Solo Performance is proud to offer the Mach XL Exhaust Kit for the G8 Automatic V8.

Mach XL Kit Details

Price: $779 shipped + Group Buy Discount



Mach XL muffler is 14", made of T304 Stainless Steel
Direct Bolt-On
The automatic has the AFM system, which switches between 4 cylinders and 8 cylinders
This kit is completely NO DRONE
The Mach XL has a deep and mean American muscle sound.
When you make a system that switches between a 4 cylinder and an 8 cylinder, it can be difficult to find the precise balance point between enough of the right sound and enough quietness to kill the drone. We at Solo Performance are happy to say that we found that sweet spot. One customer stated that it sounds like an "aangry lion" that never gets too out of hand.
We use 2.5" T409 stainless steel, mandrel bent piping
We use T304 stainless steel on the muffler and 3" tips
The tips are 3" dual, beveled, and staggered T304 stainless steel
Weight Savings- Stock is approx. 90 lbs. Our kit weights approx. 50 lbs.

Group Buy




We will be running a group buy on both this kit and the manual kit through November 30, 2009.



Discount



Each kit ordered will add 1% discount to the final price, up to 20%. Each kit ordered after 20 will receive the 20% discount. We will be selling a maximum of 30 kits, combined manual and automatic, at this group buy rate. Credit cards will be charged the full kit price, and then credited the appropriate discount at the end of the group buy. This ensures that we can ship the kits out before the group buy ends.



Contact Information



Steve Mariano
Email: goingsolo2@hotmail.com
Cell: (516) 655-9002
Home: (516) 414-1429


Video


Mach XL Dyno (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlbPGAywIuU)

Rev and Take-Off (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMwu0Wv-7Ts)

In Cabin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9maxzYA7weU)

Drive By (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrGjpSkWWrk)


Pictures

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Group Buy List

1. dengel (Mach XL) PAID
2. 2xR (Mach XL) PAID
3. GrandPrixRollsOut (Mach X) PAID
4. BackinaPontiac (Mach XL) PAID
5. gthappy (Mach XL) PAID
6. wolfcountry (Mach XL) PAID
7. tptboy (Mach XL) PAID
8. JAM (Mach XL) PAID
9. davidG8GT (Mach XL) PAID
10. JADAM (Mach XL) PAID
11. Lazurus Man (Mach XL) PAID
12. zepcom (Mach XL) PAID
13. Headlight (Mach XL) PAID
14. setinhi (Mach XL) PAID
15. jmh325 (Mach XL) PAID
16. minor601 (Mach XL) PAID
17. 0260n53 (Mach XL) PAID
18. khaneric (Mach XL) PAID
19. blackgt5 (Mach XL) PAID
20. swimman (Mach XL) PAID
21. drcg8gt (Mach XL) PAID
22. aekariotis (Mach XL) PAID
23. Max Power (Mach XL) PAID
24. Half Arrow (Mach XL) PAID
25. wavegt8 (Mach XL) PAID
26. doc322 (Mach XL) PAID
27. cars&gtrs (Mach XL) PAID
28. gray 8 (Mach XL) PAID
29. KN (Mach XL) PAID
30. irnwkrkez (Mach XL) PAID
31. lbstacks (Mach XL) PAID
32. the mongoose (Mach XL) PAID
33. ghodge (Mach XL) PAID
34. g8tcie (Mach XL) PAID
35. papi2u (Mach XL) PAID
36. RS (Mach XL) PAID
37. jasonvt (Mach XL) PAID
38. blueg8gt (Mach XL) PAID
39. volleyballer[G8] (Mach XL) PAID
40. realredrocket (Mach XL) PAID

Kits 41-50 @ $701.10 shipped (2-3 week delivery time because of high demand)

All sold at 10% off. Kits are now back to $779 shipped.


UPDATED INSTALL INSTRUCTIONS:

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showpost.php?p=414012&postcount=696

Personally, I think you will sell tons of these. In my opinion, it's the best looking & sounding bolt-on system I've heard so far. If I didn't recently make some modifications to mine I'd be on this like stink on a monkey ;-)

How loud do you think this would be with LT's?

How loud do you think this would be with LT's?

I would think about 15% louder, give or take a little. The muffler that has been engineered for this kit does one heck of a job killing unwanted noise and drone. Trust me when I tell you that many, many hours of research and development have gone into just that muffler alone.

Anything that will bolt directly on to the stock exhaust will do the same with ours. We use all of the stock hardware, making it really simple for even the most amateur car enthusiast to install. I would think that it would sound killer with headers, especially long tube!

FYI Mine is the Red G8 in the vids and photos.

I went to Solo many weeks ago now. I only went to them. I was soo pleased with my Solstice GXP exhaust done a couple of years ago I knew they could do one better with the G8. We started with taking off the current exhaust and playing with a whole bunch of things. What we came up with was truly SAVAGE.

They did a amazing job. I helped out when ever I could with a good chunk of the process.

The wife loves it. We plan on having kids soon and that was a big factor in the sound and drone issues. Needless to say she has no issues with the exhuast note.

If anyone has any question on a owners side I will be happy to answer them.

I was also there for the GXP testing and some of the install. I was at the Dyno for the final install of it. So I can answer some install questions from a DYI point of view.

FYI I had the GXP version on mine WITHOUT the DOD delete and can answer questions on that as well.

Looks like you guys will be giving the Corsa system a run for the money. Looks and sounds good!

From what it sounds like is is very quite at idle. I am hoping for something that if you baby it will not sound any different then stock.

What kind of numbers did you gain with this system on the dyno? I'm sure I'm going to have to pull the trigger and get this, but it sure would be more convincing to have the group buy until late December. More could put it on the Christmas list and be in on the group buy!

I'm gaining interest in this setup and I also agree with irnwkrkev about extending the group buy.

Hi! This post is to sincerely thank Nightwing111 and PWRDXLS3 for allowing us to use and test their cars during this roughly month and a half process to get these kits on line for you all. From all of us at Solo we want to acknowledge and thank you for your patience, understanding, support and confidence during the design, redesign, redesign... and test phase. Both Nightwing111 and R.N. have gone above and beyond to allow us enough time to make it right. We are all very proud of the final design. The exhaust note, responsiveness, and pure driving enjoyment of the Solo kits have put a big smile on all our faces. Thanks again guys it was a lot of fun!

I think we need more sound clips. Is it just me, my computer, my early childhood exposure to extremely loud noises - but this system sounds a tad more aggressive than stock but short of what you get with Corsa or others. Don't get me wrong, I'm interested in a new exhaust for my car (Solo being one of them) and am actually going to an exhaust shop in an hour to talk to the owner about going with straight pipe with them J bend (Helmholtz).

My current choices are:
-custom exhaust from local shop
-Corsa
-Solo

I'm not sure which way to go and would need more sound clips on the Solo. The price seems reasonable and if there is no drone, you may have a winner on your hands, if it produces the sound people are looking for.

Maybe Nightwing III can chime in as to his thoughts (in addition to what he has already posted in another thread) on how the Solo sounds in comparison to other brands.

Thanks.

From what it sounds like is is very quite at idle. I am hoping for something that if you baby it will not sound any different then stock.

The system is very soothing at idle, and if you baby it, it remains very tame but with a little more of that American muscle sound to it.

What kind of numbers did you gain with this system on the dyno? I'm sure I'm going to have to pull the trigger and get this, but it sure would be more convincing to have the group buy until late December. More could put it on the Christmas list and be in on the group buy!

We saw a 20hp increase on the dyno.

The idea to run it into December is a good one...we will keep that in mind, but right now we would like to cut it off on the last day of November. I guess you'll have to buy your holidays gifts early. :)

From what it sounds like is is very quite at idle. I am hoping for something that if you baby it will not sound any different then stock.

Very mild when stopped at lights and such.

You really control the sound. All depends on your driving habits but its tame at idle.

How do you think it would sound with Kooks 1 7/8" mid headers and high-flow cats?

So, with this system there is no drone, especially in the 1700-2000 RPM range?

Can we get an in-car video at the rpm's listed above?

Interested BTW, with 20 people, total price is $624!

Anytime Steve. It was an absolute blast. Like a Car Spa. Getting my hand dirty and just plain have a good time.



Maybe Nightwing III can chime in as to his thoughts (in addition to what he has already posted in another thread) on how the Solo sounds in comparison to other brands.

Thanks.

I have to be honest. I have only heard you tube clips of others. With that said. This seems to be on par with Corsa. In terms of sound. Definatly better then Magnaflow.

Heard Borla on a STR8 and this is definatly on par with sound as well.

Price verse product. You really can't ask for more.

I had a Corvette guy at the dyno saying "What the Hell is in that thing?" No kidding. I'm not one to brag at all you can ask anyone. But I have to say it brought a smile on my face when the Corvette guy jumped when I turned on the car.

We saw a 20hp increase on the dyno.

True Story. I got the Dyno sheet but no scanner. Maybe I can get my work to scan it for me tomorrow. Definatly kick ass numbers. I got what I was looking for in numbers.

Remember with this setup a lot has been taken out and there is a X section in the muffler.

How do you think it would sound with Kooks 1 7/8" mid headers and high-flow cats?

So, with this system there is no drone, especially in the 1700-2000 RPM range?

It would probably sound bada**. Kooks makes some great products, and are very well known for their headers.

There is no drone at any RPM range. Nightwing will attest to that.

Can we get an in-car video at the rpm's listed above?

Interested BTW, with 20 people, total price is $624!

We don't have the cars at our shop anymore, so one of those guys would have to post a video in that RPM range. I think one of our videos run through that RPM range, if I am not mistaken.

but this system sounds a tad more aggressive than stock but short of what you get with Corsa or others.

sounds like the GXP exhaust ;)

FYI I had the GXP version on mine WITHOUT the DOD delete and can answer questions on that as well.

Whats the difference between the GXP version and the GT version? Do you plan on running a 3" catback?

OK third tiem trying to get this post up my computer sucks.

