Me thinks you will be lucky to get away with only twice the cost, I got a 16mph over ticket a month ago, 81 in a 65. $510 in the great nation of Kalifornia.
Problem with Flowmasters
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: sylacauga alabama
Problem with Flowmasters
Got the Flowmaster axleback system installed, 17416 I believe (quadtips). Picked up the car at 4 pm on past Friday. As soon as I cranked it up I knew I liked it.
Love the sound, gave $317 plus shipping and $57 for installation. Can't tell ya where I got 'em (not a forum vendor), but a google search found 'em.
Anyway, as I said I love the sound particulary at idle and going through the gears. It is just a little louder at crusing speed than stock, but not much. I did notice the dreaded "drone" at about 1500 rpms and with just the right amount of throttle. But, to me (subjective I know), it is not a problem. I want my vette to sound like it has a little muscle. Also love the "burble" when decelerating.
As to the title of my post--about twenty minutes after picking up my car, on a deserted country road I decided to run through the gears with an aggressive right foot.
I did not see the state trooper!
Bottom line--my new exhaust is going to cost me about twice the purchase price (40 mph over the limit) by the time I get through with court costs.
Be careful out there.
daveboy
Love the sound, gave $317 plus shipping and $57 for installation. Can't tell ya where I got 'em (not a forum vendor), but a google search found 'em. Anyway, as I said I love the sound particulary at idle and going through the gears. It is just a little louder at crusing speed than stock, but not much. I did notice the dreaded "drone" at about 1500 rpms and with just the right amount of throttle. But, to me (subjective I know), it is not a problem. I want my vette to sound like it has a little muscle. Also love the "burble" when decelerating.
As to the title of my post--about twenty minutes after picking up my car, on a deserted country road I decided to run through the gears with an aggressive right foot.
I did not see the state trooper! Bottom line--my new exhaust is going to cost me about twice the purchase price (40 mph over the limit) by the time I get through with court costs.Be careful out there.
daveboy
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Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 260
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From: Central FL
I heard a set of these first hand Saturday and was impressed with how they sound, especially for the price.
Never thought about the additional LEO attention the aftermarket exhaust was draw. Perhaps I'll stick to my stock pipies afterall.
Never thought about the additional LEO attention the aftermarket exhaust was draw. Perhaps I'll stick to my stock pipies afterall.
Team Owner
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
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As to the title of my post--about twenty minutes after picking up my car, on a deserted country road I decided to run through the gears with an aggressive right foot. I did not see the state trooper! Bottom line--my new exhaust is going to cost me about twice the purchase price (40 mph over the limit) by the time I get through with court costs.
Be careful out there.
daveboy[/QUOTE]
How did they sound at 40 over?
As to the title of my post--about twenty minutes after picking up my car, on a deserted country road I decided to run through the gears with an aggressive right foot.
I did not see the state trooper! Bottom line--my new exhaust is going to cost me about twice the purchase price (40 mph over the limit) by the time I get through with court costs.Be careful out there.
daveboy[/QUOTE]
How did they sound at 40 over?
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
Flowmasters are only a little louder than stock and produce drone...I'm glad you like them.
Sorry about your citation. I think if you explain to the Judge what you were doing, he or she will certainly understand.
Good luck!
Sorry about your citation. I think if you explain to the Judge what you were doing, he or she will certainly understand.
Good luck!
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Oh yeah, I love the sound of my Flowmasters!
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Here in the People's Republic of Minnesota, that would be a major ticket as well. But, they are also ticketing the chickensh*t stuff as well. A buddy of mine got tagged last weekend on his way to our monthly club run for lacking his front plate. He actually had the plate in the car with him, but that wasn't going to fly! Another $100 down the drain!
I can tell you that my CORSA's have caused more than a few LEO's to turn their heads and cast their gaze in my general direction. Ah, well...
Happy Vette-ing, All!
I can tell you that my CORSA's have caused more than a few LEO's to turn their heads and cast their gaze in my general direction. Ah, well...
Happy Vette-ing, All!
