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Old 07-31-2011, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mikesd1980
I am scared to remove my resonator also. I am just hoping to do the mufflers and thats it.

Do you have any type of mufflers in mind? I dont plan or dont want to removed the resonators. I like it quiet in the car.

Without spending a lot I was thinking magnaglow, I have heard a few clips on you tube and they sound good but I font know if they just did the mufflers or anything else.
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When/if you get around to changing anything, I would love a sound clip of how it sounds!
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Originally Posted by mikesd1980
When/if you get around to changing anything, I would love a sound clip of how it sounds!
I will post one if I do change anything
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I have Miltek non-resonated in my S8. Sounds exactly like this:

http://www.millteksport.com/media.file.cfm?fileid=611

Hard to believe after looking at that, but it is quiet at cruising speed on the highway, no "drone." Highly recommended but will cost you some dough. How much do you want to spend?
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Originally Posted by S8code3
I have Miltek non-resonated in my S8. Sounds exactly like this:

http://www.millteksport.com/media.file.cfm?fileid=611

Hard to believe after looking at that, but it is quiet at cruising speed on the highway, no "drone." Highly recommended but will cost you some dough. How much do you want to spend?
that sounds amazing, it is on the pricy side though.
I would love to spend less than $400 or $500 at the most, not really sure what I could do for that.
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Originally Posted by JP19640_0
...I would love to spend less than $400 or $500 at the most, not really sure what I could do for that.
The best thing you could possibly do for that money is purchase a VAG-COM and Bentley manual. You'll get more return out of those two items than any exhaust system upgrade.

Ross-Tech (VAG-COM)
Bentley repair manual

http://ross-tech.com/products.html
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Originally Posted by FlyTyinFool
The best thing you could possibly do for that money is purchase a VAG-COM and Bentley manual. You'll get more return out of those two items than any exhaust system upgrade.

Ross-Tech (VAG-COM)
Bentley repair manual

http://ross-tech.com/products.html
I totaly agree with you but I already have a vag com, although I dont have a bently manual.
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My Q45 had a pretty wicked two stage exhaust and like all Infinitis, had a great exhaust note. I believe most of the newer cars that get loud when you get on them are just using a bypass flap in the muffler. These are available aftermarket though they are expensive.

As far as not getting good results on a budget, I disagree. The most expensive part of that exhaust is going to be the stock stainless steel piping which has the least to do with sound. 90% of your sound is going to come from your choice of resonator and mufflers.
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So I ended up buying 2 magnaflow mufflers with sone new 4" tips, I should be getting them installed this week at some time.
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Cool! Patiently waiting on the outcome.


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