OK Coles notes version.

The piping is the same as the current version of the kit.

The drone issue is gone. The experts at Solo and I both agree and they have wayyy more knowledge then I do.

The wife wasn't too happy with the 11" GXP to loud to drive to work on tehhighway and such and hense refused to drive it. Now with the 14" GT version she take sit to work on the occasion. And had no issue taking it to the East coast for a family function. But alas we took our SUV.

FYI there is a POP at the 1700 range this goes away with the break in of the muffler. It did with the 11" I had but was still too loud. The 14" is currently doing it now. Should be gone shortly.

Pop on the way down or accelerating?

Pop, like snap crackle pop? lol

As you put more miles on the exhaust, the sound becomes even more smooth. The carbon build-up inside of the pipes is what causes the smoothing over time. This is normal and it will go away as you put miles on the car.

Steve, sign me up for one!!!! (Automatic Kit)

I assume you are waiting until the end of November when you close out the group buy to determine the final cost based on the # of people signed up?

Does that mean we make payment at the end of November and get the exhaust kit in December? Then I guess it really will be a Christmas present to myself. :wink2:

Pop on the way down or accelerating?

Pop, like snap crackle pop? lol


On the way up. But you do get that nice manuel poping when in manuel mode. Love it!!! Use it more and more just cause it sounds too cool. :driving:

Steve, sign me up for one!!!! (Automatic Kit)

I assume you are waiting until the end of November when you close out the group buy to determine the final cost based on the # of people signed up?

Does that mean we make payment at the end of November and get the exhaust kit in December? Then I guess it really will be a Christmas present to myself. :wink2:

Dengel,

We charge the credit card the full amount, and then at the end of the group buy cerdit the card whatever the discount ends up being. We do this so we can ship out your kit BEFORE the group buy ends. Give me a call at 516-655-9002 and I can take your order.

Steve

On the way up. But you do get that nice manuel poping when in manuel mode. Love it!!! Use it more and more just cause it sounds too cool. :driving:

Sounds good.

Subscribed and watching for that 19th sale :)

Need something like this for us LTH guys! (IE Someone to make an axle back with no drone) I think there are more LTH guys willing to part with money for this as there are really no options for us!

Need something like this for us LTH guys! (IE Someone to make an axle back with no drone) I think there are more LTH guys willing to part with money for this as there are really no options for us!

Yes!

Is the muffler going to be available as ala-carte?

Is the muffler going to be available as ala-carte?

Right now, we will not be able to sell it ala-carte. With the demand for the G8 and Camaro kits, we need to make sure we have enough for those kits first. In the future, we might be able to sell them separately.

Need something like this for us LTH guys! (IE Someone to make an axle back with no drone) I think there are more LTH guys willing to part with money for this as there are really no options for us!

We tried a few things with an axle-back, and we were not 100% happy with the sound. There is very limited space back there, will all sorts of flanges and flex piping. The things we were able to do just were not up to par with what we feel comfortable releasing. It sounded good, but not great.

We are interested, though, in making a kit for the V6 G8. If anyone is interested in bringing their V6 G8 to our shop, we would design a kit for that car and then offer it to everyone here. We have not seen a G8 V6 yet. Are they both manual and automatic also?

Our shop locations are:

Zoro Discount Muffler
130 Centennial Pky N
Hamilton ON, L8E 1H9

Mufflerman
3311 Delaware Ave.
Kenmore, NY 12417
(716) 873-0440

Solo Performance Inc. Zoro Muffler
2580 Stanfield Road
Mississauga Ontario
L4Y 1S2

Zoro Muffler
824 Niagara St
Welland On.
L3C1M3

The Hamilton shop (first on list) is the best one for fabrication, and has our mandrel bending machine.

Right now, we will not be able to sell it ala-carte. With the demand for the G8 and Camaro kits, we need to make sure we have enough for those kits first. In the future, we might be able to sell them separately.

Good enough.

Thank you! :)

...........

Have you considered spreading this GB to one of the other G8 forums? It would ensure the 20% discount I would think :) PM me for details as I don't want to break forum rules.

We tried a few things with an axle-back, and we were not 100% happy with the sound. There is very limited space back there, will all sorts of flanges and flex piping. The things we were able to do just were not up to par with what we feel comfortable releasing. It sounded good, but not great.



I gotta say, i def respect that you didnt just make up an axleback that drones and sell it for $500-600 and say "quiet at cruise".

I gotta say, i def respect that you didnt just make up an axleback that drones and sell it for $500-600 and say "quiet at cruise".

We would never be happy about that. That's precisely why we don't offer an axle-back kit for the G8. We tried a few things with the axle-back and did not think the sound was to our standards...so we didn't produce it. The sound was good, but not GREAT.

No drone! Well, when the time comes I know what system I want then.

GREAT JOB GUYS!!!!!!!

The system looks good, sounds good, and without drone...this is going to be a HIT! Also, the price is pretty dang fair considering you might get another 15-20HP out of the setup.

DANG IT, I wish I had the money now!

We will be running this group buy through November, so start saving those pennies! We need a few orders so we can get the kits out and you could post feedback...it picks up after the first person takes the plunge and posts feedback, video, and pictures.

Whats the difference between the GXP version and the GT version? Do you plan on running a 3" catback?

Sorry I don't think I answered your question right sorry my bad.

The GT version is a 14" version of the muffler the GXP is running an 11".

So yeah mines bigger. Sorry had too :slap:

The bigger exhuast just tones it down enough for the DOD. No performance changes that I can attest to but I would think they are minor.

Sorry I don't think I answered your question right sorry my bad.

The GT version is a 14" version of the muffler the GXP is running an 11".

So yeah mines bigger. Sorry had too :slap:

The bigger exhuast just tones it down enough for the DOD. No performance changes that I can attest to but I would think they are minor.

We are using the 14" muffler on both of the kits. The guys at Solo decided it was a better fit for the kit in terms of sound and keeping away the dreaded drone.

It sounds good, I'm interested in this system. Is the shipped price to my house?

It sounds good, I'm interested in this system. Is the shipped price to my house?

Yes, those prices are shipped anywhere in the US.

How do you think it would sound with Kooks 1 7/8" mid headers and high-flow cats?

So, with this system there is no drone, especially in the 1700-2000 RPM range?

Exactly... Great question. In addition:

1. Which picture is for the GXP A6?
2. Is it 2 1/2" or 3" pipe all the way through for the GXP or is it the same kit for GT and GXP?
3. Does the Muffler incorporate an H or X pipe design into the muffler?
4. If the answer to #3 is no, what will an x-pipe do to the equation (add drone in the infamous dron-zone 1600-2100)?

Thanks for your willingness and dilligence to bring this to market!!!

We are using the 14" muffler on both of the kits. The guys at Solo decided it was a better fit for the kit in terms of sound and keeping away the dreaded drone.

Thats good to know. Thanks Steve.

Exactly... Great question. In addition:

1. Which picture is for the GXP A6?
2. Is it 2 1/2 or 3" pipe all the way through for the GXP?
3. Does the Muffler incorporate an H or X pipe design into the muffler?
4. If the answer to #3 is no, what will an x-pipe do to the equation (add drone in the infamous dron-zone 1600-2100)?

Thanks for your willingness and dilligence to bring this to market!!!

Yes, also my question, what is inside that muffler there, a semi X or H pipe with some serious packing? The reason ARH gave me for having an X as opposed to an H(which i think sounds better) or any other setup was for max performance. that was their goal and they def accomplished it. In order to incorporate this system, id have to chop off 75% of my current exhaust system, including the X pipe. That might be neccessary for a good sounding system, and I would have to weight it out in my head, but i just wanna know that i wouldnt be killing my performance by making that switch.

Exactly... Great question. In addition:

1. Which picture is for the GXP A6?
2. Is it 2 1/2" or 3" pipe all the way through for the GXP or is it the same kit for GT and GXP?
3. Does the Muffler incorporate an H or X pipe design into the muffler?
4. If the answer to #3 is no, what will an x-pipe do to the equation (add drone in the infamous dron-zone 1600-2100)?

Thanks for your willingness and dilligence to bring this to market!!!



5. Could you possibly open up the muffler so we can see whats inside?

Yeah, what are the differences in kits for GXP vs GT?

Exactly... Great question. In addition:

1. Which picture is for the GXP A6?
2. Is it 2 1/2" or 3" pipe all the way through for the GXP or is it the same kit for GT and GXP?
3. Does the Muffler incorporate an H or X pipe design into the muffler?
4. If the answer to #3 is no, what will an x-pipe do to the equation (add drone in the infamous dron-zone 1600-2100)?

Thanks for your willingness and dilligence to bring this to market!!!

Both kits are the same design. The pipes are 2.5" T409 stainless steel. The muffler with true X design and tips are T304 stainless steel.

The muffler incorporates a true X design, and there is no drone at all in either kit.

Yes, also my question, what is inside that muffler there, a semi X or H pipe with some serious packing? The reason ARH gave me for having an X as opposed to an H(which i think sounds better) or any other setup was for max performance. that was their goal and they def accomplished it. In order to incorporate this system, id have to chop off 75% of my current exhaust system, including the X pipe. That might be neccessary for a good sounding system, and I would have to weight it out in my head, but i just wanna know that i wouldnt be killing my performance by making that switch.

We picked up 20hp on the dyno with the true X design inside the muffler. It does not hurt the flow or the performance. In fact, it vastly improved it.

Both kits are the same design. The pipes are 2.5" T409 stainless steel. The muffler with true X design and tips are T304 stainless steel.

The muffler incorporates a true X design, and there is no drone at all in either kit.


Appreciate the candid feedback. I have the Magnaflow 3" cat-back system with "true X-Pipe" and the Kooks 1 7/8 mids and hi-flo cats. I am willing to try your system, and would be willing to compare it back to back with the magna flow on the dyno as I know what my car is dyno'ing now. Question for you is, if I try the solo system and don't like it (loss of horsepower or drone) will you let me return it?

