B&B BULLETS + X PIPE?
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Racer
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From: woodridge il
B&B BULLETS + X PIPE?
I have a MN6 coupe. I just installed the B&B Bullets. The sound is awesome from outside the car, and magnificent with the top off.
However . . .
With the top on, the resonance (drone) is overpowering. My question to all those with first hand knowledge is: will the X pipe help the problem or should I trade for the Route 66's?
Thanks.
However . . .
With the top on, the resonance (drone) is overpowering. My question to all those with first hand knowledge is: will the X pipe help the problem or should I trade for the Route 66's?
Thanks.
Burning Brakes
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From: Never take a girl out for a cup of coffee, the last thing you want her to be is alert and focused. Tampa, FL
St. Jude Donor '05
I currently have the bullets also but am switching to the Route 66 because of the drone. I don't necessarily think the x-pipe is gonna help. There was a thread on this in general discussion earlier in the week. Do a search and you should find it.
Intermediate
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From: Phoenix AZ
I have the B&B Route 66's on my A4 Vert and the drone was annoying. Since I live only a few miles from the B&B Factory, I complained and theys said "Bring it down... we'll put on an X-pipe with resonators that should help". But It didn't do a thing. I'm just learning to live with it. I wish I'd kept my stock exhaust.
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by ljtC6
CORSA
No drone. Why do people keep putting these obviously under-engineered exhaust systems on thier Corvettes? It boggles my mind. If the car drones there is a problem.
No drone. Why do people keep putting these obviously under-engineered exhaust systems on thier Corvettes? It boggles my mind. If the car drones there is a problem.
The fact that a car drones does not indicate there is a problem. It just means that to get the sound some of us like, there is a "drone" that we have to live with. B&B openly admits they are not for everyone - that's why the also make the Route 66 system.
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From: Texas
You may be disappointed
Originally Posted by zach lawrence
I have a MN6 coupe. I just installed the B&B Bullets. The sound is awesome from outside the car, and magnificent with the top off.
However . . .
With the top on, the resonance (drone) is overpowering. My question to all those with first hand knowledge is: will the X pipe help the problem or should I trade for the Route 66's?
Thanks.
However . . .
With the top on, the resonance (drone) is overpowering. My question to all those with first hand knowledge is: will the X pipe help the problem or should I trade for the Route 66's?
Thanks.
Instructor
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Originally Posted by jschindler
Why? Because some of us are happy with the tradeoff. I have ridden in two C6's with Corsas, and I personally would not buy them because they are not much louder than stock to me, but I don't go around questioning why someone would do it - and saying "it boggles my mind" why they would do it.
The fact that a car drones does not indicate there is a problem. It just means that to get the sound some of us like, there is a "drone" that we have to live with. B&B openly admits they are not for everyone - that's why the also make the Route 66 system.
The fact that a car drones does not indicate there is a problem. It just means that to get the sound some of us like, there is a "drone" that we have to live with. B&B openly admits they are not for everyone - that's why the also make the Route 66 system.
Yes it does indicate there is a problem. It indicates that the system is not evacuating the exhaust efficiently and the energy is converted into that anoying drone! As for questioning people...
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by ljtC6
Yes it does indicate there is a problem. It indicates that the system is not evacuating the exhaust efficiently and the energy is converted into that anoying drone! As for questioning people...
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Pro
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From: fort lauderdale fl
I have the bullets and thinks its the perfect exhaust if you want to real muscle car tone.The corsas are to tame for me and are good for guys who are older complaining about their hearing.I went to a dyno tune day where 3 c6s had the corsas before my car got on and then everyone heard mine and they all had grins saying how good it sounded.Everyone has their opinions,just be happy with what you prefer.I dont buy the guy saying that the bullets dont flow as good as corsas,that just simple BS!
Burning Brakes
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From: Never take a girl out for a cup of coffee, the last thing you want her to be is alert and focused. Tampa, FL
St. Jude Donor '05
I'm 19 and the bullets were too much for me. I think the Route 66 system should be alright. If not, then i'll get the new B&B X-pipe that they should be coming out with in a few weeks.
And yes, I do know that they are currently selling x-pipes but they are in the process of making an X-pipe that will actually quiet down the exhaust unlike the current ones they have.
And yes, I do know that they are currently selling x-pipes but they are in the process of making an X-pipe that will actually quiet down the exhaust unlike the current ones they have.
