Solo Performance strives to meet the needs of all G8 owners. We have developed a V6 axle-back kit that is direct bolt-on. We need to know how interested the G8 V6 community is in having us produce this kit. Kit comparison and details are as follows:



V6 G8 Stock system:



1) Stock system on rev... The stock system on the V6 G8 while revving sounds quiet and you can hear the motor. There is not much noise at all from the exhaust. The stock rev is not a good sound or a bad sound, just some motor noise.
2) Stock system while driving... When you are under load, you can hear the motor winding up and that’s all. Once cruising, it’s dead quiet and all you can hear is road noise.

Solo Performance V6 G8 Axle Back:


1) Rev...A very deep base tone that is a smooth and full exhaust note.
2) Driving...While under load the V6 G8 exhaust note has a nice “bite”....deep and aggressive with a muscle car flavor. The exhaust note never gets out of hand. It always seems to be in control. No drone throughout the RPM spectrum, and it has a soft melodious hum at cruise speeds.

It is extremely difficult to get the V6 G8 to have enough exhaust note to be satisfying to the customer, and not to drone. We labored long and hard to find what we think is the perfect balance point of a great exhaust note and a very acceptable tone in the inherent “trouble” ranges of the V6 G8. If it were any louder, the trouble ranges would be unacceptable, and any softer and the exhaust note would not have enough “bite” to it.

We are looking at a price under $500 shipped.


Pictures


http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/G8%20V6/009.jpg

http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/G8%20V6/010.jpg

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http://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/G8%20V6/015.jpg

Videos

Rev
http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/G8%20V6/?action=view&current=20100326170543.flv

In Cabin Acceleration
http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/G8%20V6/?action=view&current=20100326171127.flv

Take-Off
http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/ss343/goingsolo2/G8%20V6/?action=view&current=20100326171912.flv

Never thought this day would come. Amazing, choices for every different combination out there, and now includes V6 guys too!

These guys are on fire. I haven't seen this much development for the G8 from one company besides Holden!

Fine work gentlemen, keep it coming!

The tone sounds great from the videos. Much better than the stock sound. To get a better response from possible buyers you might want to look into posting this in the V6 forum. Like the others have said great work.

The tone sounds great from the videos. Much better than the stock sound. To get a better response from possible buyers you might want to look into posting this is the V6 forum. Like the others have said great work.

Done...thanks for the tip:)

Done...thanks for the tip:)
how these will sound on a GT ??drone or na??i like the look of them and i want something with a muffler??mayb ya can build me something with you quantum set

These do not drone on the V6 we tested it on....we tried MANY different combinations of product...9 to be exact...and this was the best sounding and kept the drone out of the trouble spots. I would think it would be the same deal on the GT.

I am def down for these .....been looking for axel backs for a while now for my v6 and def do not want drone. All you ned to do now is make the rest of the exhaust :) than I think you really will be in business. The only cat back out there for us is in Ausie for well over $1000 to pricey. I think the best sound we can get out of our cars is being as close to a G35 or 370z not to loud not to low but just enough to see and hear you coming...

Good deal for the V6 community...pretty awesome that SOLO has officially out developed any other exhaust company that I have seen on the forum...congrats SOLO on this new venture!!

On the test car where there any mods? I might be interested but either way it sounds good and thanks for thinking of us V6 guys.

On the test car where there any mods? I might be interested but either way it sounds good and thanks for thinking of us V6 guys.

There were no mods on the test car at all.

I am def down for these .....been looking for axel backs for a while now for my v6 and def do not want drone. All you ned to do now is make the rest of the exhaust :) than I think you really will be in business. The only cat back out there for us is in Ausie for well over $1000 to pricey. I think the best sound we can get out of our cars is being as close to a G35 or 370z not to loud not to low but just enough to see and hear you coming...

Hello. We don't currently have plans to make a full cat-back for the V6...we want to keep the price low while still delivering a great product.

For those with the V6 if its like the GT's just cut the resonator ad an x pipe and you have better flow and sound

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seriously the V6 peeps get a muffler axle back... Any way it will fit on a V8 :/

We have an axle-back for the V8 already:)

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29495

Yes! Yes! A thousand times YES! Build it!

If there's enough interest, we will build it...we need another car into our shop in order to make the jig for the kit.

I'm sold on these. Finally something other than CAI I can put on my car!
Thanks!

Glad to see someone else has taken up the fight.

I was the test mule for the Magnaflow cat back system for the V6. They said they tried just a muffler system but it sounded awful. The cat back system, while nice, was louder inside the car than outside. Outside the car had a nice low deep sound. The worst drone was in 5th gear at around 1500 RPM's and slowley applying throttle.

So your saying you have made a system that overcomes these problems? If so, that's great.

I would caution adding in a X pipe as someone else mentioned as that will drastically change the sound of the system and may bring back the dreaded drone. The magnaflow system had an X pipe.

Glad to see someone else has taken up the fight.

