There have been loads and loads of threads about this. If you search theres one that goes on for pages!
Plenty of videos on YouTube as well to give you a nice acoustic representation of the mod. I'm going to get it done as soon as Awesome get the kit back in stock.
Pros:
- It's actually a mini mid-muffler, not a resonator...meaning removing it will amplify the existing sound but will not change the frequency of the sound (aka added rasp from removing a real resonator)
- The car finally sounds like a sport sedan
- Not obnoxious, but you can tell it's there
- Utilizing OEM mufflers and tips means no trouble from the popos
Cons:
- Expensive for what it is, a custom job done by a good muffler shop will cost a fraction (with T304SS, Mandrel Bend, and TIG weld)
Ordered yesterday via Nige at BCS. Looking forward to getting it fitted. I'll let you know how it is
I need to get this done soon.
Pros = sounds a tonne better
Cons = aftermarket Res pipes are a rip off imo
I had mine custom welded by a respected muffler shop for £70. Was no way I was going to pay any more than that for what is effectively a 3'' stainless steel pipe. Drone is not too bad in my opinion but it's all relative at the end of the day and how much your willing to splash out to obtain less drone.
100% worth it, got mine done at an exhaust shop for £100 and it makes it sound A LOT better than it does from stock. Got a few videos of it on my Youtube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Y3Lu8GRn3_dg2bm8qiT0Q
I know the sound is amazing in Dynamic mode but how is it in Comfort when just cruising? How different is it from stock? I'm asking because I'm 99% sure I'm going to get a res delete but the misses is also going to use the car in Comfort and I don't want her to complain every time she gets in the car because of the noise level
You won't really notice too much of a difference in comfort under low RPM unless you have the windows down. The insulation of the cabin still does a good job of keeping the sound relatively neutral - the only thing I notice on my PFL is a horrible drone when cruising at 3k RPM on the motorway.
I know the sound is amazing in Dynamic mode but how is it in Comfort when just cruising? How different is it from stock? I'm asking because I'm 99% sure I'm going to get a res delete but the misses is also going to use the car in Comfort and I don't want her to complain every time she gets in the car because of the noise level
This is good news for me as I was planning to go down the route of just a res delete. The speak of drone worried me as I didn't want the car to sound too boy racerish.I never really put mine in Comfort mode, when I have it in Efficiency mode it's like having it in stock Dynamic you could say... (of course without the pops and bangs) but I don't really find it loud at low RPM driving sensibly so yeah it's definitely doable! Don't notice much drone out of it either. Hope this helps!
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This is good news for me as I was planning to go down the route of just a res delete. The speak of drone worried me as I didn't want the car to sound too boy racerish.
Car in comfort mode with res delete is no different to if it still had the resonator. I also have my valves open constantly and I don't have any issues.