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#21
Burning Brakes
to NPP or not?
If anyone were to ask me what option to get on a vett, it would be the NPP on top of the list, without having to think about it. I think most 08 owners with the exhaust would agree hands down as well. I've listened to the exhaust where it counts, in the drivers seat for 500+ miles. Some can argue the sound, some can argue the price, but for $ 1299 (MSRP)+$ 15.00 + 20 minutes of time (for the switch), you get two exhaust systems for the price of one.
Just my 2 cents!
Aceman
Just my 2 cents!
Aceman
#22
Melting Slicks
If anyone were to ask me what option to get on a vett, it would be the NPP on top of the list, without having to think about it. I think most 08 owners with the exhaust would agree hands down as well. I've listened to the exhaust where it counts, in the drivers seat for 500+ miles. Some can argue the sound, some can argue the price, but for $ 1299 (MSRP)+$ 15.00 + 20 minutes of time (for the switch), you get two exhaust systems for the price of one.
Just my 2 cents!
Aceman
Just my 2 cents!
Aceman
Have you heard Borlas?? Or are you just comparing to base stock?
#23
Burning Brakes
Have not heard the Borlas, i was strictly stating in my post that if anyone asked me what option i'd get i'd recommend the NPP without question. For me, the split personality of the exhaust is worth every penny. Again, this is only my opinion and clearly noise from an exhaust is subjective. I'm not knocking other exhaust systems (especially w/o hearing them), just praising one i happen to own and like very much.
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#25
Team Owner
I've heard Borlas. I'm the first to admit that they sound damn good. Do they sound better than NPP's? yeah, they probably do. But I still favor the NPPs because they sound pretty close, and they can do tricks that Borlas can't do.
I don't think anyone is trying to imply that we are right and you are wrong. But we are saying that we have spent many hours driving the NPP cars and we'd like people to reserve judgement until they ride in one.
I don't think anyone is trying to imply that we are right and you are wrong. But we are saying that we have spent many hours driving the NPP cars and we'd like people to reserve judgement until they ride in one.
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I can't say that I have had the fortune to own as many Vettes as you have, but I did my fair share of research by listening to other owners Vettes at car shows and gatherings, I also got a chance to listen to an NPP exhaust at a semi-local dealership last week (for those of you in the central Jersey location, Oasis chevrolet).
With that said, I can say without any doubt or reservations, that the NPP sound doesnt even come close to the Borlas!!! The NPP sounds like a sick Corsa with thin walls. I can't believe anyone would like them. Grand Slam for GM - HA!!! Its more like a foul ball that went over the wall and hit an old lady in the head!!!
Anyway, in the end it's just personal opinion, yours is as good as mine, but I can tell you that NPP will never be found on my Vette...
BTW, for those folks that are concerned about your neighbors - stick with the base exhaust for your Vette - I found that the NPP is very loud at start up, just as loud as aftermarket exhaust. Also, when pulling into your driveway, aftermarket exhaust is no louder...
With that said, I can say without any doubt or reservations, that the NPP sound doesnt even come close to the Borlas!!! The NPP sounds like a sick Corsa with thin walls. I can't believe anyone would like them. Grand Slam for GM - HA!!! Its more like a foul ball that went over the wall and hit an old lady in the head!!!
Anyway, in the end it's just personal opinion, yours is as good as mine, but I can tell you that NPP will never be found on my Vette...
BTW, for those folks that are concerned about your neighbors - stick with the base exhaust for your Vette - I found that the NPP is very loud at start up, just as loud as aftermarket exhaust. Also, when pulling into your driveway, aftermarket exhaust is no louder...
Do I think it sounds any better than many catbacks? No. It's about the same. But your description about a foul ball puzzles me.
What is it about this one factory option (that's all it is, another factory option) that upsets so many? If you don't want it, don't get it. What's the deal?
And to the OP. As much as I like the NPP, if I had an '07 or older C6 - no way would I go to all of that trouble and expense. Geeze - that one guy took apart the whole *** end of his C6 to retrofit an exhaust. That's not worth it to me. I'd install the cat back of my liking.
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Ahhh.... Need for Speed.... I see you ordered the NPP for your 08...
So you just had to have it.....
Its the Coolness of having Loud or Quiet when you want it....
I dont need an 08 to get what I want.
If your going to do a cat back the procedure is basically the same, just the vac tubing is a little more work.
Besides. I have 3" exhaust now and the Npp is 2.5". I could add the B+B Fusion mufflers If I wanted, they will mate right up to my 3" x-pipe.
If you want it even louder stock npp/z06 mufflers check out this thread.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1419917
Maybe next on the list of tinkering.
