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ckaram · 05-04-2010, 07:27 PM

Hey all, I've got the Solo system for my 2LT M6. While I LOVE the sound the car makes when it's hammered and I'm a spectator (not driving or sitting in the car), I feel it's a little too noisy inside the cabin.

After communicating with Steve from Solo, I understand there's a couple of you out there who added the XLT resonators to the XL system to tone it down a tad.

Looking for feedback to see if you're pleased with the reduced cabin sound now, as well as the overall exhaust note with the resonators added.

Here's a pic of the automatic XLT system and the resonators I'm talking about.

Thanks for the feedback!

ckaram · 05-05-2010, 03:35 PM

Beuller?

esperman · 05-05-2010, 07:16 PM

hell no.
I like it the way it is

TJ91 · 05-05-2010, 11:09 PM

I absolutely LOVE my system, however, everyone has different opinions.
Im not sure about the added resonaters but i know a few people put sound deadening in their vehicles, that can be an option for you as well. Sorry i couldnt be more help
PS your RJT looks SEXY!

Oshawan · 05-05-2010, 11:57 PM

That's exactly what I'm doin next week! (in Toronto) I called solo in Toronto and said that "after living with the exhaust for a month and although it's damn good for a v6, the sound is just a little over the top" (for me!) Many of my friends say it's a little ricy, I say it sounds more F1 - I have a M6, The v6-auto kit comes with the resonators standard. So the solo people said they'll put them in if I want. If I can record some before and afters - I will. Probably wed (12th) or something like that..

ckaram · 05-06-2010, 04:16 AM

Thanks for the input and kind words, TJ91. I knew I wasn't alone, Oshawan! I don't think it's ricey at all, more exotic, Ferrari-ish I agree.

Let me know how you like it with resonators. Would be awesome if you could post vids before and after and in cabin! Thanks

esperman · 05-06-2010, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oshawan

Many of my friends say it's a little ricy, I say it sounds more F1 -

yeah, not so much rice, but does have unique small v8 ish sound...F1 is a good example!

TJ91 · 05-06-2010, 11:53 AM

either way the v6 will sound great, keep us posted

HokieERVet · 05-06-2010, 04:29 PM

how much are the resonators? This might be the solution I am looking for. Do you just cut out the existing and weld them in to place?

ckaram · 05-06-2010, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HokieERVet

how much are the resonators? This might be the solution I am looking for. Do you just cut out the existing and weld them in to place?

Contact Steve at Solo for a price. Yes, cut out the straight pipe by the tips and have the resonators welded in their place.

ckaram · 05-14-2010, 10:36 PM

Ok, had the XLT resonators installed today. Here's the video. I didn't set it up right, LOL, I revved it higher and more times in the "before" half of the video, so it's not apples to apples!

While it may seem meaner without the resonators from outside the car, the drone was getting to me in the cabin. Steve at Solo recommended the automatic XLT resonators, so I gambled. I'm happy! Took the edge off and no more drone, still way better than stock, and no more "fat cans". Check it:

Nutbutt · 05-15-2010, 11:49 AM

Just put my solo on my M6 and am very happy without the resonators ! I really haven't noticed any drone at highway revs. Great setup !

RCLapCar · 05-16-2010, 06:35 PM

Did anyone else stare at the ant crawling around in the before video.

Oh and sounds nice. Definitely can hear it a bit more calmer in the after.

Nutbutt · 05-16-2010, 06:54 PM

Pulled up along side a 2006 Stang V8, of course he he gave a little punch, which I reciprocated, he then leaned over and said I didn't realise that was a V8 ? I responded well you never know what's under the hood ! I still think the solo is the best sounding out there. But if you are looking for just a slight increase in volume go to the MRT V2. I am not adding the resonator, permagrin +2 now !

