Does anyone know what diameter tubing is used the Borla system versus the stock XLR system??

Sounds likes someone is thinking of getting a new exhaust!! :D

Get the Corsa's,they have no drone.The Borla's DO! Don't ask me how I know http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif I found the Corsa's on the web for 1745.00 shipped and have a buddy with a rack,took 90mins. All bolt on no welding.

Ouch! Don't quote me, but I think Hans had his Corsa shipped to German for $1,600
That's a bit much. I can check up here at Allen or Tustin
Bob

Yep, in a post in the WC, if you can work through all of that chatter, you will note that I stated that Ray got Upgrade-Envy at BG ..... Especially with the intake and exhaust systems ....

Anyway, so far we have found that the stock size is 2-3/4" and Corsa is 3-1/2" .. don't know about the Borla yet .

A Corsa install at our dealership is $2156.00 ... trying to find out if that is fair?

:smash at least I save on the labor http://www.twasntme.org/style_emoticons/default/thud.gif

Is the up grade in exhaust pointless if you don`t change the intake also?

psssssssssssssst headers help too :leaving

Get the Corsa's,they have no drone.The Borla's DO! Don't ask me how I know http://www.cadillacforums.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif I found the Corsa's on the web for 1745.00 shipped and have a buddy with a rack,took 90mins. All bolt on no welding.

:iagree The Corsa's bolt right on. I found them on the web for around 1600.00 and cost me 75.00 from an exhaust friend to put on. Do some searching it'll be well worth it. I'm sure Ray knows someone who can install it.:yesnod


Cubby558:cool

Boy, you're a real help! The shopping list just keeps getting longer :cryOops http://cybergifs.com/funny/roadrunner.gif...............................http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_13_15.gif

Okay, truth be known. I am married to Lola's Mom. I know, I know. But I am just starting to do some things to the car, and this is the best place for information that I have found. Everyone seems to know the answer to questions, or at least offers good opinions. It was great to meet everyone in Bowling Green. It is not often that you meet a great group of people and car enthusiasts in one location. :thumbs

I think Ruth Ann will be glad to let go of all of the technical information that I have ask her to research for me. I will send her back to the Wives Club. :glol

Detail Guy
Ray

Okay, truth be known. I am married to Lola's Mom. I know, I know. But I am just starting to do some things to the car, and this is the best place for information that I have found. Everyone seems to know the answer to questions, or at least offers good opinions. It was great to meet everyone in Bowling Green. It is not often that you meet a great group of people and car enthusiasts in one location. :thumbs

I think Ruth Ann will be glad to let go of all of the technical information that I have ask her to research for me. I will send her back to the Wives Club. :glol

Detail Guy
RayGreat,we have another *Car-Guy*:cheers

Okay, truth be known. I am married to Lola's Mom. I know, I know. But I am just starting to do some things to the car, and this is the best place for information that I have found. Everyone seems to know the answer to questions, or at least offers good opinions. It was great to meet everyone in Bowling Green. It is not often that you meet a great group of people and car enthusiasts in one location. :thumbs

I think Ruth Ann will be glad to let go of all of the technical information that I have ask her to research for me. I will send her back to the Wives Club. :glol

Detail Guy
Ray

Ray,

Glad to finally see you on here. I thought Ruth Ann made you stay in the garage to make sure nothing happened to Lola and that it was always sparkling clean and shiny:lol :lol :lol

It was great meeting both of you at BG!! have fun with all the "upgades"

Cubby558:cool
Kevin

<cough> Slotted cross/drilled routers ,stainless brake lines,paint the calipers while you're waiting on the new custom wheels <cough>:jester

Okay, you guys, I know you will really miss me :angel .... just remember, I will still be peeking in here!! :seeya :rolleyes

All Right!!! What did you do with Ray--Lock him back up in the garage:nono :glol :glol :D

You told me he couldn't type, are you living two lives on this forum?:crazy :glol :glol :lol :lol

Cubby558:cool

BTW: How do you like the new avatar?

