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Old 01-26-12, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitty2IS
I'm back in action for more noob questions - what does a resonator do? I tried googling, but all that showed up was a bunch of modified exhausts for sale, etc ...

Also, why would Invidia delete the cat? Is there any advantage ?

Thanks in advance
Resonators are baffles they quite down the passing air in the exhaust piping. Kinda like a suppressor for a gun. look it up in wiki there are great pictures also. By lowering the exhaust note frequency, it then lowers the pitch and tone of the note!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resonators
Old 01-26-12, 10:27 PM
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^ Thanks

Please correct me if I'm wrong. I was under the impression that most people buy midpipes because they want a louder exhaust. If this is the case, why would people choose to get a midpipe that has a resonator?
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^Because we want it louder... but not too loud!

Plus.... Megan mid pipes have a great tone! Especially when paired with the F-Sport or Lexus HKS!!!
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
^Because we want it louder... but not too loud!

Plus.... Megan mid pipes have a great tone! Especially when paired with the F-Sport or Lexus HKS!!!
I promise I will buy the F Sport exhaust (or possibly the Greddy SP Elite) I believe you bro, since I am not liking my Megan cat back too much haha!

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Old 01-27-12, 06:46 AM
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Wonder how the Megan sounds with the Greddy SE. I've seen so many different prices on the Megan, from $399 to $575.
Old 01-29-12, 10:57 AM
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I really like the sound~!! Nice setup! Megan + f-sport sound pretty nice
Old 02-01-12, 07:43 PM
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575 sounds more like MSRP , shouldn't be sold at that price.
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Originally Posted by GiantsFan
^Because we want it louder... but not too loud!

Plus.... Megan mid pipes have a great tone! Especially when paired with the F-Sport or Lexus HKS!!!
I see, thanks
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Hey CL, finally got around to posting a little video of the F-Sport exhaust and Megan midpipe combination. So after getting the IS in 2008, I upgraded over stock to the F-Sport exhaust in 2009 and loved it. Didn't feel it was too loud but gave the IS that extra "bite" and it didn't drone which I loved! Well fast forward to summer 2011 and that initial roar that I Ioved became dull and ordinary. I knew the only way to change this was switching exhausts or adding a midpipe. I chose the latter. Next was to choose either Invidia or Megan. I wanted a deep tone to accompany the F-Sport exhaust. The Invidia was alluring to my wallets sense, but the Megan was where I knew in my heart was. Where (to me) the Invidia sounds obnoxiously ricey and raw, the Megan sounds burly and refined. So I bit the bullet, bought the Megan, had it shipped to the shop. Went down and got it installed, and let me say I never looked back, grinning ear to ear on the way out. The result is something that is best heard in person, but I'll try my best in this short video. The Megan really adds that extra "punch" I was looking for, kind of where the F-Sport ends the intake and midpipe begins a sonorous howl. The powerband feels stronger too, though I have yet to visit a dyno. At start up the F-Sport growls deeper but its still settles down to a low hum. Ease into the throttle and she purrs. Press the accelerator further and your delighted to a mean burble. When the powerband hits, your graced with authority and speed. Mash it to WOT and the ferocious nature of the this setup comes to play. A symphony to my ears, hopefully I can add a second video of the cabin during both accelerative and idle exhaust tests to this thread. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pe4j0...ature=youtu.be
I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this video . . sounds sooooooooo sick I love

But .. what does WOT stand for ?

And when you have some spare time I'd love to hear the cabin
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WOT=Wide Open Throttle
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^ Thanks
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I've pressed play over 20 times :P
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Hot. I wish I could get this but I'd never get it for my 250. I need the power to back up the sound. Also I live in San Francisco, so driving up a hill would be obnoxiously slow.

Once again.....HOT! It has them rumble similar to the G35s that I love!
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Love the sound
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Very nice, time to buy. Just need to find a shop to put it on for me near Orlando,FL.


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