[Z06] B&B Bullets drone
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Rockledge FL
i hated my bullets so much i traded them even for a set of Ti's. The drone was right at 1500-2000 rpms right where I do 90% of my highway cruising. Wife refused to ride in the car and the HOA threatened me with an injunction.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 901
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From: Palm City Fl
I love my Bullets, and screw the HOA unless you are in dirrect violation.
If I don't hit the throttle hard they are not that bad. I think I could just cruse in second or third to get out of the neighborhood and not be to loud. I love my B&B Bullets, makes driving a joy again. Reminds me of my first Harley with drag pipes except the vette is louder.
If I don't hit the throttle hard they are not that bad. I think I could just cruse in second or third to get out of the neighborhood and not be to loud. I love my B&B Bullets, makes driving a joy again. Reminds me of my first Harley with drag pipes except the vette is louder.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 548
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From: Lexington KY
I have b&b prt with LG super pro w/o cats ...that I just put on, no tune yet ....I have zero drone .....for me it still quiet .....it gets little louder with wot ....honestly I expected to be louder .....but its alright for now Im happy .....
Pro
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 688
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From: las Vegas N.V.
They do drone, but I am used to it. I don't mind it at all. My girlfriend even likes the way the car sounds.
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Racer
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 325
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From: De Soto Illinois
St. Jude Donor '12
Gotta recommend low profile electric cutouts with stock Tis. I usually leave them open, except in the neighborhood during sleeping hours and cruising on the highway. I got the QTPs with remote control.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 414
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From: CT
Thanks guys for the replies, I ended up picking up a set of GHL bullets, there def is a nice difference both in sound and that there is no drone, i plan on getting some headers and o/r xpipe very soon to help give it more power/sound.
8th Gear
Joined: Jun 2014
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I am all stock Z06 except for the B&B's. Its hard for me to imagine anyone having a problem with the bullets (when stock) just cruising around. If you keep the revs down and stay out of the throttle, I actually think the B&B's are QUIET! Mine don't drone hardly at all, maybe a small 2-300rpm window and its gone in a flash, also have no problem at typical highway cruising speeds.
They do sing at WOT, we measured 118 decibels outside the car on a little meter we had at work (5ft away). I was actually a bit disappointed they werent louder.....
They do sing at WOT, we measured 118 decibels outside the car on a little meter we had at work (5ft away). I was actually a bit disappointed they werent louder.....
Racer
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 337
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From: Orlando Florida
How about borla stingers? Everyone seems to love them. I test drove an 01 with borlas(believe stingers, definatley not straights though) but didnt get to go up to highway speed so i didnt notice any drone. I loved the sound.
I am thinking of building a partition. Was also thinking of dynamat around where the partition goes and maybe a little in front. Definately want to build a partition though...have an idea to be sneaky with it
I am thinking of building a partition. Was also thinking of dynamat around where the partition goes and maybe a little in front. Definately want to build a partition though...have an idea to be sneaky with it
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,413
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From: Texas
My car had B&B Bullets on it when I bought it. I hated taking long trips it droned so bad and that is WITH a partition. Car had axle-back only. I took them off for stock Ti, now I'm looking to get B&B PRT.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,110
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From: Rio Rancho New Mexico
Borla ATAK here.
Sounds like a loudmouth and stingers combined.
Zero drone, it's incredible.
I added a sound killer partition, it sounds like the TI's inside the cabin now.
I'm beyond satisfied.
Sounds like a loudmouth and stingers combined.
Zero drone, it's incredible.
I added a sound killer partition, it sounds like the TI's inside the cabin now.
I'm beyond satisfied.
8th Gear
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 8
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I've had Bullets for a week now, I still think they are way too quiet on a stock car, even a Z06.... They are similar to the TI's in that they sound amazing when WOT romping on the gas but are pretty quiet all other times... Almost zero drone, have no problems on the highway or holding conversations with passengers windows up or down. I think they're great and sound just a bit like old school glasspacks at times
Is there an easy way to remove some of the packing inside the resonators or is that a bad idea?
Is there an easy way to remove some of the packing inside the resonators or is that a bad idea?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 901
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From: Palm City Fl
I've had Bullets for a week now, I still think they are way too quiet on a stock car, even a Z06.... They are similar to the TI's in that they sound amazing when WOT romping on the gas but are pretty quiet all other times... Almost zero drone, have no problems on the highway or holding conversations with passengers windows up or down. I think they're great and sound just a bit like old school glasspacks at times
Is there an easy way to remove some of the packing inside the resonators or is that a bad idea?
Is there an easy way to remove some of the packing inside the resonators or is that a bad idea?
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 240
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From: Las Vegas
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Truckee CA
Here are mine, the big tips were damaged so I had slightly smaller tips made and that changed the drone point a little. Plus I never was a fan of the semi coffee cans.
PS. These are for sale just PM me.
Mark
PS. These are for sale just PM me.
Mark