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Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« on: May 26, 2011, 10:49:34 pm »
I need help on 3 questions.

1. Is it difficult converting from resonated (which I currently have) to non-resonated?
2. If you can, what is the procedure?
3. Does a non-resonated setup have a horrible droning noise when driving long distance motorway trips?

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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2011, 11:12:30 pm »
1. No - different centre section on Milltek at least.
2. As above
3. In my opinion yes however others will disagree.  :wink:

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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #2 on: May 26, 2011, 11:16:45 pm »
I preferred the non res when I had my milltek fitted, forget about the noise after a while.
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #3 on: May 26, 2011, 11:33:25 pm »
I have a full sports Milltek system which is resonated, one day whilst my car was in for a lower engine mount upgrade I was asked if I would like to try a non-resonated pipe I said yeah why not :happy2: within 24hrs I was back at the garage having my resonated put back on :sad1:

It drove me mad :stupid: I must admit it did have a louder note to it , but it was soooo noisy and droamy inside the car that I couldn't put up with it.

The resonated has a sweet tone and is hell of a lot quieter in the cabin, saying that its everyone's choice at the end of the day!
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2011, 11:01:08 am »
I have had resonated twice and non resonated twice.

Resonated gets my vote, non resonated was a bit loud, not badboy exhaust Saxo loud but it did drone a bit.
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2011, 02:10:09 pm »
No droning at all from my non-res and I've done 4 x Ring trips with it.........
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2011, 02:40:31 pm »
Pardon  :evilgrin:




The difference

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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2011, 02:41:43 pm »
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I had a little bit of droning, only at about 3,200 constant revs, on my first Milltek but never since on my current one. I've had both Res and Non-Res - The Res was far too quiet inside the car for my taste. My current one is bespoke by Milltek - It has a very small box in the centre section but hardly anything in the shallow back box.
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2011, 05:02:22 pm »
Thanks guys, I'm quite convinced now, so just bought a non-res pipe £100 delivered to my door and will be trying it out next week.  :driver:
To be honest, the resonated that I have does sound 'too' standard for my liking at the mo, but then again famous last words come to mind!!   :laugh:
I'll let you know how I get on.  :drinking:
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2011, 05:08:26 pm »
Go order some earplugs....as well :signLOL:
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2011, 05:11:12 pm »
Any chance of a link for the non res pipe?  :happy2:
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2011, 05:16:43 pm »
It is interesting to hear that people think that the Milltek system sounds quite "oem"

You would be very surprised if you opened up an oem exhaust and then a milltek one.
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2011, 05:26:43 pm »
I thought the resonated pipe on mine was quieter that oem, bought the non res section and think it's spot on, no droning in my car?
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #13 on: May 27, 2011, 06:02:11 pm »
Yea where have u got that from i am after non res pipe,, but on standard exhaust
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Re: Difference between Milltek TBE resonated and non-resonated
« Reply #14 on: May 27, 2011, 06:16:04 pm »
You lot that say the GTI 'Non Res' is loud should try a 'Non Res' on a MK5 R32!!  :evilgrin: :evilgrin: :evilgrin:
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