonator back in and see if that quiets it enough.
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Old Jun 5, 2020 | 11:48 AM
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I would start by putting the resonator back in and see if that quiets it enough.
Thanks! I was considering doing that, but I wasn't sure which way to go. I love the sound of my exhaust when I am just gently pushing the gas driving around town. It sounds mean as hell slowly getting up to speed, barely pushing the gas pedal. But as soon as I touch the gas a little bit more heavily it sounds obnoxious to me. And not obnoxious like my friend's Lamborghini in Corsa mode, which is obnoxious in a good way, mine just sounds plain obnoxious in general. Hard to explain.. heh
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The resonator may take the edge off. If that doesn't work, you know exactly how it will sound with everything back on.
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Old Jun 13, 2020 | 04:54 PM
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There are advantages to not being loud and attracting attention, especially the attention of the police when you are speeding. The loud noise also gets annoying on after a while, especially on a long trip. Just put the top down, the stock exhaust sounds pretty good to me.
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Unless you are changing your 500 by adding cams or Kompressor a larger, more thru flow exhaust is all just for show.

So that being said; If you truly want a better sounding, looking exhaust try a Becker or Top Speed
As most know to make an AMG twin tip fit you’ll have to trim your exhaust-to-bumper gap
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