I was the test mule for the Magnaflow cat back system for the V6. They said they tried just a muffler system but it sounded awful. The cat back system, while nice, was louder inside the car than outside. Outside the car had a nice low deep sound. The worst drone was in 5th gear at around 1500 RPM's and slowley applying throttle.

So your saying you have made a system that overcomes these problems? If so, that's great.

I would caution adding in a X pipe as someone else mentioned as that will drastically change the sound of the system and may bring back the dreaded drone. The magnaflow system had an X pipe.

Our kit has combated the trouble spots and sounds great! We tried many different combinations before finding the best one.

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The exhaust sounds great - I'm interested

I'm in

If you build it...we will come.I'm sold,how do i order?And thanks a bunch for thinking of us.

We have an axle-back for the V8 already:)

http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29495

That you do, no muffler though. So its extremely loud I would bet. Because at that point its almost a strait pipe.

We need a car to come to our Mississagua store to build the kit and make the jig. We would need the car for 4-5 hours, and would give a very hefty discount to the customer for letting us use the car. After that, we will have the jig to make the kits for your V6's. Any takers?

where is this at?

Too bad you are so far away from me (Lousiana); I would be ur guinea pig. But Mississaga, Ontario (Canada) is a crazy long drive for me. Hopefully someone closer to the border can help out.

where is this at?

Mississagua is in Ontario, Canada. That is where our fabrication shop is. We would be willing to give the guinea pig the axle-back for $250 installed, and we could start building axle-backs for all the V6'ers.

I'm definitely interested in the final product. Good work.

i wish i could go but im in hawaii.... hope it gets made id buy it

I'm in vancouver canada,but still a ways out.Wonder how long of a drive that would be?hmmmm...........

I'm in vancouver canada,but still a ways out.Wonder how long of a drive that would be?hmmmm...........

It would totally be worth the trip!! Almost half price and a better sounding car...what's better than that? LOL

And the half i save i will be spending on gas ,actually even more on gas.It's about a 2 day trip without resting.Meet me half way?LOL

But its an excuse for a road trip right???? LOL

Yes! Especially since it's Canadian made!

If you guys can't find anyone in the next few days, I'll see what I can do. 8 hours drive, ain't THAT bad (it's just that Quebec-NYC and Quebec-Florida in the last 6 months made the odometer roll faster...)

The first one we get to come to the shop gets the discount and helps us fabricate the kit for all of the other V6'ers. We have had many people drive from NY and come to our shop. It would be abour an 8 hour drive for most, but it is an excuse for a roadtrip:)

I just want to say someone REALLLLY needed to make a Canada trip.

I contacted them last month about it and was about ready to head over there but remembered that there are new procedures in place for crossing the border. That pretty much turned me away and I regret that I couldn't get an immediate passport to head over.

Good looking out Solo!!

Are you open on Saturdays?

Are you open on Saturdays?

Yes! Call Jeff at 905-703-1557 to set up an appointment:)

provided everything goes smoothly with my purchase, i would do it for a discount like that if nobody else steps up to the plate. im 2.5-3 hours away (kingston)

provided everything goes smoothly with my purchase, i would do it for a discount like that if nobody else steps up to the plate. im 2.5-3 hours away (kingston)
Do it bro.......please!

Do it bro.......please!
im still in the process of buying the car lol. if it goes well tomorrow with the dealer, then i will!

im still in the process of buying the car lol. if it goes well tomorrow with the dealer, then i will!
Sweet! You'll love the car.:wink2:

Excellent! Hopefully all goes smoothly and we can get you in here pronto!

And if THAT falls through, then I'll drive out from Winnipeg. Gives me an excuse to take a roadtrip for a few days :p

What was the finalized price on this, around $500?

If no one can come before, I'd be there Saturday the 24th.

Waiting for your decision guys :P .

Will we see any performance improvements with the exhaust?

Hopefully i'll have these mufflers on my car before the car show in mid june.
The 24th sounds good,thanks if you do go.

And if THAT falls through, then I'll drive out from Winnipeg. Gives me an excuse to take a roadtrip for a few days :p

What was the finalized price on this, around $500?

Let us know...first one to call Jeff and set up an appointment gets in and receives the discount. His number is 905-703-1557.

Will we see any performance improvements with the exhaust?

The performance increase will be slight...since it is just an axle-back. It is difficult to get any performance increases, even with a full cat-back on a V6 without tuning. You will notice an immediate improvement in throttle response, but until it is tested on the dyno, we will not know any HP and TQ gains for sure. It will definitely be more free flowing and sound a heck of a lot better, so I would expect to see some gains.

Thanks for the info Steve. I'm liking what your saying.

Derekprz, don't think, just call Jeff. I promise you'll be very happy!

I'm in!!

I talked to Virus, who is a user of your exhaust and he has me really looking forward to the release of the V6 exhaust. He also has said a lot of good things about Steve and Solo.

I think about the mufflers everyday,i can't wait!

