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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Sport Tips & Resonator

I was looking at Minspeed for the sport tips so I can ditch the "beer cans". I noticed 2 things...1) they claim to deepen the exhaust note, and 2) they sell a resonator eliminator to further deepen the note. I don't really want an aftermarket exhaust and like the sound of stock, but if I can improve the look with the sport tips and also deepen the exhaust note that would be a bonus . My question to you all is has anyone tried this or a simillar combination and how do you like it? Thanx for any input.
 
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 06:54 PM
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I have the tips and they may deepen the sound but to be honest I cannot hear it. The resonator eliminator may deepen it a bit more but have no experience with it do I do not know. I am looking into the one-ball myself since there really isn't much of a difference in gain from it or an after market system. May go aftermarket in the future but not anytime soon.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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i cant comment on these exact parts, but i know from experience that different exhaust tips do change the sound !
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 12:30 AM
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Just one-ball (muffler) it, and (center pipe) resonator delete it, at local Exhaust shop, most shops do it for under $100 bucks.
 

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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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One-Balling is resonator deletion. One in the same.
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by KC Jr 54
One-Balling is resonator deletion. One in the same.
One balling just removes 1 muffler i believe... the resonator is in a different location
 
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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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The passenger side 'muffler' is the resonator in the stock system. Which is what is cut out for the 'one-ball' mod.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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resonators deepen the exhaust note and quiet it somewhat. Removing the center resonator would just make the exhaust fartier. I have the one ball and its not the worst sounding thing but not exactly awe inspiring with its note.
 
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