You see this yet? ZL1 exhaust so loud the airbags go off

FlowForm_Wheels · 05-02-2017, 02:29 PM

Yeah I'm just as surprised as you are

Here's the video -

Here's the article - http://www.carscoops.com/2017/05/yik...-exhausts.html

Never heard of airbags going off because of a loud exhaust before, but I would have been scared to death for a second there.

init4fun · 05-02-2017, 02:35 PM

If you watch the video he explains that the dumps are pointed directly at the area where the side airbag sensors are located. I learned years ago to run it out the back or out the sides.

He'll learn the first time the motor lets go and oils the tires down. I learned that the hard way.

Techn9cian805 · 05-02-2017, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by init4fun

If you watch the video he explains that the dumps are pointed directly at the area where the side airbag sensors are located. I learned years ago to run it out the back or out the sides.

He'll learn the first time the motor lets go and oils the tires down. I learned that the hard way.

that last part sounds pretty dangerous

init4fun · 05-02-2017, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Techn9cian805

that last part sounds pretty dangerous

It was exciting. Didn't hit anything thankfully as the motor let go on a country road (In Mexico) and it simply spun into the field.

Oldfart · 05-02-2017, 05:01 PM

Too funny! Lots of fun stuff goes on in Mexico.

dpevans · 05-02-2017, 05:33 PM

I have watched quite a few of his videos, surprised he still has a drivers license, in Mexico. I would like to see the total dollars he spent on his 2013, that is a pretty sweet ride.

Frank237 · 05-02-2017, 05:38 PM

Driving like that on the STREET. I doubt it will be very long before DRIVING a car is a problem for this guy. Airbags or no airbags.

Just noted.... MEXICO.

Never mind.

SSDan · 05-02-2017, 05:54 PM

Well, I guess I was lucky. I ran cutouts that dumped in just about the same location as this car on a cammed LS3 for 20K miles before I sold the car and the airbags stayed where they belonged. Just like his car I never went to a car show or cruise in or even around town and ran into any car louder than mine. Too loud really for daily use. Honestly now that I have been there and done that - I'm quite happy with the NPP exhaust on my gen 6 and I don't have to worry about the airbags.

ZXCamaro · 05-02-2017, 06:46 PM

Not a fan of this guy at all.

RenegadeXR · 05-03-2017, 01:11 AM

That's what you get for using a no weeds system. I know I might get hate for it, but I think all exhaust diverters are extremely dumb in practice. Low tech, all about making the most annoying loud sound possible. You're also bypassing your catalytic converters in the process. In many states, they will fail you on inspection for having it since obviously it's about on par with somebody running a straight pipe.

Invest in something like a Borla system where it's actually well engineered, legal, and carefully designed for acoustics versus just dumping the raw exhaust note.

And also... at least buy your girlfriend a proper set of earplugs. :P

LesBaer · 05-03-2017, 06:18 AM

He's just a dumb kid but of all of our available options on youtube, I'd take him. I give him props for already having a cage and making his 5th gen a beast. You just have to remind yourself of his audience. He makes material that appeals to the masses which is why he's been successful.

Burly · 05-03-2017, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by RenegadeXR

That's what you get for using a no weeds system. I know I might get hate for it, but I think all exhaust diverters are extremely dumb in practice. Low tech, all about making the most annoying loud sound possible. You're also bypassing your catalytic converters in the process. In many states, they will fail you on inspection for having it since obviously it's about on par with somebody running a straight pipe.

Invest in something like a Borla system where it's actually well engineered, legal, and carefully designed for acoustics versus just dumping the raw exhaust note.

And also... at least buy your girlfriend a proper set of earplugs. :P

On the Noweeds 6th gen kit, it's after cats and just before muffler. It's essentially a muffler delete. You could certainly integrate with a Borla or whatever system and have race car loud on demand...

fastball · 05-03-2017, 07:17 AM

Calling the guy dumb is a bit overboard I think. It wasn't that long ago when you could go to the store, buy some steel tubing, fabricate your own straight pipes in a couple hours, throw them into your Camaro, and it was neither illegal or dangerous. And no airbags deployed.

Since 1967 kids all over America have bought the Camaro for the good old American way: loud and fun.

LesBaer · 05-03-2017, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by fastball

Calling the guy dumb is a bit overboard I think. It wasn't that long ago when you could go to the store, buy some steel tubing, fabricate your own straight pipes in a couple hours, throw them into your Camaro, and it was neither illegal or dangerous. And no airbags deployed.

Since 1967 kids all over America have bought the Camaro for the good old American way: loud and fun.

Yeah you're right. It sounds a little harsh in type.

05-02-2017, 05:54 PM	#8
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,245 View My Garage	Well, I guess I was lucky. I ran cutouts that dumped in just about the same location as this car on a cammed LS3 for 20K miles before I sold the car and the airbags stayed where they belonged. Just like his car I never went to a car show or cruise in or even around town and ran into any car louder than mine. Too loud really for daily use. Honestly now that I have been there and done that - I'm quite happy with the NPP exhaust on my gen 6 and I don't have to worry about the airbags. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

05-03-2017, 06:18 AM	#11
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	He's just a dumb kid but of all of our available options on youtube, I'd take him. I give him props for already having a cage and making his 5th gen a beast. You just have to remind yourself of his audience. He makes material that appeals to the masses which is why he's been successful. __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

05-02-2017, 02:35 PM	#2
init4fun Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: illinois Posts: 424	If you watch the video he explains that the dumps are pointed directly at the area where the side airbag sensors are located. I learned years ago to run it out the back or out the sides. He'll learn the first time the motor lets go and oils the tires down. I learned that the hard way.

05-02-2017, 05:01 PM	#5
Oldfart Drives: Silverado, V-70 R Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: N.E. PA Posts: 166	Too funny! Lots of fun stuff goes on in Mexico.

05-02-2017, 05:33 PM	#6
dpevans Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 1,208	I have watched quite a few of his videos, surprised he still has a drivers license, in Mexico. I would like to see the total dollars he spent on his 2013, that is a pretty sweet ride.

05-02-2017, 05:38 PM	#7
Frank237 Drives: Kubota 2640, 83 BMW R-65, 2017 1 SS Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Craig, MT Posts: 643	Driving like that on the STREET. I doubt it will be very long before DRIVING a car is a problem for this guy. Airbags or no airbags. Just noted.... MEXICO. Never mind.

05-02-2017, 06:46 PM	#9
ZXCamaro Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: NW IL Posts: 114	Not a fan of this guy at all.

05-03-2017, 01:11 AM	#10
RenegadeXR Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,849	That's what you get for using a no weeds system. I know I might get hate for it, but I think all exhaust diverters are extremely dumb in practice. Low tech, all about making the most annoying loud sound possible. You're also bypassing your catalytic converters in the process. In many states, they will fail you on inspection for having it since obviously it's about on par with somebody running a straight pipe. Invest in something like a Borla system where it's actually well engineered, legal, and carefully designed for acoustics versus just dumping the raw exhaust note. And also... at least buy your girlfriend a proper set of earplugs. :P

05-03-2017, 07:17 AM	#13
fastball Banned Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS 6MT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 4,372	Calling the guy dumb is a bit overboard I think. It wasn't that long ago when you could go to the store, buy some steel tubing, fabricate your own straight pipes in a couple hours, throw them into your Camaro, and it was neither illegal or dangerous. And no airbags deployed. Since 1967 kids all over America have bought the Camaro for the good old American way: loud and fun.

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