Picking exhaust Help !!!!!!
Instructor
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From: Hilo Hawaii
If you want to see the NXT steps look at Granatellimotorsports website same exhaust. Nice pics and information. As I said in one of your other post before I put headers it was perfect, but now with the headers they are not for me.
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You've got the right idea, your best bet is to get out to a show near you, or maybe go to the local eastern section here on the forum and ask to meet up with someone who has the Stingers or Bullets
take a ride in the car if you can, and you'll understand exactly what the "drone" factor is and if it's going to bother you or not. Everyone has a different sensitivity to it.
I've had both these systems on my car at one point.,,and the drone did not bother me until I added heads/cam on top of my longtube headers then it became to much... ANYWHO. Bullets were my favorite and turn the most heads.
I think I posted in your other thread about making sure when you listen to a car to find out what mods are done to it as that can greatly impact how the car sounds.
At least you've got it narrowed down to 2
Also, if you want a low rumble/growl exhaust, stay away from the Corsa, they are more high-pitch exotic sounding, they are cool in their own way.
Good luck
take a ride in the car if you can, and you'll understand exactly what the "drone" factor is and if it's going to bother you or not. Everyone has a different sensitivity to it.I've had both these systems on my car at one point.,,and the drone did not bother me until I added heads/cam on top of my longtube headers then it became to much... ANYWHO. Bullets were my favorite and turn the most heads.
I think I posted in your other thread about making sure when you listen to a car to find out what mods are done to it as that can greatly impact how the car sounds.
At least you've got it narrowed down to 2
Also, if you want a low rumble/growl exhaust, stay away from the Corsa, they are more high-pitch exotic sounding, they are cool in their own way.
Good luck
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I have B&B Bullets, and I love them. Though when I first got the car, it still had the stock H-pipe. When I swapped that out for a Corsa X-pipe a LOT of the decelleration pop/burble and cruise drone went away. But to be honest, those sounds didn't really bother me. I put in the X-pipe to eliminate the outboard sound at idle that they'll give you with the stock H. And it did eliminate that beautifully.
Burning Brakes
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From: Houston Texas
And one more to think about - Corsa Extreme
I have the Corsa Extreme with X-Pipe on my 2002 Z06. It's pretty aggressive and no drone. Quiet enough at cruise- loud when you put your foot into it.
I like the system a lot- BUT, I tend to like it loud and perhaps if I had to do it over again I'd try the B&B Bullets. But - since I have nice neighbors, I am probably at the limit. Plus- if I ever install LT headers the combo will rock the dead.
I am happy with the CORSA Extreme, it is quality made and sounds great. Take a look at the system - guess it's most similar to the B&B PRT system in design.
Might be worth a look
I like the system a lot- BUT, I tend to like it loud and perhaps if I had to do it over again I'd try the B&B Bullets. But - since I have nice neighbors, I am probably at the limit. Plus- if I ever install LT headers the combo will rock the dead.
I am happy with the CORSA Extreme, it is quality made and sounds great. Take a look at the system - guess it's most similar to the B&B PRT system in design.
Might be worth a look
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Burning Brakes
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Went to a small car show tonight couldn't find anyone with Borla's but I did get to hear some BB Bullets..NICE! We talked about the Drone some. As most people have said on long trips it can get to be a bit much, however he was saying that seems like a small price to pay for what he gets from them.
NOW all i have to do is find some Stingers and Nxt System somewhere to give a listen....lol
NOW all i have to do is find some Stingers and Nxt System somewhere to give a listen....lol
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Went to a small car show tonight couldn't find anyone with Borla's but I did get to hear some BB Bullets..NICE! We talked about the Drone some. As most people have said on long trips it can get to be a bit much, however he was saying that seems like a small price to pay for what he gets from them.
NOW all i have to do is find some Stingers and Nxt System somewhere to give a listen....lol
NOW all i have to do is find some Stingers and Nxt System somewhere to give a listen....lol
Melting Slicks
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So there ya go.... I know what I want the car to sound like and the BB and stingers are damn close...Have never heard the Nxt Step live that I know of.
I'm also looking for pic of tips as well... I want to quad tips for my car so all of this info will help me decide. I want to get this done real soon
Thanks all
Keith
Here's a couple of pics of the NXT Step Exhaust Tips.
Here's some Vids of what they sound like from inside.
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Drifting
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I will be picking up some Stingers in the next few days. I have Borla Touring on now. Why they sound great, I wanted a little more. I have long tubes on and I am cat delete. It is my GF DD. So if she doesnt like them I will let you know. I work in Philly at the refinery, so I am in the area just about everyday. LMK if you are interested in hearing the Stingers or Touring why I have them on the car.
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Hang out at a few more shows and listen to all that you can find. I prefer the Corsa Indy's,long tubes, Bassani X and no kittens but there is an exhaust for everyone. Just for a quick example my bud had just a catback B&B Bullet setup and one trip about 90 miles I couldn't turn the music up loud enough to stop my head from pounding with the constant RMRMMMRRRRRRRRRRRR ( or similar 
) the driver loved it 
so some can handle the drone better than others. I do like the rumble at idle, but if you drive for distance it becomes a large distraction for me. Good luck in your search
) the driver loved it so some can handle the drone better than others. I do like the rumble at idle, but if you drive for distance it becomes a large distraction for me. Good luck in your search
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