We are lookiong forward to hearing from you. Give us a call and schedule when you wanted to come in!

Someone please go take your car so that they can start making these for us. I am down for buying a set as soon as they are available if ever.

Nice job Solo !

interested as well...i smell a group discount, lol

Can't come this week-end (work issues), would have to be next week-end. Any of those who could go before, feel free to do so!

Can't come this week-end (work issues), would have to be next week-end. Any of those who could go before, feel free to do so!
OMG! :( :drink:

Damned, foiled again!

If I had a passport I could make this run tomorrow!

I ended up removing my magnaflows because the drone was just to much on the way to work in the a.m.

I will probably get these when they are available due to the fact that the mod's I want to try to quiet the Magnaflows will cost more (when MF pipes figured in) than these proven axle backs.

Someone please take one for the team...in a good way!

Awesome !!!!
Anybody got it?

Listen, Solo Guys...
We have the V6 for a reason, more MPGs, Less Insurance $$, etc..
So PLEASE give us a hand and make them cheap!

Listen, Solo Guys...
We have the V6 for a reason, more MPGs, Less Insurance $$, etc..
So PLEASE give us a hand and make them cheap!

We will do the best we possibly can for the V6 community. The price will depend on what components are needed to create the kit.

besides getting a tune as was stated in an earlier post..
would this work even better with a good intake?
like the k&n or some of the others floating around?

besides getting a tune as was stated in an earlier post..
would this work even better with a good intake?
like the k&n or some of the others floating around?

Any time you free the flow, it helps. A good intake will deepen the note and possibly provide small hp increases. It will all be most beneficial with proper tuning, although it is not necessary for simply and exhaust and intake.

besides getting a tune as was stated in an earlier post..
Would this work even better with a good intake?
Like the k&n or some of the others floating around?
yes!

This is taking too long.Come on guys,gotta be somebody close by.Only 4-5 hours and it's done.The wait is killing me.Whose car was that in the video?Why can't you use that car?

goingsolo.... i have a situation, someone cut off one of my stock tips, id love to get the axleback replacement for both sides, now that i need to. how long til one is made? didnt u make one for the sample?

goingsolo.... i have a situation, someone cut off one of my stock tips, id love to get the axleback replacement for both sides, now that i need to. how long til one is made? didnt u make one for the sample?

We did but we don't have a jig for it yet until our scheduled customer comes in with his V6 for the making of the jog. I believe that will be this week. I am sorry to hear about your tips. We could always get you out a set of tips, and then when our kit is ready, you could cut them off the stock kit and weld them on the new kit. We would just send your axle-back with no tips. Give me a call at 516-655-9002:)

We would like to move on with the V6 Axle-Back project, but we have not gotten any calls from a volunteer willing to come in for one day so we can jig up the kit. Again, we are offering the volunteer the finished axle-back for $250. Call Jeff at 905-703-1557 if you would like to be that volunteer:)

We would like to move on with the V6 Axle-Back project, but we have not gotten any calls from a volunteer willing to come in for one day so we can jig up the kit. Again, we are offering the volunteer the finished axle-back for $250. Call Jeff at 905-703-1557 if you would like to be that volunteer:)
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Holy crap if i was anywhere near the 905 area code i'd do it.....has to be someone come one. I am in Philly/North Delaware or i would with out question

harleymonster - good to see that someone living in DE is still Blue

I will call Jeff, unless someone else is closer

Do so, I just learned that I owe my province an additional 700$ in income taxes, so I gotta take it easy money-wise...

Anthony, thanks for the reply. I knew you had said that it might be a possibility for you. Didnt want to take your place if you were still interested.

I have contacted Jeff and have scheduled for this Sat...

Will post pic's after.....

Anthony, thanks for the reply. I knew you had said that it might be a possibility for you. Didnt want to take your place if you were still interested.

I have contacted Jeff and have scheduled for this Sat...

Will post pic's after.....
Awesome! Thanks buddy.:judge:

Definitely interested.

Awesome...glad someone stepped up!!

Glad we finally have a volunteer. I was trying to get on a business trip to New York, but it didn't happen. Hope everything works out. Check book is standing by for the results.

is there anyway in hell that instead of the dual tips can make it like the V6 with the single big tip?
i honestly like the V6s looks WAY more than the GTs

is there anyway in hell that instead of the dual tips can make it like the V6 with the single big tip?
i honestly like the V6s looks WAY more than the GTs

I doubt it,unless SOLO will do it for you.But i here what your saying.I used to love the 2 big cannons coming out the back(I still do,but...),but now I think the dual tips just simply say POWER!!

Having one large tip should not be a problem. I will make the suggestion to Buffalo to have this as an option. The tip would have to come separate and be tack welded on though. It would not fit the jig for the kit. I will speak to Jeff about it today. Any idea what size round tip you would want in there? 4.5" (what we use on Camaro)?

