Huge gap between Flowmaster mufflers...Accessory help plz
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Heel & Toe
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Huge gap between Flowmaster mufflers...Accessory help plz
Hi all. I installed a Flowmaster axle-back exhaust a couple weeks ago. As you can see, there's a large gap between the mufflers that I'd like to fill with some kind of accessory.
Corvette America's products all say "stock mufflers only." That's the only place I know to look.
Thanks for the help,
Larry
Corvette America's products all say "stock mufflers only." That's the only place I know to look.
Thanks for the help,
Larry
Burning Brakes
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From: US-ARMY 1974-1996 Retired ; Oklahoma, City ; Atlanta, Ga: Hephzibah, Ga
They look nice. I am thinking about getting those for my 2005, A-4. How do you like the sound. I had flowmaster on my ram 1500 and I love the exhaust note.
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Heel & Toe
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If you, or your frequent passenger/significant other are sensitive to the internal resonance (everyone calls it "drone"), you might want to actually drive in a car with them installed. There is no question that these possess that attribute. From 1300 - 2200 RPM it's inescapable, and more pronounced under mild load than at cruise.
Regards,
Larry
Instructor
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From: Chester County
I really, really like the sound. From what I read before buying, they're among the quietest aftermarkets out there. Wasn't looking for loud, just better than factory. They're really deep.
If you, or your frequent passenger/significant other are sensitive to the internal resonance (everyone calls it "drone"), you might want to actually drive in a car with them installed. There is no question that these possess that attribute. From 1300 - 2200 RPM it's inescapable, and more pronounced under mild load than at cruise.
Regards,
Larry
If you, or your frequent passenger/significant other are sensitive to the internal resonance (everyone calls it "drone"), you might want to actually drive in a car with them installed. There is no question that these possess that attribute. From 1300 - 2200 RPM it's inescapable, and more pronounced under mild load than at cruise.
Regards,
Larry
Best part is that my buddy owns a shop so I got it all for $500 installed including new tips.
Drone or no drone, for that price, how can you go wrong?
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Melting Slicks
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I have them also. My wife doesn't like the drone but it doesn't bother me.
They have an american muscle car sound that I really like. Add headers and a cam and they sound insane
I'm no help with the op's question though.
They have an american muscle car sound that I really like. Add headers and a cam and they sound insane
I'm no help with the op's question though.
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Burning Brakes
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I have Flowmasters on my 05/A4 and I think they sound fantastic.
I don't mind the gap between the mufflers... as I think it looks better than another gaudy trinket or emblem on a car that already has one on the rear fascia.
If you want something cool to look at under there, put a big fat swaybar under it.
I don't mind the gap between the mufflers... as I think it looks better than another gaudy trinket or emblem on a car that already has one on the rear fascia.
If you want something cool to look at under there, put a big fat swaybar under it.
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I don't have a picture to showing the Gap filled, because I have elected not to. What I did do is take a wire wheel and attach it to my drill hand knock the dirt and crud off the aluminum cross bar which shows between the exhaust.
I have FlowMasters and have been very happy with them. Some think that the more you spend the better the exhaust system...whatever, but as a guy who has been in to modifying cars for the last 30 years the FlowMasters sound great. Not super loud, but nice...much better than stock.
With a convertible and a 6 speed I don't have a drone issue, but I can say for the money you cannot go wrong with this axle back system.
Nice Choice!
I have FlowMasters and have been very happy with them. Some think that the more you spend the better the exhaust system...whatever, but as a guy who has been in to modifying cars for the last 30 years the FlowMasters sound great. Not super loud, but nice...much better than stock.
With a convertible and a 6 speed I don't have a drone issue, but I can say for the money you cannot go wrong with this axle back system.
Nice Choice!
Instructor
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I have Flowmasters on my 05/A4 and I think they sound fantastic.
I don't mind the gap between the mufflers... as I think it looks better than another gaudy trinket or emblem on a car that already has one on the rear fascia.
If you want something cool to look at under there, put a big fat swaybar under it.
I don't mind the gap between the mufflers... as I think it looks better than another gaudy trinket or emblem on a car that already has one on the rear fascia.
If you want something cool to look at under there, put a big fat swaybar under it.
Right now, beer is the priority.
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If you, or your frequent passenger/significant other are sensitive to the internal resonance (everyone calls it "drone"), you might want to actually drive in a car with them installed. There is no question that these possess that attribute. From 1300 - 2200 RPM it's inescapable, and more pronounced under mild load than at cruise.
Pro
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From: Oakridges Ontario
got the same set up.. has a nice rumble to it.. for the price its worth it.. now i am looking for something much louder tho.
