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DEANGE2001 · 05-20-2011, 08:06 AM

I have the borla S axle back (so maybe it is less intense than a cat-back) but I dont mind the drone at all to be honest...

Yea it can be annoying but you either drop it into 5th and cruise or honestly as long as you are not pushing down hard on the gas, the drone at 1700-2000RPM is not all that bad....

Plus, it reminds me of how bad ass my car sounds now

.

And don't listen to anyone, no matter what you do, no matter what brand you go with, there will be drone, it just depends on the individuals tolerance level...but even stock will have the slightest bit of drone if you listen carefully.

BigRed585Lbs · 05-20-2011, 12:11 PM

Yeah, I hate talking about it, too. If you're blessed with an exhaust system that sounds good all the time, you really should enjoy everytime you can get in the car. But there are many enthusiasts out here that wish it could be just a little better. That's the ones we're trying to help. And it's not easy.

Speaking of Corsa, have you ever seen the engineering they put into their products? No wonder it costs so much to have that sound. Here's a shot of one of their truck mufflers. The others are made similar. Lot of work in there. Not relying on a bunch of glass to quiet things down. That is reflective sound engineering.
http://www.puredieselpower.com/catal...t-p-20992.html

We're just looking for something simple that could be done at the local muffler shop, or in your own garage, if you are able.

Trying to make the world sound better.

BLACK10 · 05-20-2011, 12:16 PM

Stop crying, its called having a V8 with loud exhaust. I have headers/ cam/ straight pipes and i have no problem with this so called drone.

BigRed585Lbs · 05-20-2011, 12:28 PM

No crying at all here. It's too bad there's not an audio clip of what we're talking about. It's not a usual audio phenom, and it only occurs under certain conditions with certain set-ups. If it ain't you, forget about it.

Granatelli · 05-20-2011, 06:16 PM

I don;t want to thread jack but the Granatelli systems has no drone - I know you guys would like it - not one complaint

We offer axle backs as well - sport or touring

http://www.youtube.com/user/Granatel...s?feature=mhee

BigRed585Lbs · 05-20-2011, 06:42 PM

And it's VERY pretty!

Granatelli · 05-20-2011, 07:11 PM

We know there are several great choices out there. We just feel we have them all covered. We are not teh biggest name in Exhaust but that does not mean we can't do the best job out there. I worked at Borla when we did all teh manufaturing for SLP. Now look at it today. Granatelli was built 3" S197 systems both Borla and Bazzani and they both used teh GMS stuff as a template

it is just the way it is

BigRed585Lbs · 05-20-2011, 09:07 PM

Like I said before, the name says it all. "G" means speed.

cybergrayls3 · 05-20-2011, 10:15 PM

My borla atak catback has no drone....my 4th gen had tons of drone with longtubes.off road y pipe and the cutout open....my borla has no drone..when it comes to exhausts I've learned that you def. Get what you pay for. In one of the videos floating around here David borla claims that some of the borla mufflers can outflow a straight piece of pipe..to me that's cool...that's proof that there's actually engineering and thought put into their products..not just bending some pipes and welding any old muffler or resonator in there

indigloflow · 05-21-2011, 03:01 AM

Hate to say it but, I read your entire post and you sound like a complete *****.

Revo1 · 05-21-2011, 03:29 AM

Muffler/resonator delete here, drone minimal. Hey you should come out in June...

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143149

yotaman96 · 05-22-2011, 12:56 PM

Wow, all of the people talking down to the OP have no clue. Obviously you either have not experienced the drone or you think it's normal with any system. I have the same issue with mine since I installed the CNT catback. The exhaust sounds great until I'm cruising at the 1800-2100 rpm range. Then, the drone is horrible and makes it very uncomfortable to drive. My catback is coming off very soon so I can enjoy the car again. Properly set up exhaust can give you an aggressive sound when you want it to and be fairly quiet when cruising.

Dr. Evil · 05-22-2011, 01:35 PM

Listen guys, this drone is no joke. Its sometimes called resonance and it is awful when it happens. I had a serious case of it in my vette. I loved its sound but at 1700-2000rpms cruising it was unbearable. Lest anyone think its just a case of someone being a wuss I'm all bout horsepower, loud exhaust and the sound of a well built tightly wound SBC at wot. I raced my C4 and my previous F bodies on the dragstrip, roadcourse and autox courses. I'm as much a horsepower junkie as anyone here but this drone/resonance is awful. I may wind up with a headers, H/C/I camaro with stock mufflers just to keep it away.
To the OP, I dont know what to offer other than in the corvette community corsa has a really good rep. Resonance is a known issue in vettes, esp the C4.

justa25thTA · 05-22-2011, 01:38 PM

Helmholtz FTW

05-21-2011, 03:29 AM	#137
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Muffler/resonator delete here, drone minimal. Hey you should come out in June... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=143149 __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp Last edited by Revo1; 05-21-2011 at 03:54 AM.

