chosing exhaust
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Racer
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From: clarksville tn
chosing exhaust
Ok i want to choose a new exhaust for my c6. things i am looking for is well obviously increased HP. however i dont want it to be loud. i am looking for a little bit louder but nothing big. my friend has the z06 and i would like for it to sound similiar. any ideas??
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From: Costa Mesa CA
The Zoomers exhaust is a slick set-up I have it on my C6 A6 and it's not much louder than stock while crusing but at WOT and idle there's a noticable difference. Deep deep idle and no sustaining drone inside the cabin.. Do a search "Zoomers" a lot of positive reviews....
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I also have Zoomers on my A6 with the quad tips. Looks awesome and is perfect for a daily driver. Not too loud or obnoxious like some out there. Just a nice refined sound with a deep and throaty idle. As far as HP and TQ gains the Zoomers has some pretty impressive numbers on the dyno:
Here are the numbers on the A6: http://www.zoomersexhaust.com/vehicl...t_corvette.asp
Here are the numbers on the A6: http://www.zoomersexhaust.com/vehicl...t_corvette.asp
Melting Slicks
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From: Georgetown TX
I'm having Melrose headers installed (w/ hi flo cats) mated to the stock exhaust. This will give added HP w/ a slightly deeper sound, but not loud. Much better bang for the $ IMO than catback system w/ little or no HP gain.
Instructor
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I've got the Borla Touring. I'm pretty much happy with it. The 2 exceptions, and they are small ones, are a few booming type back fires or burbbles with a trailing throttle and some resonance at about 1500 rpms. The latter is easy to avoid with a 6 sp. Bill
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Burning Brakes
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From: Tucson AZ
Power over drone tone anytime!
Melting Slicks
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That zoomers is a full catback, but how much does it cost?? Sounds fairly close to a clip I just heard of the Rte66. The C6 doesn't seem to need the x-pipe nearly as bad as the C5, with that ugly burbling.
My last question if which system has less drone inside: zoomers or Rte 66. My ex-'03 had the Rte66, and the resonance was driving me nuts, especially with the A4 (no way to avoid it). Thanks gang.
My last question if which system has less drone inside: zoomers or Rte 66. My ex-'03 had the Rte66, and the resonance was driving me nuts, especially with the A4 (no way to avoid it). Thanks gang.
Racer
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From: Joplin Mo
That zoomers is a full catback, but how much does it cost?? Sounds fairly close to a clip I just heard of the Rte66. The C6 doesn't seem to need the x-pipe nearly as bad as the C5, with that ugly burbling.
My last question if which system has less drone inside: zoomers or Rte 66. My ex-'03 had the Rte66, and the resonance was driving me nuts, especially with the A4 (no way to avoid it). Thanks gang.
My last question if which system has less drone inside: zoomers or Rte 66. My ex-'03 had the Rte66, and the resonance was driving me nuts, especially with the A4 (no way to avoid it). Thanks gang.
Drifting
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From: Newcastle Oklahoma
I have GHL Classic Muscle Exhaust specially designed for the A6 and I love them great sound when you get on them and not to load when you are not. Plus great looks with no brand stamped in them.
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You'll love the Zoomers
That zoomers is a full catback, but how much does it cost?? Sounds fairly close to a clip I just heard of the Rte66. The C6 doesn't seem to need the x-pipe nearly as bad as the C5, with that ugly burbling.
My last question if which system has less drone inside: zoomers or Rte 66. My ex-'03 had the Rte66, and the resonance was driving me nuts, especially with the A4 (no way to avoid it). Thanks gang.
My last question if which system has less drone inside: zoomers or Rte 66. My ex-'03 had the Rte66, and the resonance was driving me nuts, especially with the A4 (no way to avoid it). Thanks gang.