Finally got the Borla installed
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Finally got the Borla installed
Ok, Grubbs Infiniti installed my Borla exhaust today. Here's my opinion:
If it's true that this exhaust (like every other exhaust I gather) has somewhat of a break-in period.......look out! This exhaust, along with my Crawford cats, sounds unbelievable. Really. I'm extremely impressed.
When I start the car, it actually sounds more quiet than the stock exhaust (figure that one out). However, when I barely even hit the gas pedal, the car comes to life.....ALOT. I can't imagine picking any other exhaust, because this one is plenty loud. Plus, I prefer a throatier, deeper sound. To each his own I guess.
My only question is, what is the burning smell I am experiencing today? Whenever I really get on the car, it smell like the exhaust is burning something off. I'm assuming that this is a part of the exhaust "break in period".
Thoughts?
If it's true that this exhaust (like every other exhaust I gather) has somewhat of a break-in period.......look out! This exhaust, along with my Crawford cats, sounds unbelievable. Really. I'm extremely impressed.
When I start the car, it actually sounds more quiet than the stock exhaust (figure that one out). However, when I barely even hit the gas pedal, the car comes to life.....ALOT. I can't imagine picking any other exhaust, because this one is plenty loud. Plus, I prefer a throatier, deeper sound. To each his own I guess.
My only question is, what is the burning smell I am experiencing today? Whenever I really get on the car, it smell like the exhaust is burning something off. I'm assuming that this is a part of the exhaust "break in period".
Thoughts?
Originally Posted by jnkirk1974
Ok, Grubbs Infiniti installed my Borla exhaust today. Here's my opinion:
If it's true that this exhaust (like every other exhaust I gather) has somewhat of a break-in period.......look out! This exhaust, along with my Crawford cats, sounds unbelievable. Really. I'm extremely impressed.
When I start the car, it actually sounds more quiet than the stock exhaust (figure that one out). However, when I barely even hit the gas pedal, the car comes to life.....ALOT. I can't imagine picking any other exhaust, because this one is plenty loud. Plus, I prefer a throatier, deeper sound. To each his own I guess.
My only question is, what is the burning smell I am experiencing today? Whenever I really get on the car, it smell like the exhaust is burning something off. I'm assuming that this is a part of the exhaust "break in period".
Thoughts?
If it's true that this exhaust (like every other exhaust I gather) has somewhat of a break-in period.......look out! This exhaust, along with my Crawford cats, sounds unbelievable. Really. I'm extremely impressed.
When I start the car, it actually sounds more quiet than the stock exhaust (figure that one out). However, when I barely even hit the gas pedal, the car comes to life.....ALOT. I can't imagine picking any other exhaust, because this one is plenty loud. Plus, I prefer a throatier, deeper sound. To each his own I guess.
My only question is, what is the burning smell I am experiencing today? Whenever I really get on the car, it smell like the exhaust is burning something off. I'm assuming that this is a part of the exhaust "break in period".
Thoughts?
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The smell and some smoke are normal. It should burn off in a few days, depending on amout of driving.
Congrats on your purchase. I have the Borla on my sedan and it's one of my favorite mods.
Congrats on your purchase. I have the Borla on my sedan and it's one of my favorite mods.
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The Borla was easily my favourite mod on my Coupe, which my bro is now enjoying every day. (I have his Solara and a new M)
The burning smell is an oil based protective coating which burns off quickly and is nothing to worry about.
The relative quiet, until you hit it, was what I liked too, along with a great rumble that wasn't too intrusive.
Enjoy
C.
The Borla was easily my favourite mod on my Coupe, which my bro is now enjoying every day. (I have his Solara and a new M)
The burning smell is an oil based protective coating which burns off quickly and is nothing to worry about.
The relative quiet, until you hit it, was what I liked too, along with a great rumble that wasn't too intrusive.
Enjoy
C.
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No droning at all. In fact, I was enjoying the Texas Rangers game last night on XM Radio no problem.
The only time things got a little louder is when I REALLY get on the car.
Apart from that, this exhaust is a dream.
The only time things got a little louder is when I REALLY get on the car.
Apart from that, this exhaust is a dream.
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Originally Posted by smellyg35
do either of u guys have headers cause if i get exhaust itd just be the exhaust. Im wondering if thatd make a difference in the droning?
Do The Cats Make A Big Gain? Im Interested In Getting Em, But I Dont Want To Create A Back Pressure Problem...im Doing Headers This Weekend , Just Want To Complete The Set Up...know Where I Might Find High Flow Cats For Cheap?
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You will have no backpressure problem with the high-flow cats. Now, test-pipes would be another story.
Now, I'm a big fan of the Crawford cats, but I wouldn't consider them cheap. I paid somewhere between $500-$600 for them.
However, they were well worth it.
The gains are real. Not neck-breaking speed, but definitely noticable.
Now, I'm a big fan of the Crawford cats, but I wouldn't consider them cheap. I paid somewhere between $500-$600 for them.
However, they were well worth it.
The gains are real. Not neck-breaking speed, but definitely noticable.