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03-23-2013, 10:38 AM
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Hmm...I didn't know you had Stage 1 done already...simply replacing the resonator wouldn't make much of a difference.
One thing I can say is, if you add a j-pipe that removes the 3rd cat, you would have a lot of rasp with the shorter resonator, so be happy you bought the long one.
After adding my j-pipe to S3, it does idle deeper, and amplified the sound slightly but I still want it louder.
Damn Rockstar and his true dual.
I would say it does have a break in period to where it will get slightly deeper, but nothing too noticeable.
If you're really wanting it to get louder, only other option is removing or replacing the 2 rear mufflers.
One thing I can say is, if you add a j-pipe that removes the 3rd cat, you would have a lot of rasp with the shorter resonator, so be happy you bought the long one.
After adding my j-pipe to S3, it does idle deeper, and amplified the sound slightly but I still want it louder.
Damn Rockstar and his true dual.I would say it does have a break in period to where it will get slightly deeper, but nothing too noticeable.
If you're really wanting it to get louder, only other option is removing or replacing the 2 rear mufflers.
03-23-2013, 07:04 PM
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Thanks, I haven't done much just the little things.
Hmm...I didn't know you had Stage 1 done already...simply replacing the resonator wouldn't make much of a difference.
One thing I can say is, if you add a j-pipe that removes the 3rd cat, you would have a lot of rasp with the shorter resonator, so be happy you bought the long one.
After adding my j-pipe to S3, it does idle deeper, and amplified the sound slightly but I still want it louder. Damn Rockstar and his true dual.
I would say it does have a break in period to where it will get slightly deeper, but nothing too noticeable.
If you're really wanting it to get louder, only other option is removing or replacing the 2 rear mufflers.
One thing I can say is, if you add a j-pipe that removes the 3rd cat, you would have a lot of rasp with the shorter resonator, so be happy you bought the long one.
After adding my j-pipe to S3, it does idle deeper, and amplified the sound slightly but I still want it louder.
Damn Rockstar and his true dual.I would say it does have a break in period to where it will get slightly deeper, but nothing too noticeable.
If you're really wanting it to get louder, only other option is removing or replacing the 2 rear mufflers.
03-23-2013, 09:45 PM
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03-23-2013, 10:37 PM
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03-24-2013, 11:26 AM
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03-24-2013, 04:19 PM
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doooooooo it! haha
emblem looks sick man
doooooooo it! haha
emblem looks sick man
03-24-2013, 04:26 PM
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dont just remove the mufflers....it will sound horrid !!!
instead do replace them for some magnaflow or dynomax mufflers...again, it will be trial and error
instead do replace them for some magnaflow or dynomax mufflers...again, it will be trial and error
03-24-2013, 06:30 PM
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doooooooo it! haha
emblem looks sick man
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03-24-2013, 06:41 PM
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11365 is a smaller muffler its a 4x9 muffler 11" long body....5x8 muffler which is 14" long....this will quite/tone down if there is any rasp...check these part numbers (12225 or 14225)
03-24-2013, 06:49 PM
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I don't think I'll have any rasp by just swapping the rear mufflers. I bought the longer 24235 dynomax resonator instead of the original shorter one that everyone uses when they do a stage 3. The only thing I'm worried about is it being too loud and have a lot of drone. I drive mostly highway so I don't want something that will make me deaf. But I want something that sounds sexy
03-24-2013, 07:00 PM
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^^^ true....
I am an attention whore...I like my exhaust loud and deep....kinda makes other feel my presence LOL
just make sure the exhaust shop makes it easier for you to swap mufflers if you have to....my exhaust shop did a horrible job if I have to switch shit out down the line....make sure they use either band clamps or put some flanges so if you have to swap something out, it wont be much labor you are paying them...
I am an attention whore...I like my exhaust loud and deep....kinda makes other feel my presence LOL
just make sure the exhaust shop makes it easier for you to swap mufflers if you have to....my exhaust shop did a horrible job if I have to switch shit out down the line....make sure they use either band clamps or put some flanges so if you have to swap something out, it wont be much labor you are paying them...
