SOLD - Corsa exhaust: NoVA/MD/DC
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I have a Corsa exhaust, fits '04-07 CTS-V's. The resonator was replaced less than a year ago, so no worries about the ticking/rattle that some older systems develop.
Tips are in good shape, I cleaned them up a fair bit. Laser etched "CORSA", not the raised letters. Pipes are typical that brownish color stainless turns over time.
Clamps are a couple months old, I bought them new when I got this system, as the originals were heavily corroded. All clamps replaced with stainless Torca clamps.
They fit very close to the diff carrier and the rear sway bars. I don't like the close fit.
I also don't like the attention they attract. The sound is unreal, very raspy. They sound incredible, and the burble/popping on drop-throttle is awesome. I love the sound, but I don't like that everyone around me can tell when I am on the gas. Which is why I bought used so I could try them out.
I don't want to ship as I have nothing to put them in, so I'd like to try a local sale first. I'd like to get $600, as that's what I paid, plus I spend about $70 on clamps and a fair bit of elbow grease cleaning the tips.
I can grab some pictures and will update the post, but just wanted to put it out there. I'm in Loudoun, but would be willing to drive a reasonable distance to meet you.
Finally got unlazy and took some pictures:



I have a Corsa exhaust, fits '04-07 CTS-V's. The resonator was replaced less than a year ago, so no worries about the ticking/rattle that some older systems develop.
Tips are in good shape, I cleaned them up a fair bit. Laser etched "CORSA", not the raised letters. Pipes are typical that brownish color stainless turns over time.
Clamps are a couple months old, I bought them new when I got this system, as the originals were heavily corroded. All clamps replaced with stainless Torca clamps.
They fit very close to the diff carrier and the rear sway bars. I don't like the close fit.
I also don't like the attention they attract. The sound is unreal, very raspy. They sound incredible, and the burble/popping on drop-throttle is awesome. I love the sound, but I don't like that everyone around me can tell when I am on the gas. Which is why I bought used so I could try them out.
I don't want to ship as I have nothing to put them in, so I'd like to try a local sale first. I'd like to get $600, as that's what I paid, plus I spend about $70 on clamps and a fair bit of elbow grease cleaning the tips.
I can grab some pictures and will update the post, but just wanted to put it out there. I'm in Loudoun, but would be willing to drive a reasonable distance to meet you.
Finally got unlazy and took some pictures:



Last edited by aurora40; Feb 4, 2012 at 12:35 PM. Reason: sold
Fail. few months ago i would have sold the Magnaflow to get this and then kooks with corsa connections.
Fail is now my magnaflows are cut to fit my beautiful Kooks LT.
GLWS.
Where are you located? Should come down to OC. bring the exhuast and see if anyone will buy it on the spot.
Fail is now my magnaflows are cut to fit my beautiful Kooks LT.
GLWS.
Where are you located? Should come down to OC. bring the exhuast and see if anyone will buy it on the spot.
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I put the stock exhaust back on (mufflers have been gutted). No headers. I prefer the car quiet when cruising. I've done the loud car thing on some Corvettes, and I'd prefer the Caddy to be more like a "normal" car. I also ditched the KDW's for some Pilot SS's, much less tire drone now. The car is all around fairly civil, but still a lot of fun.
Also, it's a heavy car, it's just not gonna be that fast. Having headers and a ripping exhaust aren't going to make it much faster. I do like the idea of the 20hp, but the reality is it'll still be a slowish car.
I'd consider something like high-flow cats and a FAST or ported intake. But that is pretty pricey for what you gain (especially vs $250 Pacesetters). And the car is under warranty, why mess with all that for fairly minor improvements.
Also, it's a heavy car, it's just not gonna be that fast. Having headers and a ripping exhaust aren't going to make it much faster. I do like the idea of the 20hp, but the reality is it'll still be a slowish car.
I'd consider something like high-flow cats and a FAST or ported intake. But that is pretty pricey for what you gain (especially vs $250 Pacesetters). And the car is under warranty, why mess with all that for fairly minor improvements.
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