2018 Z06 Borla X-pipe impressions
12-13-2018, 08:50 AM
#1
2018 Z06 Borla X-pipe impressions
well I just got it installed yesterday. I did not expect much from it. My goal was a lil more tone in exhaust and if I got few ponies great. Install was pretty simple. Took more time jacking it up on the lift than actual install. Impressions.... I noticed a pretty big difference in sound. It’s so much raspier. It crackles so much when I let off the gas or downshift A8. Very happy and I’m glad I did it. Only other mod is Katech PTB. Those who are on the edge of an X-Pipe, no doubt go for it!
12-13-2018, 11:57 AM
#2
well I just got it installed yesterday. I did not expect much from it. My goal was a lil more tone in exhaust and if I got few ponies great. Install was pretty simple. Took more time jacking it up on the lift than actual install. Impressions.... I noticed a pretty big difference in sound. It’s so much raspier. It crackles so much when I let off the gas or downshift A8. Very happy and I’m glad I did it. Only other mod is Katech PTB. Those who are on the edge of an X-Pipe, no doubt go for it!
12-13-2018, 12:05 PM
#3
well I just got it installed yesterday. I did not expect much from it. My goal was a lil more tone in exhaust and if I got few ponies great. Install was pretty simple. Took more time jacking it up on the lift than actual install. Impressions.... I noticed a pretty big difference in sound. It’s so much raspier. It crackles so much when I let off the gas or downshift A8. Very happy and I’m glad I did it. Only other mod is Katech PTB. Those who are on the edge of an X-Pipe, no doubt go for it!
12-13-2018, 09:38 PM
#5
Burning Brakes
I will be installing my Borla x this weekend..How did the intake noise change with BMS? S/c whine more noticeable? Does it sound like a cold air intake unit?
thanks
thanks
Last edited by KillerC7zo6; 12-13-2018 at 09:38 PM.
12-14-2018, 08:25 AM
#6
most restrictions. Filter change may yeild
in a placebo affect imo
12-15-2018, 05:10 PM
#8
I have a manual with the borla xpipe, katech PTB and BMS filter.
No crackling on the downshift, or did you mean on decel? Either way it doesn't crackle on neither of those.
However for the sound, it's worth the mod. The downshifting with the rev match on with this xpipe is such an addicting sound. You'll be doing downshifts everywhere you go lol. Even if it's not necessary.
Our cars with the borla xpipe is what it should have sounded like from factory. Much more aggressive. Idle sound a tad louder but at WOT it screams, as if you have long tubes.
12-15-2018, 05:42 PM
#9
A8 2018 here and mine crackles
and pops a lot! I’m not exaggerating I wish I could post a video. Is it the tune on the automatics? It’s all factory except Katech PTB and Borla X-Pipe and it crackles
always.
and pops a lot! I’m not exaggerating I wish I could post a video. Is it the tune on the automatics? It’s all factory except Katech PTB and Borla X-Pipe and it crackles
always.
12-16-2018, 02:25 AM
#10
I’d love to hear the crackles and pops, can you upload to YouTube? Thanks!!
12-16-2018, 09:14 AM
#11
Got my Borla X pipe in the box in the barn, waiting for spring install on my 2018 Z06. Had to make sure I had one before discontinued stock runs out.
12-17-2018, 08:53 PM
#12
borla x pipe
2017 Z06/ Z07 running Tony mamo TB , AFE intake with dry fliter, borla X pipe non catted no codes car feels perfect !! that stock TB and air filter are are garbage !! I have been driving standard cars all my life lats 5 corvettes all stick ! this one made me look like a new driver until changes were made !
As for the borla it makes the car sound sooooooo much better !!
As for the borla it makes the car sound sooooooo much better !!
Last edited by RULOOKIN; 12-17-2018 at 08:57 PM.
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12-18-2018, 09:32 AM
#13
Good to hear. I can't afford a CAI, yet, so I went with the $100 BMS.
12-18-2018, 02:10 PM
#15
They are from what I'm seeing on line.
12-18-2018, 02:20 PM
#16
I bought it a couple weeks ago from RDP and they were saying they only had 3 left. I just looked on their site and it doesn't mention anything about how many they have. I paid $423 with free delivery. They have discount codes when you're ordering.
12-18-2018, 02:42 PM
#17
I have 6 left in stock sir
12-18-2018, 02:47 PM
#18
12-18-2018, 05:08 PM
#19
Racer
I live in CommieFornia - several questions for the X-pipe mods - I have a 2017 Z06 - looking for some added pop. Question 1: do you lose control of the npp aspect of the exhaust when you go Xpipe? Will it pass smog in Cali? What does the x-pipe install entail? Welding? Etc... Thanks,
12-18-2018, 05:13 PM
#20
I live in CommieFornia - several questions for the X-pipe mods - I have a 2017 Z06 - looking for some added pop. Question 1: do you lose control of the npp aspect of the exhaust when you go Xpipe? Will it pass smog in Cali? What does the x-pipe install entail? Welding? Etc... Thanks,