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From: Valencia Ca
Originally Posted by zach lawrence
I have a MN6 coupe. I just installed the B&B Bullets. The sound is awesome from outside the car, and magnificent with the top off.
However . . .
With the top on, the resonance (drone) is overpowering. My question to all those with first hand knowledge is: will the X pipe help the problem or should I trade for the Route 66's?
Thanks.
However . . .
With the top on, the resonance (drone) is overpowering. My question to all those with first hand knowledge is: will the X pipe help the problem or should I trade for the Route 66's?
Thanks.
The X-Pipe won't help the drone. We tested every exhaust we could get and the "drone-free , and still great sound King" is the GHL.
Charlie
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
Originally Posted by USMCVET
I have the B&B Route 66's on my A4 Vert and the drone was annoying. Since I live only a few miles from the B&B Factory, I complained and theys said "Bring it down... we'll put on an X-pipe with resonators that should help". But It didn't do a thing. I'm just learning to live with it. I wish I'd kept my stock exhaust.
Safety Car
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
Originally Posted by CharlieTuner@AandACorvette
The X-Pipe won't help the drone. We tested every exhaust we could get and the "drone-free , and still great sound King" is the GHL.
Charlie
Charlie
I agree with, but did you test the new B&B x-pipe with resonators? I don't think they are yet available to the general public! Please let us know.
Pro
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From: Vegas NV
I have the bullets and agree that there is some resonance at low rpm. I bought them after hearing the much tamer Corsas, & Borlas. I got the sound I wanted and I am happy. When I hear the resonance I just accelerate and presto it goes away!
to the Bullets!
If I had wanted tame exhaust I would have stayed stock.
to the Bullets!If I had wanted tame exhaust I would have stayed stock.
Instructor
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Originally Posted by c6vette
I thought that the X-pipe with resonators was not yet available from B&B. Don't want to doubt but did you see the resonators or did they just install the current X-pipe? We know the the current pipie does nothing for the drone, but B&B said that the future ones with resonators will help.
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin, Texas Codes 660, 9448, and 295660 work in the C6 navigation unit. No DVD playback yet.
Originally Posted by jhbrennan
The x-pipe with resonators is available. I've had it on for about 5 weeks. The resonators are just behind the flanges. Only sound difference I've noticed is slightly less burble on decel.
My Bullets do drone, but I think it's much ado about nothing. If you don't want drone, which is simply the exhaust having the right frequency and energy to cause harmonic vibration, you've got to either change the frequency or decrease the energy. The first will change the tone of the exhaust, and may or may not work, as the frequency changes with engine RPM -- it's almost a given that at some point you'll hit the resonant frequency. The second works pretty well, but it means that you'll need a quieter exhaust -- like the factory one.
The Bullets are the extreme other end of quiet. Of course there will be drone.
Safety Car
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From: Wantagh,L.I. New York
Originally Posted by jhbrennan
The x-pipe with resonators is available. I've had it on for about 5 weeks. The resonators are just behind the flanges. Only sound difference I've noticed is slightly less burble on decel.
Melting Slicks
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From: Palm Coast, FL
Originally Posted by jschindler
Why? Because some of us are happy with the tradeoff. I have ridden in two C6's with Corsas, and I personally would not buy them because they are not much louder than stock to me, but I don't go around questioning why someone would do it - and saying "it boggles my mind" why they would do it.
The fact that a car drones does not indicate there is a problem. It just means that to get the sound some of us like, there is a "drone" that we have to live with. B&B openly admits they are not for everyone - that's why the also make the Route 66 system.
The fact that a car drones does not indicate there is a problem. It just means that to get the sound some of us like, there is a "drone" that we have to live with. B&B openly admits they are not for everyone - that's why the also make the Route 66 system.
Team Owner
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by purple heart
How in the world could you say that there isn't much difference between the stock and the Corsa Sports???? I think there is quite a difference! I don't know if the fact that my car is a vert or not, but I can tell you from my personal experience that there is a very noticable difference between the two. Enough said on that!
I also see posts that say the Route 66's have a drone. I rode in one, and to me it had no drone at all. I am the first to admit that sound is highly subjective.
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Originally Posted by c6vette
I'm trying to get rid of some of the drone. I like the burble. Are you MN6 or A4? I'm not sure it makes a difference. I guess it's foulish of me to spend an additional 350 PLUS $ and get rid of the wrong thing. Anyone else have the same experience as JHBRENNAN with the new B&B X-pipes?