Exaust Tones!
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Exaust Tones!
I have stock mufflers right now on my 99' c5. Im debating on if I should change them and get something a little different. I dont want mufflers that will make the exaust real poppy or real aggresive (like so many of the Trans Ams I hear.) I want something that has a sharp performance sound. Something real smooth, the noise a Ferrari makes, and no I dont want a Ferrari (actually I do but thats another story,) but I want that sound.
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If you want to buy the right system for you the first time, the only way is to go find some other Corvettes with different systems on them and listen to them. I'll bet most would take you for a spin too.
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i have Borla on mine, its a deep sound but not to overbearing and sounds good from inside the car.
http://ls1sounds.com/borla.htm this website will let u hear the sounds of most of the exhaust brands.
http://ls1sounds.com/borla.htm this website will let u hear the sounds of most of the exhaust brands.
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From: Norman Oklahoma - The Only State in the Union with no Blue Counties!
Corsa Touring catback installed yesterday
I LOVE the sounds......idle about the the same as stock though crisper....75 MPH sound is drone et al free.....push it hard and it sounds GREAT in any gear.....I am thrilled!!!!!!!!!
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It is hard to tell from a clip exactly how an exhaust system sounds or how much drone there may be inside the car at different rpms. I would try to find local cars with the exhaust you are interested in and give them a listen in person, both from inside and outside the car.
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How much to corsa mufflers run? I dont want the whole exaust redone.. Im not into racing or anything of that nature. Just looking for a decent sound
go to the parts for sale section, you can usually find them any where from$500 to $750
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I wanted the same sound I beleive you are looking for. Corsa Touring does just that. A new set will run you ~$1400 - $1500 (with the X-pipe). Mine were installed yesterday and sound great. It's that slightly higher pitched exotic sound. 
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While I agree that it sounds like Corsa's might be best for you, I can't tell you how many people asked me "Inboard or outboard?" when I had my Corsa's on.. At an idle, you'd swear I was parked in water , but WOT, they sounded amazing.
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exhaust sounds
If you do not want aggressive stay away from B&Bs. I have them on my 03 Z06. Find someone with Borla, Corsa or Megaflow. You can have TUBI the Ferrari muffler manufac. made them for your car but could bt costly.
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exhaust sounds
If you do not want aggressive stay away from B&Bs. I have them on my 03 Z06. Find someone with Borla, Corsa or Megaflow. You can have TUBI the Ferrari muffler manufac. make them for your car, but could be costly.
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From what you describe you are looking for, I think the Corsa Pace Car exhaust will be a good fit for you.
Most of the other exhaust out there are more deep muscle car sounding, and some do pop quite a bit. This is from first hand experience.
Most of the other exhaust out there are more deep muscle car sounding, and some do pop quite a bit. This is from first hand experience.
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My wife has explained to me that we might need something a little quieter
, but I may end up deciding to keep them. Need some time to get used to them.