Appreciate the candid feedback. I have the Magnaflow 3" cat-back system with "true X-Pipe" and the Kooks 1 7/8 mids and hi-flo cats. I am willing to try your system, and would be willing to compare it back to back with the magna flow on the dyno as I know what my car is dyno'ing now. Question for you is, if I try the solo system and don't like it (loss of horsepower or drone) will you let me return it?

Absolutely. We are confident that you will not lose horsepower, and it will sound fantastic. We saw that 3" was too much for this car, and did not work as well.

5. Could you possibly open up the muffler so we can see whats inside?

Unfortunately, with all the research, design, and engineering put into this, we would prefer not to show what is inside to everyone. I say this in a very kind way, and with no disrespect. I guess it would be like a chef giving away the recipe for his/her restaurant's signature dish.

So there is not a "different version" for the GXP?

Absolutely. We are confident that you will not lose horsepower, and it will sound fantastic. We saw that 3" was too much for this car, and did not work as well.


WOW! Now that is putting your money where your mouth is. 3" Was too much for the stock GT, GXP or both and what about with Mods?

As I understand it, this will bolt right up to my Kooks mids with Hi-Flos and replace the Magna system I have now, correct?

Do you take PayPal or do I need to call with a CC# and will it ship the next day?

Unfortunately, with all the research, design, and engineering put into this, we would prefer not to show what is inside to everyone. I say this in a very kind way, and with no disrespect. I guess it would be like a chef giving away the recipe for his/her restaurant's signature dish.

Exactly. Can you also tell me the cmobination to your safe? ;)

Unfortunately, with all the research, design, and engineering put into this, we would prefer not to show what is inside to everyone. I say this in a very kind way, and with no disrespect. I guess it would be like a chef giving away the recipe for his/her restaurant's signature dish.

Completely understand. What I wanted to see was answered already...It has an x pipe inside.

So there is not a "different version" for the GXP?

Originally we used a shorter muffler (11") on the GXP, but we found that the sound was better with the larger 14" muffler, so we decided to use the same kit. It was tested and was a better overall product for that specific car.

WOW! Now that is putting your money where your mouth is. 3" Was too much for the stock GT, GXP or both and what about with Mods?

As I understand it, this will bolt right up to my Kooks mids with Hi-Flos and replace the Magna system I have now, correct?

Do you take PayPal or do I need to call with a CC# and will it ship the next day?

3" was too much for any of the kits we designed.

If your headers bolt up to stock, they will bolt up to ours. Our kit is bolt-on.

To order, you call me and I will process it using a CC.

Exactly. Can you also tell me the cmobination to your safe? ;)

Ha Ha...well, maybe, if you pay double :)

Hey, Steve, called your cell phone and got voicemail. Give me a call when you get a chance and I'll place my order. :D

Hey, Steve, called your cell phone and got voicemail. Give me a call when you get a chance and I'll place my order. :D

I am calling you right now:)

1st order is in!!! Thanks dengel.:)

Your kit will be shipping out either Monday or Wednesday.

I'm going to have to miss YET ANOTHER group buy, DANG IT!!!!

I look forward to your system one day, and once again...THANK YOU for offering something that sounds good but without drone at a good price!

I'm going to have to miss YET ANOTHER group buy, DANG IT!!!!

I look forward to your system one day, and once again...THANK YOU for offering something that sounds good but without drone at a good price!

Why did you have to miss the group buy? We are running it until November 30.

i think i will be pulling the trigger on this system . looks&sounds good and i like the weight reduction of not having those rear muflers

5. Could you possibly open up the muffler so we can see whats inside?

It might look like (Dynomax Ultra-Flo X Muffler) inside ...

2009 GXP MT

I was referred to Solo by the previous owner of my GXP who purchased a Solo system through the Camaro forum. (group buy)

Solo had my car for 2 weeks as their test mule in order to get the exhaust note and fitment perfect for the GXP application. I also drove in NightWings but it was still under development at the time. I have had my car back for a week now and think they hit a home run here.

My personal feedback after 1 week of driving.

Exhaust tips - 10/10 - Look VERY similar to stock GXP tips and look appropriate for the car. Stick out EXACTLY the right amount from the body.

Alignment of tips - 11/10 - Fit spacing to the bumper is perfectly equal in all directions. Less than a 64th off... Better than stock.

Sound @ WOT - 10/10 - Sound inside car is incredible. No comparison to stock exhaust. Sound clips coming this weekend.

Sound at part throttle - 10/10 - I have absolute control on the sound level of the exhaust. Doesn't get too noticable if driven normally. Sound get progressively louder as pedal is depressed further. I think this is why it is called a loud pedal.

Sound on decel - Noticable backfiring and gurgling on decel inside the car. Simply awesome sounds here. I have let my Satellite radio subscription expire as I have a new source of music. GOINGSOLO2, correct me if I'm wrong, but I beleive 2 of 4 cats get deleted on GXP.

Sound @ Idle - 9/10 - Idle wont wake up the neighbours (like my last car) and sounds ALMOST normal inside the car, from outside sounds moderately tuned. I beleive my idle is set too high (a whole new thread) Seems to be at least 800RPM maybe 900RPM which likely explains the higher than anticipated noise level at idle.

Power - NOTICABLE improvement throughout the powerband. DYNO results to be posted shortly. Approx 10 RWHP/RWTQ across the board, less on low end, more in mid-range. (~12 Flywheel HP/TQ @ peak) In the opinion of the Dyno shop to where I will soon be returning for a full dyno tune...these are EXCELLENT gains for an exhaust only upgrade. (IMHO - The guy at the Dyno shop's opinion should matter more than any manufacturer's HP improvement claim)
Drone - Good to go. Nothing to complain about.
Price - What can I say? Smoking deal. Incredible value? Need I go on? Sounds great, looks great, runs great, price is great, BUY ONE!

Any other ???'s let me know.

GOINGSOLO, trust me...I "want" it and I would have been first on the list but it's just not going to happen this year.

Tint, Rims, Headers, Air Intake, Exhuast (Solo), Tune...in no real order but all of this has to wait for now.

But, it will happen in time. Now...can you post more video's so we can hear more? Maybe, a better quality camcorder....HD +Stereo would be nice, lol.

You will pick up more power with this exhaust system than with headers alone.
Plus it'll sound better than headers only.
Besides - You will hardly notice a change in the exhaust note with headers only.
I suggest you change your spending order to the following

Tint
Rims second or third
Exhaust second or third
Intake
Headers
Tune (should be last, but can be easily done after each mod if baseline is set correctly)

GXP vid & pics coming soon...

Is this a fully welded system? It looks like it from the pictures, but I'm not 100% sure. Also, are the connectors at the axle-backs welded? System sounds and looks awesome, I will be getting one summer of 2010 no questions asked. Hands down an AWESOME exhaust.

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Is this a fully welded system? It looks like it from the pictures, but I'm not 100% sure. Also, are the connectors at the axle-backs welded? System sounds and looks awesome, I will be getting one summer of 2010 no questions asked. Hands down an AWESOME exhaust.

There are band clamps that keep the rear section together. Most of the kit is welded, but if the whole thing were welded, we would have a lot of trouble shipping something that big.

Update - I heard the exhuast from outside of the car at WOT tonight for the first time.
Sound outside of the car is 12/10. One mean machine!

GOINGSOLO2 - PM sent!!!

2xR...thanks for your order...we appreciate your support.

2xR...thanks for your order...we appreciate your support.


Great Customer Service - phone call first thing this morning!!!

Can't wait to get this on the GXP and post up some sound/vid clips.

ok, so one more question. i cant see any clamps on the system. is it one piece? or how many, and were are the clamps?

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Hi MtOliveCracker, if you look close about 1 foot behind the Maxh-XL muffler there is a pipe connection on each side. Also just before the roughly 70 degree bend at the tailpipe there are 2 more pipe connections. The pipes are inserted into each other about 2 inches and then the band clamps (not shown) wrap around the joints to form a perfect seal. These are the same type of band clamps that the the big rig trucks have used for years. They are a lot more expensive than regular clamps but worth every penny! Thanks.

Hi PwrdXls3, thank you sooo much for the use of your beautiful car! We really appreciate you letting us use it for so long. Ray misses test driving it... :)
It's great to know that you like it so much. We are extremely happy with the final version and very glad to know that you are too. Over the course of 500 miles or so it "breaks in" and after the carbon build up starts it smooths out and even sounds better. Thanks for the great review and stop by for a coffee when you're in the area!

Hey Guys,

I just wanted to comment on this.

My 09 G8 GT was in need of a cat back system, so I narrowed it down to the Corsa & Borla. The corsa would have been nice, but for 1300USD + shipping + tax + customs duty etc + install, I wasn't willing to fork over 2000CDN dollars for some sound and a few hp. So I was keen on the Borla system. I was calling around town trying to find the best price and I have had stuff done @ Zoro Muffler/Solo before. I wasn't even aware about this system they have as I don't have much time to troll around the forums like I used to.

I called and recieved an amazing welcome and was told to just pop in and see what they can do. I said why not, I live two blocks away.

I dropped in and they had a bay open. I have delt with Jack once before and he told me they just finished their system for the GT. I said yeah yeah, but will it be as bad a$$ as a Borla? Like common....

They showed me around and they described their product. It is a stainless steel product and looked alright. Upon furthur inspection, the welds were very well done/consistant and had great quality/finish.

I said why not, let's give'r a go. They got the job done in the time they quoted and got me cooking tires in no time. The inner cabin noise is tame, however when you go hard on the accelerator, your grin keeps growing wider and wider.

Its a 3 piece kit, simple to set up and can be clamped down. Someone with a few tools could do it in their garage in 1-2 hours if they have the right tools.

Pleasantly surprised. Great kit. Great guys.

Pics below. Thanks again boys - I cant wait until it fully breaks in.

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Great to hear...I am so glad you love your kit. It will only get better as you break it in! Thanks for the support, and we appreciate the kind words.

