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Steeler NY · 08-07-2011, 09:58 AM

Installed yesterday got help from another club member who has access to a lift took 45 minutes from the time the wheels were lifted off the ground to when I turned the key! the directions were great but to be honest it is really straight forward an extra set of hands is a must and a long pry bar and dish washing liquid and water to get rubbers off. there are pictures posted at club thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...94769&page=170 post #4244.

So as for as the sound its great real quiet in the cabin at 2000rpm (I think its better then the stock) NO DRONE as advertised, BUT when you step on it WOW

does she come alive and people take note! there are a lot more of the gurgling and popping when you take your foot off the gas (also a head turner) some one said it is like sound on command and I agree!

This is money well spent! SOLO really hit the mark with this one!

Oh and one last thing the HUGE tips look assume they don't stick out too far just enough to let someone know there is something good under there!

If you are considering a SOLO cat back system you will love

this one!

Rafael12104 · 08-07-2011, 05:09 PM

Alright then. I'm sold! Who has the best deal on a Solo cat back?

Nutbutt · 08-07-2011, 06:15 PM

Best deal on a solo system is directly from solo. Call them up and mention Camaro5 !

plan-b · 08-07-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafael12104

Alright then. I'm sold! Who has the best deal on a Solo cat back?

Cat back
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158917

Axle back
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158329

Go get some!

Steeler NY · 08-07-2011, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rafael12104

Alright then. I'm sold! Who has the best deal on a Solo cat back?

you will not regret it follow the links from plan-b above

thallman91 · 08-11-2011, 01:52 AM

Ordering mine from Steve in the morning. Just too much positive press not to! Now the wait begins!

08-11-2011, 06:25 AM

videos or sound clips if possible please

Lightrider · 08-11-2011, 03:45 PM

Mine went on today. And unfortunately, no video/audio yet.

Immediately after install, went on dyno, it sounded awesome WIDE open. We did not get before/after dyno results so I can not comment on any power gains (or not...)

Using a Dynocom dynonometer we did three pulls (82.5 F here in PA, beautiful weather). Don't know anything about this brand if it reads high/low, whatever. I'll probably add a CAI next and then dyno again at same place so I'll have a consistent number to work from.

Run 1 371 wrhp 405 rwtq
Run 2 404 wrhp 407 rwtq Waited a long time in between runs 1 and 2 with fans on.
For run 3, waited only 10 minutes and got slightly lower results than #2, 396 hp if I recall.

So my impression is very similar to others:
1) Tips look great!
2) Crusing is at least as quiet as stock
3) After dyno run, took it home and it sat for about an hour
4) Went back out and I SWEAR it got deeper later the same day (though maybe my hearing improved being away from dyno)
5) Decel popping is not obnoxious, but much more noticeable and deeper
6) Idle has a very nice deep, richer rumble
7) It now has a nice burble to the exhaust
8) WOT is loud, but not screaming

And that is a big difference to the other cars I listed to where they literally sounded like Sprint Cup cars when revving, this does not. You can tell its an after market exhaust, its deeper, but it won't wake the neighbors unless you really want to. IMO, exactly as Solo describes and markets it.

Steeler NY · 08-15-2011, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightrider

So my impression is very similar to others:
1) Tips look great!
2) Crusing is at least as quiet as stock
3) After dyno run, took it home and it sat for about an hour
4) Went back out and I SWEAR it got deeper later the same day (though maybe my hearing improved being away from dyno)
5) Decel popping is not obnoxious, but much more noticeable and deeper
6) Idle has a very nice deep, richer rumble
7) It now has a nice burble to the exhaust
8) WOT is loud, but not screaming

And that is a big difference to the other cars I listed to where they literally sounded like Sprint Cup cars when revving, this does not. You can tell its an after market exhaust, its deeper, but it won't wake the neighbors unless you really want to. IMO, exactly as Solo describes and markets it.

You sumed it up right there!

that is exactly my take on the SOLO cat back! well worth the money!

08-07-2011, 09:58 AM	#29
Steeler NY Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IBM Vert Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central NY Posts: 1,252 View My Garage	Installed yesterday got help from another club member who has access to a lift took 45 minutes from the time the wheels were lifted off the ground to when I turned the key! the directions were great but to be honest it is really straight forward an extra set of hands is a must and a long pry bar and dish washing liquid and water to get rubbers off. there are pictures posted at club thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...94769&page=170 post #4244. So as for as the sound its great real quiet in the cabin at 2000rpm (I think its better then the stock) NO DRONE as advertised, BUT when you step on it WOW does she come alive and people take note! there are a lot more of the gurgling and popping when you take your foot off the gas (also a head turner) some one said it is like sound on command and I agree! This is money well spent! SOLO really hit the mark with this one! Oh and one last thing the HUGE tips look assume they don't stick out too far just enough to let someone know there is something good under there! If you are considering a SOLO cat back system you will love this one! __________________

08-07-2011, 06:15 PM	#31
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Best deal on a solo system is directly from solo. Call them up and mention Camaro5 ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

08-11-2011, 01:52 AM	#34
thallman91 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS VR Vert! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: League City, TX Posts: 299	Ordering mine from Steve in the morning. Just too much positive press not to! Now the wait begins! __________________ 2011 Victory Red Convertible - 2SS/RS Completed Mods: Roto-Fab CAI, Side vents, SOLO Cat-Back and High Flow Cats, VR Painted Engine Cover, ZL1 GFX, Hot Wheels Badging and Sills, HWSE Grill, HWSE 20" Wheels *Considering Mods:* Backup Camera and internal screen Fedorov for President! Ovechkin for Vice!

08-11-2011, 03:45 PM	#36
Lightrider Drives: 2011 2SS/RS M6 Hurst Convertible Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PA Posts: 602 View My Garage	Mine went on today. And unfortunately, no video/audio yet. Immediately after install, went on dyno, it sounded awesome WIDE open. We did not get before/after dyno results so I can not comment on any power gains (or not...) Using a Dynocom dynonometer we did three pulls (82.5 F here in PA, beautiful weather). Don't know anything about this brand if it reads high/low, whatever. I'll probably add a CAI next and then dyno again at same place so I'll have a consistent number to work from. Run 1 371 wrhp 405 rwtq Run 2 404 wrhp 407 rwtq Waited a long time in between runs 1 and 2 with fans on. For run 3, waited only 10 minutes and got slightly lower results than #2, 396 hp if I recall. So my impression is very similar to others: 1) Tips look great! 2) Crusing is at least as quiet as stock 3) After dyno run, took it home and it sat for about an hour 4) Went back out and I SWEAR it got deeper later the same day (though maybe my hearing improved being away from dyno) 5) Decel popping is not obnoxious, but much more noticeable and deeper 6) Idle has a very nice deep, richer rumble 7) It now has a nice burble to the exhaust 8) WOT is loud, but not screaming And that is a big difference to the other cars I listed to where they literally sounded like Sprint Cup cars when revving, this does not. You can tell its an after market exhaust, its deeper, but it won't wake the neighbors unless you really want to. IMO, exactly as Solo describes and markets it. Attached Images

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08-07-2011, 05:09 PM	#30
Rafael12104 Drives: Black Vert 2SS RS, Hurst, Mod ready Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 29	Alright then. I'm sold! Who has the best deal on a Solo cat back?

08-11-2011, 06:25 AM	#35
gglefty Guest Posts: n/a View My Garage	videos or sound clips if possible please