05-22-2011, 12:56 PM	#138
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	Wow, all of the people talking down to the OP have no clue. Obviously you either have not experienced the drone or you think it's normal with any system. I have the same issue with mine since I installed the CNT catback. The exhaust sounds great until I'm cruising at the 1800-2100 rpm range. Then, the drone is horrible and makes it very uncomfortable to drive. My catback is coming off very soon so I can enjoy the car again. Properly set up exhaust can give you an aggressive sound when you want it to and be fairly quiet when cruising. __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

05-22-2011, 01:35 PM	#139
Dr. Evil Drives: 2013 SS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tennessee Posts: 350	Listen guys, this drone is no joke. Its sometimes called resonance and it is awful when it happens. I had a serious case of it in my vette. I loved its sound but at 1700-2000rpms cruising it was unbearable. Lest anyone think its just a case of someone being a wuss I'm all bout horsepower, loud exhaust and the sound of a well built tightly wound SBC at wot. I raced my C4 and my previous F bodies on the dragstrip, roadcourse and autox courses. I'm as much a horsepower junkie as anyone here but this drone/resonance is awful. I may wind up with a headers, H/C/I camaro with stock mufflers just to keep it away. To the OP, I dont know what to offer other than in the corvette community corsa has a really good rep. Resonance is a known issue in vettes, esp the C4. __________________ 2013 model 2SS LS3 1969 model wife. Factory stock, no mods. Redhead package. 2005 model son. Special ordered with the hell on wheels package.

05-22-2011, 01:38 PM	#140
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	Helmholtz FTW __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

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05-20-2011, 08:06 AM	#127
DEANGE2001 Drives: 2010 2ss LSR CAI, Borla S axle back Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 208 View My Garage	I have the borla S axle back (so maybe it is less intense than a cat-back) but I dont mind the drone at all to be honest... Yea it can be annoying but you either drop it into 5th and cruise or honestly as long as you are not pushing down hard on the gas, the drone at 1700-2000RPM is not all that bad.... Plus, it reminds me of how bad ass my car sounds now . And don't listen to anyone, no matter what you do, no matter what brand you go with, there will be drone, it just depends on the individuals tolerance level...but even stock will have the slightest bit of drone if you listen carefully.

05-20-2011, 12:11 PM	#128
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Yeah, I hate talking about it, too. If you're blessed with an exhaust system that sounds good all the time, you really should enjoy everytime you can get in the car. But there are many enthusiasts out here that wish it could be just a little better. That's the ones we're trying to help. And it's not easy. Speaking of Corsa, have you ever seen the engineering they put into their products? No wonder it costs so much to have that sound. Here's a shot of one of their truck mufflers. The others are made similar. Lot of work in there. Not relying on a bunch of glass to quiet things down. That is reflective sound engineering. http://www.puredieselpower.com/catal...t-p-20992.html We're just looking for something simple that could be done at the local muffler shop, or in your own garage, if you are able. Trying to make the world sound better.

05-20-2011, 12:16 PM	#129
BLACK10 Drives: 2010 CAMARO. 10.04@133mph, 1.4 60' Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 4,585	Stop crying, its called having a V8 with loud exhaust. I have headers/ cam/ straight pipes and i have no problem with this so called drone.

05-20-2011, 12:28 PM	#130
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	No crying at all here. It's too bad there's not an audio clip of what we're talking about. It's not a usual audio phenom, and it only occurs under certain conditions with certain set-ups. If it ain't you, forget about it.

05-20-2011, 06:16 PM	#131
Granatelli Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oxnard Posts: 1,093	I don;t want to thread jack but the Granatelli systems has no drone - I know you guys would like it - not one complaint We offer axle backs as well - sport or touring http://www.youtube.com/user/Granatel...s?feature=mhee

05-20-2011, 06:42 PM	#132
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	And it's VERY pretty!

05-20-2011, 07:11 PM	#133
Granatelli Account Suspended Drives: 2SS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Oxnard Posts: 1,093	We know there are several great choices out there. We just feel we have them all covered. We are not teh biggest name in Exhaust but that does not mean we can't do the best job out there. I worked at Borla when we did all teh manufaturing for SLP. Now look at it today. Granatelli was built 3" S197 systems both Borla and Bazzani and they both used teh GMS stuff as a template it is just the way it is

05-20-2011, 09:07 PM	#134
BigRed585Lbs Drives: Sierra and Tahoe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: By Marion, MS Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	Like I said before, the name says it all. "G" means speed.

05-20-2011, 10:15 PM	#135
cybergrayls3 Drives: 2010 camaro 2ss/rs..m6..CGM Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: I40-NC Posts: 351	My borla atak catback has no drone....my 4th gen had tons of drone with longtubes.off road y pipe and the cutout open....my borla has no drone..when it comes to exhausts I've learned that you def. Get what you pay for. In one of the videos floating around here David borla claims that some of the borla mufflers can outflow a straight piece of pipe..to me that's cool...that's proof that there's actually engineering and thought put into their products..not just bending some pipes and welding any old muffler or resonator in there

05-21-2011, 03:01 AM	#136
indigloflow Drives: Summit White 2ssrs inferno Join Date: May 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 124	Hate to say it but, I read your entire post and you sound like a complete *****.