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From this pic, it looks like the tips are extending passed the diffuser. Is that how it looks after final install or is it an optical illusion??

Yea, I would like to see some pictures of that as well, it looks a bit too far extended or past the diffuser...if it is too far past the diffuser, would solo performance be willing to take down the length of the axle back a couple of inches or have these things already been mass produced? Anyone else have any installation pictures of the tip/diffuser area from top view and side view? Thanks!

The pics that Solo posted show the tips even with the diffuser but then the above made me question it.

The tips are even with the diffuser...if there is space in between the pipes where the band clamps are, they will stick out a little bit. It gives you a little play to satisfy where you personally like the tips, but we recommend have little or no space in between pipes where the band clamps are, as in our pictures.

Also, those pics were taken during fitment...the exhaust might have been being fitted at that time.

Also, those pics were taken during fitment...the exhaust might have been being fitted at that time.

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the quick response!!

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the quick response!!

No problem...if you have any more questions for me, feel free to call me at 516-655-9002.

Steve

I'll get some pics up soon.
It's not too far past the diffuser, it's perfect.

That's what I was thinking. Thanks for the quick response!!

It was still being fitted, and if you look at the photo, its not connected to the main pipe.

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I've also just driven over 250kms on this set up over the past two days both urban roads & highway. There is a little drone between 1700rpm - 2000rpm when on the highway cruise between 108kmph - 120kmph (65-75mph?) When on an even surface its not that bad, but uphills the load on the motor increases and it stands out.

As my DD, I drive in heavy traffic so it would not bug me, but I'm just being honest.

It was still being fitted, and if you look at the photo, its not connected to the main pipe.

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I've also just driven over 250kms on this set up over the past two days both urban roads & highway. There is a little drone between 1700rpm - 2000rpm when on the highway cruise between 108kmph - 120kmph (65-75mph?) When on an even surface its not that bad, but uphills the load on the motor increases and it stands out.

As my DD, I drive in heavy traffic so it would not bug me, but I'm just being honest.

Having a small hum when in cruise under load is normal is most cars. I have the same thing in my Solstice. The exhaust note in my car actually changes a bit in cruise. It's just the harmonics of the motor. As the carbin builds up inside the pipes, it should quiet down even more and smooth out. This is normal break-in for a new exhaust kit.

Maybe I missed something, what was the difference in the Mach X & Mach XL? Was one for manual, the other for automatic?

Yes, the Mach X is for the manual and Mach XL for the automatic. The group buy itself is combined with the two.

ok, so one more question. i cant see any clamps on the system. is it one piece? or how many, and were are the clamps?

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Hey, mtolivecracker, my kit should be shipping this week, and if all goes well with scheduling, I hope to get it installed some time next week. (I've got a friend with a lift who will hopefully be able to help me install it.)

Since you live close by, I'd be more than happy to let you check it out in person.

I'll let you know once I've got it installed.

Thanks dengel...that's very nice of you to offer. I hope he.she takes you up on that offer!

Yes, the Mach X is for the manual and Mach XL for the automatic. The group buy itself is combined with the two.

Is the Mach XL quieter than the X or does it just compensate for the DOD/AFM mode?

I would say they are very close in volume...the tone is slightly different because of the engine harmonics in the automatic. It is very slight, but we think both sound incredible.

Steve, just catching up on some reading on this thread:

I see that the Mach X has a "more agressive tone" than the Mach XL as you describe.

I ordered already and I know you put me down for the Mach XL because I have an A6 tranny, however, the GXP does not have the DOD/AFM 4cyl mode, so I would like the Mach X with the more aggressive tone for my GXP please.

Or is there a fitment issue between the two due to the transmission and clutch assy.?

Steve, just catching up on some reading on this thread:

I see that the Mach X has a "more agressive tone" than the Mach XL as you describe.

I ordered already and I know you put me down for the Mach XL because I have an A6 tranny, however, the GXP does not have the DOD/AFM 4cyl mode, so I would like the Mach X with the more aggressive tone for my GXP please.

Or is there a fitment issue between the two due to the transmission and clutch assy.?

I sent you a PM. There is no design difference between the two...we like to know how many kits sell of each the manual and automatic, for future development. We originally used an 11" muffler in one of the kits, but changed it to 14" last second because we liked what it yielded in sound and performance a bit better.

Steve, thankscor the quick reply and setting me straight about the differences or lack there of in the kits!

Now, on to more important questions. Has mine shipped yet - LOL?

PM sent.

Hey, mtolivecracker, my kit should be shipping this week, and if all goes well with scheduling, I hope to get it installed some time next week. (I've got a friend with a lift who will hopefully be able to help me install it.)

Since you live close by, I'd be more than happy to let you check it out in person.

I'll let you know once I've got it installed.

Wow, thatd be awesome, ill send you PM, i have a camera that takes decent video too. PM sent!

That would be totally awesome!! Make sure you post the videos...we would love to see them also.

Wow, thatd be awesome, ill send you PM, i have a camera that takes decent video too. PM sent!

That would be totally awesome!! Make sure you post the videos...we would love to see them also.


I'm all for it! Just need to get the exhaust kit first. :wink2:

Any updates on when the first ones will ship out?

I had Solo Stealth mufflers on my supercharged 3800 GTP and they sounded great, clean tone and very little drone. This system is really tempting...

I had Solo Stealth mufflers on my supercharged 3800 GTP and they sounded great, clean tone and very little drone. This system is really tempting...

Pull the trigger!! This is one heck of a kit at a great price, with the potential for big time discount!

I'm all for it! Just need to get the exhaust kit first. :wink2:

Any updates on when the first ones will ship out?

We have 2 kits coming to Buffalo tomorrow (Thursday). They will ship out on Friday or Monday the latest! We will be making more kits and have them ready to ship by next week!

I had Solo Stealth mufflers on my supercharged 3800 GTP and they sounded great, clean tone and very little drone. This system is really tempting...
Hey Will what's up, did you get a G8?

Anybody around Cleveland, OH have this kit? I would like to hear it in person if possible.

its great that they are shipping these out and not making people wait for a group buy to end. I know some of you might be waiting to see "maybe it will make 20+ people and I can get 20% off", the more we buy the better it will be for all of us.

Agreed...the more kits we have out on the road, the more feedback and sound clips we can get from you. They really sound exotic and the video doesn't even do it justice. We will have a lot of kits ready to ship next week in the order that people get their orders in.

I was set on saving up for the Corsa but I've been very interested in seeing some of the new videos and feeback on this exhaust. It almost sounds too good to be true!

This is starting to catch my interest.

We have kits going out on Friday to the first few that ordered...we will have more to go out on Monday and Wednesday, so get your order in and you could have it by next Friday. We have enough pipes and hangers bent for 40 kits!

Anybody around Cleveland, OH have this kit? I would like to hear it in person if possible.

How far are you willing to drive to check it out?

I'm going to be in the Columbus area next weekend for the OSU vs. Iowa game on the 14th.

I should be getting one of the first kits to ship out, so IF all goes well, I hope to get my Solo exhaust installed by Thursday the 12th, before heading out to Ohio on Friday the 13th (Ooooo, just realized it's gonna be Friday the 13th. I'll have to be careful driving. :gears: )

I'll let you know if I get it installed, but Columbus/Polaris is as close to Cleveland as I'm gonna get.

Normally I'd take you up on the offer. Columbus is only two hours from me and I have friends I need to see down there anyway. Next weekend sucks for me though.

Thanks.

I was set on saving up for the Corsa but I've been very interested in seeing some of the new videos and feeback on this exhaust. It almost sounds too good to be true!

That is why I wanted to hear it in person. I have the Corsa on my car and generally love it. I am looking for something a little quieter though.

quieter, and more importantly the word I have been getting is "exotic" sounding

From what others have told me, our kit is definitely quieter. I don't want to mention another brand's kit, so all I will is that there have been many Camaro customers who have taken other kits off and put ours on because the noise on the others was too much for them. The kits are very similar in components, so it would be safe to say that the same would apply here.

Quieter on the inside of the car or quieter inside AND outside of the car. I don't mind mean, nasty, ugly and snarling outside the car, but not inside the car?

Quieter on the inside of the car or quieter inside AND outside of the car. I don't mind mean, nasty, ugly and snarling outside the car, but not inside the car?

INSIDE....it sounds exotic and like a beast on the outside!!

it sounds exotic and like a beast on the outside!!
Your system sounds good, but I think you're exaggerating a bit. I've heard much meaner exhaust systems before.

Your system sounds good, but I think you're exaggerating a bit. I've heard much meaner exhaust systems before.

I didn't say it sounded more like a beast than any other kit. We are very proud of our work and are enthusiastic about what we have released to the G8 community. I will let the customer feedback speak for itself.

How far are you willing to drive to check it out?

I'm going to be in the Columbus area next weekend for the OSU vs. Iowa game on the 14th.

I should be getting one of the first kits to ship out, so IF all goes well, I hope to get my Solo exhaust installed by Thursday the 12th, before heading out to Ohio on Friday the 13th (Ooooo, just realized it's gonna be Friday the 13th. I'll have to be careful driving. :gears: )

I'll let you know if I get it installed, but Columbus/Polaris is as close to Cleveland as I'm gonna get.

Hey, going to the game? We tailgate every game on campus close to the stadium, come knock a few back before the game. Would love to hear it in person too. Shoot me a PM if you're gonna be around

Mike

That would be great if you could demo the exhaust at the game. Videos never do it justice!!

Hmmmm...... Not bad looking but I have a couple questions if I could. First what about the 2nd set of cats? Now I've only been under my car a couple times and can't remember if it has any sensors after them and don't want any trouble with cel's popping up? And are there any sensors back beyond them that I need to worry about?

Now a question to Solo, if I find it too loud with no rear mufflers what would you suggest useing to tone it down further? I don't mind noise but this IS a family car for me and my wife and when ever we go out as a family we use the G8 and I don't want to hear any bitching from her or my kids. We go on road trips quite often and don't want to be sick of the car after driving for 6 hours.

