My stupid RPS twin-disk is noisy as hell, impossible to engage smoothly, and makes street driving a chore.
[Z06] corsa vs borla
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Kaukauna WI
It's actually very smooth and no noise, but like "zeevette" says, the engagement range is TINY, so unless you slip the clutch a tiny bit and time it exactly right, it won't be completely smooth. I have plenty of gear changes where you can feel the "grab" and "lurch" when I don't time it perfectly. Overall though, I'm happy with it. It can definitely take a beating!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Kaukauna WI
Must Have Z you have the EXACT exhaust setup as i do
. To include the headers. Lol sounds the exact same. I LOVE IT! My cam is a 233/239 on a 113. No vid yet tho
. Have you noticed how the exhaust note will change under 2k rpms the hotter the exhaust pipes become??? I can even hear the difference in the video
. To include the headers. Lol sounds the exact same. I LOVE IT! My cam is a 233/239 on a 113. No vid yet tho. Have you noticed how the exhaust note will change under 2k rpms the hotter the exhaust pipes become??? I can even hear the difference in the video
I get compliments on my setup quite often. I recently met up with some new friends that both have Borla Stingers, and my setup was quite a bit louder and they really liked it.
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Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
I have a heads/cam setup with full exhaust and Borla stingers and I love it. It is loud and drones at 1800 like everyone said, but it sounds amazing.
I finished my bowl of cereal and put on my flip flops and went out and made this start-up video for you this morning. Go big or go home!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmZc_vtZGZQ
I finished my bowl of cereal and put on my flip flops and went out and made this start-up video for you this morning. Go big or go home!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmZc_vtZGZQ
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: los angeles ca
stingers
i have an 02 z06 with borla stingers, other than the stingers my car is off the shelf stock. since my car is clean no mods i think the sound of the borla stinger is just right 
, they sound good at idle and are good at cruising speeds.
must admit:
-they drone between 2500rpm and 3000rpm, but i don't cruise at those speeds so i'm ok with it.
-in order for no drone while cruising at highway speeds, you have to go a little higher on speed than desired then bring it back down to were you like to cruise and this will eliminate any drone.
but if you have any mods, headers, cams things like this, i know for sure that the borla stingers are just to LOUD not good for your ears in the long term. how do i know-------well the guy i bought the stingers from had these things and the reason he sold them to me was because his wife wouldn't ride in the car with him cause the stingers where just to loud---and i agree with her.
, they sound good at idle and are good at cruising speeds.must admit:
-they drone between 2500rpm and 3000rpm, but i don't cruise at those speeds so i'm ok with it.
-in order for no drone while cruising at highway speeds, you have to go a little higher on speed than desired then bring it back down to were you like to cruise and this will eliminate any drone.
but if you have any mods, headers, cams things like this, i know for sure that the borla stingers are just to LOUD not good for your ears in the long term. how do i know-------well the guy i bought the stingers from had these things and the reason he sold them to me was because his wife wouldn't ride in the car with him cause the stingers where just to loud---and i agree with her.
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Oxnard CA
Borla Stingers drone. A lot. With headers they are almost unbearable at 1800rpm or so.
Having said that I have run Stingers twice and Borla XR's twice before. The sound at idle and WOT is pure heaven
Corsa is slightly more sophisticated and less thrilling to my crass and clumsy ears.
Having said that I have run Stingers twice and Borla XR's twice before. The sound at idle and WOT is pure heaven
Corsa is slightly more sophisticated and less thrilling to my crass and clumsy ears.
Cheers!
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: East Aurora NY
We have completely eliminated all drone/resonance from our C5 systems. These newly designed systems have absolutely zero drone but retain all the good sound benefits Borla has been known for. You can drive our new systems for the C5 in any gear, at any RPM, up hills, automatic or manual, they will not drone under any circumstances. 3 different sound levels to suit your individual needs, each with a classic Borla note and with absolutely no drone
Cheers!
Cheers!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Northern VA
I've had borla stingers and loved them on my Z. But i actually went back to the stock Ti because i prefer the higher pitched exotic tone plus the factory catback was lighter. Honestly the drone never bothered me. I had long tubes without cats and also with cats and i was rarely chugging along at 1800rpm. It's a sports car, not a daily driver. I guess i could see how it would get annoying commuting with it.
Oh ya and a partition will help, but again sports cars i sold my partition as well when i got the car!
Oh ya and a partition will help, but again sports cars i sold my partition as well when i got the car!
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Borla for sure. I tried them both (not the new updated Borlas though). Corsa was not for me even with headers. They're too quiet for my tastes.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoJmA8lwL1I
Headers, P1SC, 550rwhp. Clutch & blower only had about 300miles on them after dyno tune when this was filmed so taking it a bit easy.
The clutch is *very* smooth, with the Tick master you can set the engagement.
Melting Slicks
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From: prescott AZ
I just got my "new" 2001 automatic convertible and thought I had the Borla Touring but when I had tires put on it I saw they were Stingers. In any case there is no drone at any RPM if I am not on the gas.
David Borla - when did you go to the new Stingers? I really like the sound when I accelerate but it could have a more "tuned" sound like my old 1965 corvette with the off road N11 exhaust. That was the sweetest sound I ever heard. I used to sit behind it just to hear it idle. Not many N11's were made and no they are not the side pipes.
David Borla - when did you go to the new Stingers? I really like the sound when I accelerate but it could have a more "tuned" sound like my old 1965 corvette with the off road N11 exhaust. That was the sweetest sound I ever heard. I used to sit behind it just to hear it idle. Not many N11's were made and no they are not the side pipes.
Last edited by skeet; Feb 25, 2012 at 01:26 AM.
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From: The Sunshine State
This is also a McLeod RST dual + Tick Adjustable Master:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoJmA8lwL1I
Headers, P1SC, 550rwhp. Clutch & blower only had about 300miles on them after dyno tune when this was filmed so taking it a bit easy.
The clutch is *very* smooth, with the Tick master you can set the engagement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoJmA8lwL1I
Headers, P1SC, 550rwhp. Clutch & blower only had about 300miles on them after dyno tune when this was filmed so taking it a bit easy.
The clutch is *very* smooth, with the Tick master you can set the engagement.
Borla stingers, LT, catted X-pipe and very little drone if any at all. Sounds good but I also love the sound of the corsa.
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From: Oxnard CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz0e4...el_video_title
I can assure you the drone has completely been eliminated from all of our new systems for C6 and C5.
For those of you who prefer the old style S-type those are still available which means we now have 2 different S-type available.
Hope this helps. Email me at davidb@borla.com if you need to reach me.
Cheers
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Glenside PA
Would anyone happen to know the part number of the new Borla S-Type (Stinger) Exhaust System for the C5 Corvette David Borla is referring to in the quote above that is drone free? Is it the part number 140039 exhaust system they advertise on their website?
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Joined: Dec 2011
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From: Levittown NY
I love the face melting sound of the Borla but Corsa put more R&D into their systems and their mufflers are built to not drone.
If it's a racer, Borla.... Cruiser/Highway, Corsa
EDIT: Just read that Borla redesigned their system. Would be worth a try at that point, even for a cruiser car. I really enjoy the sound of borla on a HP engine.
If it's a racer, Borla.... Cruiser/Highway, Corsa
EDIT: Just read that Borla redesigned their system. Would be worth a try at that point, even for a cruiser car. I really enjoy the sound of borla on a HP engine.
Last edited by KillSwitchNY; Jul 17, 2012 at 02:41 PM.
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From: Levittown NY
Sorry, I'm done, please continue with the exhaust.
