2008 550i Resonators Removed!
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Jashy, I'm also planning on getting my resonators removed. One question, how does your car sound when cruising at highway speed? Any drone?
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I just had my resonators removed this morning and replaced with a Y pipe. Gotta say that I love the new aggressive sound of it!
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Got it done at local custom muffler shop in Torrance called Sweeney's. They do a lot of custom work for auto restorers. They did a great job for $200.
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I was overcharged, paid $380! GOOD DEAL!
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Not sure what you could do to get it louder without going for the exhaust upgrade. I agree that there's no drone, just a great more aggressive sound!
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I finally did it and I guess I was the test dummy on the site...and i have to say I AM SO HAPPY I DID IT!
Today I had the intention on swapping RPI exhausts with my old 530i, but the shop told me that it was not possible since I have 2.5 inch piping on the RPI and 3 inch piping on my stock exhaust. SOOO, I decided why not remove all the resonators, and thats exactly what I did. After 4 hours and $400 later, I opened this beast up on the roads and boy was i impressed. It has such a deep growl but nothing too loud. It was just a couple of notches louder than the stock exhaust but nothing too big. I was expecting something louder but overall, I am extremely happy with my decision.
Let me know if you guys have any questions but the video should speak for itself
Removed: 2 Cylinder Resonators and 1 rectangular resonator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FrAEmNFKnU
Today I had the intention on swapping RPI exhausts with my old 530i, but the shop told me that it was not possible since I have 2.5 inch piping on the RPI and 3 inch piping on my stock exhaust. SOOO, I decided why not remove all the resonators, and thats exactly what I did. After 4 hours and $400 later, I opened this beast up on the roads and boy was i impressed. It has such a deep growl but nothing too loud. It was just a couple of notches louder than the stock exhaust but nothing too big. I was expecting something louder but overall, I am extremely happy with my decision.
Let me know if you guys have any questions but the video should speak for itself
Removed: 2 Cylinder Resonators and 1 rectangular resonator
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FrAEmNFKnU
Guys this video is nothing, its a 100 times better to listen to this exhaust note in person.
The note of the exhaust is just terrific !
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Agreed, I've had my new setup on for a while now and I love the way it sounds. Its subdued when you want it to be but aggressive as hell when I punch it. Best money I've ever spent. If anyone in the LA area wants to hear mine just let me know.
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