Hmmmm...... Not bad looking but I have a couple questions if I could. First what about the 2nd set of cats? Now I've only been under my car a couple times and can't remember if it has any sensors after them and don't want any trouble with cel's popping up? And are there any sensors back beyond them that I need to worry about?

Now a question to Solo, if I find it too loud with no rear mufflers what would you suggest useing to tone it down further? I don't mind noise but this IS a family car for me and my wife and when ever we go out as a family we use the G8 and I don't want to hear any bitching from her or my kids. We go on road trips quite often and don't want to be sick of the car after driving for 6 hours.

The kit is pretty quiet inside the car...nothing that will bother anyone! We do have Quantum resonators if it is too much, but I really doubt it will be. The two gentleman that lent us their cars for R&D have been driving around very happy, and none have complained about excessive cabin noise. That's not what we aim for on our kits. We aim for quality, sound, performance, easy DIY installation, and most importantly, customer friendly! There are many ways to make an exhaust louder, and most of the time that is easier than trying to quiet it down.

Hey, going to the game? We tailgate every game on campus close to the stadium, come knock a few back before the game. Would love to hear it in person too. Shoot me a PM if you're gonna be around

Mike

Well, I probably won't have the G8 at the game unless we need a second vehicle to get there, as my one friend has a minivan that we will probably all try to pile into. But since I am from NJ, I will be coming in on Friday night and staying over until Sunday morning.

I know we will be having dinner Friday night at Quaker Steak & Lube in Polaris, I think around 7:30 or 8:00pm. So if you want to try and swing by there Friday night that might work better.

Or there is always Saturday morning before heading out for the game or Sunday morning before I head home to NJ.

The exhaust should be delivered today, and if all goes well installed on Thursday. I'll send you a PM with which hotel I am staying at if you think you want to swing by and check it out.

Do you know how this sounds compared to the Camaro kits? I was reading about them and the feedback/videos sound very good.

It is similar, but not exactly the same because the motors are slightly different. They both sound like American muscle with an exotic twist. We have heard comments such as Ferrari meets Chevy LOL. I hope others will post clips when their kit is delivered. We worked really hard to get them to sound and perform great!

I am giving this serious consideration.

I am giving this serious consideration.

Let me know if you have any questions that I could help you answer. You can call me anytime!

It is similar, but not exactly the same because the motors are slightly different. They both sound like American muscle with an exotic twist. We have heard comments such as Ferrari meets Chevy LOL.
I guess whoever said that doesn't know the difference in sound between a V8 and a V12 motor. :drink:

I guess whoever said that doesn't know the difference in sound between a V8 and a V12 motor. :drink:

Lets try and stay positive until the first units are delivered and we can get more feedback.

Maybe you should go back and read my posts, I haven't said anything bad about the product. I would hate to see anyone disappointed if it didn't sound like he said it does, since it's difficult to judge exhaust sound by a video. If the product is good, and I really do think it is, they shouldn't have to sugar coat it.

Hmmmm...... Not bad looking but I have a couple questions if I could. First what about the 2nd set of cats? Now I've only been under my car a couple times and can't remember if it has any sensors after them and don't want any trouble with cel's popping up? And are there any sensors back beyond them that I need to worry about?

Now a question to Solo, if I find it too loud with no rear mufflers what would you suggest useing to tone it down further? I don't mind noise but this IS a family car for me and my wife and when ever we go out as a family we use the G8 and I don't want to hear any bitching from her or my kids. We go on road trips quite often and don't want to be sick of the car after driving for 6 hours.


I agree with Jackalope.
I'm concerned about the amount of drone and the loudness of the exhaust.
My G8 is also a family car. I don't want the wife jumping all over me about the noise. I also go on road trips at least once a month. You mentioned Quantum resonators that you offer...How much??
Do you offer mufflers just in case??
I had a Borla on my car and sold it to a sucker who paid me big money for my set up. I was about to replace it with another Borla but You gotten my interest on your exhaust. Appreciate your feed back.
Thanks!

Maybe you should go back and read my posts, I haven't said anything bad about the product. I would hate to see anyone disappointed if it didn't sound like he said it does, since it's difficult to judge exhaust sound by a video. If the product is good, and I really do think it is, they shouldn't have to sugar coat it.


that comment was actually made by a camaro owner who put the solo on his car, it was just a way to describe the sound. I read it as a more exotic sound thats all, not that it will make the car sound like a V12.

My Solo kit is going on the GXP tomorrow. I will report back first impressions tomorrow evening... Stay tuned

My kit arrived yesterday and will go on Thursday afternoon. I'll be taking the car on a road trip to Ohio for the weekend, so I should have it broken in pretty quickly and should be able to give some feedback next week, not only on initial sound but how it sounds with some miles on it.

that comment was actually made by a camaro owner who put the solo on his car, it was just a way to describe the sound. I read it as a more exotic sound thats all, not that it will make the car sound like a V12.

This is true...I was simply stating what another member posted as feedback on another forum. We urge you to to drive in a Solo equipped car, and then make your decision. That would be the best way to see if it is the sound and performance you are looking for.

I agree with Jackalope.
I'm concerned about the amount of drone and the loudness of the exhaust.
My G8 is also a family car. I don't want the wife jumping all over me about the noise. I also go on road trips at least once a month. You mentioned Quantum resonators that you offer...How much??
Do you offer mufflers just in case??
I had a Borla on my car and sold it to a sucker who paid me big money for my set up. I was about to replace it with another Borla but You gotten my interest on your exhaust. Appreciate your feed back.
Thanks!

The feedback from dengel will really help you make your decision.

The resonators are only around $100 each, but the mufflers won't be sold separately for another 50 days or so. We need to meet the demand for our group buy kits first, and then we can start selling the muffler by itself.

Ok so I'm actualy seriously considering this but I know I'll never make the group buy cutoff as work has only picked up here recently and I have bills to pay before I can aford any toys. :( Anyway whats the full retail price cause the soonest I could hope to get this would be after Christmas around the 1st of the year. I know I know, sucks to be me.

Ok so I'm actualy seriously considering this but I know I'll never make the group buy cutoff as work has only picked up here recently and I have bills to pay before I can aford any toys. :( Anyway whats the full retail price cause the soonest I could hope to get this would be after Christmas around the 1st of the year. I know I know, sucks to be me.

After the group buy is over, the kit will remain at the price that the group buy is starting at, which is $779 shipped. The only way it would increase is if we saw a dramatic increase on our material costs, but as of now, it will remain the same.

#5 added to the list! Keep 'em coming guys!!

Wow, that was a quick update on the number of buyers (just hung up the phone). Thanks Steve. Looking forward to getting them installed. :driving:

New Solo Exhaust is on the car and it is going on the dyno fellas in 15 minutes...

when is the second batch being shipped out, I feel like I have ants in my pants waiting, lol

so 2xr- you are going from Magnaflow to the solo system?

We have more shipping out tomorrow and Monday.

Here is a clip of what our exhaust on a Camaro using only our Quantum axle-back kit sounds like with AR headers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4H4q9wrHK4&feature=player_embedded

5 people put the current price at $740, lets keep this going.

Get yourself a early christmas gift, be nice to get the price under $700.

New Solo Exhaust is on the car and it is going on the dyno fellas in 15 minutes...

and the results were?

Almost like a live feed. LOL :P

if his dyno shop is anything like the ones I have been too there are ALWAYS delays getting your car the rollers.

My feedback after 1 day of driving and 7 dyno runs:

Exhaust tips - 10/10 - Basically look like stock GXP tips and look appropriate for the car. Stick out perfectly. Not too much, not too little! Fit, Finish, allignment and spacing to the bumper cut-out is perfectly equal in all directions. WAY Better than stock.

Sound @ WOT - 10/10 - Sound inside car is incredible. No comparison to stock exhaust. I'll try to get sound clips this weekend.

Sound @ PT- 10/10 - Not too noticable if driven normally. Sound gets progressively louder the harder and farther you push the pedal.

Sound on deceleration - 11/10 - Noticable burble and gurgling on deceleration inside the car. Sounds awesome.

Sound @ Idle - 10/10 - Idle wont wake up the neighbours but you know something is different about this car from other cars by the sound.

Sound at the Back of the car - 12/10 - Sounds moderately tuned like I might have even installed a mild cam. I saw in an earlier post an argument about the system sounding "Exotic" and a reference to a Ferrari. I agree that the system sounds exotic. The first time the car was started I was immediately taken back to the movie Ferris Buehler's Day Off. Try to remember the scene in the movie where they give there Ferrari 250 GT California to the valet attendant. They start the scen with the camera at the back of the car when he starts it up and then peels out. This system has that low idle growl of the Ferrari's with a health dose of Chevy Small Block V8. The sound is GREAT IMHO and I have buddies that have Borla's and Corsa's and this sounds better then them IMHO. No, it doesn't sound like a Ferrari, but it does remind you of that disitinctive sound characteristic, which is exotic.

Power - 10/10 - We made 6 pulls on the car to get the A/F ratio's just like we wanted them and the car was never more than 1-3 hp and tq (rearwheel) below the Magnaflo and I finished up with a best pull only 1.05 peak RWHP and 2.6 peak RWTQ below my previous best. Remember that that dyno session was a month ago so these were not back-to-back comparison's. In my book, the performance when compared to the other brands is right on track.

Customer Service - 11/10 - Incredibly responsive and helpful. Jeff and Steve have exceeded my expectations to date.

that is awesome, now I really cant wait.
Hope it gets here tomoroww so I can have it on for the weekend!

My feedback after 1 day of driving and 7 dyno runs:

Exhaust tips - 10/10 - Basically look like stock GXP tips and look appropriate for the car. Stick out perfectly. Not too much, not too little! Fit, Finish, allignment and spacing to the bumper cut-out is perfectly equal in all directions. WAY Better than stock.

Sound @ WOT - 10/10 - Sound inside car is incredible. No comparison to stock exhaust. I'll try to get sound clips this weekend.

