"Sound Tube Mod" MUST TRY!!! FREE MOD!!! - Page 2

CruzySS · 07-20-2017, 07:21 PM

Sounds good in the A8 until it switches from v4 to v8 mode under light acceleration. Get a weird noise so I put mine back in.

Techn9cian805 · 07-20-2017, 08:16 PM

So this is my new favorite little mod in combination with the lowering of the back seat for more beautiful v8 music.

But i am wondering, why would anyone want to delete the sound tube? Its by no means obnoxious with the foam in or out, and gives a little bit more v8 rumble inside, i dont get why anyone would want to get rid of it.

I guess i could see why the A8 crowd would want to due to AFM, but that can be disabled easily. Otherwise, why?

At first i thought the sound tube just delivered more "woosh" sound, like a vacuum, which would sound shitty, but now realize thats not the case, it adds a deep rumble into the cabin which is intoxicating.

Yanbags · 07-21-2017, 07:47 AM

I tried this last night as well on my M6. *wow* I was not expecting that much of a difference! Gives it that little bit of extra growl.

mjk3888 · 07-21-2017, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Techn9cian805

LOL I AM LOVING IT! I cant believe that little piece of shit foam makes such a difference! Thanks for the info! I wont lie, when i went WOT for the first time after removing it, it spooked me since i wasnt expecting that much of a change in sound. This plus putting the backseat down are by far the best little "mods" to add a little more rumble inside the cab, i love it!

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Originally Posted by Techn9cian805

So this is my new favorite little mod in combination with the lowering of the back seat for more beautiful v8 music.

But i am wondering, why would anyone want to delete the sound tube? Its by no means obnoxious with the foam in or out, and gives a little bit more v8 rumble inside, i dont get why anyone would want to get rid of it.

I guess i could see why the A8 crowd would want to due to AFM, but that can be disabled easily. Otherwise, why?

At first i thought the sound tube just delivered more "woosh" sound, like a vacuum, which would sound shitty, but now realize thats not the case, it adds a deep rumble into the cabin which is intoxicating.

Same reaction I had when I first tried it. To me this is a MUST DO for any LT1 car with M6 or AFM disabled on the A8.

LT4Greg · 07-21-2017, 09:46 AM

Did this little mod to my '16 last week and really like the sound now. Of course I did the fuse pull and set my exhaust to track mode in the settings and also have a CAI brand system installed!

Ponyeatr16ss · 07-21-2017, 10:12 AM

just took mine out and went for a hot lap...holy why buy long tubes and exhaust batman!!!

BowtieRocket · 07-21-2017, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Ponyeatr16ss

just took mine out and went for a hot lap...holy why buy long tubes and exhaust batman!!!

I wouldnt go that far!

Ponyeatr16ss · 07-21-2017, 11:17 AM

true but it is crazy how that little piece of foam has that kind of silencing to it. I would say my Kooks I ordered before memorial day were in but I'm still waiting for it to arrive.

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I wouldnt go that far!

silkx3 · 07-21-2017, 12:13 PM

Any positive input from those who did this mod on their A8?

SuperSound · 07-21-2017, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by silkx3

Any positive input from those who did this mod on their A8?

Honestly the transition sound is not terrible to me. It lasts for such a brief moment and typically under light load during the transition. Usually I can feel the engine bog and left off the throttle or give it more when it does that anyway.

somewhatdamaged · 07-21-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Techn9cian805

So this is my new favorite little mod in combination with the lowering of the back seat for more beautiful v8 music.

But i am wondering, why would anyone want to delete the sound tube? Its by no means obnoxious with the foam in or out, and gives a little bit more v8 rumble inside, i dont get why anyone would want to get rid of it.

I guess i could see why the A8 crowd would want to due to AFM, but that can be disabled easily. Otherwise, why?

At first i thought the sound tube just delivered more "woosh" sound, like a vacuum, which would sound shitty, but now realize thats not the case, it adds a deep rumble into the cabin which is intoxicating.

When I tried the delete, I found the cabin strangely and numbingly quiet - I need the rumble - but I still like it better with the foam in

F1FTY · 07-21-2017, 03:06 PM

Just removed it on mine, but didn't notice a difference on startup or giving it a few revs. Will have to see what it does on the road.

Ponyeatr16ss · 07-21-2017, 03:33 PM

Take it for a spin and get on it you'll be able to tell the difference. Especially if you have a man pedal.

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Originally Posted by F1FTY

Just removed it on mine, but didn't notice a difference on startup or giving it a few revs. Will have to see what it does on the road.

SuperSound · 07-21-2017, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ponyeatr16ss

Take it for a spin and get on it you'll be able to tell the difference. Especially if you have a man pedal.

A clutch pedal has no bearing on the sound. It sounds just as loud for an auto.

07-20-2017, 08:16 PM	#16
Techn9cian805 The BEAST Drives: '16 2SS, '89 Wife Join Date: May 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 2,034 View My Garage	So this is my new favorite little mod in combination with the lowering of the back seat for more beautiful v8 music. But i am wondering, why would anyone want to delete the sound tube? Its by no means obnoxious with the foam in or out, and gives a little bit more v8 rumble inside, i dont get why anyone would want to get rid of it. I guess i could see why the A8 crowd would want to due to AFM, but that can be disabled easily. Otherwise, why? At first i thought the sound tube just delivered more "woosh" sound, like a vacuum, which would sound shitty, but now realize thats not the case, it adds a deep rumble into the cabin which is intoxicating. __________________ Scarlet: 3/3/16: 2SS Red Hot, M6, Instagram: @luis_what_it_is

07-21-2017, 09:46 AM	#19
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,813	Did this little mod to my '16 last week and really like the sound now. Of course I did the fuse pull and set my exhaust to track mode in the settings and also have a CAI brand system installed! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

07-21-2017, 10:12 AM	#20
Ponyeatr16ss retired badass Drives: 2016 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Martinsburg,WV Posts: 227 View My Garage	just took mine out and went for a hot lap...holy why buy long tubes and exhaust batman!!! __________________ 2016 2SS M6 Black Kooks 2in headers/full exhaust, Hurst short shifter, Dsx E85 kit, BMR solid engine mounts. Retired USMC

07-21-2017, 03:06 PM	#26
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Just removed it on mine, but didn't notice a difference on startup or giving it a few revs. Will have to see what it does on the road. __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

07-20-2017, 07:21 PM	#15
CruzySS Drives: 2016 Camaro 2ss Join Date: May 2017 Location: Annandale MN Posts: 588 View My Garage	Sounds good in the A8 until it switches from v4 to v8 mode under light acceleration. Get a weird noise so I put mine back in.

07-21-2017, 07:47 AM	#17
Yanbags Drives: '17 SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: NYC Posts: 104	I tried this last night as well on my M6. wow I was not expecting that much of a difference! Gives it that little bit of extra growl.

07-21-2017, 12:13 PM	#23
silkx3 Drives: camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: cali Posts: 39	Any positive input from those who did this mod on their A8?

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