So you just had to have it.....
Its the Coolness of having Loud or Quiet when you want it....
I dont need an 08 to get what I want.
If your going to do a cat back the procedure is basically the same, just the vac tubing is a little more work.
Besides. I have 3" exhaust now and the Npp is 2.5". I could add the B+B Fusion mufflers If I wanted, they will mate right up to my 3" x-pipe.
If you want it even louder stock npp/z06 mufflers check out this thread.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1419917
Maybe next on the list of tinkering.
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Ahhh.... Need for Speed.... I see you ordered the NPP for your 08...
So you just had to have it.....
Its the Coolness of having Loud or Quiet when you want it....
I dont need an 08 to get what I want.
If your going to do a cat back the procedure is basically the same, just the vac tubing is a little more work.
Besides. I have 3" exhaust now and the Npp is 2.5". I could add the B+B Fusion mufflers If I wanted, they will mate right up to my 3" x-pipe.
If you want it even louder stock npp/z06 mufflers check out this thread.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1419917
Maybe next on the list of tinkering.
So you just had to have it.....
Its the Coolness of having Loud or Quiet when you want it....
I dont need an 08 to get what I want.
If your going to do a cat back the procedure is basically the same, just the vac tubing is a little more work.
Besides. I have 3" exhaust now and the Npp is 2.5". I could add the B+B Fusion mufflers If I wanted, they will mate right up to my 3" x-pipe.
If you want it even louder stock npp/z06 mufflers check out this thread.....
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1419917
Maybe next on the list of tinkering.
#29
Safety Car
I've heard Borlas. I'm the first to admit that they sound damn good. Do they sound better than NPP's? yeah, they probably do. But I still favor the NPPs because they sound pretty close, and they can do tricks that Borlas can't do.
I don't think anyone is trying to imply that we are right and you are wrong. But we are saying that we have spent many hours driving the NPP cars and we'd like people to reserve judgement until they ride in one.
I don't think anyone is trying to imply that we are right and you are wrong. But we are saying that we have spent many hours driving the NPP cars and we'd like people to reserve judgement until they ride in one.
#30
Wayne, have you spent any time driving an 08 with the NPP? I have. And I've had three Corvettes with B&B Bullets (and one with B&B PRTs). I've heard most of the other aftermarket exhausts as well. The NPP sounds as good as any of them, in my opinion. And you CAN have the sound all the time. For about $18, I put a switch in my circuit. I have have the good sound all the time, and turn it to quiet for those times I don't want it louder.
GM hit a grand slam with this option. From the posts I've seen, most of the people voting against it have never driven one. I've now got about 1200 miles on my car - about 900 with the exhausts open all the time. To me, there are absolutely no negatives to this system - only positives.
GM hit a grand slam with this option. From the posts I've seen, most of the people voting against it have never driven one. I've now got about 1200 miles on my car - about 900 with the exhausts open all the time. To me, there are absolutely no negatives to this system - only positives.
There seem to be an awful lot of people BAD MOUTHING the NPP, the only problem is, THEY DON'T OWN ONE, but then again they are the same people that BAD MOUTH GM on ANY OPTION they come up with.
#31
Melting Slicks
I am just as puzzled at people refering to it as "Grand Slam". This option is for people who are either in love with the word "stock", or don't realize just how easy a Borla goes on, or never heard Borlas. But after all is said and done its just a Gimmick, and an expensive one at that. I doubt that a person who ever had Borlas on their car would fall for it. I think this option will be loved by the dealers though, mmmmm $$$$....
I don't recall many people being "upset" about it, what I see is that many people are enchanted by this gimmick and a small percentage are turned off by it, but "upset" - not really... However, being that as it is, and looking at Kerbecks future inventory, just about every car has this new GM exhaust creation. So I guess if anything, people that don't like the NPP could get slightly annoyed that they can't find a car without it on the lot, and are are left with two options - either pay the extra money for the NPP or order a new one and wait till its delivered. Like I said, I think this option will be loved by the dealers, mmmmm $$$$....
Amen to that...
And to the OP. As much as I like the NPP, if I had an '07 or older C6 - no way would I go to all of that trouble and expense. Geeze - that one guy took apart the whole *** end of his C6 to retrofit an exhaust. That's not worth it to me. I'd install the cat back of my liking.
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#32
Team Owner
Let me also tell you that I know exactly how easy they are to install. I've installed them myself - with no help, in my Garage. I can change out a system in my garage in 90 minutes - including jacking up the car, getting out tools, putting them away etc.
