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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 07:52 AM
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Just like the title asks, does the B&B bullet system have a lot of drone? I am coming from an LT1 camaro w/flowmaster catback and that had some drone(A4) but I got used to it, anyone have any idea how it will compare? Thanks, love the site!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:04 AM
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I have the B&B Bullet System, and ABSOLUTLEY love them. There is a little bit of a drone, but it does not bother me at all. There are some out there that will say it is unbareable but to me I love the way they sound!!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:13 AM
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^^^nice

how loud is the b and b at cruzing speeds?
im the market for a exhaust too. I don't want it to be loud until i get on the car.


I love the way b&b looks.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by b18c1950
^^^nice

how loud is the b and b at cruzing speeds?
im the market for a exhaust too. I don't want it to be loud until i get on the car.


I love the way b&b looks.
It's a noticeable idle, but it sounds SWEEEEET!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 08:36 AM
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thanks for reply. I just don't want it to be noticed by u know the cops and hurt my ears at cruzing speeds

cops in VA aren't very nice.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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I have this exhaust and in VA and i have had no trouble with police yet, however i will be honest, it definitely drones, it does it a lot, and i love it! It sounds great and very mean when under acceleration.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:00 PM
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Hell yeah they drone....terribly
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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My wife has the B&B Bullets on her 99. Are they loud, Yes... All she does is turn up the tunes and she can't hear them.... Maybe she will chime in on this one....
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:20 PM
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I dont find that they drone that much...maybe because I dont spend much time in that 1500rpm range though either...and they sound awesome!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:24 PM
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If you dont want to be noticed I would not choose Bullets. They will make all heads turn when your driving. Sound sweet while cruising at low speeds and low rpm's. I personally like the sound of so called exhaust drone, but it could be annoying for those who dont like this. The sound when you get on it with Bullets is amazing and everyone who hears it will tell you the same thing. If cops will give you a hard time I would look for something else.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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I have Bullets on my track car. They are loud. They do drone at certain RPMs. I don't mind the drone for short drives but I would not want to go on a long trip with them. I trailer my car to the track now. On the track, they are music to my ears.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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If you dont want to be noticed I would not choose Bullets. They will make all heads turn when your driving. Sound sweet while cruising at low speeds and low rpm's. I personally like the sound of so called exhaust drone, but it could be annoying for those who dont like this. The sound when you get on it with Bullets is amazing and everyone who hears it will tell you the same thing. If cops will give you a hard time I would look for something else.
Totally agree. Turning heads. I have set off car alarms inparking lots without getting on it.

It's nice
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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I'm on my 4th exhaust now...I can tell you any exhaust that starts with a B will drone. Get the only one that doesn't...it starts with a C!
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Mine drone really badly between 1800-2100 rpms.
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by vincentjames501
It's a noticeable idle, but it sounds SWEEEEET!
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 12:19 AM
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They do have a bit of drone, but not unbearable (at least for me). I have an MN6, I would think it would be a little worse with an A4. I am hardly in the rpm range where they drone (1.6k-1.8k). Overall I love the sound but the quality is starting to make me think about replacing them. They never really had a good shine even when new, had an almost "brushed" look to it. My first set I bought for my '97 had a hanger bust at the welds, as did my friend John's on his '99 coupe. The set I currently have on my '02 coupe now has a crack forming at the end on one of the double wall tips.
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without an X-Pipe..YES
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 01:33 AM
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Had them on my car for 2 months and couldnt take it anymore. If you like listening to your radio, or talking to your passenger, or feeling like someone is crushing your head get BB bullets.
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Ive been on many long trips in mine with the bullets (also a 6spd,headers,hi flo cats) and it never bothered me one bit.
12-14 hrs straight driving.
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Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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dam i just ordered it too.

I hope i dont regret it..
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