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Old Dec 22, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by gsean400
im just wondering cause i had two friends with trucks who put them back in not to long after getting it removed, they said not to remove your resonators cause the drone is so bad, especially on the freeway. anyone done this on there gs? im sure people have but i just wanna know how it sounds and if the drone really is that bad..

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Members have been removing resonators for many years now. Try doing a search using key words like "resonator" or "delete".

There's no drone on the V8, just a sweet low rumble. I gave a full review of what my resonator delete, x-pipe with RMM muffler sounded like. Do a search under my SN and using key words.

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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 12:08 AM
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I have deleted mine and have 2.25 in piping and also have custom x pipe and the 5 zigen mega exhaust and sounds amazing....

I will make a vid of the sound for you guys
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by MJImport
I want to do this in the worst way.
Any positive effects on fuel economy? In theory, it should help right?
it's just sound deadening.

Originally Posted by VipDout
I have ... 5 zigen mega exhaust and sounds amazing....
lucky you!
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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I must say thank you to you guys for giving me an excuse to get after my Lexus after it had been sitting in the driveway for weeks because of the snow. The roads cleared up a bit, so I decided that I would take a few iPhone videos to give you an idea of what my cabin sounds like. I am running winter tires, factory exhaust minus the resonators, and factory intake minus the air box. Don't be too critical as these are from an iPhone, hope you enjoy.
Out of car start up and rev
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR465aHB_Y4
In car start up and rev
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVyN3iIGTMQ
Down shift
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1janT3TFKQ
Down shift1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh_pxDQ0eL8
Slow cruise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR01uFINW0Q
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 05:45 AM
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Can't be any louder than greddy catback exhaust OMG I couldnt even talk on my phone cruising speeds. I still wish I hadn't sold them these ltuned mufflers are making me yearn for something more agressive.
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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 06:09 PM
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I just deleted the giant *** factory mufflers on my 400. Straight piped it and called it a day... however, I would like a nice set of shiny mufflers out back...
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