Removed my resonators
08-08-2007 | 06:07 PM
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My Ride: 2007 BMW 550i w/SMG - JetBlack - Dinan Software - Dinan Exhaust - Anthracite Trim - Anthracite Headliner - Sport Package
Thanks to VT 
I finally removed the two sets of resonators after the cats today and the sound is amazing!!
I have had the Dinan exhaust since the day I took delivery of the car which is almost one year old in two days
Everyone comments the it sounded perfect but I got used to it and needed it louder.
The cool thing is that the tone stayed the same now its just 25% louder
You guys it was the best $100 bucks that I spent on the car so far
I finally removed the two sets of resonators after the cats today and the sound is amazing!!I have had the Dinan exhaust since the day I took delivery of the car which is almost one year old in two days
Everyone comments the it sounded perfect but I got used to it and needed it louder.
The cool thing is that the tone stayed the same now its just 25% louder
You guys it was the best $100 bucks that I spent on the car so far
08-08-2007 | 06:26 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Glad you like the sound, JB. 
08-08-2007 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='456834' date='Aug 8 2007, 07:26 PM
Glad you like the sound, JB.
Let me see if I can find someone that has good quality filming equipment and let everyone enjoy the sound
08-09-2007 | 08:05 AM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
JB,
Because of you freed0m is now going to remove his two cannister resonators as well. I told him to remove all the resonators when he got his RDSport quads, but he's a girly man. He was afraid it would be too "loud."
Because of you freed0m is now going to remove his two cannister resonators as well. I told him to remove all the resonators when he got his RDSport quads, but he's a girly man. He was afraid it would be too "loud."
08-09-2007 | 08:37 AM
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I don't mind my exhaust being loud at all so this is so good to hear that you've had a significant increase in sound output. I recall a thread specifically related to removing the resonators and some had reported no difference in sound from stock after the removal, hmmm weird 
I'm going to be heading down and getting all three resonators removed per board members recommendations and also get the RDSport dual exhaust from another member on this board. Can't wait! Did you happen to get any errors via iDrive after removing all three?
I'm going to be heading down and getting all three resonators removed per board members recommendations and also get the RDSport dual exhaust from another member on this board. Can't wait! Did you happen to get any errors via iDrive after removing all three?
08-09-2007 | 08:57 AM
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Try to get one today, and upload tomorrow
DO IT!! It was worth it if you do not mind a louder car
I don't mind my exhaust being loud at all so this is so good to hear that you've had a significant increase in sound output. I recall a thread specifically related to removing the resonators and some had reported no difference in sound from stock after the removal, hmmm weird I'm going to be heading down and getting all three resonators removed per board members recommendations and also get the RDSport dual exhaust from another member on this board. Can't wait! Did you happen to get any errors via iDrive after removing all three?
I'm going to be heading down and getting all three resonators removed per board members recommendations and also get the RDSport dual exhaust from another member on this board. Can't wait! Did you happen to get any errors via iDrive after removing all three?
08-09-2007 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack' post='456822' date='Aug 8 2007, 10:07 PM
Thanks to VT I finally removed the two sets of resonators after the cats today and the sound is amazing!!
I have had the Dinan exhaust since the day I took delivery of the car which is almost one year old in two days
Everyone comments the it sounded perfect but I got used to it and needed it louder.
The cool thing is that the tone stayed the same now its just 25% louder
You guys it was the best $200 bucks that I spent on the car so far, including the multiple tanks of 100 octane gas I got addicted to.
I finally removed the two sets of resonators after the cats today and the sound is amazing!!I have had the Dinan exhaust since the day I took delivery of the car which is almost one year old in two days
Everyone comments the it sounded perfect but I got used to it and needed it louder.
The cool thing is that the tone stayed the same now its just 25% louder
You guys it was the best $200 bucks that I spent on the car so far, including the multiple tanks of 100 octane gas I got addicted to.
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