Wife said C5 exhaust sounds like a %^$sy!
03-02-2014, 08:10 PM
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Burning Brakes
eh. I find that the loudest cars at the track are usually not the fastest. It's the sonic equivalent of saying that the most outrageous body kit with the biggest wings is the best.
A car loud enough that OSHA would mandate hearing protection for you to drive seems retarded, but maybe the people doing it already have hearing damage so they need it loud to hear it?
A car loud enough that OSHA would mandate hearing protection for you to drive seems retarded, but maybe the people doing it already have hearing damage so they need it loud to hear it?
That's the number one reason that a lot of people hate hot rods & bikes. Then the same noise makers complain about the police enforcement of their loud vehicles.
Russ Kemp
03-02-2014, 08:35 PM
#43
Drifting
That being said, I don't like the stock C5 exhaust sound either but not because of the volume. I ordered a Corsa x-pipe and exhaust for my Z plus will be having it tuned for a 7200 RPM redline for the thing to sound less like a Suburban and more like the world class sports car that it truly is.
03-03-2014, 03:34 AM
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I'll be honest, that thread--especially the pictures--paints an unflattering picture of your product. It was enough to turn me away. If you're confident the production issues are fixed and you're in Scottsdale, I'd like to take a look at them before I shell out the cash. Can we arrange that?
03-03-2014, 06:37 AM
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I'll be honest, that thread--especially the pictures--paints an unflattering picture of your product. It was enough to turn me away. If you're confident the production issues are fixed and you're in Scottsdale, I'd like to take a look at them before I shell out the cash. Can we arrange that?
03-03-2014, 11:21 AM
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03-03-2014, 12:03 PM
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I don't have any good sound clips for you to hear, sorry. I think you will like the bullets if you decide to go that route. I will be out of town for a week otherwise I would try to hook up with you so you could hear what mine sounds like. If you don't decide on a system this week let me know and we might be able to set a time and place later next week.
03-03-2014, 12:17 PM
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03-03-2014, 01:52 PM
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03-03-2014, 01:52 PM
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Drifting
I didn't like the 2 big tip Borla system my car came with and I thought the off gas gurgle was a bit much. I traded for a set of Z06 titanium cans and love the sound. I think it sounds like a proper performance car, not ricey or too muscly.
Now an early C3 with some serious side pipes is another matter.
Now an early C3 with some serious side pipes is another matter.
03-03-2014, 01:55 PM
#56
Used to think loud exhaust was "cool" when I was a teenager, now I think it's generally a waste of time and $$$. $1000-1500 can buy a lot of other things (like other toys). Why make all the noise anyway, speak softly, and carry a big stick is a better deal.
03-03-2014, 02:11 PM
#57
Le Mans Master
I think the 'mustang' sound is due to the OHV engine - vs the pushrods we have.
My old Dakota truck (!) sounded an awful lot like a Mustang; 4.7l SOHC v8
Anyway - the sound I like best is good old cherry-bomb glasspacks. They are quiet at cruise, no backpressure at all, available in different lengths for different sound reduction, and sound great under throttle. Cheap too, have a good shop weld it all up.
My old Dakota truck (!) sounded an awful lot like a Mustang; 4.7l SOHC v8
Anyway - the sound I like best is good old cherry-bomb glasspacks. They are quiet at cruise, no backpressure at all, available in different lengths for different sound reduction, and sound great under throttle. Cheap too, have a good shop weld it all up.
03-03-2014, 02:58 PM
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I think the 'mustang' sound is due to the OHV engine - vs the pushrods we have.
My old Dakota truck (!) sounded an awful lot like a Mustang; 4.7l SOHC v8
Anyway - the sound I like best is good old cherry-bomb glasspacks. They are quiet at cruise, no backpressure at all, available in different lengths for different sound reduction, and sound great under throttle. Cheap too, have a good shop weld it all up.
My old Dakota truck (!) sounded an awful lot like a Mustang; 4.7l SOHC v8
Anyway - the sound I like best is good old cherry-bomb glasspacks. They are quiet at cruise, no backpressure at all, available in different lengths for different sound reduction, and sound great under throttle. Cheap too, have a good shop weld it all up.
May as well but big MUDDER tires on it too.
03-03-2014, 03:34 PM
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Burning Brakes