EDIT: The cutouts on the V6 are rectangular so a round tip in there might look silly...BUTTTT...if it is to your preference to have one round tip, we can include either 4" or 4.5" double walled and beveled round tips that would have to be tack welded on. We will include clamps for them also, but you would want to have it tack welded so they don't move around. The standard 3" quads will come pre-welded on the kit if that is the tip you want. It is the only one that will fit the jig. You also have the option of getting the 3.5" quads separately, and similar to the single round tip option...it would have to be tack welded on.

I thought that the Axleback where going to be a direct replacement for out V6 cars which meant that they would have single exhaust tips on each side. Am i misunderstanding something?

They will be a direct replacement. The V6 that we worked on had the same fascia as the G8 GT. We have a V6 coming into the shop tomorrow so we will have more information by tomorrow night and early next week. I am currently at a mod meet in Maryland with tons of cars and great people.

I'd prefer the dual tips,like the ones in the video you advertised.

They will be a direct replacement. The V6 that we worked on had the same fascia as the G8 GT. We have a V6 coming into the shop tomorrow so we will have more information by tomorrow night and early next week. I am currently at a mod meet in Maryland with tons of cars and great people.

Now you tell me, I live in Maryland. I could of tried to meet you. Are you at the College Park car meet?

Now you tell me, I live in Maryland. I could of tried to meet you. Are you at the College Park car meet?


Big 10-4 on that me and Derek live in Maryland

Now you tell me, I live in Maryland. I could of tried to meet you. Are you at the College Park car meet?

Maryland Mod Meet at deepbluegxp's house. It's in Lusby, MD. It is a Solstice/Sky meet. Deepbluegxp is the admin on the Kappaperformance forum.

You are way south of where Blkout and I live. At least you had a good weekend weather wise. Did you get that G8 in for the exhaust fit?

I will know when I talk to the boys in Buffalo. I have been away for almost 3 days and kind of out of the loop LOL. I got some work done to my Solstice...seats, coilovers, etc. I was also installing exhaust kits and HF cats on the Solstice and Sky all day yesterday.

Gahh..I'm always late to the party. I read this entire thread but I'm still not sure if someone offered their car? Did they? I'm in Lewiston, NY and would make the drive to "the Miss" in a heartbeat for this axle-back! Let me know if you need a test car. I want this! LOL

tosspint - thanks for the offer, but I did make the trip to SOLO and have had the axle-backs installed. They kept my stock mufflers to help in building the jig.

The muffler performs exactly as the initial post in the thread indicates..... it also either reduces the "noisy" engine sound or covers it up. I'm not sure which. The must objectionable part of the V6 imo was the engine noise, and I couldn't understand that because I had this same engine in a Saturn Aura and it didnt sound the same. The sound is 200% better. Not silent, but not overly loud either.

I will post pics when I get a chance.

I will be putting up a thread tonight. We have a jig now and will be offering these kits for sale. I will link to the thread a little later when it is completed. Thanks for coming to our shop rd09...you helped us be able to offer this kit to the V6 community.

tosspint - thanks for the offer, but I did make the trip to SOLO and have had the axle-backs installed. They kept my stock mufflers to help in building the jig.

The muffler performs exactly as the initial post in the thread indicates..... it also either reduces the "noisy" engine sound or covers it up. I'm not sure which. The must objectionable part of the V6 imo was the engine noise, and I couldn't understand that because I had this same engine in a Saturn Aura and it didnt sound the same. The sound is 200% better. Not silent, but not overly loud either.

I will post pics when I get a chance.
rd09,

the REAL question here is does it make the car sound more like a musclecar? I'm NOT inferring any V8 verses V6 wars, rather, SOLO set out to build a performance exhaust sounding axelback for the V6 crowd; did they succeed?


:driving:

The new thread is up and running. You can purchase your V6 axle-back kit by calling me at 516-655-9002. Here is the link to the thread: http://www.g8board.com/forums/showthread.php?p=510696#post510696

Thanks for the support and we are happy to bring this to the V6 community!!

Would there possibly be a group buy in the near future?

I spoke to Jeff about that today and we will not be offering a group buy. We priced it very competitively and are offering a forum price of $499 shipped. It should stay at that price range for a while.

I spoke to Jeff about that today and we will not be offering a group buy. We priced it very competitively and are offering a forum price of $499 shipped. It should stay at that price range for a while.

Thanks for the info. Will be ordering soon.

ordered!

customer #2

ordered!

customer #2

Am I retarded,how do i order?Do I have to call?I can't find it on the website.

Here's the number to call and the info:

Steve Mariano
516-655-9002 (7 days a week until midnight EST)

Here's the number to call and the info:

Steve Mariano
516-655-9002 (7 days a week until midnight EST)

Thanks.

Just to verify, will this set be available to order with the single exhaust tips like the stock exhaust on the V6 G8s as previously discussed, also, i noticed on the pictures that it seems that the new mufflers themselves are chrome or shinny is that how these kits will be when they arrive to us? Sorry if these are nit picky questions, i just like to be informed as much as possible. Thanks.

