Borla Owners - Questions
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Le Mans Master
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Borla Owners - Questions
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I saw the yellow Borla car at Carlisle. Loved the sound of the Stingers.
1 The Stingers seemed loud enough, but not as loud as BB Bullets in the mid rpms (typical driving). I didn't get to drive it, but this seemed to be my impression as I reved it up slowly. Is this correct? This would be good to me, because, although I love the tone of the Bullets, I thought they were too loud for me during casual driving.
2. The tips stuck out beyond the rear bumper by about 3/4 inch. Is this the general experience? I'd be worried about burning my leg, or worse, my 4 year old son burning his! Has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks.
I saw the yellow Borla car at Carlisle. Loved the sound of the Stingers.
1 The Stingers seemed loud enough, but not as loud as BB Bullets in the mid rpms (typical driving). I didn't get to drive it, but this seemed to be my impression as I reved it up slowly. Is this correct? This would be good to me, because, although I love the tone of the Bullets, I thought they were too loud for me during casual driving.
2. The tips stuck out beyond the rear bumper by about 3/4 inch. Is this the general experience? I'd be worried about burning my leg, or worse, my 4 year old son burning his! Has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks.
Safety Car
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From: Dallas/Valley Ranch TEXAS!!!
don't know @ the sound of the b&b's, however the borlas sound GREAT...
As far as the tips go... mine stick out @ 1/4 inch. But the contour of the body would keep any one standing or walking by from coming into contact with mine...
p.s. I installed mine in the garage, on jackstands...
As far as the tips go... mine stick out @ 1/4 inch. But the contour of the body would keep any one standing or walking by from coming into contact with mine...
p.s. I installed mine in the garage, on jackstands...
Burning Brakes
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From: Richmond Texas
The borla's on mine are loud when you want them to be and none when you don't. The only time they resonate is with the top up, windows up, and I'm doing about 2500-3000rpm. Other than that there is no drone. If the B&B bullets compare to the SLP loudmouth then those things are just stupid loud and resonate more than my straight piped diesel.
Instructor
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From: NEW YORK
i have the borla stingers without x-pipe and IMHO they are loud in low rpm and then as you rise they sound like an indy car. Ive heard SLP's and b&B's and they are tamer then those. I have no complaints i love em. I find myself stepping on the gas more though i love the sound....Especially in an underpass
Instructor
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bought my Stingers after hearing them at Bloomington. The beauty of Borla's is that they have just the right combination of rumble and muscle, but no drone. They are never loud to me, have just the right growl, but every head turns when we go by. So the real impact is where it should be, on those you are passing!
Did not get the X-pipe, like the burble. cb
Did not get the X-pipe, like the burble. cb
Melting Slicks
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From: Brownsville Tx
ive got the Borlas. Have the X-pipe but i did not install cuz i like the burble. The tips stick out just a bit, not enough to concern myself with burning legs. The sound is PERFECT in tone and loud but not obnoxious....you can keep it civil if you are careful with the throttle. Obviously there is more noise inside but can still listen to radio and talk just fine, very little drone. Get them you wont regret it
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Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Borla aggressives with x-pipe are a safety mod.
You will never come around a corner and slam on the brakes because of a jaywalker, they will hear you coming.
You will never come around a corner and slam on the brakes because of a jaywalker, they will hear you coming.
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Originally Posted by icedancr
Borla aggressives with x-pipe are a safety mod.
You will never come around a corner and slam on the brakes because of a jaywalker, they will hear you coming.
You will never come around a corner and slam on the brakes because of a jaywalker, they will hear you coming.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
LOL - I was being serious.
Came home a couple weeks ago, my pool serviceman was running out to get in his truck.
He had parked in the driveway (a big no-no; he is a contractor, not a houseguest). He has been here every week for 10 years and knows the house rules.
After he had moved his truck....
"Sorry Roy, thought you were out of town, but I heard you coming about a block away."
LOL
BTW, you can come off the line fairly quietly IF you really need to, as when lined up next to the local or state LEO.
Came home a couple weeks ago, my pool serviceman was running out to get in his truck.
He had parked in the driveway (a big no-no; he is a contractor, not a houseguest). He has been here every week for 10 years and knows the house rules.
After he had moved his truck....
"Sorry Roy, thought you were out of town, but I heard you coming about a block away."
LOL
BTW, you can come off the line fairly quietly IF you really need to, as when lined up next to the local or state LEO.
Last edited by icedancer; Sep 7, 2005 at 08:54 PM.
Drifting
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09
Keep an eye open for a used set - they have popped up here once or twice from owners that wanted something a little quieter.
Not often, but it has happened.
Not often, but it has happened.