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Bodih · 03-08-2013, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroRunsDeep

Solo exhaust with J pipes! Made the mistake of not going that way from the beginning. You will be sorry if you do otherwise....

+1

Started out with Loudmouth II axle-backs. Too much drone in the convertible. Switched to Solo Performance as soon as they had the convertible cat-back system ready. Best thing I did to the car! Whether a V6 or V8 owner, I don't think you'll find anyone disappointed by the Solo J-pipes.

BlueRay-J · 03-08-2013, 04:56 PM

Some local folks really sold me on Corsa... worth the extra money over Solo?

Who Dat 2SS · 03-08-2013, 05:13 PM

Solo on my vert with a roto fab cai and its perfect.

Gazza.nz · 03-09-2013, 10:13 AM

Recently put Solo hi flow cats and cat backs on my 2ss vert, sounds awesome, but now need to turn afm off.
I found Solo great to deal with.

GOINGSOLO2 · 03-09-2013, 07:09 PM

If you have any questions about our products, feel free to call me anytime at 516-655-9002, 7 days a week until midnight EST. I'd be happy to help. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and feedback!

Steve

Who Dat 2SS · 03-10-2013, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Regifnald

.if you don't mind the sound of a fat kid hitting a bad note playing the tuba.

I agree with you on the tuba note. That's exactly how I describe the AFM noise. HOWEVER, this has absolutely nothing to do with Solo. Any aftermarket exhaust will do the same thing on an L99, but also with drone. To get rid of AFM with aftermarket exhaust, you have to tune. So, aside from either doing the Helmholtz resonance math yourself and adding custom j pipes at an exhaust shop or spending twice as much on a Corsa and sound a bit European (insert Jerry Seinfeld voice here: "not that there's anything wrong with that"), Solo is the best sounding American muscle exhaust in my opinion and I believe they would have 100% repeat business from current owners.

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GOINGSOLO2 · 03-10-2013, 10:17 AM

Thanks very much for the kind words. The AFM sound is not one that anybody desires for sure, but the J pipes in our kits do a wonderful job of eliminating that horrible drone frequency. Thanks so much and have a great day!

CooG · 03-15-2013, 02:18 PM

More praise for Solo Mach XL w/ J-pipes here!

pgustavson · 05-09-2013, 08:12 PM

Just ordered the Mach X-LFX system... Can't wait to install.

meSSohappy · 05-09-2013, 09:47 PM

Funny I found this cause I ve been looking for exhaust for some time and have had no luck. I want to do ARH LT headers and this solo hi flow cat exhaust, in prep fpr a supercharger next year. Just talked to Steve and he seems like a great guy to deal with. Ive been told by other exhaust makers that the drone will be there at 1900 rpms in 6 gear...which is cruising speed, but Steve says they have solved the problem.

Any one have this solo exhaust on an LS3 6 spd with LT headres.....would love to hear a sound clip.

meSSohappy · 05-09-2013, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill813

Had the dealer put the Solo cat back exhaust on before I picked up car when it was brand new, Been happy with it since. Since then put AHR LT headers on. Fanatastic

Man it would be awesome if you could post a sound clip...this is exactly what I want to do with hi flow cats....would love to hear your car rumble !!

Who Dat 2SS · 11-05-2013, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by meSSohappy

Man it would be awesome if you could post a sound clip...this is exactly what I want to do with hi flow cats....would love to hear your car rumble !!

How about this?

I made a video over a year ago showing the contrast between the stock exhaust sound and a Solo Mach-XC catback with a RotoFab CAI. Well I've updated it with the Maggie and headers to show that contrast now. Still a huge Solo fan if you want something that sounds great externally but keeps you sane in the cabin. Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/ACWtpTS5XXA[/QUOTE]

GOINGSOLO2 · 11-11-2013, 12:16 PM

That's a great video…thanks so much for posting!!! Your car sounds amazing!

styphon · 11-12-2013, 12:27 PM

I have a 2012 and have had the solo exhaust added. It added a growl and no drone.

