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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Before you spend big money on an exhaust, you might want to try out something called the "Mild to Wild" switch (~$70 if my memory is correct). Lets you open the exhaust outlet valve at will. Sounds much better and you can still go to stock mode when you want to enjoy the 'other music' - the stuff that comes out of the speakers Installs in about 5 minutes (and that includes a minute to read the instructions). I have one on my ZR1 and I love it.
The only problem with alot of Corvette aftermarket exhausts is a drone in the cabin right around cruising speed. I had a Billy Boat 'Fusion' exhaust on a 2008 ZO6 which also works dual mode and it didn't have the drone. The Arkopovic exhaust is also reported to be very good, but a few more bucks.
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sberlins
Before you spend big money on an exhaust, you might want to try out something called the "Mild to Wild" switch (~$70 if my memory is correct). Lets you open the exhaust outlet valve at will. Sounds much better and you can still go to stock mode when you want to enjoy the 'other music' - the stuff that comes out of the speakers Installs in about 5 minutes (and that includes a minute to read the instructions). I have one on my ZR1 and I love it.
The only problem with alot of Corvette aftermarket exhausts is a drone in the cabin right around cruising speed. I had a Billy Boat 'Fusion' exhaust on a 2008 ZO6 which also works dual mode and it didn't have the drone. The Arkopovic exhaust is also reported to be very good, but a few more bucks.

Many say that Mild2Wild isnt loud enough, you agree or disagree?
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 12:57 PM
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Many say that Mild2Wild isnt loud enough, you agree or disagree?
I think it's still a bit quiet even with the butterflies open(but I have B&B Bullets and love the Sound of a loud V8). Better than mild to wild is doing the "Muffler mod" http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ffler-mod.html
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1 slow 97
I think it's still a bit quiet even with the butterflies open(but I have B&B Bullets and love the Sound of a loud V8). Better than mild to wild is doing the "Muffler mod" http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-z...ffler-mod.html

Oh thank you...kinda like this idea a lot
 
Old Jan 25, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Looks like people do both with the muffler mod so you might try the mild to wild first, then do the muffler mod later if it's not loud enough for you. You'll have no trouble selling the mild to wild switch set up if you don't think you need it after the muffler mod.
 
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Congrats! Nice Z06, now we just need the crud washed off the blacktop that they have been spreading on it lately
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Old Jan 25, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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Went home...pulled the fuse out...M2W is def a good start...still not loud enough...might just do the Muffler Mod with M2W and see where that takes me.
 
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Congrats welcome to the vette world.
 
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 07:02 PM
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The speed from the Z is all u will remember. Great choice!! The refinement of your M will be missed. But that's not the reason I love cars.....
 
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Originally Posted by Mookster
Many say that Mild2Wild isnt loud enough, you agree or disagree?
I have the M2W and it isn't loud enough for me on the street...but on the track, it is music to my ears at 6500 rpm.

I had B&B Bullets on my 06 C6 and I had headaches after every drive!
 
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Congrats on the new ride!! BTW thats a sick looking M3!! I would have cried to see her go too!!
 
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The new ride has come long way!

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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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Looks good after almost a year. They're a fun car go drive.
 
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Looks great. One of the best Z's I have seen. Your M3 was exactly my style too. Still prefer the looks of it to the vette but its close. What exhaust did you go with if any and what rims and tires? Thanks
 
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Your M3 was stellar looking and the job you've done to your ZO6 is equally superb! Well done!
 


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