Resonator Delete Anyone?

niqui · 08-01-2009, 06:05 PM

Hi, I am wondering if anyone had their resonator deleted and what the results were, any issues, pros/cons?
how is the sound, i plan on staying stock except removing the resonator as i want to be a bit louder than stock but no where near a race exhaust///

thanks again

powertrip · 08-01-2009, 06:18 PM

I had the Fabspeed 2nd cat & resonator delete, and it wasn't loud at all. Actually IMO that set-up sounds a bit like a stock M5/M6. Also...there was zero drone when I had the set-up. Good luck

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niqui · 08-01-2009, 06:21 PM

great thanks, cause i find stock about 40% too quiet. i was just gonna have the resonator deleted and leave all the rest stock....

Eugene-TAIWAN · 08-02-2009, 01:13 AM

The resonators has the go!! it will really open up your car! it will sing to you everytime you get in it.

MrHarris · 08-02-2009, 04:48 AM

I got the Riss Racing X-Pipe w/ HFC and it sounds great w/ no drone.

niqui · 08-02-2009, 11:05 AM

thanks guys,
so if i stay completely stock except the resonator, how much louder will i be? will idle be louder as well? any negatives?

GT3 Tim · 08-03-2009, 11:42 AM

I deleted ONLY my resonators.

I find it a tad more "raspy", but I liked it. You only notice it when you are really on the gas. However, I thought it would be a bit more loud, so I am installing an AA x-pipe tomorrow.

I got a local muffler shop to do the resonator delete for about $80 or so. Might as well try it. It will add a little more sound to the exhaust, but it aint a lot.

powertrip · 08-03-2009, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by niqui

thanks guys,
so if i stay completely stock except the resonator, how much louder will i be? will idle be louder as well? any negatives?

If you're looking for a 40% bump in volume the resonator delete won't do it. You need to delete at least the secondary cats and resonators to get a deeper idle, but it still doesn't sound that aggressive. Have you looked at the Dinan axle-back? I think it would give you the increase in volume you're looking for w/o touching the rest of the system.

niqui · 08-03-2009, 12:18 PM

so i guess its kinda pointless then, too hack up the stock system if its only gonna get barely any louder?
i kinda dont wanna put a system on...

montreal red · 08-06-2009, 12:41 AM

niqui, you should try the resonator delete before you spend a few grand on a whole system... cos i have a sneaky feeling that this may satisfy you. most people on this board dont realise that you want the car to be just SLIGHTLY louder and not a muscle car (like mine ...ahaha)... if the resonator delete doesnt work that well, u can go back and do a secondary cat delete... sound will be louder again... if thats still too soft, then you should go ahead and do a full system (you dont have to put back the secondary cats or resonator back on just get a new set of mufflers.).

niqui · 08-06-2009, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by montreal red

niqui, you should try the resonator delete before you spend a few grand on a whole system... cos i have a sneaky feeling that this may satisfy you. most people on this board dont realise that you want the car to be just SLIGHTLY louder and not a muscle car (like mine ...ahaha)... if the resonator delete doesnt work that well, u can go back and do a secondary cat delete... sound will be louder again... if thats still too soft, then you should go ahead and do a full system (you dont have to put back the secondary cats or resonator back on just get a new set of mufflers.).

u are right chris, i think i only want 20% louder than stock and a nice little rumble, but i think i am buying a full system, we are working out the formalities now, its a bastuck, not the same as yours though.
supposedly it isnt very loud but has nice tips and a nice little rumble.

i dont really wana start hacking up my stock system.

i will let u know if the deal goes thru.

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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,111 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	great thanks, cause i find stock about 40% too quiet. i was just gonna have the resonator deleted and leave all the rest stock....
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,111 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	thanks guys, so if i stay completely stock except the resonator, how much louder will i be? will idle be louder as well? any negatives?
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08-03-2009, 11:42 AM	#7
GT3 Tim Moderator 94 Rep 1,920 Posts Drives: 2014 MB E63S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0)	I deleted ONLY my resonators. I find it a tad more "raspy", but I liked it. You only notice it when you are really on the gas. However, I thought it would be a bit more loud, so I am installing an AA x-pipe tomorrow. I got a local muffler shop to do the resonator delete for about $80 or so. Might as well try it. It will add a little more sound to the exhaust, but it aint a lot. __________________ Tim <--- apparently likes "3" cars 2014 E63S -- The Rocket 2014 F30 328i -- Kids car 2008 E90 M3 -- Sold 2004 GT3 -- Sold 1997 M3/4 -- Sold 1995 M3 -- Sold
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niqui Brigadier General 127 Rep 3,111 Posts Drives: Jet Black E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (7)	so i guess its kinda pointless then, too hack up the stock system if its only gonna get barely any louder? i kinda dont wanna put a system on...
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	niqui, you should try the resonator delete before you spend a few grand on a whole system... cos i have a sneaky feeling that this may satisfy you. most people on this board dont realise that you want the car to be just SLIGHTLY louder and not a muscle car (like mine ...ahaha)... if the resonator delete doesnt work that well, u can go back and do a secondary cat delete... sound will be louder again... if thats still too soft, then you should go ahead and do a full system (you dont have to put back the secondary cats or resonator back on just get a new set of mufflers.). __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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