Sound @ PT- 10/10 - Not too noticable if driven normally. Sound gets progressively louder the harder and farther you push the pedal.

Sound on deceleration - 11/10 - Noticable burble and gurgling on deceleration inside the car. Sounds awesome.

Sound @ Idle - 10/10 - Idle wont wake up the neighbours but you know something is different about this car from other cars by the sound.

Sound at the Back of the car - 12/10 - Sounds moderately tuned like I might have even installed a mild cam. I saw in an earlier post an argument about the system sounding "Exotic" and a reference to a Ferrari. I agree that the system sounds exotic. The first time the car was started I was immediately taken back to the movie Ferris Buehler's Day Off. Try to remember the scene in the movie where they give there Ferrari 250 GT California to the valet attendant. They start the scen with the camera at the back of the car when he starts it up and then peels out. This system has that low idle growl of the Ferrari's with a health dose of Chevy Small Block V8. The sound is GREAT IMHO and I have buddies that have Borla's and Corsa's and this sounds better then them IMHO. No, it doesn't sound like a Ferrari, but it does remind you of that disitinctive sound characteristic, which is exotic.

Power - 10/10 - We made 6 pulls on the car to get the A/F ratio's just like we wanted them and the car was never more than 1-3 hp and tq (rearwheel) below the Magnaflo and I finished up with a best pull only 1.05 peak RWHP and 2.6 peak RWTQ below my previous best. Remember that that dyno session was a month ago so these were not back-to-back comparison's. In my book, the performance when compared to the other brands is right on track.

Customer Service - 11/10 - Incredibly responsive and helpful. Jeff and Steve have exceeded my expectations to date.


Thanks for the feedback.
Question - Are you running headers? Cats?

Koooks 1 7/8 mids w/Hi-Flo cats

maybe I missed it, but you removed magnaflow and put the solo on there?

maybe I missed it, but you removed magnaflow and put the solo on there?

I believe he did, yes. I will let him confirm.

we all know magnas drone, so im very glad that he had them before hand and can give a good comparison about how the drone/lack of drone compares. unless there is perfect(low) amount of drone, like an infinity g35 or my washer mod(shh), then thats awesome.

ALSO, DENGEL, where are you?!?!?

maybe I missed it, but you removed magnaflow and put the solo on there?

Long story short, I live in a gated golf club community and like to occasionally drive the car in 1st or 2nd gear in and out of the community (Yes I like to hear my car). I don't drive fast as we have LOTS of kids around. Anyway my neighbors (2 of them - both retired) don't appreciate the sound of the small block LS3 so they complained to the HOA. I had to show them I did something to the car, so when this system popped up (timing is everything), I said - SWEET – I can have my cake and eat it too. So I am "trying" it out - :driving:

damm thats harsh, so how do you think the neighboors will like it now?

Ha ha...that's funny. First and second gear are fun to drive in. I love the sound of the exhaust through those gears...I am very much in love with the sound of ahigh revving engine in the lower gears. I could see why your neighbors might be annoyed, especially with headers and high flow cats HA HA. They don't appreciate true American muscle!!

ALSO, DENGEL, where are you?!?!?


Got the exhaust installed last night after work. Everything went fairly smooth for the install - small glitch with lining up the flange on the exhaust to the driver's side cat, as the flange seemed a little small and the one hole didn't line up with the bolt perfectly, causing the nut not to recess properly into the flange. (Can post pictures next week when I have a little more time.) Ended up grinding down the edges of the nut to get it to set down into the flange properly. Also, the kit came with four metal washers, but had no instructions and no clue where they should go? Didn't use them in the assembly and everything seemed to go together fine and is running great.

I don't have a lot of miles on the car yet, but will take care of that this weekend with my road trip to Ohio.

Initial impressions are that there is less highway hum/drone than the Magnaflow exhaust I took off. (I never really thought the Magna was awfully loud, but I did worry that it might be enough to be annoying to my passengers). Definitely a change in tone when the AFM kicks in, but in my opinion not a noticeable increase in sound level.

Purrs along like a sleeping cat when cruising along, but definitely wakes up as you give it more throttle. I like that is remains fairly quiet under light load, so I don't have to worry about waking the neighbors when I roll in late at night. I haven't had a lot of time to really open it up because of those very neighbors, so I'll have more comments about full throttle performance next week as well.

mtolivecracker - I'm away this weekend, but I'll PM you next week to see if we can get together so you can check it out in person.

mine just came this morning, going to see if I can take it across the street and use thier lift, otherwise im on the shop floor tonight giving it a go myself.

anyone know where these washers are supposed to go?

Hi! The 4 washers were put in the hardware kit in case they were needed at the front flanges. A different store ships out the kits than the one that produced it. The shipper didn't know if the washers were needed so he put them in just in case. We'll iron out the small details as we get more feedback and send out more kits. Dengel sorry for the fitment issue? We spend a lot of time to "get the fit right." If yours is not an isolated case we will certainly make adjustments to our jig. Any and all feedback especially from the first buyers is very important to us. Keep us posted! Thanks.

I had sent them a email asking about the washers, got a response in a few minutes.

Hi Rob,

They may not need to be used. The guy doing the packing thought they might be needed at the front connections at the flange. They may or may not be needed there but the packer has been instructed “when in doubt send more.”

was nice to get such a speedy response

im in the middle of bolting my system on, even on the floor its super easy to install this.
I unplugged my O2 sensors and pulled them out with the exaust, this makes it much easier to break them free instead of doing it crawled under the car.

I actually have the car barely jacked up off the ground and its super easy for a person to install, you only need a single 15mm ratchet to do the job and another for the O2 sensor which you can easily do with a wrench once its out from under the car if you dont have a O2 sensor socket.

Correction- you will need a 9/16 wrench and ratchet for the new exaust's band clamps.

I just got done going up the street, we are in the middle of a nor'easter so I cant experiment too much, plus I have some spraying to do in the shop before I can go home. Even though its raining I am going to take the long way home and enjoy it.

So far:

install: very simple and easy, even if you are like me laying on your back on the floor

alighment- it practically lines itself up, very simple.

sound at idle- enough to know something is there, not TOO quiet, but definitly wont be bothering any of your neighboors or waking up people up late nights.

Again I only went 2 blocks up the side street and back and its pouring rain out so I cant give much more of a review, but inside the car it is very pleasant and you wont have to worry about annoying your passengers thats for sure.

Cant wait to get it on the open road and windows down to hear it.


One last thing: stock exaust on a bathroom scale came to about 83 pounds, the box the solo came in said 49 lbs

Good to hear that the install is straightforward. UPS just delivered a Volant CAI from Maryland Speed and the Solo is schedeuled to arrive on Monday. Even with football, this weekend is sure to drag...

I planned on installing the CAI and Solo at the same time. Should I install the CAI this weekend and wait on the exhaust? Opinions?

I thought it might be nice idea to see how the butt dyno scored them together.:gears:

I would install the CAI if I had it in my hands.

I agree, and you won't take full advantage of the CAI and exhaust until you have it tuned.

im in the middle of bolting my system on, even on the floor its super easy to install this.
I unplugged my O2 sensors and pulled them out with the exaust, this makes it much easier to break them free instead of doing it crawled under the car.

I actually have the car barely jacked up off the ground and its super easy for a person to install, you only need a single 15mm ratchet to do the job and another for the O2 sensor which you can easily do with a wrench once its out from under the car if you dont have a O2 sensor socket.

Correction- you will need a 9/16 wrench and ratchet for the new exaust's band clamps.

I just got done going up the street, we are in the middle of a nor'easter so I cant experiment too much, plus I have some spraying to do in the shop before I can go home. Even though its raining I am going to take the long way home and enjoy it.

So far:

install: very simple and easy, even if you are like me laying on your back on the floor

alighment- it practically lines itself up, very simple.

sound at idle- enough to know something is there, not TOO quiet, but definitly wont be bothering any of your neighboors or waking up people up late nights.

Again I only went 2 blocks up the side street and back and its pouring rain out so I cant give much more of a review, but inside the car it is very pleasant and you wont have to worry about annoying your passengers thats for sure.

Cant wait to get it on the open road and windows down to hear it.


One last thing: stock exaust on a bathroom scale came to about 83 pounds, the box the solo came in said 49 lbs

Glad to hear the install went smooth! I can't wait to hear your impressions after you really can get on it. The weather here is really bad, too....rainy and very windy with lots of leaves on the road.

I agree, and you won't take full advantage of the CAI and exhaust until you have it tuned.

Thanks Doc,

The last car I had that was actually fun to drive was a 68 Roadrunner (383). I could even wrench on it without too much trouble. Getting 3 kids through college and having a 9 year old (certainly not on radar) will slow you down a little. Not much though.

This car is really a joy to drive, and to be honest, it's plenty fast for me already. Just playin at this point (and God love the wife, she's playin along...).

I bought it in August and was lucky enough to come across this webboard and learned a ton just reading (my third post). Tuning may be an option. Christmas is just around the corner, who knows. Santa might bring me a Cortex...

:)

Can't wait to hear Back in a Pontiac's thoughts after taking it for a spin in some calm weather. My G8 is the first car I have loved to drive in a long time too, and I'm looking for an exhaust to enhance my driving pleasure without being too loud, and the Solo is sounding like it might be a fit for me. I would like to see and hear some more videos too.

its still crap weather here, I took it up to highway speeds and I dont think it drones anymore then the stock exaust does, when you cruise along its quiet, most exausts are like that, and you can really play with the tone using the gas pedal.

I would say that if you have babies or old ladies in the car you may want to consider getting yours with the resonators or leave your stock exaust on. Remember you are taking a system off with a mid muffler, 2 resonators, and 2 rear mufflers and replacing it with a single mid muffler, so naturally its going to be louder, but it is not 18 year old kid loud, and its not offensive at all.

When I remote started the car this morning I could hear it start up instead of having to look out the window to see if the lights flashed, when I came out to the car it was sitting with a little rumble, but not too loud at all.

