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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:26 PM
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I can't decide wether I like the sound or not, I used to have LT, ORY, and open borla.

It kind of sounds like a dump truck at times, but I still have yet to go WOT

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Its a sound in its own.. I have one in mine and like the sound of it, sometimes. It can get on your nerves under a load. Sounds unbelievable at WOT though..
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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It does sound different but it is an ecutout so it is not open all the time. You only have to listen to it when you are whipping up on the competition.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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yeah mine sounds like a dump truck under load. im getting a new y pipe made with a flowmaster merge so hopefully it will sound better
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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I had a manual cutout so maybe I'm a little biased as I couldnt open and close it at will but yeah, I got a lot of comments on the dump truck sound. It really was obnoxious! Trying to putt-putt it around the Police was a pain. Matter of fact, some kid in a ricer with a fart can gave me a thumbs down once!! We were in traffic so no chance to go by at WOT but still! lol

With that said, wide open through the gears was bad-*** indeed!! That was the only saving grace for that thing. So being that you'r is electric, I would enjoy the runs through the gears and higher RPM operation and keep it closed the rest of the time.
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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Do yourself a favor and take that car on a few WOT runs you will change your mind about that dump truck sound!
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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't think mine sounds like a dump truck, lol. Everyone always tells me how good they think it sounds. Oh well, like everyone said, find a good place to go WOT with the windows down, and enjoy the sweet sounds. Bonus points if it's a tunnel or concrete wall for the sound to bounce off of, lol.



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Old Apr 23, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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i usually have it open just 1/3 of the way or so. not a huge fan of it uncorked completely, but its got its moments.
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They do sound like a dump truck under load, but WOT it's just brutal and deafening.

WOT cutout runs are just awesome, especially with long tubes.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by joblo1978
They do sound like a dump truck under load, but WOT it's just brutal and deafening.

WOT cutout runs are just awesome, especially with long tubes.
Same here. The drone is deafening just putting around but above 4k they are insane.

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by paulc87
I can't decide wether I like the sound or not, I used to have LT, ORY, and open borla.

It kind of sounds like a dump truck at times, but I still have yet to go WOT

Any thoughts?
Just wait for the WOT... You'll love it then..
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:28 AM
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The open Borla definitely has a distinct sound IMO. Get a few quick WOT blasts in and I'm sure you'll like it.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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I love mine. You either kinda have to baby your car when accelerating or go wide open throttle to make it sound good. It sounds like crap if your under load or anywhere between 2.5-4.0 rpms. Mine sounds awesome, but you have to learn how to drive to make it sound nice.
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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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I love the way my QTP sounds. Just cruising around town its not bad sounding at all, but I do have a custom built y-pipe with a custom merge so no drone or rasp. Under WOT its freakin' wicked. I love watching people jump when I get on the throttle.

Hell even my wife is always wanting to borrow the car now. She hated the true dual X, but absolutely loves the cut out open. She took it the other night and was giggling like a 12 yr old b/c she scared some ladies at a resturant(has an outside patio) and made one spill her drink

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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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i like the WOT with mine open (electric one here as well) the only problem i am running into, is for some reason the cutout doesn't wanna close all the way all the time.

even weirder is i'll have it closed when i come home late at night, and when i get in the car in the morning its partially open ??
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Muerte_X
Maybe I'm crazy, but I don't think mine sounds like a dump truck, lol. Everyone always tells me how good they think it sounds. Oh well, like everyone said, find a good place to go WOT with the windows down, and enjoy the sweet sounds. Bonus points if it's a tunnel or concrete wall for the sound to bounce off of, lol.
totally agree!!
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