Granetelli exhaust users - updates...
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Le Mans Master
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From: Rocky Mount Virginia
Granetelli exhaust users - updates...
Well, I have mine on for 5 months now. I've noticed he has gotten louder since first put on. I get a little popping when deceleration from 70 or so(I have an A4). Still sounds good and the finish is still great.
Anyone else with follow-ups?
Sorry, I spelled Granatelli incorrectly in title....
Anyone else with follow-ups?
Sorry, I spelled Granatelli incorrectly in title....
Last edited by VinnyT; Nov 8, 2007 at 08:22 AM. Reason: Camels do not like ravioli
Safety Car
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From: Visalia CA
Granatelli Exhaust Update
I've had my Granatelli system on for about 6 months now. Hasn't fallen off yet. Love the sound. And yes, it does seem to get a little louder over time. 
I have an A4 (no headers or X-pipe) and I get no drone whatsoever and no popping during deceleration.
Whether you buy this system direct from Granatelli Motorsports or get it on eBay, I think the quality is good to excellent (some complain about the brackets), sounds about the same as the Borla Stingers, and costs hundreds less.
I have an A4 (no headers or X-pipe) and I get no drone whatsoever and no popping during deceleration.
Whether you buy this system direct from Granatelli Motorsports or get it on eBay, I think the quality is good to excellent (some complain about the brackets), sounds about the same as the Borla Stingers, and costs hundreds less.
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Los Angeles CA
I've heard a couple and they sound great. If I needed to get a new exhaust system I would look into this one.
I think almost any new exhaust gets louder over time. It will probably settle into a usual tone anywhere from 6-12 months. Then it should be basically the same sound to it until it starts coming apart, if it does. At least this is my experience with other cars and after market exhausts.
I think almost any new exhaust gets louder over time. It will probably settle into a usual tone anywhere from 6-12 months. Then it should be basically the same sound to it until it starts coming apart, if it does. At least this is my experience with other cars and after market exhausts.
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '08
had mine on for about the same.. about 6 months.. LOVE the sound, it has gotten a bit louder, but not much. no drone or popping at all.. absolutely the best money I have spent so far
side question if you all don't mind.. has anyone added headers to their granatelli system yet? just curious how much louder it got after putting headers on with this exhaust... LG has the street headers for $1100. thinking about adding those on
side question if you all don't mind.. has anyone added headers to their granatelli system yet? just curious how much louder it got after putting headers on with this exhaust... LG has the street headers for $1100. thinking about adding those on
Safety Car
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From: Stoney Creek Ontario
Had mine since early spring, got in on the group purchase at a good price - had them installed and yes they do get a bit louder over time, but I like loud anyway, and the fit and appearance is great, no problems at all, and very little popping and drone if you really try hard to find it..........
Team Owner
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I've had mine since the group buy. Other than the initial fitment issues (their clamps are a bear to get tight enough to keep the system from moving) and the minute uneveness in the alignment it's been great. It's definitely louder now...sounds good....nice popping (I know it's probably indicative of needing a tune) sound during decel from high RPMs. Overall for the money I spent I really like it. If I was buying another exhaust I'd probably go with the B&B cause I like the dual outlet look better than the quad.