First Corvette
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3rd Gear
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Tulsa OK
First Corvette
At the age of 66 I finally got my first Corvette. I've been building Hot Rods and dragsters for years and came to the conclusion I needed some comfort along with the speed. Bought a 2001 black 6 speed convertible with only 18,500 miles and I love it. I've had it 2 weeks and today we installed a new B&B Bullet cat back exhaust and Blackwing intake filter. I read that the B&B is the loudest exhaust on the market but I find it mildly pleasant. I guess my hearing has been deminished from years of Rods and dragsters. Joined the local Corvette club and a couple of the members were kind enough to help me with the add ons.
By the way, I really enjoy your forum.
By the way, I really enjoy your forum.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Texas
welcome,
post some pics of your new car...
from my experience, some of the exhausts will get a little louder after driven for a while. I had another vehicle with a Borla, and when it was 1st installed it sounded like stock, took a couple of hundred miles of driving to get a little louder...
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Congratulations on your new Vette I also have a 6 speed with the Blackwing and B&B Bullets. Don't find the Bullets crazy loud at all. Enjoy the ride 
I also have a 6 speed with the Blackwing and B&B Bullets. Don't find the Bullets crazy loud at all. Enjoy the ride
Pro
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Alton Illinois
read on brother and welcome. if you get the chance read the stickies at the top and they will lead you to some stuff that you might see like clb and dic. great ride and the right time for a good time!
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