Problem with sound clips: the car sounds totally different when you sit in neutral and rev it versus it being under load. Its not a accurate way to shop for a exaust, unless you just compare one to another. You cant even hear the growl of a CAI unless you are underload

I'm so jealous right now...I'm about to prostitute myself with a series of rich old ladies...:(

Nothing wrong with that if they are good looking old ladies!

I should have clarified it as easily annoyed old ladies, lol
That catagory also includes feminine men and grouchy misreable bastards

If I got this right - there's been a minor driver side flange line-up problem that was not experienced on subsequent installation(s); and any headers compatible with the stock exaust system will fit the Solo system?

For GT cat equipped headers - what's available other than JBL and Kook's mids, and what would be the best from a perfornamce perspective to install with the Solo system?

JAM

the flange issue is addressed by dremeling out the holes a little bit, they are aware now and have corrected the problem.
As long as you had something to open the holes its one of those things that would take you less then 5 minutes to address

Back in a Pontiac is correct....we are aware of the flange issue and we have made the correction. None of the kits going out in the future will have an issue with it. It takes a few gutsy members to give us feedback on the first few kits, and we are making it right for them also. We really appreciate the feedback that Back in a Pontiac and Dengel have given us...we want you all happy in the end, and we will do what it takes to provide that satisfaction to you.

Understood - and I'm interested; but previously decided to install LTH's - so now I'm considering your system or LTH's, cats & custom exhaust.

That's why I asked about options regarding best performing cat equipped headers that are compatible with the Solo system!?

JAM

Understood - and I'm interested; but previously decided to install LTH's - so now I'm considering your system or LTH's, cats & custom exhaust.

That's why I asked about options regarding best performing cat equipped headers that are compatible with the Solo system!?

JAM

The only member I know of that has headers installed with our cat-back is 2xR. He has the Kooks 1 7/8 mids and he posted a review about 2 pages back. Other than that, anything that fits the stock exhaust will fit ours with no modifications. If you get long-tubes, you will have to cut where the long-tubes end and weld it together. I don't know exactly how far back that will be, but you might lose the Mach-X muffler if the LT headers travel far enough back. You might be better off going with the Kooks mids. It's kind of the best of both worlds.

Any other feedback from other members would be great regarding this.

Gsolo2,

Thanks much for the prompt response.

JAM

I cant see long tubes being THAT long that you would lose the muffler?
Anyone have a picture of longtubes under the car?

I can tell you that headers do make the system about 15% (totally subjective I know) louder as Steve posted in a very early thread... I am really liking the sound of this system!

I cant see long tubes being THAT long that you would lose the muffler?
Anyone have a picture of longtubes under the car?

I am not too sure how far back the LT headers actually go...a picture would be really helpful as you said. I would hope that we wouldn't lost the muffler, but I have seen some LT headers that travel really far back. I edited my above post to say that it "might" affect the area where the muffler is, but I am not sure.

I just found a picture in the exaust section, you would not lose the muffler.

Does the pic show LT's & the cats?

JAM

I went off this thread, there is a youtube video but the first shot shows the headers

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24038

That's awesome...thanks for finding that! That is good news, and it will probably sound awesome as a combination!!

What would be a fair estimate to have this installed?

goblue- Im telling you to do this yourself, if you can change your oil you can change the exhaust, you barely need the car off the ground.
A helper comes in handy if you are doing it at home to assist you holding it and lining it up, but it really almost lines itself up. I think we had the stock exhaust off in about 10 minutes thats how quick it went.

a shop should not charge more then a hour or 1.5 hours

#6 added today! 14 more for the full discount!

I am #6 and am in Rochester, NY. Once installed I'm happy to demo for others in the area that may be interested. Right now I am stock other than a Volant CAI.

I had Pypes and they had too much drone for me. We'll see what this is like.

I am #6 and am in Rochester, NY. Once installed I'm happy to demo for others in the area that may be interested. Right now I am stock other than a Volant CAI.

I had Pypes and they had too much drone for me. We'll see what this is like.

Wolf- I am in the direct area. I would like to meet up and take a listen once installed. I have a Volant as well so the sound would be identical.
Light me know if you need an extra pair of hands for the install, I would like to make the Nov. 30th deadline.

Thanks

I think once you put the exhaust on your car you will not even know you have a aftermarket CAI , the exhaust takes center stage

I drove the car today for a bit, had my wife in it.
She actually took the car this morning to get some breakfast, when she got back I asked how she liked it and she said she liked the exhaust alot. I was worried she might throw one of her comments at me for making another car too loud, lol.

The car gets alot more looks now, the initial start up sound is great, so much so that I found myself remote starting the car when I got right up to it just to hear the noise.
I did not go too far but so far im liking it. Between my wife in the car and the fact that the roads remained pretty wet all day I still have not given it a real good WOT test yet.

Wolf- I am in the direct area. I would like to meet up and take a listen once installed. I have a Volant as well so the sound would be identical.
Light me know if you need an extra pair of hands for the install, I would like to make the Nov. 30th deadline.

Thanks

I will let you know when it's due to arrive. I'm hoping to get it by this weekend so I can do the install on Saturday.

get corsa nothing else...

get corsa nothing else...

I don't think this is appropriate as a post in a Solo specific thread. I would urge you to take a ride in a Solo Performance equipped G8 and repost.

this was not a opinion thread in the general forums, this is a paid advertiser thread, advertisers are what keep the lights on around here so we can have a board to post in.

Any of you Solo'ers passing through/near RI this month? I can meet up as I really want to hear the system prior to purchase. Right now it's between Solo and Corsa. Also thought of doing straight pipes with the J bend and x pipe but after discussion with a couple of shops, the price does not justify going this route.

PM me if you plan to be around the Rhode Island area. Thanks.

Here is My 1,000 Mile Review.

So I did my road trip from NJ to Ohio and back this weekend - clocked a little over one thousand miles on the Solo exhaust.

My overall impression is that I am really pleased with Solo's product.

The install was easy and customer service support from Solo is top-notch. They were quick to respond to my issue with the one flange not being quite right and have fixed the issue so that any new exhausts that ship out won't even have that problem.

At idle, the exhaust has a nice deep tone to it, but the volume is not too loud. Just a nice low rumble hinting at the car's potential without being obnoxious.

Highway cruising there isn't a noticeable drone. You can still hear the exhaust note in the background, but it does not interfer with conversation and I don't think it would be offensive to any non-car-type passengers you may have. It's been a few months since I had the stock exhaust on, so I can't really compare it directly to the stock sound, but I found that I was driving with the radio set at about half of the volume I usually ran it when the Magnaflow was installed. It is definitely quieter than the Magnaflow.

When AFM would kick in, the exhaust wouldn't get any louder, but there is a change in tone so if you are listening for it you can tell the AFM is working. To me, the sound is a little more rhythmic when AFM is active, with a bit of a motorboat type sound. This doesn't bother me at all, and I probably only notice it because I am specifically listening for it.

At WOT, you really get to enjoy the sounds of the exhaust as the RPMs climb. A nice increase in volume, but I think the tones remain relatively deep. I really like how I am able to easily control the volume of the exhaust with changes in my driving style, so when I am in the car alone I can push the limits and enjoy the sounds of a throaty, aggressive exhaust, but when I want to be respectful of passengers and the neighbors, I can just take it easy on the throttle to maintain a nice, quiet but still deep and rumbly sound. And I especially like the warbling sounds you get as you let off the throttle.

There is one small quirk that I noticed about the exhaust, which occured under a very specific set of conditions, and therefore probably won't effect everyone. Basically, in hilly terrain, if the car (with automatic trans) is in 6th gear and you hit a sustained hill climb at 50 to 75mph, the engine will be running at about 1800-1900 rpms and under load to climb the hill. Under these conditions, I found the exhaust to be the loudest it gets (other than at WOT), and kind of high pitched intitially. The pitch definitely dropped to a nicer tone as the exhaust got broken in, but the volume hasn't gone down. With that said, the loudness is easily countered by getting your rpms up above 2000, where the volume drops back down to a normal range. You can easily do this one of two ways - push your speed up (I would reach 2000 rpm at about 80mph) or if traffic, speed limits, etc. prevent you from driving at 80 mph, you can switch over to manual mode and drop the transmission down to 5th gear instead. So a small adaptation in driving style and the issue is eliminated.

I would definitely recommend this exhaust. You just can't beat what you are getting for the price, especially with the group buy discount!

Nice review dengel. :)

I think im going to try to swivel the clamps out of the way a little bit next time Im under the car, but here is a butt shot

http://robx-7.nopistons.com/d/3770-1/wax+008.jpg

Dengel...thanks for the great review. It was very thorough and we love that!

The butt of your car looks great Back in a Pontiac...swiveling the clamps is a good idea...it is best to have the bolts facing sideways so theynever have a chance of bottoming out on anything.

I will chalk that up to us crawling around on the floor to install it, the car was not even jacked up.

I will swivel it around another time, thought others might benefit and do it once instead the first time.

I will chalk that up to us crawling around on the floor to install it, the car was not even jacked up.

I will swivel it around another time, thought others might benefit and do it once instead the first time.

Great idea! Thanks for posting that!

Cobrakiller - I beg to differ.
This system offers anything anyone would want out of a cat-back system at less than half the price of a Corsa system.
With the money I saved over the Corsa system I was considering, I was able to get a CAI, underdrive pulley, H&R springs and a custom dyno tune.

Cobrakiller - I beg to differ.
This system offers anything anyone would want out of a cat-back system at less than half the price of a Corsa system.
With the money I saved over the Corsa system I was considering, I was able to get a CAI, underdrive pulley, H&R springs and a custom dyno tune.

Wow, that's great to hear. How is the car running with all of those mods...did the exhaust sound change with those mods? I am curious. We like to see what effect other mods have on our exhaust kits.

Well, it sound like a great deal and oustanding product. It looks like M.Flow has a new competitor for my money now. Since the exhaust and cai will more likely be my only mods i do for the time being. But I'll differently maybe gaving you guys a call real soon.
Once again, great product.

