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Old 04-20-16, 07:53 PM
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^ good point. Could someone take a picture of what's cut off and what's welded on? Thanks
Old 04-23-16, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by johnnyreb
Great Videos Guys I take it when you go to the muffler shop they will know exactly where to cut it off at & you can also save the pieces just in case you ever decide to put them back on
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^ good point. Could someone take a picture of what's cut off and what's welded on? Thanks
Thanks.

Here are the pics guys. It can easily be reversed.
Literally four cuts, two pipes welded, and the OEM resonator is in one piece if you ever want to weld it back.








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Old 04-24-16, 06:29 PM
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Corrado, it Doesn't get any simpler that Thanks for the Pics, now i can just show my guys the Pics & it's pretty clear what to do from there
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What size was the pipe?
Old 04-24-16, 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by corradoMR2
Agreed!



Thanks! Sounds great to redline. You be the judge (below vid). Not concerned about voiding the exhaust warranty at all as this is an extremely low risk mod at this location of the exhaust system (i.e. past the cats, O2 sensor etc)




It's a little louder even at low RPM, which is what I like. There's more bass with some midtones added if that makes sense. It's not bothersome at all. No drone.




You should be able to hear it in the video below.


Recorded with windows up and down

Note: Car is either in Normal or Sport S (not in S+ which as we know amplifies the intake's sound through the speakers).

Lexus RC F Resonator Delete Exhaust Sound From Cabin - YouTube
I've always thought that Sport+ was the best setting for Performance, is Sport & Sport+ the same other than the fake added interior sound for Sport+?
Old 04-25-16, 12:35 PM
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Just did this today! Love it!!

Still waiting for my cat back
Old 04-25-16, 06:28 PM
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What's actually the Purpose of the Resonator anyway?
Old 04-26-16, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by LAK1NGS
I took it a step further:

Secondary Cat Delete + X-Pipe

(don't Know How to post a video here)
Can you post pics of what the setup looks like?
Old 04-26-16, 06:32 PM
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Well, i took the plunge today & it wasn't as Painful as i thought it mite be I've listened to the videos over & over & i was scared it mite be a lil' to Loud for my taste (after all it IS a Lexus & i didn't want it to sound like a Hot Rod). I'm REALLY Pleased with, it's not Loud at all but it Definitely adds a lil' more Umph to the Sound of it. Thanks for all the Videos Guys, that's what the CL Forum is all about
Old 04-26-16, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by johnnyreb
Well, i took the plunge today & it wasn't as Painful as i thought it mite be I've listened to the videos over & over & i was scared it mite be a lil' to Loud for my taste (after all it IS a Lexus & i didn't want it to sound like a Hot Rod). I'm REALLY Pleased with, it's not Loud at all but it Definitely adds a lil' more Umph to the Sound of it. Thanks for all the Videos Guys, that's what the CL Forum is all about
Ha. Good job, Johnnyreb. I know you had been debating this for a while. I love it.
Old 04-27-16, 09:38 AM
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I'm about to do the resonator delete but my shop's recommending an x-pipe to prevent the drone. Does the straight pipe suffice with no drone?
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Originally Posted by RYLITT
I'm about to do the resonator delete but my shop's recommending an x-pipe to prevent the drone. Does the straight pipe suffice with no drone?
There is no drone. Do the straight pipe.
Old 04-27-16, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Dbcooper13
There is no drone. Do the straight pipe.
Thank you! I've wanted to do straight pipe cat back but this seems to be a cleaner approach with a little pickup in sound.
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On a lease return if we go this route, and return it back to stock, shouldn't be an issue right? Or will they inspect it very carefully and check to see that the pipes have been cut?
Old 04-27-16, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by nysupraman
On a lease return if we go this route, and return it back to stock, shouldn't be an issue right? Or will they inspect it very carefully and check to see that the pipes have been cut?
Good question... I'm in the same dilemma


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