03-24-2013, 07:25 PM
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That's exactly how I am. I love it when ppl turn their heads to see what's coming lol my wife hates it but I love it! Idk if I would ever swap the mufflers out but I may just clamp them on
03-24-2013, 08:47 PM
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I am just putting it out there...since you are trying to do a trial and error....
my exhaust shop wanted to charge me my left nut when I wanted them to swap out the muffler....
my exhaust shop wanted to charge me my left nut when I wanted them to swap out the muffler....
03-25-2013, 08:31 AM
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ya The guy I been using for all my exhaust work only charged me $40 to do the stage 3 mod. same guy that did all my other exhaust mods on all my other vehicles so he doesnt charge me ridiculous prices.
03-25-2013, 09:40 AM
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Yay for spring! 7.2" of snow
03-25-2013, 10:19 AM
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$40 is great....most cheap places didnt want to work on my exhaust since I was running precat deletes and I wanted the custom exhaust to delete my 3rd cat....was against the rules and hence I had to shop around for "race" shops and ofcourse their prices were very high....they did a great job, dont get my wrong, but charged me a lot....
and are you in the midwest? we got dumped by almost a foot of snow (I exaggerated) over the weekend...
and are you in the midwest? we got dumped by almost a foot of snow (I exaggerated) over the weekend...
03-25-2013, 10:32 AM
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Ya I ran into that issue with my firebird when I cut the CAT off. No one would work on it once they saw that I did that. They wanted to charge me to buy a Cat to weld on and then they would work on it and I didnt want it that way.
yep Indiana. sucks. its still snowing right now and totals were 7.2" at 7am this morning. suppose to get another inch by noon. shit pisses me off cuz this time last year it was already in the 80s!
yep Indiana. sucks. its still snowing right now and totals were 7.2" at 7am this morning. suppose to get another inch by noon. shit pisses me off cuz this time last year it was already in the 80s!
03-25-2013, 10:41 AM
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yeah in Kansas we had 75deg weather last weekend and almost a feet of snow (8-10 inches) this past weekend....and the coming weekend is going to be back in the 70's....
I am looking forward to work on my car this weekend....couple
mods coming 
03-25-2013, 02:21 PM
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03-25-2013, 02:28 PM
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dump her if she gets mad
03-25-2013, 06:18 PM
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03-26-2013, 01:30 PM
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the snow should have never happened, its freaking spring!
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its midwest LOL....get over it LOL
I have worked on the car in snow/rain/summer heat....all it takes is some motivation and detemination
I have worked on the car in snow/rain/summer heat....all it takes is some motivation and detemination
03-26-2013, 02:05 PM
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03-26-2013, 02:28 PM
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ya thats hard to see, I thought about just using VHT niteshades on my tails cuz I did it on my previous vehicle and it turned out awesome. but I want to keep the TL looking clean and sexy. I think im gonna do the OEM type s tails
idk if i like this
idk if i like this
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03-26-2013, 02:42 PM
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I love the USR tails on the AM TL !!!
check out uniquestyleracing....he is a vendor on the forum as well....and you can use the coupon code "swoosh" and save yourself some $$$
check out uniquestyleracing....he is a vendor on the forum as well....and you can use the coupon code "swoosh" and save yourself some $$$
03-26-2013, 10:07 PM
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Looking good!
03-27-2013, 08:09 AM
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Just came up with a mod list for this summer. set in order of how ill be purchasing. We will see how much I get done down the list.
1. Timing belt/WP complete kit
2. 235/45/r17 Conti DWS tires
3. ASPEC Lip Kit
4. Magnaflow 11365 rear mufflers
5. SoCal Quad 3" tips
6. OEM Type S Tails
7. TEIN SA coilovers
8. Camber kit
1. Timing belt/WP complete kit
2. 235/45/r17 Conti DWS tires
3. ASPEC Lip Kit
4. Magnaflow 11365 rear mufflers
5. SoCal Quad 3" tips
6. OEM Type S Tails
7. TEIN SA coilovers
8. Camber kit
03-28-2013, 11:59 AM
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03-29-2013, 11:59 AM
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no resonator just straight pipe... im actually thinkiing about ordering the dynomax resonator tho i just cant deal with the rasp... its sounds good between 2-3 r's starting out u think i drove rice burner...
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