05-04-2010, 07:27 PM	#1
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Any Solo V6 M6 owners add XLT resonators? Hey all, I've got the Solo system for my 2LT M6. While I LOVE the sound the car makes when it's hammered and I'm a spectator (not driving or sitting in the car), I feel it's a little too noisy inside the cabin. After communicating with Steve from Solo, I understand there's a couple of you out there who added the XLT resonators to the XL system to tone it down a tad. Looking for feedback to see if you're pleased with the reduced cabin sound now, as well as the overall exhaust note with the resonators added. Here's a pic of the automatic XLT system and the resonators I'm talking about. Thanks for the feedback! __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

05-05-2010, 03:35 PM	#2
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Beuller? __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

05-05-2010, 11:09 PM	#4
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	I absolutely LOVE my system, however, everyone has different opinions. Im not sure about the added resonaters but i know a few people put sound deadening in their vehicles, that can be an option for you as well. Sorry i couldnt be more help PS your RJT looks SEXY! __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

05-06-2010, 04:16 AM	#6
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Thanks for the input and kind words, TJ91. I knew I wasn't alone, Oshawan! I don't think it's ricey at all, more exotic, Ferrari-ish I agree. Let me know how you like it with resonators. Would be awesome if you could post vids before and after and in cabin! Thanks __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

05-06-2010, 11:53 AM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	either way the v6 will sound great, keep us posted __________________ CAMARO Consult your doctor before taking Camaro Side effects include Sudden increase in Heart Rate, Insomnia and occasional hallucinations If you experience Permagrin exceeding 4 hours after taking Camaro, seek immediate Camaro5 Help CAMARO Bringing excitment back into the Garage

05-05-2010, 07:16 PM	#3
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	hell no. I like it the way it is

05-05-2010, 11:57 PM	#5
Oshawan Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oshawa Posts: 126	That's exactly what I'm doin next week! (in Toronto) I called solo in Toronto and said that "after living with the exhaust for a month and although it's damn good for a v6, the sound is just a little over the top" (for me!) Many of my friends say it's a little ricy, I say it sounds more F1 - I have a M6, The v6-auto kit comes with the resonators standard. So the solo people said they'll put them in if I want. If I can record some before and afters - I will. Probably wed (12th) or something like that..

05-06-2010, 04:29 PM	#9
HokieERVet Drives: SIM/2LT/RS/Black/Manual Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 143	how much are the resonators? This might be the solution I am looking for. Do you just cut out the existing and weld them in to place?

05-14-2010, 10:36 PM	#11
ckaram Drives: 2011 2SS RS, 1968 ragtop Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,850	Before and after resonators Ok, had the XLT resonators installed today. Here's the video. I didn't set it up right, LOL, I revved it higher and more times in the "before" half of the video, so it's not apples to apples! While it may seem meaner without the resonators from outside the car, the drone was getting to me in the cabin. Steve at Solo recommended the automatic XLT resonators, so I gambled. I'm happy! Took the edge off and no more drone, still way better than stock, and no more "fat cans". Check it: __________________ 1968 Camaro Convertible LS1, T56

05-15-2010, 11:49 AM	#12
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Just put my solo on my M6 and am very happy without the resonators ! I really haven't noticed any drone at highway revs. Great setup ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

05-16-2010, 06:35 PM	#13
RCLapCar Drives: 2016 2SS A8 HB/JB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 505	Did anyone else stare at the ant crawling around in the before video. Oh and sounds nice. Definitely can hear it a bit more calmer in the after. __________________ Current: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue/Jet Black Former: 2010 2LT/RS IOM/IO - Solo Catback w/ J-Pipes

05-16-2010, 06:54 PM	#14
Nutbutt Drives: 2011 RJT 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 3,381 View My Garage	Pulled up along side a 2006 Stang V8, of course he he gave a little punch, which I reciprocated, he then leaned over and said I didn't realise that was a V8 ? I responded well you never know what's under the hood ! I still think the solo is the best sounding out there. But if you are looking for just a slight increase in volume go to the MRT V2. I am not adding the resonator, permagrin +2 now ! __________________ 1st IPF Supercharged 2011 2LT/RS RJT Convertible

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