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resonator

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A resonator is a part of the car's exhaust system that helps change the sound of the exhaust. It makes the car sound better by reducing unwanted noise.

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A resonator is a component of an exhaust system that helps to fine-tune the sound of the exhaust gases. It works by reflecting sound waves to cancel out certain frequencies, resulting in a more desirable exhaust note.

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