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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 10:33 PM
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I agree with ruxette. They second owner was a douche yesterday. Won't do anymore posting after having to many cocktails. But the bloody marys were awfully good. I am going to work on the sound thing next summer. My apologies to the forum. Going to Hot August Nights in Reno today.

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In which case, you might change the title...you HAVE power....what you want is sound.

Don't you think you are being a bit harsh, saying it sounds like your Explorer, or a Toyota Camry. You should have bought one with NPP, then you could pull the fuse, and always have that big V8 sound.

And, calling the former owner a douche??? I hope he is on this board, and sees the post. I am sure he has a different take on the car than you.

I'm shaking my head, wondering why you bought it...
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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And, calling the former owner a douche??? I hope he is on this board, and sees the post. I am sure he has a different take on the car than you.

I'm shaking my head, wondering why you bought it...
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:21 PM
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I want to sound like America's number 1 sports car. Not a Toyota Camry. But not when hitting the highway. There are freaking pickups that pull up along side sounding better. Have a 2012 really freaking base that I bought last June. Guy that ownedwent it was a douche. Don't care about nav,HUD or any of that but would like it to sound better than my Explorer. Help.
Title should have said I don't need power. Got all I need. I agree, should have paid $12000 more and got the 2012 GS. But did not. Went with low miles.
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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Hmmm...perhaps the last two people that bought the car are "douches"?
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:31 PM
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Hmmm...perhaps the last two people that bought the car are "douches"?
The last one.
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 11:43 PM
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This thread could get interesting.
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This thread could get interesting.
In all fairness we should tell him about the muffler mod:
Jam #9 rebar up the tailpipes to knock out the baffles and then pump stove oil into the mufflers to rot out the fiberglass.
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Check out Borla, et al. and stop being a douche. Not necessarily in that order.
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Don't complain about the drone and be careful what you wish for. One other thing is you only hear loud pickup trucks if you are behind them.
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Originally Posted by simplegto
Don't complain about the drone and be careful what you wish for. One other thing is you only hear loud pickup trucks if you are behind them.


Get a set of NPP mufflers and throw them on, best of both worlds ....

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Just ordered a set Corsa Sports for my 07 1Lt. Just do the same OP.

The non NPP system does sound way too tame.
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 08:43 AM
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Add some ARH or Kooks headers and an x-pipe. Mate them to either the stock exhaust or add Corsa sports, etc...

Get a tune and you will get a little more HP/TQ and a bit more sound.
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Old Aug 5, 2016 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by bhoch
Add some ARH or Kooks headers and an x-pipe. Mate them to either the stock exhaust or add Corsa sports, etc...

Get a tune and you will get a little more HP/TQ and a bit more sound.
Well that would be the nuclear ($$$) option. LOL
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Originally Posted by 1pt4brd
I agree with ruxette. They second owner was a douche yesterday. Won't do anymore posting after having to many cocktails. But the bloody marys were awfully good. I am going to work on the sound thing next summer. My apologies to the forum. Going to Hot August Nights in Reno today.
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Perfect response. We've all been there! When you're ready for exhaust come back and we will be here to help.
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Perfect response. We've all been there! When you're ready for exhaust come back and we will be here to help.
Will do.
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Originally Posted by Orion2011
Well that would be the nuclear ($$$) option. LOL
I know!
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