Just to verify, will this set be available to order with the single exhaust tips like the stock exhaust on the V6 G8s as previously discussed, also, i noticed on the pictures that it seems that the new mufflers themselves are chrome or shinny is that how these kits will be when they arrive to us? Sorry if these are nit picky questions, i just like to be informed as much as possible. Thanks.

I'd recommend you give Steve (see previous post) a call. They come stock with dual-dual 3" chrome beveled tips (as pictured) but if you prefer one of their other tip offerings (larger single or squared/rectangled) he said that those can be shipped "clamped on" and then after it's mounted on your car, you have your local muffler shop tack weld them on to ensure that they're not crooked or whatnot. Give Steve a call and he can answer any more questions you may have!

Just out of curiosity, I wonder what those would sound like on a GT...

Just out of curiosity, I wonder what those would sound like on a GT...

It would probably be noisy on the V8 with the absence of J pipes. The V6 did not need the J pipes, and they would be a different length because of having two less cylinders in the engine anyway.

I'll be ordering these as soon as I stumble upon some green backs

I'll be on the verge of ordering these also just as soon as i convince my wife in letting me buy these,due to the fact that i already have 4 MODs coming in the mail for THEG8.

"Don't put anything on my car! You're going to void my warranty!"
-Mom
:rolleyes:

Ordered !......and all i had to do was give the wifey a massage.

They said i was the second one,so i guess that means i'm right behind you mesh control.I can't wait to get them.

Thanks SOLO for thinking of us V6 guys

Awesome! Why aren't more people buying this?! Solo has done a great job!

Thanks for the support guys! We didn't want to leave out the V6 guys:)

Awesome! Why aren't more people buying this?! Solo has done a great job!

I don't know the *actual* reason, but I know when the v8 axelbacks first came out, adoption was slow at first quite similarly. Once word got out from the "first reviews" it started to take off.

Exhaust upgrades are one of those things that videos online all day long do not do it justice. Ideally, you want to hear them in person or go for a test drive in a car with the system you're considering.

As more and more of these kits get sold, the chances of someone who has it nearby to you that you could meet up with, increase.

It's all good! :wink2:

I have placed my order. Come on 2 weeks.

Placed my order as well, around 10 this morning. Can't wait to hear these things! Also got the 3.5" tips....... BTW anyone looking for a set of gt axle-backs for cheap, pm me. Also have a set of 3.5" tips.....

I have placed my order. Come on 2 weeks.

Nice! pm me when you get installed. Maybe we can meet I would like to hear in person....

If anyone on the west coast is curious to hear PM me too. I take road trips just about everyother week.

Nice! pm me when you get installed. Maybe we can meet I would like to hear in person....

I'll make sure to get a hold of you when I get them installed. You can also see my painted grilles and blacked out window chrome that Jackalope did for me.

I know I souldn't (Just got new rims & bought a house) but I think I might have to get me a set of these!!!

Thanks Solo for keeping us V-6 guys in mind!

I know I souldn't (Just got new rims & bought a house) but I think I might have to get me a set of these!!!

Thanks Solo for keeping us V-6 guys in mind!

LOL I felt the same way(got a mortgage,baby on the way,etc.,etc.,)but how to resist.We've been waiting for this long enough...we deserve it!

I'm about to add tint & cai this month. Will have to get this system added to my mods.

If you have any questions, please let me know and contact me at 516-655-9002 anytime.

btw GOINSOLO2; thanks for looking out for us V6 guys!!

btw GOINSOLO2; thanks for looking out for us V6 guys!!

Any time;) :driving:

I'll make sure to get a hold of you when I get them installed. You can also see my painted grilles and blacked out window chrome that Jackalope did for me.

DEF man you got those grilles out ... I tired at least 3 times and I just gave up. Maybe you can help me get mine out finally. Im debating right now on ordering the slp lowering springs or the solo axel backs...... cant decide but most likely will go with axel backs..

DEF man you got those grilles out ... I tired at least 3 times and I just gave up. Maybe you can help me get mine out finally. Im debating right now on ordering the slp lowering springs or the solo axel backs...... cant decide but most likely will go with axel backs..

The grilles are a little hard and they need to be warmed up by the sun to get them out.

Hey Steve. Do you have an estimate of when the kits will ship out to the faithful that have ordered? I'm just excited to get my next mod.

I'm also excited to get mine.Does anyone think there will be an increase of HP/TQ with these axel backs?Maybe better flow/less resistance than the stock ones?

The grilles are a little hard and they need to be warmed up by the sun to get them out.

It's going as planned, so about 10 days. I will update you as I get more information. I know they have already started jigging the kit:)

It's going as planned, so about 10 days. I will update you as I get more information. I know they have already started jigging the kit:)

Thats great news. Thanks for keeping us up to date with all the info Steve.

I never thought 2 weeks would take so long... GOING SOLO!