BH ... you are so not helping!! I have the lap top .... he can agree with you later!:eek http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-6/29571/ohnoeswilly.gif

35% window tint http://temp.corvetteforum.net/c5/woeii//Smiles/stirpot.gif

<cough> Slotted cross/drilled routers ,stainless brake lines,paint the calipers while you're waiting on the new custom wheels <cough>:jester

Don't forget the rear stabilizer bar, V grille, tinted windows for the California sunshine:D :D Kinda like the Energizer Bunny--it keeps going and going and going!!;) ;)

Cubby558:cool

V-grille http://forum.rscnet.org/images/smilies/munching_out.gif
Cub,you beat me to this one http://www.nashvegasrules.org/images/emoticons/booboolips.gif

Is the up grade in exhaust pointless if you don`t change the intake also?

I haven't changed my intake--just installed K&N filters and I notice a difference. I'm sure the Volant Intake also helps and as BH says headers would too!!

Cubby558:cool

<cough> Slotted cross/drilled routers ,stainless brake lines,paint the calipers while you're waiting on the new custom wheels <cough>:jester
..........and don't forget the trailer hitch. ;)

She didn't lie, I really don't type very well and I would constantly have to pry that laptop from her. It works out best for me if I just sit back and ask the questions and let her do the typing. I like being in the garage - if you know what I mean! :cheers

..........and don't forget the trailer hitch. ;)

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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v78/JRD77VET/gif/bwahaharoll4vu.gif
I think I just heard milk come out your nose............:glol

V-grille http://forum.rscnet.org/images/smilies/munching_out.gif
Cub,you beat me to this one http://www.nashvegasrules.org/images/emoticons/booboolips.gif

How'd you get my baby picture:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Cubby558:cool

Ok, now I'll know how to find you in Bourbonnais....as if there's another XLR like yours. I just don't get out enough!!! LinSue

Git back to subject here..................

Corsa web site: http://www.corsaperf.com/

They have a system for the XLR's 2004 and up. But not the V;s I think the pipes are 2 1/2 inch dia.

And I agree,,,,,,, There's suppose to be no drone with the corsa system. Even my stock system has a roar (drone) in the cab that I don't like!

Talk to Galen he has corsa's on his car. They were great, I followed him to BG and I could hear him get on the car, and I was behind him on the interstate!

From the corvette forum,,,,, the Borla are just plain LOUD! (if that's what you want).

Chad

It could be worse ------------>> Mod-Madness http://i11.tinypic.com/6b290kg.gif

..........and don't forget the trailer hitch. ;)

:skep Do you still tow this Alabama camper?? http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/resources/2006/12/bug_camper.jpg

The Borla web site: http://www.borla.com/

Don't see anything for the XLR's

Chad

Okay, you guys ......... this is weird .... I am logging out for me, in for him, out for me ..... :crazy

And, will you please stop encouraging him! :smash :smash

His list is so long now that I know I won't be seeing the inside of a shoe department for a long, long time .... and now he's got you guys to support him! That's all I need!

You have met me .... now you know why he likes to be out in the garage .. haha, but that is okay by me ... you should see how pretty Lola looks today ... He found that ICE has a car wash too .... bought that at CostCo today ... He loves that stuff.

And, it is true .... opposites (sp) must attract .... a laptop would be at the bottom of his wish list ...... !!:D

He just says, 'Read it to me ...." .... now, aren't I just the 'good wife"' :angel


Ruth Ann , Mayyybeee you need to hook up the XLR Nav system with wireless phone card and use that screen and keypad for Ray.:crazy Let's see which IP would work best.....:glol



Regards,

Elfred

Ray and Ruth Ann,

Check out this link and scroll down. You'll be able to hear the Corsa's in different situations.



http://www.corsaperf.com/xlr.htm

Cubby558:cool

Ok, now I'll know how to find you in Bourbonnais....as if there's another XLR like yours. I just don't get out enough!!! LinSue

Have yet to see you around town, only David, Bruce and me!! What's a matter--don't get off the farm much:jester


Cubby558:cool

Thanks for all of the good information so far. I can see that there is a big difference between Corsa and Borla. My 3rd choice is to choose the system designed by Manny, Moe and Jack, which is 2 cherry bombs and a spark plug ignighter. If I chose their system would it melt the car? :glol

I absolutely love the sound from my Corsa exhaust ... It really transformed the driving experience. Back in February, I paid $1318 (delivered) from LMPerformance (http://www.lmperformance.com) and was extremely happy with the sales & service (very personal & nice to deal with). Looking at current pricing (on various websites), it seemz to have jumped nearly $200 ... I'm not sure why. Give them a call ... Perhapz they can beat/meet some online pricing in the high $1400's.