I then had them add a Solo HFC + Kooks LT Headers (all done at the Solo shop, I fortunately live very close) and I love it. I have no drone, but when I lay on the gas, everybody 1/4 mile away knows I am driving a pony car

03-08-2013, 05:13 PM	#17
Who Dat 2SS Drives: Bitches Crazy Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 142	Solo on my vert with a roto fab cai and its perfect. __________________ 2011 2SS Convertible Black on Black on Black, Magnuson TVS2300 Supercharger, LS3 Conversion, LS9 Cam, Kooks Ceramic Coated Headers, LS3 Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, BMR Sway Bars and Bushings, JDP Color Changing Halos with Synced Grill Lighting, Custom Magnetic Removable Front Plate * RECORD HOLDER - FASTEST 3 WHEELED, 7 CYLINDER CAMARO LAP TIME AT MSR *

05-09-2013, 08:12 PM	#23
pgustavson Stop writing "vert", ffs! Drives: 2011 2LT Convertible Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Gambrills, MD Posts: 1,341 View My Garage	Just ordered the Mach X-LFX system... Can't wait to install. __________________ Vararam \| Vmax Ported TB \| Ported IM \| Vmax Black ICE-olator

05-09-2013, 09:47 PM	#24
meSSohappy Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 1,372	Funny I found this cause I ve been looking for exhaust for some time and have had no luck. I want to do ARH LT headers and this solo hi flow cat exhaust, in prep fpr a supercharger next year. Just talked to Steve and he seems like a great guy to deal with. Ive been told by other exhaust makers that the drone will be there at 1900 rpms in 6 gear...which is cruising speed, but Steve says they have solved the problem. Any one have this solo exhaust on an LS3 6 spd with LT headres.....would love to hear a sound clip. __________________ DAVENPORT STAGE 2 PLUS - 2" ARH ceramic coated headers - 3" ARH catless exhaust - Stock NPP mufflers - Kong ported SC - Katech 103 ported TB - Rotofab 5" Big gulp CAI - 22.5% lower pulley - ATI Harmonic balancer - Cordes SC expansion tank - MSD hi temp ignition wires - Koolsox spark plug insulators - custom tunes - 660hp/725tq pump - 713hp/763tq race

11-12-2013, 12:27 PM	#28
styphon Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ny Posts: 99	I have a 2012 and have had the solo exhaust added. It added a growl and no drone. I then had them add a Solo HFC + Kooks LT Headers (all done at the Solo shop, I fortunately live very close) and I love it. I have no drone, but when I lay on the gas, everybody 1/4 mile away knows I am driving a pony car __________________ Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...49#post5161649

03-08-2013, 04:56 PM	#16
BlueRay-J Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Posts: 280	Some local folks really sold me on Corsa... worth the extra money over Solo?

03-09-2013, 10:13 AM	#18
Gazza.nz Drives: 2ss 45th anniversary convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Christchurch New Zealand Posts: 4	Recently put Solo hi flow cats and cat backs on my 2ss vert, sounds awesome, but now need to turn afm off. I found Solo great to deal with.

03-09-2013, 07:09 PM	#19
GOINGSOLO2 Drives: All Models Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,475	If you have any questions about our products, feel free to call me anytime at 516-655-9002, 7 days a week until midnight EST. I'd be happy to help. Thanks to everyone for the kind words and feedback! Steve

03-10-2013, 10:17 AM	#21
GOINGSOLO2 Drives: All Models Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,475	Thanks very much for the kind words. The AFM sound is not one that anybody desires for sure, but the J pipes in our kits do a wonderful job of eliminating that horrible drone frequency. Thanks so much and have a great day!

03-15-2013, 02:18 PM	#22
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	More praise for Solo Mach XL w/ J-pipes here!

11-11-2013, 12:16 PM	#27
GOINGSOLO2 Drives: All Models Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,475	That's a great video…thanks so much for posting!!! Your car sounds amazing!