B&B Bullets Dilemma
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B&B Bullets Dilemma
I have an opportunity to buy B&B Bullets on the cheap. Unfortunately, I have reservations against these tips because I am told they are loud. Apparantley my Home Owners Association has a problem with a certain 2004 Vette that drives too fast and plays his music too loud in the neighborhood. 
Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.
Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
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I have an opportunity to buy B&B Bullets on the cheap. Unfortunately, I have reservations against these tips because I am told they are loud. Apparantley my Home Owners Association has a problem with a certain 2004 Vette that drives too fast and plays his music too loud in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.
Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
If the neighbors are already upset why worry about it? Seriously, I've run Bullets on my last 3 C5's and have never had a problem. I have a set on order for my 04 and can't wait to receive them. I miss the muscle car sound.
Last edited by Corvette SSX; Apr 30, 2007 at 02:12 PM.
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I agree, don't worry about the neighbors, if it is the race/muscle car sound you so desire, then my friend the Bullets are the pipes for you!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoy your car, don't worry about others!!!!!
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I put Bullets on my track car because I wanted loud.
But, unless you rev it up I don't think your neighbors will be disturbed.
Mine has a nice deep muscle car sound. Keep it at low rpm and it is less annoying than leaf blowers and crap like that.
If you rev it up alot then you will get
from the neighbors.
But, unless you rev it up I don't think your neighbors will be disturbed.
Mine has a nice deep muscle car sound. Keep it at low rpm and it is less annoying than leaf blowers and crap like that.
If you rev it up alot then you will get
from the neighbors.
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Just take it easy going though the neighborhood. 
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Get rid of the HOA lol. Keep the bullets. 
jk Get them, i had them on my 1st z06, and LOOOOOOVED them.
Here are some videos for you... (keep in mind i had headers and no cats) Pardon the poor choices in music at the time.
jk Get them, i had them on my 1st z06, and LOOOOOOVED them.Here are some videos for you... (keep in mind i had headers and no cats) Pardon the poor choices in music at the time.
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and turn down your stereo.....seriously have some respect for your neighbors....we have 2 loud C5's and my Z is yet to be modded...we are careful to keep the noise to a minimum coming and going....why **** off your neighbors?? next thing you know you will be complaining your car got vandalized. I work crazy hours and get home at 2:30 AM...I know if I was on the other end of it I would appreciate the consideration.
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like others have said, just be respectful. when i moved into my new house last year i told them all i'd be really quiet and even more quiet after 10pm. They ALL said "we have harley's... do you really think we care about noise?!"
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I have an opportunity to buy B&B Bullets on the cheap. Unfortunately, I have reservations against these tips because I am told they are loud. Apparantley my Home Owners Association has a problem with a certain 2004 Vette that drives too fast and plays his music too loud in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.
Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
, I am just down the road.
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I am a contractor. I just did a huge job in a gated community with a VERY picky HOA. After a couple months there, I felt like I was going to work in a prison camp. I guess the idea for these types of neighborhoods is to keep out the riff-raff. My impression is that they are snobs with 0 tolerance for anyone or anything .....unless you fall into thier guidelines of "normal."
BUY THE BULLETS!!!!!!!
BUY THE BULLETS!!!!!!!
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I have an opportunity to buy B&B Bullets on the cheap. Unfortunately, I have reservations against these tips because I am told they are loud. Apparantley my Home Owners Association has a problem with a certain 2004 Vette that drives too fast and plays his music too loud in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.
Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
Unfortunately, there is an illusion of too fast because the car is so quick(and comparatively loud) and there is proof positive that top down full stereo is loud.Without upsetting the neighbors any more than I already have, can I run a Bullets setup?
Thanks.
-_Sf
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and turn down your stereo.....seriously have some respect for your neighbors....we have 2 loud C5's and my Z is yet to be modded...we are careful to keep the noise to a minimum coming and going....why **** off your neighbors?? next thing you know you will be complaining your car got vandalized. I work crazy hours and get home at 2:30 AM...I know if I was on the other end of it I would appreciate the consideration.
Very well said. That's the best way to behave to avoid getting in trouble.
I installed headers with HF cats on my Bullets and the sound level is pretty much the same
. Maybe a little more agressive at WOT. But cruising sound did not change much. A cam would be noisy though
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You'll be OK as long as you keep cats on it and don't rev it up too much. If you do LT/no cats/Bullets then everyone will hate you.
That being said, my LG Pros and off-road X are waiting to mate up to my Bullets as soon as I can get them put on.
That being said, my LG Pros and off-road X are waiting to mate up to my Bullets as soon as I can get them put on.