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SSmokinHot! · 07-14-2012, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Falundir

All personal opinion. If you don't mind drone I highly suggest the Borla S Type, but still STRONGLY recommend you hear all exhausts in person first. Internet clips never do a good job.

Ok dumb question I'm sure, but what is "drone?"

woodj · 07-14-2012, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Topless2

Ok dumb question I'm sure, but what is "drone?"

Like a bumble bee only louder and more annoying. Some exhausts will exhibit drone at certain RPM's. Typically right around cruising speed. It's like a loud buzz. I would say that all of them do it but some are more annoying than others. Also depends on your hearing. You might notice while my ears (59 yrs old) might not hear it.

Camaro Conv · 07-15-2012, 08:08 AM

On Friday I installed my Flowmaster 817506 axle back and I love it.

styphon · 07-15-2012, 10:32 AM

I have the Solo cat-back installed by Solo->I liked the rumble, but the volume was only slightly increased.

I then had Solo HFC and Kooks LT installed, now its louder, and has that rumble you described. My kid even makes sounds before I start the car, imitating it.

5thGen_in_MN · 07-15-2012, 11:16 AM

I have the Solo on my '12 vert. Sounds great, louder but not too loud. Sounds like a classic muscle car and screams when WOT. Idle sounds awesome too. I have heard a few others and this one is my preference.

SSmokinHot! · 07-15-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 5thGen_in_MN

I have the Solo on my '12 vert. Sounds great, louder but not too loud. Sounds like a classic muscle car and screams when WOT. Idle sounds awesome too. I have heard a few others and this one is my preference.

Thanks, sounds what I'm looking for. Hope i can find some locals to hear in person.

phdjent · 07-15-2012, 07:19 PM

I had the Borla S-type catback and the drone was pretty bad on my automatic. I had the AFM (Automatic Fuel Management) turned off with a custom tune. That helped a little bit. When I wanted to add headers I knew that the sound would be amplified. American Racing Headers changed the entire system to their products and now I'm in love with the sound. Pretty tame at regular driving but it comes alive when you get on it. I do recommend their brace for underneath the car. It gives you room for any 3 inch X Pipe. Try to think ahead. Will you be adding headers and hi flow cats in the future? There's a lot of great systems out there. It's all personal preference.

pincoin · 07-15-2012, 07:27 PM

I also wish I could figure out the exhaust dilema also, I hate the stock exhaust.

Crystal_Red_SS · 07-15-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pincoin

I also wish I could figure out the exhaust dilema also, I hate the stock exhaust.

There is a member called WHODAT2SS here in Houston who is on the forum and has some clips of his new Solo performance exhaust with J pipes. Says he loves it and no drone. Check out the H Town Camaro Club forum as well if the video is not on Camaro 5. I'm having one installed on my L99 coupe this Tuesday.

pincoin · 07-15-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Crystal_Red_SS

There is a member called WHODAT2SS here in Houston who is on the forum and has some clips of his new Solo performance exhaust with J pipes. Says he loves it and no drone. Check out the H Town Camaro Club forum as well if the video is not on Camaro 5. I'm having one installed on my L99 coupe this Tuesday.

I will check it out, thanks!

LessSinister · 07-15-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by woodj

Like a bumble bee only louder and more annoying. Some exhausts will exhibit drone at certain RPM's. Typically right around cruising speed. It's like a loud buzz. I would say that all of them do it but some are more annoying than others. Also depends on your hearing. You might notice while my ears (59 yrs old) might not hear it.

I have the Solo system and it's drone free. I had mine installed in Mississauga by Zoro Muffler and the service was great. Love the look and especially the rumble of these pipes. The deceleration pop is an added bonus.

cflbuckeye · 07-16-2012, 04:07 PM

I installed Borla "S" on my '12 vert and the cabin drone was terrible....just couldn't get used to it. So I put the stock back on. I think I will go with Solo next as it really does seem to be the only real option (outside of the raspy Corsa) if you want a good sound with no drone.

SSmokinHot! · 07-16-2012, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by phdjent

I had the Borla S-type catback and the drone was pretty bad on my automatic. I had the AFM (Automatic Fuel Management) turned off with a custom tune. That helped a little bit. When I wanted to add headers I knew that the sound would be amplified. American Racing Headers changed the entire system to their products and now I'm in love with the sound. Pretty tame at regular driving but it comes alive when you get on it. I do recommend their brace for underneath the car. It gives you room for any 3 inch X Pipe. Try to think ahead. Will you be adding headers and hi flow cats in the future? There's a lot of great systems out there. It's all personal preference.

NICE!!!! Not sure what I want yet. This is all new to me. My corvette was awesome all by itself. Now I have to figure out how to make this car sound and look better.

HDRDTD · 07-16-2012, 06:55 PM

I have the GM factory optional axle-back exhaust and love it.

07-15-2012, 10:32 AM	#32
styphon Drives: 2011 Camaro 2ss Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ny Posts: 99	I have the Solo cat-back installed by Solo->I liked the rumble, but the volume was only slightly increased. I then had Solo HFC and Kooks LT installed, now its louder, and has that rumble you described. My kid even makes sounds before I start the car, imitating it. __________________ Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...49#post5161649

07-15-2012, 07:19 PM	#35
phdjent Evan "FRESHAYR" Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51, 2014 Jeep SRT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Plainview,NY Posts: 313 View My Garage	I had the Borla S-type catback and the drone was pretty bad on my automatic. I had the AFM (Automatic Fuel Management) turned off with a custom tune. That helped a little bit. When I wanted to add headers I knew that the sound would be amplified. American Racing Headers changed the entire system to their products and now I'm in love with the sound. Pretty tame at regular driving but it comes alive when you get on it. I do recommend their brace for underneath the car. It gives you room for any 3 inch X Pipe. Try to think ahead. Will you be adding headers and hi flow cats in the future? There's a lot of great systems out there. It's all personal preference. __________________

07-15-2012, 07:27 PM	#36
pincoin Camaro owner since 1982 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS-RS Conv IBM L99 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PA Posts: 1,650	I also wish I could figure out the exhaust dilema also, I hate the stock exhaust. __________________ 2012 Camaro RS-SS Conv IBM, L99 1968 Camaro RS Coupe 327 AT 1968 Camaro RS-SS Conv, sold 1993

07-15-2012, 08:08 AM	#31
Camaro Conv Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 29	On Friday I installed my Flowmaster 817506 axle back and I love it.

07-15-2012, 11:16 AM	#33
5thGen_in_MN Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS RS Convertible Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: MN Posts: 28 View My Garage	I have the Solo on my '12 vert. Sounds great, louder but not too loud. Sounds like a classic muscle car and screams when WOT. Idle sounds awesome too. I have heard a few others and this one is my preference.

07-16-2012, 04:07 PM	#40
cflbuckeye Drives: 2012 Convertible Camaro 2SS w/RS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 172 View My Garage	I installed Borla "S" on my '12 vert and the cabin drone was terrible....just couldn't get used to it. So I put the stock back on. I think I will go with Solo next as it really does seem to be the only real option (outside of the raspy Corsa) if you want a good sound with no drone.

07-16-2012, 06:55 PM	#42
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	I have the GM factory optional axle-back exhaust and love it.