Deleting Resonator
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Deleting Resonator
I have a new 2011 IS 250 and granted it's very luxurious ride i would like something a bit " sporty " ? I had an x pipe on my previous ride c300 and was hoping to simply take out the resonator and install an x pipe there as well to get a sportier sound ??
I've read where it seems as if an Invidia Midpipe is to be used but wanted to know if this would be enough or does an actual exhaust system would be needed ?? Thanks In Advance
I've read where it seems as if an Invidia Midpipe is to be used but wanted to know if this would be enough or does an actual exhaust system would be needed ?? Thanks In Advance
I had mine taken out a couple of weeks ago. Mine is a 250. It gave it just a little bit more sound which is exactly what I wanted. It is a simple process. It took my shop about 25 minutes to cut it out and put a straight piece of pipe in there. I don't think an x pipe will benefit you. The resonator is just behind where the two pipes come together.
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I had mine taken out a couple of weeks ago. Mine is a 250. It gave it just a little bit more sound which is exactly what I wanted. It is a simple process. It took my shop about 25 minutes to cut it out and put a straight piece of pipe in there. I don't think an x pipe will benefit you. The resonator is just behind where the two pipes come together.
I guess any reputable muffler shop should be able to take the resonator out and retrofit a pipe in there. Was there anything else needed regarding the sensor codes and whatnot ? I saw on other threads that the O2 sensor may be affected if this was taken out ? Thank you again.
Heres a video clip of my IS250 with the resonator removed and replaced with a straight pipe. I also have the F Sport exhaust and intake so your setup wont be as loud (assuming your exhaust/intake are stock). Please excuse me and my friends retardedness, we never intended to use this video as a reference on the forums lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO7XKiUjTxY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO7XKiUjTxY
Heres a video clip of my IS250 with the resonator removed and replaced with a straight pipe. I also have the F Sport exhaust and intake so your setup wont be as loud (assuming your exhaust/intake are stock). Please excuse me and my friends retardedness, we never intended to use this video as a reference on the forums lol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO7XKiUjTxY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SO7XKiUjTxY
I installed an Invidia Midpipe on my IS350 with the stock exhaust. I was hoping to get an exhaust first but a local was selling the midpipe for $200 used and that was a good deal to me. It makes little to no difference in sound or loudness when bolted on perfectly and tightened. It will make a difference if you have no mufflers or an aftermarket exhaust. I tried running the car without it connected to the axle-back and that was really loud but as soon as I bolt it up to the stock exhaust, almost no sound at all.
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Thanks. I guess i really should look into installing an aftermarket exhaust system ?? F Sport would be my first choice since this should still be warrantied. I actually like the sound of the exhaust from the video so thank you much bob for sharing
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Lmao, we were both acting like retards lol
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I have had my resonator removed for some time now.... it gave my car a really loud deep growl with my tanabe exhaust. I've been looking for a stock mid pipe.... since you're in NJ... would you be interested in a trade?
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oooh ook, well if you change your mind, let me know 
i'm also willing to trade you my tanabe exhaust and resonator deleted mid pipe for your stock ones +cash if you're interested, i'm considering parting out and going back to stock
i'm also willing to trade you my tanabe exhaust and resonator deleted mid pipe for your stock ones +cash if you're interested, i'm considering parting out and going back to stock
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