Can the guys that have them installed post some vids? Thanks!

solo has vids, idle and dyno vids, I have no way to post any

Can the guys that have them installed post some vids? Thanks!

The first post in this thread, and the first post in the manual group buy thread all have videos and pictures. Just look in the Solo Performance vendor section.

Yeah, I know. I was just looking for some user videos. I saw the camaro guys have posted a few on their site.

Yeah, I know. I was just looking for some user videos. I saw the camaro guys have posted a few on their site.

Here is a video compilation I made of our Camaro kits, which use the same Mach-X muffler---> http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52162

Some of these videos have headers installed, which will help you hear what it will sound like on the G8 with headers.

If I am able to meet up with mtolivecracker, he may be able to take some videos of my car.

I'll let you guys know if we are able to record something.

Once we start getting a bunch of videos up, I will start a separate video compilation thread. Make sure to PM me the video links so I can put them all together in one thread.

EDIT: Already included a link to a compilation in my signature!! PM me a video link and I will add it there. There are some videos of the Camaro with headers, and that sound will be very comparable to headers on this car.

Well, even though I am disappointed you don't have anything for the V6. As a former owner of a Solstice with a Solo exhaust, I gotta say their stuff is probably the best on the market hands down. It was the only exhaust that made my high flow cat and header sound good.

Now get on making something for us neglected V6 guys..... :)

Check with Steve or Jeff.

I'm pretty sure I saw one in the back. Or very very shorty but I wouldn't quote me.

FYI, I have had mine on from the begining and have to admit I do love the sound and the power that you get from this system. And like 66cat389 I have a Solstice and love my exhuast on it as well. Hence I went directly to SOLO.

Customer service is nothing but the best. And i knew when I went to them on this months ago they would do everything in there power to make sure it was what I wanted. With all teh systems out there and the few people who I have showed it to around here they so far have agreed that this system is a good one.

Again if any one has any question feel free to ask away.

If it is warm this weekend, I'll wash the car up and take some pics/vids.

Installed it yesterday. Unfortunately, the weather is lousy so I didn’t get the opportunity to explore as much as I would have liked to. Clear skies and warmer temps this weekend. I’ll provide an update.
Some initial comments/impressions:
Customer service is top notch. When’s the last time you purchased a product and received an unsolicited call from the manufacturer? Nice!
Straightforward installation. I think I’m the last one with the flange issue and it wasn’t much of an issue. :)
This isn’t a criticism. The sound on the videos on the first page don’t come close to what the system sounds like in person. The links to the Camaro Mach XL videos are closer, but still do it a disservice IMO.
WOW! Throaty rounded bass notes, none of that sharp “blap, blap” nonsense. Sounds awesome inside the cabin and the sound is directly proportional to your right foot. Took the wife for a ride and got on it a little bit. Got a surprised look, wry smile, and a “as long as you like it” comment. That gentlemen, is high praise (she can raise pissin and moanin to an art form).
I’m going to put my son-in-law behind the wheel this weekend with a walkie talkie so I can provide direction and evaluate it from outside. :driving:
So far I’m liking it a lot and it lines up with dengel and Back in a Pontiac’s early reviews. I would agree that obnoxious is not an adjective that applies to the solo. :judge:
How about a “refined” muscle car sound?

Installed it yesterday. Unfortunately, the weather is lousy so I didn’t get the opportunity to explore as much as I would have liked to. Clear skies and warmer temps this weekend. I’ll provide an update.
Some initial comments/impressions:
Customer service is top notch. When’s the last time you purchased a product and received an unsolicited call from the manufacturer? Nice!
Straightforward installation. I think I’m the last one with the flange issue and it wasn’t much of an issue. :)
This isn’t a criticism. The sound on the videos on the first page don’t come close to what the system sounds like in person. The links to the Camaro Mach XL videos are closer, but still do it a disservice IMO.
WOW! Throaty rounded bass notes, none of that sharp “blap, blap” nonsense. Sounds awesome inside the cabin and the sound is directly proportional to your right foot. Took the wife for a ride and got on it a little bit. Got a surprised look, wry smile, and a “as long as you like it” comment. That gentlemen, is high praise (she can raise pissin and moanin to an art form).
I’m going to put my son-in-law behind the wheel this weekend with a walkie talkie so I can provide direction and evaluate it from outside. :driving:
So far I’m liking it a lot and it lines up with dengel and Back in a Pontiac’s early reviews. I would agree that obnoxious is not an adjective that applies to the solo. :judge:
How about a “refined” muscle car sound?

Great to hear!! I agree that sound clips always are not as accurate as you would like them to be. They only give you an idea. Customer feedback is most important!! That is why the kits go out before the group buy ends! Let us know if we can do anything else for you! Enjoy going SOLO.

I am interested in the Solo exhaust but want to hear it in person before pulling the trigger. I don't drive my car too often but when I do, my wife and kids are usually with me so it can't be too annoying. I have read the comments but nothing beats hearing it in person. Anybody in (or passing by) Metro Detroit that has this exhaust I would like to hear it. Preferably with just an intake and tune.

We only have about 5 or 6 of them out on the road. I don't recall shipping any to Detroit, but maybe someone can chime in on that. From the feedback that we have gotten, it seems that the kit is quiet enough inside the cabin to have a conversation and not drive anyone crazy. It was engineered in a way so that you can control the sound of the exhaust through your foot (throttle).

#7 added! Thanks for the support! 13 more for the full discount!!

We only have about 5 or 6 of them out on the road. I don't recall shipping any to Detroit, but maybe someone can chime in on that. From the feedback that we have gotten, it seems that the kit is quiet enough inside the cabin to have a conversation and not drive anyone crazy. It was engineered in a way so that you can control the sound of the exhaust through your foot (throttle).

I guess I might have to be the first in Detroit to get it then:)

I jumped on board...Steve was great talking to and I am very much looking forward to getting this on my car!

I guess I might have to be the first in Detroit to get it then:)

Give me a call at 516-655-9002 and I would be happy to answer any questions you have. You can call anytime!

I saw two newer videos on youtube from mtolivecracker. Sounds awesome. I think I'm going to order soon. Just have to get it past the woman....

I received mine today so it looks like I've got something to look forward to this weekend!

Give me a call at 516-655-9002 and I would be happy to answer any questions you have. You can call anytime!

Had questions, got voice mail, left message.

JAM

I received mine today so it looks like I've got something to look forward to this weekend!

Let me know how it goes- I would love to hear it in person.
Hopefully the rain stops . . .

I saw two newer videos on youtube from mtolivecracker. Sounds awesome. I think I'm going to order soon. Just have to get it past the woman....
It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.

Haha, not with this one! But she wants a ring so I'm thinking I can get away with it by explaining how much money I'd be saving over the Corsa.

Lay down the law now, or once the ring is on it's game over. LOL!

Had questions, got voice mail, left message.

JAM

It was nice talking to you. I just put your order through...thanks for the support!

Lucky number 8, skate & donate.

Good talking to you too - thanks much for the feedback - just hopin' the pipes and/or the LT's get here by next Wednesday or Friday so can take advantage of the looong weekend.
Thanks again.

Later,

JAM

Lucky number 8, skate & donate.

Good talking to you too - thanks much for the feedback - just hopin' the pipes and/or the LT's get here by next Wednesday or Friday so can take advantage of the looong weekend.
Thanks again.

Later,

JAM

We will do the absolute best we can. :)

I think with these kits going out so close to the cut off date you guys should consider extending it a liiiiiiiiiiitle longer as to get more feedback, this way people can buy thier christmas gifts !

Santa I've been a good boy this year, are you gonna buy me one?

I think with these kits going out so close to the cut off date you guys should consider extending it a liiiiiiiiiiitle longer as to get more feedback, this way people can buy thier christmas gifts !


I know.. need to purchase X-Mas gifts first than whatever is leftover I can spend on my G8.

I think with these kits going out so close to the cut off date you guys should consider extending it a liiiiiiiiiiitle longer as to get more feedback, this way people can buy thier christmas gifts !

Let's see where we are at closer to the end of the group buy, and we can go from there. It is a good idea, and i will be sure to mention it. :)

Ok, I'm in. Steve, left you a message.

Weather straightened up and drove it to work today. Its not my DD and I've driven it to work maybe 5 or 6 times since I bought it in August. The commute has about 25 highway miles and I didn't detect any drone at all. Didn't even turn on the radio. Too busy liking the exhaust sounds. I especially like the sound when you lift off the throttle. Can't describe it though. It's one of those things you just have to hear.

Took about half a dozen trips out to the parking lot for a start-up/rev demo and a couple of folks got to take it for a spin. One of the guys had a perma-grin (he drives a Focus).

The Solo got rave reviews. :)

I also get a kick out of the start up noise, I find myself auto starting the car when Im right next to it to enjoy it, lol

Looks like we are quickly closing in on a 10% discount. I think I am about to come down off the fence and order one of these.

It sounds like it's possible to do the install without having the car up on a lift? Steve, does the kit come with installation instructions? I don't work on cars that much but I'm farily handy. I've spent a little time under the car doing an oil change and installing the infamous washer mod. I'm guessing you just start at the cats and work your way back?

Looks like we are quickly closing in on a 10% discount. I think I am about to come down off the fence and order one of these.

It sounds like it's possible to do the install without having the car up on a lift? Steve, does the kit come with installation instructions? I don't work on cars that much but I'm farily handy. I've spent a little time under the car doing an oil change and installing the infamous washer mod. I'm guessing you just start at the cats and work your way back?

Adding another to group buy now!

It comes with instructions. It is bolt-on. You loosten up all of the stock hardware, lower out the stock kit, and bolt the new one up to all of the stock hardware. It's pretty simple, but will be obviously more difficult to do if the car is on the ground. Many do it with jack stands and ramps, or simply use their buddy's lift in a local shop.

Ok, I'm in. Steve, left you a message.

You are in as #10 Jadam! Thanks for the support!