Borla Straight Pipe Opinions Please!
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Marion IN
Borla Straight Pipe Opinions Please!
Hi guys! I am seriously thinking about ordering the borla straight pipes tonight.
What are your opinions on them? I want the to be really loud, but I am afraid I won't like the tone of them. I love the stingers, but am trying to avoid paying that much money.
Let me know what you guys think!
I am also thinking about the GHL Bullets. Any opinions?
What are your opinions on them? I want the to be really loud, but I am afraid I won't like the tone of them. I love the stingers, but am trying to avoid paying that much money.
Let me know what you guys think!
I am also thinking about the GHL Bullets. Any opinions?
Last edited by dbartromvette; Apr 27, 2012 at 06:23 PM.
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
LOUD will be an understatment.
Straight pipes are great for race tracks, but do get bothersome, for all the time.
Even in the race car with ear plugs and helmet, some times they are still too loud at WOT
too loud even under low cruze, ie cant hear cell phone, forget any music,
The GHLs would be a great choice.
Straight pipes are great for race tracks, but do get bothersome, for all the time.
Even in the race car with ear plugs and helmet, some times they are still too loud at WOT
too loud even under low cruze, ie cant hear cell phone, forget any music,
The GHLs would be a great choice.
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: long Island NY
I love my straight pipes wouldn't trade for nothing. They are quite mellow at idle and if you drive normal there real nice but when you lay into it look out you will wake the dead. I get compliments all the time.
Race Director
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From: long Island NY
Safety Car
Joined: May 2007
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From: Taylorsville North Carolina
I run them during tracking season as they are 35lbs lighter than my Bassanis. They are tolerable as long as you don't lay into them. Here is a vid of mine at 150+ at Charlotte Motor Speedway:
Here is another quick idle vid:
I say go for it.
Here is another quick idle vid:
I say go for it.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Easley/Anderson South Carolina
Loud? way understated. I have resorted to this until I can switch back to something else or I can afford the rear mount setup.
I am having a sticker made that says, "because racecar" made.
Here is a vid of mine right after I put them on. I have fixed the tip being jacked up. and ignore the comentary near the end, some people dont understand when recording.
I am having a sticker made that says, "because racecar" made.
Here is a vid of mine right after I put them on. I have fixed the tip being jacked up. and ignore the comentary near the end, some people dont understand when recording.
Last edited by sabastian458; Apr 30, 2012 at 03:41 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Staten Island NY
I have non stock heads, cam intake and long tubes on my car. I found straight pipes to sound great but they were just way to loud. Setting off car alarms all over the place.
Even though I loved the sound when I tried them, I had to really be aware of my surroundings if I hit the gas. Cops will have no problem hearing you before they can see you, and that's just at part throttle.
Even though I loved the sound when I tried them, I had to really be aware of my surroundings if I hit the gas. Cops will have no problem hearing you before they can see you, and that's just at part throttle.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: SoCal CA
I had the Borla straight pipes before and liked them when the motor was stock. Once I did heads and cam it got WAY too loud. Even now with 3in bullet mufflers people think my car is loud but it was ridiculous from outside the car with the Borla's. Sounded like a top fuel car. Lol. If you want loud but not super crazy, maybe look at the SLP resonator or a Billy Boat bullet exhaust.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: prescott AZ
I have the Stingers and they are about as loud as I want yet quiet when not getting on the gas.
Some people will say the Stingers are too loud or not loud enough so this is obviously just my opinion.
I would save up to get the Stingers. The best part is when you start the car. It is the most beautiful sound I ever heard and heads do turn even old ladies.
Some people will say the Stingers are too loud or not loud enough so this is obviously just my opinion.
I would save up to get the Stingers. The best part is when you start the car. It is the most beautiful sound I ever heard and heads do turn even old ladies.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Tampa fl
St. Jude Donor '14
Loud? way understated. I have resorted to this until I can switch back to something else or I can afford the rear mount setup.
I am having a sticker made that says, "because racecar" made.
Here is a vid of mine right after I put them on. I have fixed the tip being jacked up. and ignore the comentary near the end, some people dont understand when recording.
I am having a sticker made that says, "because racecar" made.
Here is a vid of mine right after I put them on. I have fixed the tip being jacked up. and ignore the comentary near the end, some people dont understand when recording.
I have the borla 12649 so I have helo pilot helmets with intagrated headset so you can talk to the passenger
wouldnt change it for the world 
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Milton Florida
i absolutely love my straight's. when people first get in for a ride they feel a need to talk louder than normal, but they quikly realize that it isnt really necessary. i dont understand it, but they arent as loud as they seem to be if that makes sense?? but they sound like a jon boat at idle, however at wot they sound amazing and make you forget all the other lil insignificant things!! 
but what do i know, im 18 and thing drone is a gift from God to keep pansies outta my dang car
but what do i know, im 18 and thing drone is a gift from God to keep pansies outta my dang car
Racer
Joined: Oct 2012
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I also have a weight reduction of 68lbs that was hanging off the *** end of my vette..
I dont know what gave me the biggest gain...the improved flow or the huge weight loss. You can actually feel the car likes the shedded weight.
My 99 FRC now weights in at 3, 089lbs with me in it.
I dont know what gave me the biggest gain...the improved flow or the huge weight loss. You can actually feel the car likes the shedded weight.
My 99 FRC now weights in at 3, 089lbs with me in it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,809
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From: Yorktown Virginia
I also have a weight reduction of 68lbs that was hanging off the *** end of my vette..
I dont know what gave me the biggest gain...the improved flow or the huge weight loss. You can actually feel the car likes the shedded weight.
My 99 FRC now weights in at 3, 089lbs with me in it.
I dont know what gave me the biggest gain...the improved flow or the huge weight loss. You can actually feel the car likes the shedded weight.
My 99 FRC now weights in at 3, 089lbs with me in it.