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richard200593 · 05-14-2013, 11:28 PM

I just installed the mrt 2.0 exhaust holy crap it sounds awesome! Thanks to a great deal from a c5 member! I was worried before installing it about all this talk of highway drone around 2k rpm. I'm not sure if I am hard of hearing or just lucky but I ran though all gears at all Roma trying to hear an annoying vibration and got nothing. Exhaust sounds amazing I couldn't be happier. Anyone want to chime in as to if there is an explanation or just not hearing what should be there?

KaBoom1701 · 05-14-2013, 11:51 PM

Sweet! Congrats.

I'd say you might here it around 75mph at 2k rpms...

midwest mcnasty · 05-15-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by KaBoom1701

Sweet! Congrats.

I'd say you might here it around 75mph at 2k rpms...

menendez1293 · 05-15-2013, 12:06 AM

Maybe since you got them from a member they were already "seasoned" so the drone isn't as bad. But drone is all perspective some people say its horrible and some people don't even hear it. Then you have people in the middle like me that hear it but don't really care about it. Also another possibility that you couldn't hear it is because you might have had your radio on.

KaBoom1701 · 05-15-2013, 12:10 AM

Premium radio = no drone!

skibik · 05-15-2013, 07:07 PM

It is my belief that everyone hears things slightly different and each person has there own annoyances and some just don't like the hum or the tone at cruising. I for one hear the exhaust at cruising, and expect to hear it, but to me it isn't drone. I love my MRT V2's. It is ones own taste and preference. It is just my opinion that you will either love it or hate it.

I am glad you like it and welcome to the MRT V2.0 club. I have just one question. Are you finding it harder to keep your foot from mashing the gas pedal since you installed them?

Dean.

richard200593 · 05-15-2013, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by skibik

It is my belief that everyone hears things slightly different and each person has there own annoyances and some just don't like the hum or the tone at cruising. I for one hear the exhaust at cruising, and expect to hear it, but to me it isn't drone. I love my MRT V2's. It is ones own taste and preference. It is just my opinion that you will either love it or hate it.

I am glad you like it and welcome to the MRT V2.0 club. I have just one question. Are you finding it harder to keep your foot from mashing the gas pedal since you installed them?

Dean.

Only drove it once since installed but definitely love getting into it allot more than I used to. Next question is which performance mod will make it sound even better ported tb or cai

RedHotRS · 05-16-2013, 02:45 AM

Mine are supposed to be here today!

Did you have them welded on or just clamped? Heard a lot of people recommend having them welded, not sure if that helps with drone or not?

richard200593 · 05-16-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by RedHotRS

Mine are supposed to be here today!

Did you have them welded on or just clamped? Heard a lot of people recommend having them welded, not sure if that helps with drone or not?

I got them welded so that could help with drone not sure thou

TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-16-2013, 12:27 PM

How much did it cost you to get them installed? I am looking to get some ASAP. But Would ll ike to find a "killer" deal like you.

LBreezie · 05-16-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013BlackLS

How much did it cost you to get them installed? I am looking to get some ASAP. But Would ll ike to find a "killer" deal like you.

About $350 to get done at a reputable shop like RDP Motorsports. I was kind of counting on it being less like $220, but they cleaned my wallet out.. But definitely worth it hahah

TwentyTen2SSRS · 05-16-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by LBreezie

About $350 to get done at a reputable shop like RDP Motorsports. I was kind of counting on it being less like $220, but they cleaned my wallet out.. But definitely worth it hahah

Damn.. just install myself like everyone else on here! Maybe grab a buddy who has some more knowledge then I do! Hahah..

Sqwirtle · 05-16-2013, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by richard200593

Only drove it once since installed but definitely love getting into it allot more than I used to. Next question is which performance mod will make it sound even better ported tb or cai

I first installed a CAI and am now about to pull the trigger on the MRT v2's and a maybe the magnaflow resonated x pipe to go with it. I couldn't be happier with my CAI's cai. The sound when you mash the peddle just makes my giggle like a little school girl every time. I can't wait to get the MRT's on as well.

Edsudec · 05-16-2013, 04:34 PM

I had reputable shop here in N.E. Ohio put mine on, and he just charged the normal 1 hour labor rate, including welding.

05-14-2013, 11:28 PM	#1
richard200593 Drives: 2012 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: May 2012 Location: California Posts: 887 View My Garage	No mrt exhaust drone I just installed the mrt 2.0 exhaust holy crap it sounds awesome! Thanks to a great deal from a c5 member! I was worried before installing it about all this talk of highway drone around 2k rpm. I'm not sure if I am hard of hearing or just lucky but I ran though all gears at all Roma trying to hear an annoying vibration and got nothing. Exhaust sounds amazing I couldn't be happier. Anyone want to chime in as to if there is an explanation or just not hearing what should be there?

05-14-2013, 11:51 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Sweet! Congrats. I'd say you might here it around 75mph at 2k rpms... __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-15-2013, 12:10 AM	#5
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,631	Premium radio = no drone! __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-15-2013, 12:06 AM	#4
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,686 View My Garage	Maybe since you got them from a member they were already "seasoned" so the drone isn't as bad. But drone is all perspective some people say its horrible and some people don't even hear it. Then you have people in the middle like me that hear it but don't really care about it. Also another possibility that you couldn't hear it is because you might have had your radio on.

05-15-2013, 07:07 PM	#6
skibik Guest Drives: bbbbbb Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: bfe Posts: 713	It is my belief that everyone hears things slightly different and each person has there own annoyances and some just don't like the hum or the tone at cruising. I for one hear the exhaust at cruising, and expect to hear it, but to me it isn't drone. I love my MRT V2's. It is ones own taste and preference. It is just my opinion that you will either love it or hate it. I am glad you like it and welcome to the MRT V2.0 club. I have just one question. Are you finding it harder to keep your foot from mashing the gas pedal since you installed them? Dean.

05-16-2013, 02:45 AM	#8
RedHotRS Drives: 2013 CRT 2LT RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Raleigh Posts: 117	Mine are supposed to be here today! Did you have them welded on or just clamped? Heard a lot of people recommend having them welded, not sure if that helps with drone or not?

05-16-2013, 12:27 PM	#10
TwentyTen2SSRS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 3,974 View My Garage	How much did it cost you to get them installed? I am looking to get some ASAP. But Would ll ike to find a "killer" deal like you.

05-16-2013, 04:34 PM	#14
Edsudec Drives: 2012 1LT, IBM W/RS Package Join Date: May 2012 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 56	I had reputable shop here in N.E. Ohio put mine on, and he just charged the normal 1 hour labor rate, including welding.