i just ripped my resonator off. It broke around the factory welds so i said screw it and just put a piece of pipe in. The muffler managed to blow out shortly after (was in need of replacing) so i just got a 30 dollar thrush turbo from the parts store and installed it myself. i didnt have a welder so i used fiberglass exhaust wrap and some clamps. The car sounded great. Quiet at low speeds and powerful sound at high rpm.