Bullets drone issue
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Pro
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From: New Brunswick
Bullets drone issue
I took my car out for a quick spin and was quickly reminded how annoying the drone is from my BB bullets. I have stock headers on now, waiting on LG pros & x-pipe to arrive.
Will the x-pipe & headers eliminate the drone? or can I expect the same as with stock headers, no x-pipe?
Denis
Will the x-pipe & headers eliminate the drone? or can I expect the same as with stock headers, no x-pipe?
Denis
ZO6 Owner
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From: Richmond Texas
The headers will just make the situation worst. I highly recommend considering a different exhaust if you are bothered by the drone. My Corsa Extremes were great without headers but droned like crazy once I installed a cam and headers. I switched to the factory NPP and love it. I highly recommend the NPP if you want the best of both worlds.
ZO6 Owner
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From: Richmond Texas
NPP is the factory option exhaust available on 08-up C6's. It has baffles in the two inner tips that control flow/noise levels. There are a couple of vendors on the forum that sell a switch that opens/closes the baffles. When the baffles are open, the car sounds like it has an aftermarket catback. When they are closed, the car sounds virtually stock. I normally drive with them open, but if I'm having a conversation with a passenger going down the freeway, I have them closed.
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ZO6 Owner
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From: Richmond Texas
I know exactly what you mean. It kinda bites knowing how much you spent on an exhaust and it ends up annoying you. I was lucky enough to find a set of NPP's for an excellent price.
Burning Brakes
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From: Williamsburg Virginia
My C6 came with the NPP, I really liked them. I upgraded to Z06 3" B&B Fusions, almost as load as the bullets but when I don't want the drone I close them just like I did with the NPP's.
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Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
I have to agree, the B B sound great, but if you have a H/C Headers they are loud!!!
I'm also waiting on my Super Pro Lgs at which time I will install a set of 3" Fussions!!!
I'm also waiting on my Super Pro Lgs at which time I will install a set of 3" Fussions!!!
Pro
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From: Ronkonkoma NY
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
I took my car out for a quick spin and was quickly reminded how annoying the drone is from my BB bullets. I have stock headers on now, waiting on LG pros & x-pipe to arrive.
Will the x-pipe & headers eliminate the drone? or can I expect the same as with stock headers, no x-pipe?
Denis
Will the x-pipe & headers eliminate the drone? or can I expect the same as with stock headers, no x-pipe?
Denis
The drone was pretty annoying when I had the bullets on. It became imuch worse after I put the LG Headers on.. I went back to stock for a short time and then went to NPP with the M2W..I'm very happy with the NPP and the drone goes away with the click of the remote
Le Mans Master
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Bet you could wake up Sadaam with that combo!!!! Seriously though I have the NPP's with the "muffler mod" on my cammed/LT Z and all is well in the world!
