04-21-2009, 10:32 PM | #1 | |
Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 7,280
|
Heard exhaust of L99 tonight - OMG!!!
Some of you have heard the exhaust from my V6 and V8 videos I did last month. Basically they were of the cars sitting still and being revved up. All you folks who have been around performance cars know that the sound of an exhaust is very different when the engine is under load and that is really when you want to hear what the stock exhaust sounds like.
Anyhow, I had the opportunity to go check out an L99 tonight. When things were wrapping up, I explained to the person who had the car how much work was put into fine tuning the sound of the exhaust on these cars and that the only way to truly hear the fruits of the project teams labor, was to turn the traction control off and let her rip out of the dealership. I have heard a lot of exhaust sounds in my life but I have NEVER heard a stock exhaust sound like that. There was about 10 of us watching/listening and the first thing I heard after the car could no longer be seen, was a Z06 owner saying "oh yeah!" as he nodded at me, clearly impressed. It's not only loud but it's a big tubular sound. Sorry to tell all you guys with after market exhaust plans - you will not want to change the exhaust. Whoever hears the exhaust will not believe it is stock. When you have the opportunity, stand about 30 feet behind the car and listen to it drive off away from you at WOT - you'll be just as shocked as when you first saw the car. Whoever has met me knows I don't get impressed easily but to be honest, I'm still in disbelief.....I did not expect that! For those who have not read up on the amount of effort that went into developing this sound, here's a few pics and a recap from an older thread: Quote:
To everyone on the Camaro team who participated in this activity, THANK YOU! A grand slam!
__________________
"BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"
|
|
04-21-2009, 10:38 PM | #2 |
Booooosted.
|
Dude I gotta say it's posts and threads like these that make me just want to.................................JUMP UP AND DOWN IN ANTICIPATION OF MY NEW CAMARO.
I saw one in person yesterday and I am going absolutely ape shit with anxiety. |
04-21-2009, 10:39 PM | #3 |
CamaroFans.com
|
Might have just saved me $1500 bucks... Will have to wait and hear for myself. Thanks for the update.
|
04-21-2009, 10:44 PM | #4 |
Banned
Drives: 2003 Cobra Convertible Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 2,925
|
how loud can it be if there are sound decible regulations? Even the Z06 sounds relatively mild at WOT.
|
04-21-2009, 10:45 PM | #5 |
Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 5,104
|
Yea louder is not always better. You can get resonation in the cabin etc etc whole laundry list of problems. The major companies still tweaking old camaro and vette exhausts after 15-20 years to give you an idea how long and how much work.
|
04-21-2009, 10:50 PM | #6 |
Booooosted.
|
WOT?
|
04-21-2009, 10:53 PM | #7 |
Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Posts: 7,280
|
__________________
"BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"
|
04-21-2009, 10:56 PM | #8 |
That's All Folks
Drives: '87 Z-28 Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Inavandownbytheriver, WA
Posts: 36
|
|
04-21-2009, 10:59 PM | #9 |
36.58625, -121.7568
|
LOL, I remember those pics I can't wait to hear the result!
|
04-21-2009, 11:29 PM | #10 |
Booooosted.
|
Ok, I guess I'm an idiot. But thanx.
|
04-21-2009, 11:31 PM | #11 |
Drives: 2006 Silverado SS, 2009 G8 GT Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: PNW
Posts: 13,313
|
|
04-21-2009, 11:54 PM | #12 |
Will Drive For Food
|
I have been concerned about this for some time!!
Aaaaaaaaaawesooooooooooooooooome. |
04-22-2009, 12:00 AM | #13 |
I think a lot of people initially that got a chance to ride along in a CTF car or drive one months ago had said it was too quiet, but I really think that was because of being in the car. Even in one of the reviews, I think it was Motor Trend maybe, they mention that from the inside of the car it is quiet, but they said when comparing the Mustang GT, Challenger R/T and Camaro SS from the outside driving away the Camaro sounds AWESOME and screams!
Anyways thanks for your take on this! Glad to hear they nailed it with the sound on this car. Videos on the computer really can never truely capture the real sound of it when you are in person.
__________________
2002 Bonneville SLE
Zaino Treated, 6000k HID's, 25% Tint, Red Painted Calipers, Vent Visors, LED Conversion |
|
04-22-2009, 03:48 AM | #14 | |
~ Love or Lust ~
Drives: R6P 1SS/RS BLK/L99 Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: With My CynAgain
Posts: 25,198
|
Quote:
__________________
~ Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto, "In God is our trust." And the Star Spangled Banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave ~ Francis Scott Key ~
|
|
|
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
2SS/RS L99 exhaust note...pics and vid | Hebe4 | Camaro Photos | Spyshots | Video | Media Gallery | 19 | 03-28-2009 01:04 PM |
SS exhaust notes (L99 and LS3) | CamaroEnergy4Life | 5th Gen Camaro SS LS LT General Discussions | 27 | 11-28-2008 03:12 PM |
Exhaust Note difference between L99 and LS3? | Supermans | Camaro V8 LS3 / L99 Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons | 22 | 11-09-2008 07:51 PM |
L99 engine specifications | Tran | Wiki | 0 | 10-19-2008 11:40 AM |