My 2023 C8 Start Up
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2020
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From: Not too far from MacMulkin
2026 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C8 Z06/7/E-Ray of the Year Winner - Unmodified
2021 C8 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
I love the sound of the LT2 V-8 cold start! It puts a smile on my face every time. 
Pro
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Saint Cloud, FL
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2002
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I am surprised at those saying exhaust is too quiet or doesn't sound good. My exhaust is in Track mode all the time and sounds better than my C7 in T mode exhaust. A reason to make sure you at least get NPP exhaust.
Drifting
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 1,477
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From: Nashville TN
Should be a software toggle option.
To me, it’s the equivalent of walking out on the front porch, ripping off my shirt, and screaming “I WANT ALL OF YOU TO KNOW THAT I’M GOING FOR A WALK NOW” every single day.
Would cost nothing to offer an "Adult" option. Childish "LOOK AT ME LOOK LOOK LOOK I AM STARTING MY CORVETTE LOOK LOOK LOOK LOOK NOW" could remain the default.
Who loses in this situation?
To me, it’s the equivalent of walking out on the front porch, ripping off my shirt, and screaming “I WANT ALL OF YOU TO KNOW THAT I’M GOING FOR A WALK NOW” every single day.
Would cost nothing to offer an "Adult" option. Childish "LOOK AT ME LOOK LOOK LOOK I AM STARTING MY CORVETTE LOOK LOOK LOOK LOOK NOW" could remain the default.
Who loses in this situation?
Last edited by sshallen; Jul 23, 2023 at 08:40 PM.
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Sounds great to me. 
Burning Brakes
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From: NJ
I was able to meet up with an awesome forum member today who has the Borla Atak, and side by side the stock exhaust sounds quite. I was sold on the spot and am getting the Atak installed at Carlisle. IMO, that Atak is how the car should sound
Racer
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From: NE Ohio