IM interested!!! I have just got back around to a computer jeez how a month of the laid up in bed life changes a man haha I WANT MY SOLOS I will be calling when 500$ fall from a tree and lands in my pocket! or just working alot of ot.....

if you weren't a guy I would kiss you right now... Thank you so much from this v6 owner great job guys...

I live in Hamilton if you still need someone to come into your shop pm me very interested drive a Stryker Blue v6

Time is going by so slow.........:wall:

No kidding.

Are they ready, are they ready, are they ready, are they ready.

HA HA patience LOL. We are excited too...one week until shipping:)

So i guess they will be shipped on Friday?:)
Can you ship mine USPS? UPS Sucks!

I just received my tracking number from Solo. Their on their way. Hell yeah.

Got mine too. Should be here tomorrow!

I just received my tracking number from Solo. Their on their way. Hell yeah.

Nice cant wait to hear.....

Well where's my tracking number? Come on SOLO,don't leave a brother hangin'.

If you don't see tracking by this afternoon, give me a call. They were being done last night and today.

mine yesterday and I can hardly wait. Sure beats the poor aftermarket job currently installed. I TOO AM GOING SOLO

Still no tracking number here...now i'm depressed...:drink:

Hi, i didnt want to read 8 pages worth of posts so were can i order this god send

Hi, i didnt want to read 8 pages worth of posts so were can i order this god send

Just PM or call SOLO

Still no tracking number here...now i'm depressed...:drink:
PM me your email...we might have made a spelling error in the email.

Got the tracking number.Thanks!:D

Seems kind of quiet in here....maybe everybody is out cruising around with their new mufflers.Still waiting for mine....:wall:...waiting to go SOLO.....

Have others gotten them yet?

How about a review or post describing your expectations, quality observed of product, ease of installation, and overall impressions. That may help others who are 'on the fence' decide if it is right for them.

Most shipped out on Wednesday...so most of the will be getting their kits this weekend and early this week. Hopefully more will post their reviews this coming week:)

I had mine delivered to my brothers store as I didn't want UPS leaving my expensive prize on my front door of my townhouse. He received the package late Friday afternoon and I will be picking them up Monday morning and installing them this week. I'll post some pics when I get them out of the box.

Boy these things are good looking I will take some pics tomorrow. If the weather will lift I can get them installed of maybe just do them after work in my shop if the boss will let me.

Boy these things are good looking I will take some pics tomorrow. If the weather will lift I can get them installed of maybe just do them after work in my shop if the boss will let me.

I'm jealous,haven't got mine yet.Dual tips,right? You get the 3 or 3.5 inch tips?

I'm jealous,haven't got mine yet.Dual tips,right? You get the 3 or 3.5 inch tips?

They are dual tip and I believe 3.5 inch. I just took a couple pics of the exhaust that are in my trunk. I'm hoping to get them installed tomorrow.


http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8362&stc=1&d=1274754395


http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8363&stc=1&d=1274754407


http://www.g8board.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8364&stc=1&d=1274754421

I believe they said you had to weld the 3.5 inch tips on,did you weld them on?

They look great too by the way,why don't you just slide underneath the car and put them on.It's pretty straight forward,if you lived by me i'd come over and do it for ya lol

They are right out of the box already welded on. I have not done a thing to the tips. If it wasn't raining out there, they would be on. The down fall of not having a garage. LOL

Mother nature holding you back,yup.I guess i was mistaken,i thought they said the 3.5 inch tips had to be welded on by the buyer and the 3 inch tips come already on.If you ordered the 3.5 inch tips then i guess they come welded on.That's too bad,i ordered the 3 inch for easy bolt on no messing around with welding.Our stock tips are 3.5 inch.

I just looked at my PM from SOLO,this is what they said:

Exact Order with tip size (3" come welded, 3.5" come separate and need to be tack welded)

Did i read this wrong?

I just went out and measured the exhaust tips and they are 3" tips. So that was my bad

I just went out and measured the exhaust tips and they are 3" tips. So that was my bad

Okay thanks,good to know.Let me know your outcome on the install.I'm praying i get mine tomorrow,and if i do they're going on.I have undercover parking.

Okay thanks,good to know.Let me know your outcome on the install.I'm praying i get mine tomorrow,and if i do they're going on.I have undercover parking.

I will let you know how it turns out. I hope you get yours tomorrow. Lucky on the cover. It should be sunny here tomorrow.

I wasn't aware of any option, hopefully mine will be the 3 inch ones.

I wasn't aware of any option, hopefully mine will be the 3 inch ones.

I'm pretty sure you have to request the 3.5" tips.So your good to go with the 3".

OK. THANKS. Disregard the PM. SORRY.

3" quad round tips come with this kit. The 3.5" are too long and do not fit with the mufflers that are back there.

OK. THANKS. Disregard the PM. SORRY.
No worries.:)

anybody installed yet???

