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Installed Bullets; NO DRONE!
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Installed Bullets; NO DRONE!
Guys, I bought my 03 Z06 about 3 months ago. Since then, I've installed LG headers with no cats, and a Vararam intake 
I have also installed insulation (Exotic corvette) throughout ALL the interior along B-Quite sound insulation.
I just got back from my buddy's shop after installing B&B Bullets, and not only do they sound GREAT but I have NO DRONE. The interior sound is like having Magnaflows with no isulation.
I highly recommend these mods for anyone with Bullets.
Next, Ill take a trip to get it tuned here in Tampa. Will post the results for you guys later.
I have also installed insulation (Exotic corvette) throughout ALL the interior along B-Quite sound insulation.
I just got back from my buddy's shop after installing B&B Bullets, and not only do they sound GREAT but I have NO DRONE. The interior sound is like having Magnaflows with no isulation.
I highly recommend these mods for anyone with Bullets.
Next, Ill take a trip to get it tuned here in Tampa. Will post the results for you guys later.
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Originally Posted by btchn99
Insulation? You would want to give me some detail on this process would ya??:o
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Magnaflow to Bullet changeover
I'm swaping out the Magnflows to a set of Bullets on Tues. Will have stock manifolds Magnaflow X and Bullets > How loud will it reallyy be?Have a Drone or none like his?
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The insulation I purchased is precut. Exotic vettes have it for approx $250.00. You need to gut the interior out. That's not that hard to do. They have easy directions you can follow. After that is done, you lay down some B-Quite sound insulation by spraying some glue. Lay it on the front floor boards, and side walls of the console, also on the trunk area and around and side of the rear wheel humps. Then place the carpet and seats and console back together. I also purchased a partition which helps with the sound.
That's all. Like I said; LG headers, No cats and Bullets = Great Sound and no drone or headaches. While driving you will notice that's it's load OUTSIDE but no louder than magnaflows without insulation inside.
That's all. Like I said; LG headers, No cats and Bullets = Great Sound and no drone or headaches. While driving you will notice that's it's load OUTSIDE but no louder than magnaflows without insulation inside.
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Originally Posted by btchn99
Insulation? You would want to give me some detail on this process would ya??:o
), here's the link to the Exotic Corvette sound insulation kit: http://www.exoticvette.com/insulation%20c5.htmI used FrostKing, a duct insulation ordered from Home Depot. Honestly, I didn't notice much difference after insulating the hatch area. I didn't do the cabin. But I also stuffed regular fiberglass home insulation in the cavities behind the wheel well covers, and the difference was pretty dramatic. The wheel well and hatch area are probably synergistic, but I did the hatch first ... not sure if wheel well alone would be sufficient.
It's quite a bit of work and involves several hours to do properly. But it's also pretty cheap. The entire thing cost me just over $100.
There are a ton of threads on the forum regarding sound abatement for our cars.
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Originally Posted by RocketDawg
Btchn (I love that name! ), here's the link to the Exotic Corvette sound insulation kit: http://www.exoticvette.com/insulation%20c5.htm
I used FrostKing, a duct insulation ordered from Home Depot. Honestly, I didn't notice much difference after insulating the hatch area. I didn't do the cabin. But I also stuffed regular fiberglass home insulation in the cavities behind the wheel well covers, and the difference was pretty dramatic. The wheel well and hatch area are probably synergistic, but I did the hatch first ... not sure if wheel well alone would be sufficient.
It's quite a bit of work and involves several hours to do properly. But it's also pretty cheap. The entire thing cost me just over $100.
There are a ton of threads on the forum regarding sound abatement for our cars.
), here's the link to the Exotic Corvette sound insulation kit: http://www.exoticvette.com/insulation%20c5.htmI used FrostKing, a duct insulation ordered from Home Depot. Honestly, I didn't notice much difference after insulating the hatch area. I didn't do the cabin. But I also stuffed regular fiberglass home insulation in the cavities behind the wheel well covers, and the difference was pretty dramatic. The wheel well and hatch area are probably synergistic, but I did the hatch first ... not sure if wheel well alone would be sufficient.
It's quite a bit of work and involves several hours to do properly. But it's also pretty cheap. The entire thing cost me just over $100.
