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GLBL WMR · 05-30-2018, 10:03 AM

Family and work commitments have kept me away from my 2010 SS for a couple of years, but I need to replace the original rotors and pads and I'm going to install a cat-back while I'm at it. Can anybody recommend some good cross-drilled and slotted rotors? I'm not looking to break the bank but I want an upgrade over OEM with the cross-drilled look.

As far as the exhaust, can anybody recommend a cat-back that isn't over the top? I've always like the Stainless Works chambered kit, but it is too loud considering I'm looking at a cam, LTs, and electric cut-outs for next year. I'd like to find a cat-back with a nice sound that isn't ridiculously loud when I don't want it to be (and when I do want it to be - well that's why I want the cut-outs). I'm not really a fan of Corsa or Borla. Has anybody come out with anything new these past couple of years worth looking at?

Yellow Bullet · 05-30-2018, 12:21 PM

From what I've heard drilled rotors are just for looks and actually WEAKEN rotors structure.

DarrinSmartL99 · 05-30-2018, 01:36 PM

R1 concepts. Check them on e-bay.

xc_SS/RS · 05-30-2018, 02:48 PM

Edit: check magnaflow catbacks for great sound while staying under the radar. Just saw you mentioned thinking about longtubes

InFiD3ViL · 05-30-2018, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Bullet

From what I've heard drilled rotors are just for looks and actually WEAKEN rotors structure.

For a street car they should be fine.

I wouldn't track with them though.

GLBL WMR · 05-30-2018, 09:24 PM

Thanks for the input, all. Magnaflow had been on my radar along with Solo because of the lack of drone, so I'm definitely considering them. R1 concepts looks interesting. I know that drilled and slotted rotors are about looks and I'm fine with that knowing that this is for a weekend driver that won't see the track.

QUICRNU · 05-30-2018, 09:34 PM

Slots are ok, especially J slots. I would skip the drilling and run slots if you want the look.

I had corsa borla atak and magnaflow, just went back to the magnaflow 3" on Quic. Love the tone and its easy to deal with LTs no cats x pipe. On throttle.. well.... long tubes prevent anything from covering up the pure power these LS's make. Cruise is very tame.

Tech@Flowmaster · 06-08-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by GLBL WMR

Family and work commitments have kept me away from my 2010 SS for a couple of years, but I need to replace the original rotors and pads and I'm going to install a cat-back while I'm at it. Can anybody recommend some good cross-drilled and slotted rotors? I'm not looking to break the bank but I want an upgrade over OEM with the cross-drilled look.

As far as the exhaust, can anybody recommend a cat-back that isn't over the top? I've always like the Stainless Works chambered kit, but it is too loud considering I'm looking at a cam, LTs, and electric cut-outs for next year. I'd like to find a cat-back with a nice sound that isn't ridiculously loud when I don't want it to be (and when I do want it to be - well that's why I want the cut-outs). I'm not really a fan of Corsa or Borla. Has anybody come out with anything new these past couple of years worth looking at?

While not a Cat-back system our Force II Axle-back System will offer a moderate/mild exhaust tone that may be what you're looking for. This is a good solution to add some additional tone and performance now and have some flexibility to build your around your future mods (LT's and cut-outs) without having to pay for a Cat-back now and then hack it up to integrate the LT's and cut-outs later on. We do offer a number of intake and exhaust products for your vehicle. If you have any questions please feel free to PM me or call us at 707-544-4761.

- Jason @ Flowmaster

Avenging Orange · 06-09-2018, 09:46 AM

I know you won't listen.....no one ever does....but I have to say it. IF you are planning on headers in near futue....then please wait till you get them before messing with the exhaust. You will just end up another casualty of, "now my car is too loud and what's with this drone," syndrome. Then you end up spending double to find a solution to what headers with stock exhaust would have achieved in the beginning.

VR Baron · 06-09-2018, 10:49 AM

Stock rotors and some hawk pads are more then enough for the street. Drilled no good but for looks, slotted fine but not needed unless racing. I autocross a lot and run Morris 2 pc front, stock rear, hawk 5.9 pads and modul 600 fluid. More then enough. Magnaflow catback or similar one keeps the sound more mellow and deep with cam, shorties and hiflows that I have. But as others have said if getting longtubes, do that first, to see what you think. Many with longtubes prefer the stock exhaust

rdanzel · 06-10-2018, 12:49 AM

I personally like the Magnaflow. It has a deepish tone that is not too loud.

