Maded Neutral Newbie February 19, 2005 Share February 19, 2005 (edited) Hey all, Had the resonator removed from my Aveo today at the CCK meetup. It's a half hour job (if you have the right tools)... It's easy. You have to remove the 4 nuts that hold the panel down in the driver-side front wheel well / bumper. Careful to keep the nuts, and the 2 silver retaining tabs at the bumper (otherwise you won't be able to reattach the 2 9mm nuts. The resonator under the panelling is held down by 3 nuts. Undo those, yank the whole box out and wala!!! Yes.... you'll have to replace the panelling... The resonator is basically a plastic U-bend tube that has a large plastic chamber at the bottom of the U-bend. According to something i read a long time ago, the resonator's chamber size is "scientifically calculated" according to the size of the engine, filter element, etc to resonate (or cancel) out most of the induction sounds. Another function of it to to trap leaves!! OK some clarification, I've had an aftermarket filter in my car for some months already.. (thanks encik!!) and the sound is definately louder than the stock filter. Funny thing is... after driving with the resonator OFF today... I find that the sound has become softer!! In 2nd gear, climbing slope... I don't get the "I'm an Aveo trying to be a Porsche" growling sound.. something more mellow and refined... Some bros here report lower intake temps... I confirm next week :-) Also, a bit more power which, i like!! (coz the air doesn't have to go thru the U-bend...maybe) So the resonator is sitting at home now... maybe later I dismantle it and see if I can make some kind of CAI with the plastic fittings (and some tubing) to hook it up to the front grill or something... dunno whether got space or not?? Many many thanks to all the dudes and dudettes for their help, tools and support. So many ppl standing behind me when I was doing it... i feel so loved ... and one more tip hor... wear shorts and T-shirt, and prepare to sweat a bit! Thanks again bros!!!! Edited February 19, 2005 by Maded ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Neutral Newbie February 19, 2005 Share February 19, 2005 kekekek...u r welcome....nice meeting u... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldfish Neutral Newbie February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 s@#t! me sitting in the office right now. Will try to upload pix taken ASAP to provide pictorial support to Maded's DIY instructions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferris Neutral Newbie February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 Huh? What do you do for a living? Sitting in front of your office pc now... Poor thing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacer Clutched February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 weekend still working.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldfish Neutral Newbie February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 hehe, sent off auntie at train station at 8am. so nothing better to do went back office clear some back logs... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maded Neutral Newbie February 20, 2005 Author Share February 20, 2005 poor wifey.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldfish Neutral Newbie February 20, 2005 Share February 20, 2005 no lar bro, she was happy to oblige to stay at home finishing watching wo ai jiang shi III. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maded Neutral Newbie February 21, 2005 Author Share February 21, 2005 ah yes... i forgot the stack of videos... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefighter Neutral Newbie February 21, 2005 Share February 21, 2005 Can go on Sat ...DUTY!!! Hope to see your pic and step by step DIY. Want to get my remove also! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maded Neutral Newbie February 21, 2005 Author Share February 21, 2005 Coldfish has pix... later he'll upload Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldfish Neutral Newbie February 23, 2005 Share February 23, 2005 so sorry for the late photos submission: Below are a couple of pix for a start: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maded Neutral Newbie February 24, 2005 Author Share February 24, 2005 (edited) brother... thank you for showing my bald-spot to the world! Some updates: under hard acceleration the noise really comes out! Edited February 24, 2005 by Maded Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yeoman Neutral Newbie February 24, 2005 Share February 24, 2005 hahahahah...... ....enjoy your ride...bro.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefighter Neutral Newbie February 24, 2005 Share February 24, 2005 can have a pic with step by step help. Newbie ah sorry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefighter Neutral Newbie February 24, 2005 Share February 24, 2005 Bro, You know how it is done? maybe can guide me when we go malaysia! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coldfish Neutral Newbie February 24, 2005 Share February 24, 2005 Not entirely lar bludder... there was this real big patch of oasis surrounding it what... ok ok will post the rest of pix when get back home --> today & tomolo boss overseas... But one thing though, some parts really couldn't take coz they are waaay inside (2 screws I think) So was the noise nice, as in sporty loud or just plain loud? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maded Neutral Newbie February 24, 2005 Author Share February 24, 2005 pix are with Coldfish... he will post soon. If you want, next meetup we can show you how... then my turn stand behind give support! Where got newbie one... we all learning! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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