C55 resonator delete vs secondaries + resonator
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Its time I think to make the C55 sound a bit more fruity. The obvious answer is the X pipe resonator delete. I don't know whether to remove the secondaries at the same time though?
Youtube vids are all a bit confusing as to what has had one or both removed and invariably is someone revving the car up while stationary. I'm not interested in that. I want it to sound better but not raspy. I want that burbly V8 sound kinda C63 ish I guess.
Any advice as to the difference between just resonator x pipe, or Xpipe + decat?
I don't want it to be too intrusive while motorway driving IYSWIM.
I keep thinking Sod it out with the cats, then I get all worried that it might sound too raspy or annoying during cruising and think i'll keep them, then I get worried that it wont be enough of a difference without the cats gone too.
Aaaahhh!
Youtube vids are all a bit confusing as to what has had one or both removed and invariably is someone revving the car up while stationary. I'm not interested in that. I want it to sound better but not raspy. I want that burbly V8 sound kinda C63 ish I guess.
Any advice as to the difference between just resonator x pipe, or Xpipe + decat?
I don't want it to be too intrusive while motorway driving IYSWIM.
I keep thinking Sod it out with the cats, then I get all worried that it might sound too raspy or annoying during cruising and think i'll keep them, then I get worried that it wont be enough of a difference without the cats gone too.
Aaaahhh!
^^What he said^^
If you're near Birmingham, then Torqueflow offer this service, and other mods. They're based in MSL Performance, who specialise in Mercedes, so know what they're doing. They can also do a de-cat, either by gutting or removal.
EML in Watford (I think) are highly respected on this sort of thing as well, though I've never used them personally.
A resonator delete/replacement to X-Pipe gives a slightly deeper tone, with a kind of "raspiness" (is that a word?) that can barely be heard inside the car, though is quite noticeable outside.
Disclaimer: I have no connection with either of the above companies, though will admit to being a regular at MSL.
If you're near Birmingham, then Torqueflow offer this service, and other mods. They're based in MSL Performance, who specialise in Mercedes, so know what they're doing. They can also do a de-cat, either by gutting or removal.
EML in Watford (I think) are highly respected on this sort of thing as well, though I've never used them personally.
A resonator delete/replacement to X-Pipe gives a slightly deeper tone, with a kind of "raspiness" (is that a word?) that can barely be heard inside the car, though is quite noticeable outside.
Disclaimer: I have no connection with either of the above companies, though will admit to being a regular at MSL.
ZX10R NIN said:
Keep the cats & get the Xpipe put in where the resonators live this will give you a deeper note especially when hard on the gas but will still be subtle when cruising.
That's what i'm after. General jist is that its secondaries and resonator out, x pipe in. just need to find somewhere decent to do it without costing the earth. Not knowing what the earth is, how much should I be expecting to pay for this?mini me said:
That's what i'm after. General jist is that its secondaries and resonator out, x pipe in. just need to find somewhere decent to do it without costing the earth. Not knowing what the earth is, how much should I be expecting to pay for this?
About £300-400 depending on the type of X Pipe.
glad you got it done wait till you start in the morning it'll put a grin on your face.
Chris x said:
Where did you get it done and what did you have done in the end?
Thanks!
I went to pipecraft in Basildon. They removed the secondaries and the resonator. No X pipe as it was already Y into a single pipe at the resonator. Sound has calmed down a bit now. i guess its got a little sooty in there. Or I'm getting used to it.Thanks!
I find it a little drony when tipping in at low speed ~ 40 mph say. Other than that its perfect. Pretty quiet until you boot it.
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