Ashen L99 · 06-10-2018, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenging Orange

I know you won't listen.....no one ever does....but I have to say it. IF you are planning on headers in near futue....then please wait till you get them before messing with the exhaust. You will just end up another casualty of, "now my car is too loud and what's with this drone," syndrome. Then you end up spending double to find a solution to what headers with stock exhaust would have achieved in the beginning.

+1

Start at the front!!!

shibbs · 06-10-2018, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashen L99

+1

Start at the front!!!

And I absolutely LOVE my DBA rotors. They look amazing and holy hell do they put up with some abuse!

05-30-2018, 10:03 AM	#1
GLBL WMR Booya Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 361	Exhaust and Brakes Recommendations Please Family and work commitments have kept me away from my 2010 SS for a couple of years, but I need to replace the original rotors and pads and I'm going to install a cat-back while I'm at it. Can anybody recommend some good cross-drilled and slotted rotors? I'm not looking to break the bank but I want an upgrade over OEM with the cross-drilled look. As far as the exhaust, can anybody recommend a cat-back that isn't over the top? I've always like the Stainless Works chambered kit, but it is too loud considering I'm looking at a cam, LTs, and electric cut-outs for next year. I'd like to find a cat-back with a nice sound that isn't ridiculously loud when I don't want it to be (and when I do want it to be - well that's why I want the cut-outs). I'm not really a fan of Corsa or Borla. Has anybody come out with anything new these past couple of years worth looking at? __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS RP6 \| 2SS package, M6, black, black leather

05-30-2018, 12:21 PM	#2
Yellow Bullet Drives: 2017 Chevy Sonic RS 1.4T Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Riverview, Florida Posts: 327	From what I've heard drilled rotors are just for looks and actually WEAKEN rotors structure. __________________ 2015 Camaro RS/SS SIM LS3- Sold 2017 Sonic Mosaic Black RS 1.4T

05-30-2018, 02:48 PM	#4
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Edit: check magnaflow catbacks for great sound while staying under the radar. Just saw you mentioned thinking about longtubes __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

05-30-2018, 09:24 PM	#6
GLBL WMR Booya Drives: Black 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PA Posts: 361	Thanks for the input, all. Magnaflow had been on my radar along with Solo because of the lack of drone, so I'm definitely considering them. R1 concepts looks interesting. I know that drilled and slotted rotors are about looks and I'm fine with that knowing that this is for a weekend driver that won't see the track. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS RP6 \| 2SS package, M6, black, black leather

05-30-2018, 09:34 PM	#7
QUICRNU Drives: Z06 wannabe Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Daytona Beach, FL Posts: 1,200	Slots are ok, especially J slots. I would skip the drilling and run slots if you want the look. I had corsa borla atak and magnaflow, just went back to the magnaflow 3" on Quic. Love the tone and its easy to deal with LTs no cats x pipe. On throttle.. well.... long tubes prevent anything from covering up the pure power these LS's make. Cruise is very tame. __________________ Apex Focused

05-30-2018, 01:36 PM	#3
DarrinSmartL99 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Cypress Texas Posts: 61 View My Garage	R1 concepts. Check them on e-bay.

06-09-2018, 09:46 AM	#9
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	I know you won't listen.....no one ever does....but I have to say it. IF you are planning on headers in near futue....then please wait till you get them before messing with the exhaust. You will just end up another casualty of, "now my car is too loud and what's with this drone," syndrome. Then you end up spending double to find a solution to what headers with stock exhaust would have achieved in the beginning. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

06-09-2018, 10:49 AM	#10
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,287	Stock rotors and some hawk pads are more then enough for the street. Drilled no good but for looks, slotted fine but not needed unless racing. I autocross a lot and run Morris 2 pc front, stock rear, hawk 5.9 pads and modul 600 fluid. More then enough. Magnaflow catback or similar one keeps the sound more mellow and deep with cam, shorties and hiflows that I have. But as others have said if getting longtubes, do that first, to see what you think. Many with longtubes prefer the stock exhaust

06-10-2018, 12:49 AM	#11
rdanzel Drives: 2010 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 249	I personally like the Magnaflow. It has a deepish tone that is not too loud.