deleted resonators "video"

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Feb 25, 2008 | 06:54 AM

BIGGZ

Thread Starter

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 1,217

Likes: 2

From: MAUI,HAWAII

deleted resonators "video"

this is just a little video of my car with deleted resonators.to me it sounds real good.very mild tone.i'll be getting a Junction Produce exhaust later on so these will do fine for now.im not really looking for any hp increase,just the sound.enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ey5102L_65A

Feb 25, 2008 | 07:53 AM

YupImJOee

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Jan 2007

Posts: 882

Likes: 0

From: ca

sounds good, how much did it cost you to remove em?

Feb 25, 2008 | 09:58 AM

Abear

Lexus Test Driver

iTrader: (1)

Joined: Sep 2005

Posts: 1,503

Likes: 0

From: hTx

I remember when I had mine with the resonators removed. It does sound pretty good. Not quite infiniti/nissan VQ35 good, but not bad.

Feb 25, 2008 | 11:00 AM

yusef

Lexus Champion

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 2,080

Likes: 0

From: Upland CA (Inland Empire)

sounds pretty good

Feb 25, 2008 | 12:29 PM

LRP_LS400

Pole Position

Joined: Mar 2006

Posts: 319

Likes: 0

From: Westbank, N.O., Louisiana

sounds good, nice lil "grunt" without sounding obnoxious. just two rear resonators removed?

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:34 PM

vtec-this

Lead Lap

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 575

Likes: 0

From: Rhode Island

so the rest of the exhaust system is factory? and u just cut out the resonators? if this is true can i get more vids of driving inside the car and a drive bye on the side of the road cause iam real interested in doing this my self.

Feb 25, 2008 | 03:48 PM

BIGGZ

Thread Starter

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 1,217

Likes: 2

From: MAUI,HAWAII

thanks,i got it removed for $20 from a local muffler shop.its the stock exhaust and i had them remove the two resonators.and ill try to put up more vids when i get the time.

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Joe Kucinski

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Joe Kucinski

Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

Brett Foote

GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Michael S. Palmer

9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Joe Kucinski

2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Brett Foote

Feb 27, 2008 | 07:14 AM

BIGGZ

Thread Starter

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 1,217

Likes: 2

From: MAUI,HAWAII

ok,heres a vid of me driving by.i think most of the sound is coming from the intake.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS6jfe05We4
sorry for the short clip.and i decided not to record the sound from the inside because its not too noticible.

Feb 27, 2008 | 09:23 AM

#10

Seize

Loves Snickerdoodles!

Joined: Jun 2002

Posts: 19,740

Likes: 75

From: San Diego, California

Doesn't sound too bad at all, it'll sound much more pronounced when you get those JP mufflers

Feb 27, 2008 | 01:16 PM

#11

vtec-this

Lead Lap

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 575

Likes: 0

From: Rhode Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BIGJZS147

so what your saying is that is dose not drone at all inside when cruising

Feb 27, 2008 | 04:07 PM

#12

BIGGZ

Thread Starter

Lexus Test Driver

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 1,217

Likes: 2

From: MAUI,HAWAII

^^yup.just a low rumble.

Feb 28, 2008 | 03:05 PM

#13

vtec-this

Lead Lap

iTrader: (3)

Joined: Dec 2007

Posts: 575

Likes: 0

From: Rhode Island

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BIGJZS147

thanks,i got it removed for $20 from a local muffler shop.its the stock exhaust and i had them remove the two resonators.and ill try to put up more vids when i get the time.

damn dude i went to my local muffler shop today to see how much it would cost and they wanted $175 WTF!!? i guess ill just have to wailt till it gets warmer over here and do it my self.