Schwartz, I might have to take a trip to Vancouver to hear yours.
I really want them but need to hear them in person before I buy.

I will let you know how it turns out. I hope you get yours tomorrow. Lucky on the cover. It should be sunny here tomorrow.


It was beautiful out today tell me you put these on ....I cant wait to hear them ...

I was going to do them at lunch today, but was stuck doing an engine change on a A-10 Warthog. I have them in the trunk and will try again at lunch Wednesday. I was too wiped when I got home tonight. Being on top of an airplane for most of the day in the sun took its toll on me. Are you still working in White Marsh?

F.Y.I. Mine may not be here until Thursday, and on Saturday. I can't seeing it being too loud. But with the tips on there now, a welcomed improvement.

Gotta make this quick,going out soon.Just didn't wanna leave you guys hanging.Crawled under the car and had them on in less than a half hour,piece of cake.Stood behind the car and did the remote start.Awesome deep tone gets you right in the gut,i love it! gotta go,talk later,heres a couple of pics,thats all i got for now....


http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n328/schwartz19/052510006.jpg
http://i336.photobucket.com/albums/n328/schwartz19/052510007.jpg

You beat me to the install. Glad to hear that it was a quick install. I know what I'm doing at lunch tomorrow. Did they line right up or did you have to move them around to get the tips lined up?

Just got back.It's definitely an improvement.It's a very deep tone,might take awhile to get used to when cruising.I was just in the city.At wide open throttle it's not that much of a difference inside the car.Have to get someone to drive it for me at WOT while i stand on the side of the road to really tell.At light throttle you hear it alot in the car,but when you release the throttle and coast there is no noise heard in the car.But the deep tone and the appearance of the dual tips is an A+ in my opinion.The tips lined up perfectly on the install.Just be careful with the new gaskets,the edges are very sharp,sliced my finger a little installing the second one(i think they warn you about that in the instructions:slap:).I see no reason to post a video since SOLO already did that for us,but i do have a CAI & UDP so if anyone wants a video let me know.But videos just don't do it,you have to hear these in person to get the full effect.And just to let you all know,they DO NOT SOUND LIKE A FART CAN AT ALL! Great job SOLO,and thank you very much.

Great to hear that you like them. We worked hard to get the right combination. Keep us posted with more feedback!

I was going to do them at lunch today, but was stuck doing an engine change on a A-10 Warthog. I have them in the trunk and will try again at lunch Wednesday. I was too wiped when I got home tonight. Being on top of an airplane for most of the day in the sun took its toll on me. Are you still working in White Marsh?

yup right off of corporate dr off wed/thurs fri work till 6pm

I was wrong about the sound at WOT,big difference! Drove the highway today going to work and put the pedal to the floor,the sound was beautiful with no drone.Had a buddy at work drive it for me so i could hear what it sounded like outside the car.Absolutely amazing,wakes up the six big time and makes it sound like it has some Big Balls now.City driving at light throttle there is a Drone at around 1500 rpm but you have to expect this.If you want to wake your six then i highly recommend buying these,SOLO did a great job.

Holy $#!^, I used the remote start and boy do you feel that deep rumble in your chest. I did not hit the road yet to test sound drive it, but if its anything like idle I may have to get the smile surgically removed from my face. This is not a wimpy sounding V6 anymore. The install was a breeze and was done in under 30 minutes. The biggest pain was unscrewing the bolts, could they be any longer. LOL There is enough clearance in the back so you don't have to jack up the car. So if there is anyone still undecided, go for it. You will not be disappointed. Excellent job Solo.

Mine should be here tommorrow and look forward to installing them sometime this weekend. Thanks to Schwartz and Derek for the good news.

Holy $#!^, I used the remote start and boy do you feel that deep rumble in your chest. I did not hit the road yet to test sound drive it, but if its anything like idle I may have to get the smile surgically removed from my face. This is not a wimpy sounding V6 anymore. The install was a breeze and was done in under 30 minutes. The biggest pain was unscrewing the bolts, could they be any longer. LOL There is enough clearance in the back so you don't have to jack up the car. So if there is anyone still undecided, go for it. You will not be disappointed. Excellent job Solo.
LMAO Sweet sounding hey! I'm STILL smiling bro!I made some videos i might post up.Get someone to do some drive by's for ya and that smile on your face will get even bigger.

so to install these we dont need to worry about jacking up the car?? So whats tools did you guys use, just a socket set basically? this excites me

get those vids up boys im jonesin lol... Tints get done on Saturday then my Headlights in 3 weeks then my pipes... Man this is going to be a long month...

so to install these we dont need to worry about jacking up the car?? So whats tools did you guys use, just a socket set basically? this excites me
All I used was a 15 mm socket and ratchet for the bottom bolts. Access to the bottom bolt is easy. The top bolt is a little tricky. So I used an extension on the ratchet and came from the outside of the muffler behind the rear tire to get a better bite on the bolt. The muffler need a little tug to get the hanger out of the rubber mount. A long screwdriver will help to use as a pry bar. I also laid a piece of cardboard under the back end so that I wouldn't accidently drop or drag the new exhaust on the asphalt parking pad. You shouldn't need to jack the car up unless you require the extra room. Not a too difficult job.

