Borla Stinger Review
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Burning Brakes
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Borla Stinger Review
So after ALOT of consideration I picked up a set of Borla Stinger Quad Oval tip exhaust. I have a Z06 with Kooks long tubes and off road X through the stock Ti and was worried about it being too loud and the reported drone. I have to say is that I am mad I waited this long. Performance is negligible maybe a few more HP with the Borla but the sound is incredible and I have yet to experience ANY substantial drone. Yes its louder than the Tis by quite a bit but it sounds so mean. Plus the high polish tips add some nice bling that the Tis were lacking I would recommend this to anyone. Don't fear the "drone"
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Glad you got a system you can enjoy. A great sounding car is a definite plus.
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So after ALOT of consideration I picked up a set of Borla Stinger Quad Oval tip exhaust. I have a Z06 with Kooks long tubes and off road X through the stock Ti and was worried about it being too loud and the reported drone. I have to say is that I am mad I waited this long. Performance is negligible maybe a few more HP with the Borla but the sound is incredible and I have yet to experience ANY substantial drone. Yes its louder than the Tis by quite a bit but it sounds so mean. Plus the high polish tips add some nice bling that the Tis were lacking I would recommend this to anyone. Don't fear the "drone"
1000%!!!I've had these (Borla Stingers) since the car was new with LG Pro L/T & LOVE them!!
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So after ALOT of consideration I picked up a set of Borla Stinger Quad Oval tip exhaust. I have a Z06 with Kooks long tubes and off road X through the stock Ti and was worried about it being too loud and the reported drone. I have to say is that I am mad I waited this long. Performance is negligible maybe a few more HP with the Borla but the sound is incredible and I have yet to experience ANY substantial drone. Yes its louder than the Tis by quite a bit but it sounds so mean. Plus the high polish tips add some nice bling that the Tis were lacking I would recommend this to anyone. Don't fear the "drone"
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I have also heard the straight pipe (no mufflers) also called stingers.
I have the round straight through canister style and like them. A little loud, but it sounds good to me. I like the polished tips too. Some of the best looking I have found.
More info (or part numbers) would help to know which system you are reviewing.
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I swapped out my Borla Quad Tip Stingers for Ti's and while I like the sound & weight savings of the Ti's, I do miss the Borla's aggressive sound, especially when accelerating. I kept the Borla's & may eventually put them back on one day.
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I got rid of my Borlas for TIs then changed them for 3" XS Power which are real quiet when you want them to be and sound off at WO throttle,also O drone.I have a vert. so the Borla drone was terrible.
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There is a good drone at 60-65 MPH at 1400-1600 RPMs however where I live and the roads im on I am never at that. Ever at 67 mph there is a 50% reduction in drone from 65 mph. Crusing at 70 at 1800 RM is fine and anything over that even better.
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Borla Stinger Exhaust
So after ALOT of consideration I picked up a set of Borla Stinger Quad Oval tip exhaust. I have a Z06 with Kooks long tubes and off road X through the stock Ti and was worried about it being too loud and the reported drone. I have to say is that I am mad I waited this long. Performance is negligible maybe a few more HP with the Borla but the sound is incredible and I have yet to experience ANY substantial drone. Yes its louder than the Tis by quite a bit but it sounds so mean. Plus the high polish tips add some nice bling that the Tis were lacking I would recommend this to anyone. Don't fear the "drone"
I have the Borla Stinger Dual Round tip exhaust, and I couldn't agree
with you more. The sound is incredible!
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What may not seem like drone to you would be excessive to other people. Some people think c5's are fast some people think they are slow. It's all relative but I love the way they sound I don't have them but have heard them.