ultimatetl

or is it the combination of stock resonator removed? I do have k&n drop in.

PiZauL

iTrader: (1)

Can someone provide sound clips, I just wanna hear the slight change in sound. If the camera catches it of course.

Rpappi

sound clips make it sound really loud. but you hear the tone that it makes. the tips should no make a differance. if you hear droning then you must really not want to hear exhaust at all. i dont notice the exhaust unless im listening for it. I usually am so i have my music off. but if i have the music on at all i cant hear anything. when holding a constant speed i really cant hear it. i roll down my windows to hear it a little more. its not bad at all. i have a CAI and its still not loud. when standing behind the car at idle you have to get near the muffler to hear it. and when people rid in my car the only time that they even know that it has the resonators removed is when i tell them i had them removed. is sounds just slightly louder than any other stock car but not droning at all. i would not mind a little louder. im conservitive about the sound (loudness) of my car.

ultimatetl

I can't believe you don't hear any sound. I wish you live close so we can run side by side comparison.
Below 2000rpm yes I do not hear anything. Also 3k or above. The loudest area is when it is around 2200 rpm.
IF i cruise below 70 I don't hear it but my usual hwy cruise speed is 80 mph and that's when rpm is around 2200rpm. Anyways, I like the sound and I do agree that it sounds similar to 350Z but not as loud.

fsttyms1

Unless your mufflers are shot you shouldnt hear that much sound at all. It is NO where near as loud as a 350z. At most with out the resonators its 1-2db louder than stock. I have both mine removed and i can say it is not noticable at hwy with the readio on at normal listening volumes. If thats too loud for you DO NOT look into any sort of aftermarket mufflers. Even if you have both resonators back on. I would recomend you go have the resonators put back on Or maybe try having the small one put back on

fsttyms1

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=resonator

Rpappi

i would check your mufflers. i only notice mine at low RPM's not when i rev it up. the engine and CAI is much louder. i drive 2 hours every other week at 80MPH to see my fiancee and i dont hear it at all. its quite unless im on the throttle. maybe i got a weird car that is super quite or something. or your mufflers are shot.

PiZauL

iTrader: (1)

Or maybe he has some holes or a leak on the muffler/piping.

Eh, im just gonna go with my AV6 Magnaflow set up

ultimatetl

yeah...i will just get my small one put back on and call it a day.
That small one must be there for a reason.

I will also have my pipes checked for any leaks.
I will let you know......

Rpappi

the small one is on there for alittle extra sound deading. thats it. nothing more.

fsttyms1

On mine there wasnt a noticable difference in the small one being there and not being there

Rpappi

you really dont notice a big difference with either one i had the small one off first didnt notice it. drove it for a day then had the big one removed and didnt notice much difference. just drive the car with both off for a few days or weeks then think about getting it put back on. you have it off give it a few to see if you actually like it. chances are it will grow on you. it sure did on me. i dont listen to music just so i can hear it.

fsttyms1

Yea it only took us like 2 months to talk you into it

Rpappi

thats cuz im a bitch
and it was like a week thank you very much.

ultimatetl

well, to tell you the truth I is growing on me. I do have a little rattle in cold start and that rattle goes away once things get warmed up.

Rpappi

the rattle is prob not a good sound. possible exhaust problem. maybe why it sounds loud

PiZauL

iTrader: (1)

What would possibly cause the rattle? I know my stock exhaust (nothing taken out) rattled, then I discovered one of my tips was loose and causing the rattle. Tightend it up and it was all good. That or the piping/muffler is rubbing against something.

Or like Rpappi said you could have a possible exhaust problem..

On a side note, I just ordered some catback magnaflows for 480 shipped, woot.

ultimatetl

What kind is it and where did you get it from? Do you have any picture of that product?

ProvidenceLeaf

I have Comptech axle-backs. Will just removing one or both of the resonators be too loud?

I know it's a matter of taste, but I would like some opinions. Thanks!

fsttyms1

It wont be "loud" with the comptechs BUT like any exhaust for our cars the resonance will get anoying.

this is the comptech with the large resonator removed

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...1913&pid=40675

ProvidenceLeaf

Thanks for the clip. That is the best example that anyone has ever posted on here! I LIKE!!!

ProvidenceLeaf

I removed the bigger resonator today. It sounds GREAT!

but...yes the droning on the highway is a bit much. Did you say that you got the insert tips to help this? Thanks!

ultimatetl

I doubt that the droning will go way with the insert tips. I have stock mufflers and the droning is there.

PiZauL

iTrader: (1)

It's the stock tip, the screw was loose and I just tightend it up. Check out your tips, if you can freely move them with your hands, it could be your rattling problem.

ultimatetl

I went back to the shop and they noticed a leak. The leak is now fixed and my car sounds the way it is supposed to be.
It is much better. Now I can really recommend it.

I do have annoying rattle(fart can like?) at cold and it disapears when my car warms up. When it is warmed up it sounds like a champ and I don't envy 350z owners .

joe80055

Question.. with the quiet tips inserted into the car, although the resonance may be muffled by them, when you floor it on take off, would the exhaust still sound as good?... new to this, so i figured I'd ask first before anything. Still wondering about choosing the resonator removal or just getting the apexi world sport II. Thanks!

PiZauL

iTrader: (1)

^ My guess would be that you would still be able to tell its a aftermarket exhaust, but would be alot quieter (though noticeable). Apexi WS2 is a great exhaust, had it on my accord, but the only problem with it is that the piping is not stainless steel. I read horror stories of how people starting to experience serious rusting problems after 2 years. But that all depends on where you live.

Pawtucket

It looks like this thread I created a month ago has a life of it's own. I ended up getting comptech axle back mufflers and took the bigger resonator out of my 02 TL-S. It sounds nice. Almost like a 350Z on the outside. The noise inside when I'm driving on the highway is starting to give me a headache. (I drive 45-60 mins to work) If I installed those quiet insert tips would that help the noise?

fsttyms1

It will eliminate ALOT of the resonance but not all. It will still sound nice outside and in though. This is the set up i have. And i love it. I throw in the inserts for daily driving for work and take them out on the weekends and nights for fun.