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Swacer · 07-25-2012, 11:51 AM

I found the exhaust quiet and underwhelming. It was off the car and replaced by the THR exhaust before I even picked the car up.

STW · 07-25-2012, 11:54 AM

SLP's

daveagogo1 · 07-25-2012, 01:25 PM

I liked my stock exhaust so much i gave it to the recycler so he could enjoy it as well.

CUONCRS · 07-25-2012, 01:36 PM

I liked the sound, just wasn't loud enough. Muffler delete for me. Love that sound every time I press the gas.

Cody6.2 · 07-25-2012, 02:12 PM

I must say though that had I got a L99 for what ever reason that exhaust would go bye, bye. As for my choice I'd rather look at big mufflers than god awful melon launchers.

strych9 · 07-25-2012, 03:09 PM

My coworkers called my car, the "electric SS". It was too quiet. Installed Flowmaster AT catback shortly thereafter. Much better now.

Orange2010SS · 07-25-2012, 05:24 PM

Maybe this little video will help you decide

mikeSS · 07-25-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom

I thought I did.... then I heard the Flowmaster American Thunder catbacks.

lets be honest. until a heard anything i knew my stock exhaust had to go.

Mightygrasshopper · 07-25-2012, 05:29 PM

I wouldn't mind a meaner sound but do not look forward to the drone...

strych9 · 07-25-2012, 05:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeSS

lets be honest. until a heard anything i knew my stock exhaust had to go.

Honestly? You're right.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mightygrasshopper

I wouldn't mind a meaner sound but do not look forward to the drone...

My system does not drone, and many others don't either. That's a concern for many, including myself.

Notwithstanding, when I add headers and hi-flows to my AT system, I suspect they'll have drone. I don't drive it on the highway much, so I could live with that.

AdamZ · 07-25-2012, 05:44 PM

Hated them. My first thing I did was cutting those god awful suit cases off.

ParisTNDude · 07-25-2012, 05:48 PM

I think the stock exhaust sounds just fine, but for me.....I like a Manly man sound, so headers and SLP axlebacks gave me exactly what I wanted and oh, yeah, the exhaust pop is music to my ears. Incidentally, you can drop a good 25 lbs by getting rid of the garbage cans!

sodapop · 07-25-2012, 06:30 PM

Learned my lesson with my vette when I put headers on. L99 tuned with kooks and ls3 exhaust and also painted the muffs. Plenty loud on start up and really loud when you get on it. Best of all no drone.

snizzle · 07-25-2012, 06:49 PM

Better than I thought initially, but the trash cans convinced me to switch. And I'm glad I did.

07-25-2012, 11:51 AM	#29
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	I found the exhaust quiet and underwhelming. It was off the car and replaced by the THR exhaust before I even picked the car up. __________________ Off to the Dark Side

07-25-2012, 01:36 PM	#32
CUONCRS Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 155	I liked the sound, just wasn't loud enough. Muffler delete for me. Love that sound every time I press the gas. __________________ 2010 Stock IBM 2SS/RS

07-25-2012, 03:09 PM	#34
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	My coworkers called my car, the "electric SS". It was too quiet. Installed Flowmaster AT catback shortly thereafter. Much better now. __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

07-25-2012, 05:29 PM	#37
Mightygrasshopper Drives: 2012 45th anniversary edition 'vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 277	I wouldn't mind a meaner sound but do not look forward to the drone... __________________ MightyGrasshopper www.mightygrasshopper.com Into health, wellness and fitness? Check out my site for natural health product reviews, health articles and industry news. Want to get into summer time shape? I'm a former fatty who's lost the weight - "Train With Me" for FREE - sexy abs in 16 weeks! Just follow along!

07-25-2012, 05:48 PM	#40
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I think the stock exhaust sounds just fine, but for me.....I like a Manly man sound, so headers and SLP axlebacks gave me exactly what I wanted and oh, yeah, the exhaust pop is music to my ears. Incidentally, you can drop a good 25 lbs by getting rid of the garbage cans! __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

07-25-2012, 11:54 AM	#30
STW Drives: 2011 Camaro 1SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago Posts: 422	SLP's

07-25-2012, 02:12 PM	#33
Cody6.2 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 605	I must say though that had I got a L99 for what ever reason that exhaust would go bye, bye. As for my choice I'd rather look at big mufflers than god awful melon launchers.

07-25-2012, 05:44 PM	#39
AdamZ Account Suspended Drives: Eve - 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fairfield, OH Posts: 11,815	Hated them. My first thing I did was cutting those god awful suit cases off.

07-25-2012, 06:30 PM	#41
sodapop Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: new port richey, fl Posts: 52	Learned my lesson with my vette when I put headers on. L99 tuned with kooks and ls3 exhaust and also painted the muffs. Plenty loud on start up and really loud when you get on it. Best of all no drone.

07-25-2012, 06:49 PM	#42
snizzle Recalled user Drives: '12 Camaro SS, '18 Colorado Z71 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 3,419	Better than I thought initially, but the trash cans convinced me to switch. And I'm glad I did. __________________ 2012 2SS 45th AE LS3 M6 Borla ATAK Catback Kooks Stepped LT Headers CAI Intake Hexvents VMAX CNC Ported Throttle Body RX Catch Can Hurst Short Throw Shifter Pfadt ZL-Spec Stage 3 Suspension Forgestar F14 Tuned by Frost