Thanks for all of the good information so far. I can see that there is a big difference between Corsa and Borla. My 3rd choice is to choose the system designed by Manny, Moe and Jack, which is 2 cherry bombs and a spark plug ignighter. If I chose their system would it melt the car? :glol

Remember doing that back in the 60's &70's:eek :eek :eek


Good luck in your choice--I know you'll have to get approval from Lola's Mom no matter what you choose:yesnod :yesnod

Cubby558:cool

I vote for dump-outs! There are quite a few manufacturers out there with systems that would adpat to the XLR with very little fabrication.

Thought I read somewhere Corsa was nearing completion of an exhaust system for the V????

Any updates???

Floyd

Thought I read somewhere Corsa was nearing completion of an exhaust system for the V????

Any updates???

FloydI think it was for the CTS Vhttp://www.twasntme.org/style_emoticons/default/suspicious.gif

Have yet to see you around town, only David, Bruce and me!! What's a matter--don't get off the farm much:jester


Cubby558:cool
Oh yeah, Farm&Fleet, Hogan's and Lowell Livestock Auction (ha,ha). Actually had lunch at Armenise's last week, I was sure I'd see Crimson Pearl next to Bleu Belle when I left. But usually I travel incognito in my Tahoe.

Oh yeah, Farm&Fleet, Hogan's and Lowell Livestock Auction (ha,ha). Actually had lunch at Armenise's last week, I was sure I'd see Crimson Pearl next to Bleu Belle when I left. But usually I travel incognito in my Tahoe.

My wife's from Lowell. If you go to the auction in the XLR, they probably think you're there to buy the whole place:lol :lol :lol :lol

I work in Schereville, so I'm not around town during the day; which is OK cause I'm a night owl. Yuo can usually see me around town on the weekends. I'll be watchin' for ya!!:seeya

Cubby558:cool

Bummer!!!!

Bummer!!!!

Hey Floyd,

You have the baffles on yours that can be opened up like standby did, or even bigpopguy. There is also the remote control for like $75.00. I believe it sounds as good as the Corsa. No need to get down:thumbs

Cubby558:cool

Yea,,,, it may sound better with the baffles open but,,,,, then you get a lot of drone noise in the cabin and after a while it gets old!!! The Corsa's are not suppose to be like that.
Chad

Thanks for all of the good information so far. I can see that there is a big difference between Corsa and Borla. My 3rd choice is to choose the system designed by Manny, Moe and Jack, which is 2 cherry bombs and a spark plug ignighter. If I chose their system would it melt the car? :glol
If you go the Manny, Mo & Jack route, put those spark arrestors in the end of the pipes so you can shoot flames out when you push the button!!!!

I decided to do some sleuthing on previous threads for Ray on the Corsa and Borlas ... what I found on one of the threads was pictures of Galen's sway bar installation .... guess what? ... now Ray is ordering those parts. :banghead And, oh, by the way, he is out right now buying caliper paint. Just wanted to thank you guys very much .... :cry ... Did I ever tell you that he has de-ionized water tanks delivered here and that's what he uses to wash the cars? You guys are killing me! :yesnod Nahhh, not really .... love you all :grouphug

Ruth Ann,

You need to get out there and take pics as all these "upgrades" take place. That way you'll remember Lola as "Plain Jane" to "Beauty Queen" :lol :lol :lol

Cubby558:cool

I vote for dump-outs! There are quite a few manufacturers out there with systems that would adpat to the XLR with very little fabrication.

:iagree

And a Jake Brake :banghead

and the exhaust plate between the exhaust. Hey why not just buy a V? Yikes..................:iagree

And a Jake Brake :banghead

I guess I don't understand what makes an exhaust system worth that much money. I got a stock exhaust from a 2005 C6 off the corvette forum, hacked off the mufflers, put on a set of turbo-style mufflers with a nice set of 1"x11" stainless tips. total price invested maybe $300.

Back to the Borla information you requested.........I have the only prototype Borla exhaust that was designed specifically for the XLR. It was built much more reserved than what they build for the Corvette. Mine is however deeper and somewhat louder than the Corsa. You can mount a Corvette Borla to the XLR, however the sound is terrible. Borla has yet to put the XLR unit into production.

Let's see- a new exhaust, new pipes, caliper paint, a chrome grille- aren't you going to save some of those items for Ray's Christmas presents?!?:glol Or should I be politically correct, and say HanuRamaKwanzMas to encompass them all!:jester