Borla 11815 S-Type Two Experiences?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Less Talk, More WOT | Houston TX
Borla 11815 S-Type Two Experiences?
Hey guys, I'm a big Borla fan and looking to buy exhaust soon. I think I have decided on the 11815 system for my daily driver, but I wanted some input on the drone. I've heard the older twisted looking s-type systems were pretty droney, and that's something I want to avoid. Can anybody who has this setup give me some opinions on it before I commit? 
Racer
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From: NC
i cant say i have personal experience with the s type II but i have heard from many people that have this exhaust that they dont drone at all compared to the older borla stinger exhaust systems for the vettes. much newer technology. especially if you have stock manifolds you wont have any problems i dont believe
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2007 Z-51 Conv No Drone
I have these mufflers on my car with Kooks 1 3/4 headers, X-pipe and Hi flow cats and it sounds great. You can pull into the driveway and not wake the neighbors.
When you hit it, jeeze, everyone knows you've got a big V8 ... very cool. The only thing I'm still getting used to is the popping on deceleration and in between shifts. (6sp manual)
If you play with the gas pedal a bit, you can keep the pops to a minimum. I like the sound.
When you hit it, jeeze, everyone knows you've got a big V8 ... very cool. The only thing I'm still getting used to is the popping on deceleration and in between shifts. (6sp manual)
If you play with the gas pedal a bit, you can keep the pops to a minimum. I like the sound.
7th Gear
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Just installed the Borla Stype II on a 2013 Grand Sport. The set up has no drone as advertised, however, the set up is very quiet, not at all like the muscle car sound i was expecting. Somewhat louder than stock but very mild from what it is advertised as the "classic muscle car sound". I will be moving on to a new system soon (after a very difficult installation). Atak, b&B bullets, not sure but something with sme growl.
Burning Brakes
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From: Ft Worth TX
i cant say i have personal experience with the s type II but i have heard from many people that have this exhaust that they dont drone at all compared to the older borla stinger exhaust systems for the vettes. much newer technology. especially if you have stock manifolds you wont have any problems i dont believe
Just my .02
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From: The Mitten
Hey guys, I'm a big Borla fan and looking to buy exhaust soon. I think I have decided on the 11815 system for my daily driver, but I wanted some input on the drone. I've heard the older twisted looking s-type systems were pretty droney, and that's something I want to avoid. Can anybody who has this setup give me some opinions on it before I commit?
Pete
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From: College Station TX
Good luck with the decision
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Burning Brakes
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From: Indianapolis Indiana
C7 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
Been comparing the S Type II to against the B&B Bullets.
There are plenty of YouTube vids out there (which is horrible compared to listening in person, but what else can you do).
I think they sound really similar but you have to wonder if the pipes in between are contributing to the tone. I didn't recognize the part numbers in this thread, then realized it was for just the muffler end, compared to the whole 'system.'
Adding even more to the mix is plain X-pipe versus catted X-pipe versus X-pipe with resonators, whatever those do.
There are plenty of YouTube vids out there (which is horrible compared to listening in person, but what else can you do).
I think they sound really similar but you have to wonder if the pipes in between are contributing to the tone. I didn't recognize the part numbers in this thread, then realized it was for just the muffler end, compared to the whole 'system.'
Adding even more to the mix is plain X-pipe versus catted X-pipe versus X-pipe with resonators, whatever those do.
Instructor
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From: Oak Ridge NC
I had the original Stingers on my '06 6-speed for a year and a half. The drone at around 1600 RPM was very annoying. I shifted around it.
A little over a month ago I bought the S Type II 11815 and installed them. My son and I drove from Winston-Salem NC to Bowling Green and back, going through the Smokey Mountains. There was no drone.
The Type II is not as loud as the old Stingers, but for me the car is much more enjoyable on long trips with the Type IIs.
Hope this helps.
A little over a month ago I bought the S Type II 11815 and installed them. My son and I drove from Winston-Salem NC to Bowling Green and back, going through the Smokey Mountains. There was no drone.
The Type II is not as loud as the old Stingers, but for me the car is much more enjoyable on long trips with the Type IIs.
Hope this helps.
Intermediate
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From: Ashville AL
Thank you for the info all!
I am considering the same set up and plan on going with Kooks 1 3/4 with center section later then cam. I think from what i have heard here Ill order the 11815 soon.
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From: Roseville Ca
I have these installed on my stock 06 A6 an love them. No drone at all. Originally I did have fitment issues. My understanding was they did not have the over-axle bend right and they would rattle. I give Borla credit, they sent me new pipes with the correct bend and no problems since. They even paid for the re-installation as well. I hope this helps. 
Instructor
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From: College Station TX
I have these installed on my stock 06 A6 an love them. No drone at all. Originally I did have fitment issues. My understanding was they did not have the over-axle bend right and they would rattle. I give Borla credit, they sent me new pipes with the correct bend and no problems since. They even paid for the re-installation as well. I hope this helps.