If you like another exhaust more than the NPPs, fine. But if you are going to make comments like the one above, you might want to size up who you are taking aim at first
By the way, no hard feelings. I respect people who like a good debate! Just be sure you don't show up with knife at a gunfight! I'm not an amateur at this you, on the other hand, don't even own a Corvette, and the GTO in your avatar is not even yours. Oh, and another thing - per your comment above...."This option is for people who are either in love with the word "stock", I see by one of your posts that your GTO is actually "stock". See, I do pay attention!
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#33
Le Mans Master
oh really? I've got a catback coming in anyday now, sure would like to save the install buck, 'ol buddy....mod party at schindlers house
#34
Sounds like OHMY likes CHEAP and LOUD, probably can't afford it anyway, net cost to me was 985. You can always install something cheaper, especially when you place absolutely no VALUE ON YOUR TIME. Not only are The DEALERS going to like it as OHMY say's, BUT THE CUSTOMERS ARE GOING TO LOVE IT. OHMY doesn't OWN an NPP
so he's definitely not talking from experience, just alot of HOT AIR and BS.
so he's definitely not talking from experience, just alot of HOT AIR and BS.
#35
Melting Slicks
That comment is clearly aimed at me. Maybe you missed the fact that I have had four Corvettes with B&B exhausts (the Bullets are considered the "meanest" sounding made for a Corvette).
Let me also tell you that I know exactly how easy they are to install. I've installed them myself - with no help, in my Garage. I can change out a system in my garage in 90 minutes - including jacking up the car, getting out tools, putting them away etc.
If you like another exhaust more than the NPPs, fine. But if you are going to make comments like the one above, you might want to size up who you are taking aim at first
By the way, no hard feelings. I respect people who like a good debate! Just be sure you don't show up with knife at a gunfight! I'm not an amateur at this
Let me also tell you that I know exactly how easy they are to install. I've installed them myself - with no help, in my Garage. I can change out a system in my garage in 90 minutes - including jacking up the car, getting out tools, putting them away etc.
If you like another exhaust more than the NPPs, fine. But if you are going to make comments like the one above, you might want to size up who you are taking aim at first
By the way, no hard feelings. I respect people who like a good debate! Just be sure you don't show up with knife at a gunfight! I'm not an amateur at this
BTW, I stand by my comment, NPP will most likely be desired by people who are either in love with the word "stock", or don't realize just how easy a Borla goes on, or never heard Borlas.
And thanks for the "other" advise, but honestly, I think you're taking yourself a bit too seriously...
Lastly, just because I don't like NPP, does not mean I'm disrespecting other people who do like it, I'm simply disagreeing with their choice.
#37
Team Owner
I think u might have forgotten you medication this morning, this comment was not intented at you or anyone in particular. Why would you say that the comment is directed at you? Seriously, what in the world would make you draw that conclusion?
BTW, I stand by my comment, NPP will most likely be desired by people who are either in love with the word "stock", or don't realize just how easy a Borla goes on, or never heard Borlas.
And thanks for the "other" advise, but honestly, I think you're taking yourself a bit too seriously...
Lastly, just because I don't like NPP, does not mean I'm disrespecting other people who do like it, I'm simply disagreeing with their choice.
BTW, I stand by my comment, NPP will most likely be desired by people who are either in love with the word "stock", or don't realize just how easy a Borla goes on, or never heard Borlas.
And thanks for the "other" advise, but honestly, I think you're taking yourself a bit too seriously...
Lastly, just because I don't like NPP, does not mean I'm disrespecting other people who do like it, I'm simply disagreeing with their choice.
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#39
Melting Slicks
Sounds like OHMY likes CHEAP and LOUD, probably can't afford it anyway, net cost to me was 985. You can always install something cheaper, especially when you place absolutely no VALUE ON YOUR TIME. Not only are The DEALERS going to like it as OHMY say's, BUT THE CUSTOMERS ARE GOING TO LOVE IT. OHMY doesn't OWN an NPP
so he's definitely not talking from experience, just alot of HOT AIR and BS.
so he's definitely not talking from experience, just alot of HOT AIR and BS.
And how could you possibly know what I can or can not afford??? You should be embarassed to have made that statement, very foolish.
As far as experience goes, well, I said I've heard both, so the experience is there, but how about yourself, have you ever heard Borlas?? how about NPPs? hmmm, I wonder.
Let me sum it up for you: I said I like Borlas over NPP, I've heard both, I like Borlas better.
So now, based on your statement, you are saying that people that like Borlas on their cars like a cheap and loud exhaust? Are you sure you though that out? Are you sure you want to make that statement? heh heh heh, right, I didn't think so...
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Melting Slicks
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