The resonator in the stock DC2R front bar

[_Daniel]

has anyone removed this themselves?
or has anyone got any pics or links about how to do so?

Thanks

[Bludger]

just rip it out

[Tu88y]

Many people have taken there resonator box out. I know with the Civics you need to take the front bar off and then unbolt a few screws to take the resonator box out.... Not sure if you need to take it off for the integras or not.

Its not a hard to take the resonator box out

[euro1978]

Its very straight forward.

You do not need to remove the front bar just jack your car up, take wheel off and fold back inner guard and all is revealed.

[T-onedc2]

Yes not difficult really, did mine the other week, weight saving of 2kgs. The screw in the wheel arch was the most awkward. I knew I should have taken pics while I had it off! oh well, will try and post a diagram today for you.

[stormridah]

does this provide any gains?
or does it just increase the induction sound?

[mcdare]

noob here. but what is a resonator? and what is it for?

[tanghy]

to shut the intake up from making noisy sounds

[T-onedc2]

does this provide any gains?
or does it just increase the induction sound?

It will increase induction sound a bit but nothing like removing the top of the airbox, but if you fit a cold air duct it will be a little louder than stock, run it from the now empty front guard, like a cheap copy of Mugen, although Mugen will definitely give best gains from what I've heard.

[euro1978]

AEM long ram intake works well.

I do not know how widely available they are in Oz though.

[T-onedc2]

Here's how to remove bumper. Once removed undo a few small clips with flat blade screwdriver and drop part of inner guard below resonator box. A couple more obvious bolts and you're done.

[_Daniel]

thanks heaps for the pics

I'll give it a go over the weekend if I have time