Resonator Delete.

just2talented · 11-05-2011, 02:32 PM

Our exhaust from factory from what i can see is that we have an x-pipe that flows into a resonator to the pipes. I couldnt see the point of spending the $600 on Rogues x-pipe when if you cut out the stock resonator your looking at a very similar gain in noise. Neither one really offers much towards performance, just looks. I guess my exhaust wont win awards for best looking but o well. Here are some pics and a clip of sound after the cut out. My exhaust is rpi, I dont have headers......yet. First pic is the stock setup on the M, The second is the resonator delete, 3rd is the sound gain over stock w/ rpi.
i personally love the little bit more rasp that it adds to the RPI sound. at 6-8k RPM its screams. I cant wait to put headers on. This mod BTW cost me $140. Definetley cheaper that the x-pipes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=dzXAGWx1dLQ

DataStream18 · 11-05-2011, 02:53 PM

I'm with ya there! Just a thought why not take that whole section out from where the, what I believe are cat's to the end of your weld points and just make an x-pipe into it instead of all the bends and twists? Not bashing or criticizing in any way just a curious question thats all.

just2talented · 11-05-2011, 03:01 PM

just as easy to leave it and it was the first time using that particular mechanic and my flanges are right there. I didnt want to remove the cats just yet for two reasons, 1 no telling how ridiculous the noise will be and two my car is white, i really dont want to be cleaning black unspent fuel off my nice white bumper.

Z4-VILLA · 11-05-2011, 03:06 PM

Youre a D@#k you didnt tell me you were doing these today.....I want to hear that shit. Come to Flushing

just2talented · 11-05-2011, 03:09 PM

your shit is still way louder dont worry. What are you doing in flushing?

Incompatible · 11-05-2011, 09:58 PM

Any increase in the amount of sound after the resonator delete or was it just a different tone?

just2talented · 11-06-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Incompatible

Any increase in the amount of sound after the resonator delete or was it just a different tone?

Its louder. Not intolerable but louder. A little more rasp the rpi sound. Its nice

Z4-VILLA · 11-06-2011, 08:25 PM

11-05-2011, 02:32 PM	#1
just2talented Private First Class 12 Rep 185 Posts Drives: Alpine ///M roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	Resonator Delete. Our exhaust from factory from what i can see is that we have an x-pipe that flows into a resonator to the pipes. I couldnt see the point of spending the $600 on Rogues x-pipe when if you cut out the stock resonator your looking at a very similar gain in noise. Neither one really offers much towards performance, just looks. I guess my exhaust wont win awards for best looking but o well. Here are some pics and a clip of sound after the cut out. My exhaust is rpi, I dont have headers......yet. First pic is the stock setup on the M, The second is the resonator delete, 3rd is the sound gain over stock w/ rpi. i personally love the little bit more rasp that it adds to the RPI sound. at 6-8k RPM its screams. I cant wait to put headers on. This mod BTW cost me $140. Definetley cheaper that the x-pipes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=dzXAGWx1dLQ Attached Images Last edited by just2talented; 11-05-2011 at 02:37 PM..
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DataStream18 Lieutenant 45 Rep 556 Posts Drives: 2003 ESS TS1 Z4 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Muskegon, Mi iTrader: (0) Garage List 2004 ESS Supercharg ... [4.00]	I'm with ya there! Just a thought why not take that whole section out from where the, what I believe are cat's to the end of your weld points and just make an x-pipe into it instead of all the bends and twists? Not bashing or criticizing in any way just a curious question thats all.
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11-05-2011, 03:01 PM	#3
just2talented Private First Class 12 Rep 185 Posts Drives: Alpine ///M roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	just as easy to leave it and it was the first time using that particular mechanic and my flanges are right there. I didnt want to remove the cats just yet for two reasons, 1 no telling how ridiculous the noise will be and two my car is white, i really dont want to be cleaning black unspent fuel off my nice white bumper.
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Youre a D@#k you didnt tell me you were doing these today.....I want to hear that shit. Come to Flushing
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11-05-2011, 03:09 PM	#5
just2talented Private First Class 12 Rep 185 Posts Drives: Alpine ///M roadster Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queens NY iTrader: (0)	your shit is still way louder dont worry. What are you doing in flushing?
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11-05-2011, 09:58 PM	#6
Incompatible Major 55 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: 07 AW Z4C 3.0Si Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (1)	Any increase in the amount of sound after the resonator delete or was it just a different tone? __________________ If you can't take the time to teach a kid something good, someone will take the time to teach them something bad.
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	more videos please lol
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Z4-VILLA Banned 111 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Just installed the ZHP Knob and the carbon fiber handle from Turner BTW.....
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