taking out the Resonator

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Seymour
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taking out the Resonator

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ive seen a few mk5 golfs take out the resonator in there exhuasts for bit more sound.. can this be done to the polo ? if so whats involed?
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no one done this?
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do you mean the things inside the exhaust? i call em baffles if so. my exhaust doesnt have them as i had it made like that it does gives it more sound :lol: mines a deisel so all u hear is the turbo going whoooooosh!
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These were removed on models in Australia late 06 onwards.
I discussed with one local mechanic with a good amount of exposure to the Polo GTI and various modded ones.
His opinion was that the downpipe was the main restriction in the exhaust, but the intake was choked.
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