I removed the res in my Se within 2 weeks of having the car. I didn't like the rasp at strt up/cold temps so I put in a glasspack, removed the rear muffler and replaced that with a nice clean looking pipe, I am happy with it and get many compliments on it. My only other idea is a magnaflow muffler in the res spot,like 2000svtflyboy has on his svt.