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white6spd · 04-10-2012, 10:05 AM

First off let me say congrats to all of you. The ZL1 is a beautiful car and I wish you all the best.

The question I have is regarding the ZL1 active exhaust. In the next couple of weeks I will be ordering a 2013 2SS/RS and am looking for feedback on the ZL1 exhaust. As you know, this is a new option on the 2013 SS models and I was wondering if you have noticed any drone issues?
Perhaps the exhaust stays closed while cruising at "normal" highway speeds and drone is not an issue.

Thanks for the feedback...

*radz28* · 04-10-2012, 10:22 AM

I've read there's no drone but don't have practical experience :(

Good question - I'm interested, too

HDRDTD · 04-10-2012, 10:27 AM

I understand that while cruising, the exhaust only uses one outlet.

I heard absolutly NO drone when Becky took me for a ride in her new ZL1.

I DID hear her giggling everytime she pressed the gas pedal tho.

Ltdodge · 04-10-2012, 10:35 AM

well i dont know about the zl1, but in my z06, i have the NPP exhaust, which is similar to the ZL1. when you are cruising around its fine, when you go passed 3000 rpm, is when the flaps open.

i added the mild to wild exhaust, which opens the flaps all the time. when i am on the highway with the flaps open it will drone, but i just close the flaps on the highway and the drone is gone.

tpower · 04-10-2012, 11:26 AM

No drone at all , I also have the automatic

thespymaster · 04-10-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HDRDTD

I understand that while cruising, the exhaust only uses one outlet.

I heard absolutly NO drone when Becky took me for a ride in her new ZL1.

I DID hear her giggling everytime she pressed the gas pedal tho.

So jealous you got a ride in Bella Diabla

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 04-10-2012, 12:57 PM

Bella Diabla's exhaust note is wonderful

No drone - nothing but wonderful throatly noise when you
want it!!

2012ZL1 · 04-10-2012, 01:08 PM

How much does the option cost? I only ask because there may be quite a few take-offs for sale soon.

JoeP@TeamBeckyD · 04-10-2012, 01:10 PM

Not an option - standard equipment for the ZL1.
We don't have any pricing yet for 2013 and probably
won't until closer to the June production.

HDRDTD · 04-10-2012, 01:10 PM

They are standard on the ZL1, and the pricing for the 2013's hasn't been announced yet.

avacamaro · 04-10-2012, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ltdodge

well i dont know about the zl1, but in my z06, i have the NPP exhaust, which is similar to the ZL1. when you are cruising around its fine, when you go passed 3000 rpm, is when the flaps open.

i added the mild to wild exhaust, which opens the flaps all the time. when i am on the highway with the flaps open it will drone, but i just close the flaps on the highway and the drone is gone.

You traded your Z in for a SS

LOL,...... I did also

I had a 2006 Z06 it was scarey fast but i loved it. The SS is a lot nicer to drive.

Ltdodge · 04-10-2012, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by avacamaro

You traded your Z in for a SS

LOL,...... I did also

I had a 2006 Z06 it was scarey fast but i loved it. The SS is a lot nicer to drive.

no, the opposite, I traded my SS for a 2008 z06

white6spd · 04-25-2012, 10:18 AM

Now that many of you have had the chance to rack up some miles on your Awesome ZL1's

. What is your impression so far of the Dual mode exhaust?

Loud enough when you want it to be and vice versa?

I've listened to many videos on-line but nothing in person.

No drone issues?

Thanks again......

Deke736 · 04-25-2012, 10:39 AM

I have to say that the exhaust on the ZL1 exceeded my expectations. No drone at all. Loud when you want it to be, quiet when cruising. The idle is great, and after it warms up it ieven has a bit of a cam lope sound to it!

04-10-2012, 10:05 AM	#1
white6spd Drives: 2013 2SS/RS painted hugger stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Drums, pa Posts: 32	Question for the New ZL1 owners First off let me say congrats to all of you. The ZL1 is a beautiful car and I wish you all the best. The question I have is regarding the ZL1 active exhaust. In the next couple of weeks I will be ordering a 2013 2SS/RS and am looking for feedback on the ZL1 exhaust. As you know, this is a new option on the 2013 SS models and I was wondering if you have noticed any drone issues? Perhaps the exhaust stays closed while cruising at "normal" highway speeds and drone is not an issue. Thanks for the feedback...

04-10-2012, 10:22 AM	#2
radz28 Petro-sexual Drives: Ultra-Grin Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Crazy Coast Posts: 15,787 View My Garage	I've read there's no drone but don't have practical experience :( Good question - I'm interested, too __________________ '20 ZL1 Black "Fury" A10, PDR, Exposed CF Extractor Magnuson Magnum DI TVS2650R // RFBG // Soler 103 // TooHighPSI Port Injection // THPSI Billet Lid // FF // Katech Drop-In // PLM Heat Exchanger // ZLE Cradle bushings // BMR Chassis-Suspension Stuff // aFe Bars // Diode Dynamics LEDs // ACS Composites Guards // CF Dash // Aeroforce // tint // other stuffs

04-10-2012, 10:35 AM	#4
Ltdodge Drives: 2008 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Oviedo, Florida Posts: 891	well i dont know about the zl1, but in my z06, i have the NPP exhaust, which is similar to the ZL1. when you are cruising around its fine, when you go passed 3000 rpm, is when the flaps open. i added the mild to wild exhaust, which opens the flaps all the time. when i am on the highway with the flaps open it will drone, but i just close the flaps on the highway and the drone is gone. __________________

04-10-2012, 11:26 AM	#5
tpower DBLCHBY III Drives: 15 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Team Canada Posts: 2,789	No drone at all , I also have the automatic __________________

04-25-2012, 10:39 AM	#14
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I have to say that the exhaust on the ZL1 exceeded my expectations. No drone at all. Loud when you want it to be, quiet when cruising. The idle is great, and after it warms up it ieven has a bit of a cam lope sound to it! __________________

04-10-2012, 10:27 AM	#3
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	I understand that while cruising, the exhaust only uses one outlet. I heard absolutly NO drone when Becky took me for a ride in her new ZL1. I DID hear her giggling everytime she pressed the gas pedal tho.

04-10-2012, 12:57 PM	#7
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Bella Diabla's exhaust note is wonderful No drone - nothing but wonderful throatly noise when you want it!!

04-10-2012, 01:08 PM	#8
2012ZL1 CaRaHoLiC Drives: '12 ZL1,67 Cam,68 Biscayne 427 4 sp Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 1,701	How much does the option cost? I only ask because there may be quite a few take-offs for sale soon.

04-10-2012, 01:10 PM	#9
JoeP@TeamBeckyD Drives: SS,PaceCar,ZL1,1LE,C7Z51,Z06,17-ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Detroit, Mich Posts: 68,623	Not an option - standard equipment for the ZL1. We don't have any pricing yet for 2013 and probably won't until closer to the June production.

04-25-2012, 10:18 AM	#13
white6spd Drives: 2013 2SS/RS painted hugger stripes Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Drums, pa Posts: 32	Now that many of you have had the chance to rack up some miles on your Awesome ZL1's . What is your impression so far of the Dual mode exhaust? Loud enough when you want it to be and vice versa? I've listened to many videos on-line but nothing in person. No drone issues? Thanks again......

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