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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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I have been looking at the Borla exhaust systems, and it look like this one is the best flowing. Does anyone have this one? Does anyone have one that they would like to sell? I have the ZO6 system now, I would be willing to make some sort of trade. Thanks!
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 07:32 PM
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that's the borla XR1 and I'm very familar with it ;) :D

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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:03 PM
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Is this what you have on your car? Do you like it? Did you notice any performance difference? How does it sound? Thanks a lot!!!
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:06 PM
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:D....I love it, it's not for everyone as it has resonance :)

as for performance, I never did a before/after dyno but the numbers are in my sig and you're more than welcome to join us at the track this Sat :D
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 08:14 PM
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How loud is it inside the car with the borla on? What track are you going to on Sat? I live in Destin, it is in the panhandle. How far are you from me?


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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Inside the car it varies. At 65mph in 6th gear, it's surprisingly quiet. I hear more tire noise than exhaust noise at that point. Going through the gears it gets very loud over 3-4K. There is some resonance, more so when it's colder outside. With the 6-speed, it is easy to shift around though.

Definitely listen to MG's car if you get a chance. I love mine too, but as he said, it's not for everyone. :seeya
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Old Feb 17, 2003 | 10:40 PM
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How loud is it inside the car with the borla on? What track are you going to on Sat? I live in Destin, it is in the panhandle. How far are you from me?
it can be pretty bad but I didn't listen to the radio at all on all 750 miles to BG :D

as for the track, it's in Bradenton, about an hour south of Tampa....may be a little far for you :(
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 04:03 AM
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Yeah that sounds great! I think I am going to go with the Borla set up. Thanks!!!
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We are installing my two tip Borla Stingers this weekend if you want to hear them in person. I live across the bridge in Blue Water Bay. Bob :rofl:
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Yeah I would love to hear it!!! I will also help you install them if you need any help. Just give me a call this week. Thanks


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Matt - Brian and I have the 4 tip set up if you interested in listening. Brian's in FWB and I'm in Niceville (Rocky Bayou). Brian has a mag red vert and I have a triple black vert and belong to the Playground Corvette club as well. :flag :seeya
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Old Feb 18, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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Yeah I would love to hear your cars. I will send you an email with my phone number. Thanks!!!
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Good choice :thumbs:
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