My Solo Exhaust review

[ZombieEatsYou]

Are we talking the solo axle backs or the mach's? I put the quantum axle back's on my A6 back in October and posted a boatload of videos here. Is that what everyone is hearing?

It's pretty much like Jeff says, it's more of a "hum" at around 2000 for me. Turning off AFM helped a lot; I hear it but it's not that annoying and pretty much disappears in 6th.

[ajp]

Zombie - that is it exactly.

Is there a fix that doesn't involve turning off AFM or is that how it is supposed to sound?

[GOINGSOLO2]

Originally Posted by camarohead

Hey jeff and Steve, ordered my Mach x(I have the ls3) last Friday, so it should be here this week sometime. I am having it installed this Saturday morning. Would it be ok to call you guys if my shop guy has any questions on the install? Thanks Bobby

Absolutely...call anytime...Jeff would be best to call during the install, as he has had more experience in person with the kits. His number is 905-703-1557. Thanks

Steve

[ZombieEatsYou]

Originally Posted by ajp

Zombie - that is it exactly.

Is there a fix that doesn't involve turning off AFM or is that how it is supposed to sound?

I think Jeff or Steve from Solo would have to answer if that's how it's supposed to sound. From his earleir post I'd guess the answer is yes.

I'm toying with the idea of getting the Edelbrock X pipe to get rid of the stock resonators. Jeff, any idea how the quantum might sound with this installed and AFM off?

[3GPa]

If the 1800-2000 rpm HUM is to loud, place some dynamat in the trunk under the trunk liner. It lessens the hum in the cabin, but it still sounds really cool from outside.

[ZombieEatsYou]

Originally Posted by 3GPa

If the 1800-2000 rpm HUM is to loud, place some dynamat in the trunk under the trunk liner. It lessens the hum in the cabin, but it still sounds really cool from outside.

That might be a good idea. I have noticed it's louder when the back seat is down.

[ajp]

Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

That might be a good idea. I have noticed it's louder when the back seat is down.

Maybe a 1000watt subwoofer in the back too

[camarohead]

Originally Posted by GOINGSOLO2

Absolutely...call anytime...Jeff would be best to call during the install, as he has had more experience in person with the kits. His number is 905-703-1557. Thanks

Steve

Thanks Steve. Will do

[silver fox]

Hey,thanx for all the reply's..including the guys from Solo, they were easy to deal with and did provide exc service when ordered..my car has the LS3..and I will recheck all the connections, clamps and the heat shield..It does seem more prevalent now than when first installed..that's the great thing about this site, lots of info! 'll re-post my findings!! And oh, it's the cat-back system.

[Alfieboy]

Originally Posted by SicSix6

What's up Alfie....
No drone here either.......
Love my exhaust....
Great people at SOLO too.

Hoping weather breaks now..getting nice..maybe we can get together ..just BECAUSE..


Love the sole.NO DRONE.Sounds GREAT!
EASY install-30 minutes.SERIOUSLY.

Tips welded in perfect place..yea had a lil tingling...think I need to re check clearance on that dumb crossover..
BUT:

Wouldnt change it 4 tha world..

Rick

L8r tim!



BTW : this is the Mach 1 cat back.. not the add on mufflers/resonators...

[MyIBMssRS]

How much is the Mach XL system??

[GOINGSOLO2]

Originally Posted by MyIBMssRS

How much is the Mach XL system??

The Mach XL for the L99 is $775 shipped

[camarohead]

Well just got back from the exhaust shop. Installed the Mach x. Fit and finish was perfect. Love the sound and the big tips. Just what I wanted. Wife likes em. Thx Steve and jeff.

[MyIBMssRS]

Originally Posted by GOINGSOLO2

The Mach XL for the L99 is $775 shipped

What's the lead time on shipping? Might have found something to spend the income tax refund on.

[GOINGSOLO2]

We can ship out on Monday if you order before 1pm, and have it in your hands in 3 business days. You are in PA, so it is east coast and should take 3 days max. We get it out to CA in 4 days. Give me a call at 516-655-9002. If you order after 1pm, we can get it out on Wed., as we ship on Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays.

Steve

[ZombieEatsYou]

Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

I think Jeff or Steve from Solo would have to answer if that's how it's supposed to sound. From his earleir post I'd guess the answer is yes.

I'm toying with the idea of getting the Edelbrock X pipe to get rid of the stock resonators. Jeff, any idea how the quantum might sound with this installed and AFM off?

Well, finished toying with the idea and put in the Edelbrock X pipe this weekend.

First of all, I'm really surprised that a name like Edelbrock should have as bad a fitment as this did. Instructions didn't mention you had to remove the tunnel brace - obvious I know, but failure to mention it is just lazy.

Second, I had to use 2 1/2" ID to 2 1/2" OD adapters to mate the X pipe to the stock pipes! Even though the X pipe ends were notched, I just didn't happen to have a pipe spreader in my pocket. To top it off, I had to go to Pep Boys, Advance, AND 2 Autozones to find 4 ID/OD adapters. Uncalled for by a major player like Edelbrock. Now the tips are poking out about 4 inches due to the extra length caused by the adapters. Not a real terrible look thanks to Solo's stainless tips.

Okay, so anyway (6 and a half hours later) I have the X pipe mated to my Solo Performance Quantum Axle back. So, how does it sound. Growl and burble is about 10-15 db louder but drone is MUCH worse now. Again it's only in a very narrow RPM range over 2000 RPM until it drops into 6th. Now I don't know if I should ditch the quantum or just try some dynamat first.

[ckaram]

This same drone is on the V6 systems too. Same RPM's as well. I ended up calling Steve and getting a pair of resonators from him (the V6 manual kit just had straight pipes after the resonated X). It helped!

Not sure the set up on LS3's so forgive me if I'm leading you astray.

I'd call Steve and see what he recommends. He knows the issue. For what it's worth, I also added FatMat in the trunk and I'm pretty happy now.

[LS3 SS]

LS3 Mach X kit, no drone here.

[ZombieEatsYou]

Originally Posted by ckaram

This same drone is on the V6 systems too. Same RPM's as well. I ended up calling Steve and getting a pair of resonators from him (the V6 manual kit just had straight pipes after the resonated X). It helped!

Not sure the set up on LS3's so forgive me if I'm leading you astray.

I'd call Steve and see what he recommends. He knows the issue. For what it's worth, I also added FatMat in the trunk and I'm pretty happy now.

What type of resonators? Can you describe size, placement, etc.?

[ace2777]

ls3, mach x, NO drone, love the exhaust. Sounds even better with my AR headers.

p.s.
I love the popping on deceleration

[ckaram]

Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

What type of resonators? Can you describe size, placement, etc.?

Scroll down on this link until you get to the Mach XLT kit.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...lo+v6+mach+xlt

This is the kit for the automatic V6 cars. I bought the Mach XL kit since I have the 6-speed stick, and added the resonators off the XLT automatic kit due to the drone that grated on me.

They are called QT resonators per Steve and they are located exactly where you see them on the automatic kit.

Hope this makes sense. I'd call Steve because there may be a better resonator for the LS3. Do that before you make any move just to be safe.