There are a ton of threads on the forum regarding sound abatement for our cars.
FK here, hatch and cabin. Just remember to put on gloves!!!
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FK here, hatch and cabin. Just remember to put on gloves!!!
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I think the heat insulation throughout the entire car helps, but what makes the big difference is the B-Quite insulation. It's made in Canada and I did the entire car with it also. That cost me around another $250 But man! it makes a big difference!
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Originally Posted by PoloZ06
The insulation I purchased is precut. Exotic vettes have it for approx $250.00. You need to gut the interior out. That's not that hard to do. They have easy directions you can follow. After that is done, you lay down some B-Quite sound insulation by spraying some glue. Lay it on the front floor boards, and side walls of the console, also on the trunk area and around and side of the rear wheel humps. Then place the carpet and seats and console back together. I also purchased a partition which helps with the sound.
That's all. Like I said; LG headers, No cats and Bullets = Great Sound and no drone or headaches. While driving you will notice that's it's load OUTSIDE but no louder than magnaflows without insulation inside.
That's all. Like I said; LG headers, No cats and Bullets = Great Sound and no drone or headaches. While driving you will notice that's it's load OUTSIDE but no louder than magnaflows without insulation inside.
. When does everyone find time to drive their cars if they are always working on them???
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Originally Posted by RocketDawg
Btchn (I love that name! ), here's the link to the Exotic Corvette sound insulation kit: http://www.exoticvette.com/insulation%20c5.htm
I used FrostKing, a duct insulation ordered from Home Depot. Honestly, I didn't notice much difference after insulating the hatch area. I didn't do the cabin. But I also stuffed regular fiberglass home insulation in the cavities behind the wheel well covers, and the difference was pretty dramatic. The wheel well and hatch area are probably synergistic, but I did the hatch first ... not sure if wheel well alone would be sufficient.
It's quite a bit of work and involves several hours to do properly. But it's also pretty cheap. The entire thing cost me just over $100.
There are a ton of threads on the forum regarding sound abatement for our cars.
), here's the link to the Exotic Corvette sound insulation kit: http://www.exoticvette.com/insulation%20c5.htmI used FrostKing, a duct insulation ordered from Home Depot. Honestly, I didn't notice much difference after insulating the hatch area. I didn't do the cabin. But I also stuffed regular fiberglass home insulation in the cavities behind the wheel well covers, and the difference was pretty dramatic. The wheel well and hatch area are probably synergistic, but I did the hatch first ... not sure if wheel well alone would be sufficient.
It's quite a bit of work and involves several hours to do properly. But it's also pretty cheap. The entire thing cost me just over $100.
There are a ton of threads on the forum regarding sound abatement for our cars.
RocketDawg: Thank you and it will be on my car too if it makes it thru the DMV
--if not it's back to the drawing board . I wonder if I am handy enough to do this project---removing everything sounds pretty hefty---do I have to take the seats out to??Lori
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Originally Posted by btchn99
Polo---thanks for the info--back to adding more parts now . When does everyone find time to drive their cars if they are always working on them???
. When does everyone find time to drive their cars if they are always working on them???
I have learned that if I cannot get it apart by 6pm Saturday night, I am going to have to "borrow" the wife's car on Monday...
(vette is my daily driver too)...
"managing mods is teh suck"
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Yeap, seats go out. But that is all easy. Exotic corvettes give you very good step by step instructions. You will also need to purchase some good duct tape and some glue spray from Home-Depot.
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Originally Posted by devnull
I have learned that if I cannot get it apart by 6pm Saturday night, I am going to have to "borrow" the wife's car on Monday...
(vette is my daily driver too)...
"managing mods is teh suck"
But still how big of a project is this---sounds like I will be just waiting until I put her to bed for the winter and work on it then..I guess there is an upside to havingto park it for 3 months...
BTW---you drive your in the winter? Doesn't GA get snow?? I guess a couple bottles of V8 (the fruit juice) and some vodka will help get the work done..
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Originally Posted by PoloZ06
Yeap, seats go out. But that is all easy. Exotic corvettes give you very good step by step instructions. You will also need to purchase some good duct tape and some glue spray from Home-Depot.