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Old Mar 3, 2021 | 10:22 PM
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I searched and no solid answers. I picked up some BBE bullets recently and love the sound but of course there’s a pretty good amount of drone. I’m fine with it but the wife may end up giving me a hard time about it. I saw where Billy Boat has a resonated X pipe that supposedly helps “take the edge off” with the drone. Anyone have this setup? Also does anyone know if that X pipe works with stock manifolds/cats?
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The 2010 convertible I just bought had Bullets that the original owner installed. I guess he had the same thought but he got a muffler shop to cut the original X pipe and weld in resonators. The drone from the Bullets was still unbearable at highway speed. I couldn’t get them replaced fast enough.
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The 2010 convertible I just bought had Bullets that the original owner installed. I guess he had the same thought but he got a muffler shop to cut the original X pipe and weld in resonators. The drone from the Bullets was still unbearable at highway speed. I couldn’t get them replaced fast enough.
Yeah I know, I have your old bullets on my car right now!
I love the noise but I’m not so sure my wife will, she hasn’t ridden in it yet and once I get her on the highway she may have a problem with it so I’m just exploring options.
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😂 I was half asleep and didn’t realize it was you!
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If you're concerned about drone, weld on some Helmholz resonators. A good shop should be able to analyze the frequency and create the proper length.
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Originally Posted by 37driver
😂 I was half asleep and didn’t realize it was you!
haha I figured you didn’t!

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If you're concerned about drone, weld on some Helmholz resonators. A good shop should be able to analyze the frequency and create the proper length.
Ah possibly but that sounds like a long shot... but I may look into it one day. I’m fine for now I just have to get the wife used to it lol
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