Borla Drone
Racer
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 307
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From: Saskatoon
I totally agree with post #10. I just bought a Vette with Borlas on it and you have to talk pretty loudly when cruising from 70-90mph in 6th on the Interstate. Above 2000rpm is pretty quiet. What is this partition people are talking about? I would definitely be interested in reducing the drone.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,001
Likes: 2
From: Auburn Michigan
Nxt
Get the nxt's NO DRONE, Nicer Tips and CHEAPER!!!
I got mine shipped to my door for $525.00 out the door
Here are a few links about the exhaust.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2052705
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2050474
Here Is A Pic of my 99 Coupe with the mufflers painted black:
I got mine shipped to my door for $525.00 out the door
Here are a few links about the exhaust.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2052705
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=2050474
Here Is A Pic of my 99 Coupe with the mufflers painted black:
Last edited by fireman591; Jun 27, 2008 at 04:19 PM.
Instructor
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 148
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I'm a relatively new vette owner and I don't quite get this one. Have seen the question and comments before. I have Borla's and x-pipe on an 02 vert. I have a VERY minimal drone around 1800 but the stereo is no problem and carrying on a conversation, at speed, with the top down isn't a problem at all. And the way they back off when you down shift, well it gives me something I won't describe here. Have heard corsa's too, and personally I wouldn't trade. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,001
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From: Auburn Michigan
Racer
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 417
Likes: 1
From: Florida
You either love the sound of your car talking back to you, or you do not.
Its simple. All sound is subjective. I do not have the stingers, I run the XR-1 through Kooks LTs with stock Cats which I am going to delete completely. I love the sound. I have a 1000 WT system in my car and I have no problems hearing the music at 75 MPH with the windows down or the top off. There are times when I turn off the music completely and just listen to the car talking to me. I hope the car gets even louder when I increase compression to 11:1, bigger cam and heads.
Its simple. All sound is subjective. I do not have the stingers, I run the XR-1 through Kooks LTs with stock Cats which I am going to delete completely. I love the sound. I have a 1000 WT system in my car and I have no problems hearing the music at 75 MPH with the windows down or the top off. There are times when I turn off the music completely and just listen to the car talking to me. I hope the car gets even louder when I increase compression to 11:1, bigger cam and heads.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 143
Likes: 6
From: Lewisville Texas
I've had the stingers for almost 3 years now. I love them but the few times that I do actually answer the phone in the car it can make it annoying to carry on a conversation. I try not to use the phone while driving so it's not much of an issue for me.
As already mentioned a partition may help reduce this. I'm not sure how much sound deadening material used for stereo system installs would help but maybe someone who has this will chime in.
As already mentioned a partition may help reduce this. I'm not sure how much sound deadening material used for stereo system installs would help but maybe someone who has this will chime in.
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Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 26
Likes: 0
From: De Pere WI
Drone...Schmone! I got the Borla Quad Round Stingers on my 02 Vert, and have nothing but GREAT things to say about the sound, looks and customer satisfaction.
I did a lot of research, and have NEVER regretted the decision, nor would I ever consider changing them out. Top up / Top down, I can hear the stereo fine and have a conversation without "interference". To each their own...but I dont think you will regret your decision!
I did a lot of research, and have NEVER regretted the decision, nor would I ever consider changing them out. Top up / Top down, I can hear the stereo fine and have a conversation without "interference". To each their own...but I dont think you will regret your decision!
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,700
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From: Oklahoma city Oklahoma
I have Borla stingers and love them. They do have some drone but I also have an upgraded stereo. My 2 fav exhaust systems are borla and corsa. But 2 me the Borla has a bit more aggressive sound.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 275
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OK.... I'm going to start a fight here i assume but I want Borla Stingers. Been putting them off for a year...HOWEVER!
I've read about the DRONE and I'd like to hear from both sides... the people that hate it and the people that think it's much to do about nothing....
I see there's a place I can get cat backs for $750 which is cool.
I have a 99 auto coup
Thanks
I've read about the DRONE and I'd like to hear from both sides... the people that hate it and the people that think it's much to do about nothing....
I see there's a place I can get cat backs for $750 which is cool.
I have a 99 auto coup
Thanks
Drifting
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,297
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From: Lubbock TX
St. Jude Donor '08
In all honesty, I have an 01' A4 coupe thats bone stock aside from the Borla Stingers, and I have absolutely no drone whatsoever. I was also very sketchy about getting the Stingers after seeing many complain from the drone, but after I did it, I couldn't imagine going with anything else!!! I absolutely love the sound of the Borlas, and in my experience at least, I've had no drone whatsoever at any RPM.
Hope it helps!
Hope it helps!
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Wylie TX --> Less is More, except under the hood !