All I used was a 15 mm socket and ratchet for the bottom bolts. Access to the bottom bolt is easy. The top bolt is a little tricky. So I used an extension on the ratchet and came from the outside of the muffler behind the rear tire to get a better bite on the bolt. The muffler need a little tug to get the hanger out of the rubber mount. A long screwdriver will help to use as a pry bar. I also laid a piece of cardboard under the back end so that I wouldn't accidently drop or drag the new exhaust on the asphalt parking pad. You shouldn't need to jack the car up unless you require the extra room. Not a too difficult job.


Nice writeup for those who have never replaced axelbacks before, Derek.

I had to chuckle a bit when reading it though, as my first ever exhaust mod to my otherwise 100% stock v8 g8 was the infamous "washer mod" where you pretty much follow the procedure you outlined above, but instead of putting SOLO axelbacks on, you (I know, it was stupid, but cheap enough to try at the time!) insert a hardware-store-washer in between one of the bolts to make a small exhaust "leak" right at that connection. For the whisper-soft v8 stock exhaust system, it was somewhat an improvement, if even a ghetto mod. And it was then that I truely learned what DRONE was all about. The washer mod sucked and within a week I went back to stock, but was sad at the new lack of sound once again.

Your 'how to' quoted above brought back some funny memories from way back last summer when I tried that washer mod.

But to tie it all in, that started my quest to find a suitable sounding replacement exhaust system for my G8. Around Thanksgiving 2009 I had one of the first SOLO G8 catback systems purchased and installed on my car. Then with solo I tweaked it and we finally found a system that was drone free (J pipes) for the v8 cars. Then solo "branched out" and developed the V8 car axelbacks, and most recently they now offer some love to the v6 guys too, in the form of these shiny v6 axelbacks.

It's awesome that a company cares so much about the g8 community to continue to develop and offer products to fit a wide variety of needs, not just to the v8 guys. Think of it this way, no more G8's will ever be produced, so the limited supply that is out there is all there will be, yet SOLO still develops a v6 axelback kit which from the reviews above, most certainly delivers on both the hype (waiting) and the excitement (results).

Good job, SOLO!



PS -- The 'washer mod' was one of the worst mistakes that I ever made to my G8. So glad that SOLO rescued me from the "WMA" Washer Mod Anonymous meetings that I regretfully had to attend. lol :drink:

I tried to post some videos but it didn't work.UTube confuses me.

I tried to post some videos but it didn't work.UTube confuses me.


Schwartz,

Here's a tip. Go to the main youtube page for the video in a separate browser. Pull up the first of your videos and play it. Notice the address bar in that browser window.

Now, copy-pasta the address bar (starting with http://www.youtube.com/watch?<BUNCHOFNUMBERSANDLETTERS> ) into your thread, and then select it with your mouse and hit the youtube icon in the g8board compose interface.


You can repeat for each video you want to 'embed'.

From the editor view it will look like http://www.youtube.com/watch?<BUNCHOFSTUFF>

I on purpose misspelled yootube above to ensure that that example showed up in this how-to. :slap:

It looks like you may have tried their "embedding" way, doesn't work for web boards. follow the above and you should be good to go.

Hope this helps!! :wink2:

All I used was a 15 mm socket and ratchet for the bottom bolts. Access to the bottom bolt is easy. The top bolt is a little tricky. So I used an extension on the ratchet and came from the outside of the muffler behind the rear tire to get a better bite on the bolt. The muffler need a little tug to get the hanger out of the rubber mount. A long screwdriver will help to use as a pry bar. I also laid a piece of cardboard under the back end so that I wouldn't accidently drop or drag the new exhaust on the asphalt parking pad. You shouldn't need to jack the car up unless you require the extra room. Not a too difficult job.

You can always remove the hangars (2 bolts) from the car first, leaving the rubber portion connected to the muffler. A ltlle squirt of soapy water will help get them off.

Okay let's try this video thing here again,thanks for the tip zepcom.

Couple @ WOT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g_JNMV2ctM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1vCKHSF9jU

Start-up

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hH0zBoxNU4

I let the wife do the revs here

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jOwkmSSuQdE

Finished putting mine on last night with my dad. Quick install without having to jack the car up. The initial start up put a huge smile on my face with a DEEP rumble echoing throughout the garage. I noticed a little drone around 1500 rpm, but it wasn't prevalent enough to worry about in my mind.

I can't thank Solo enough for these!!

Still sounding good here! I'm used to them now.I set off someone's car alarm today in my underground parking lot with the DEEP Rumble...HAHA!:drink:

What about the rest of you Macheesmo's???:driving:

I can't wait much longer I think my headlight mod will take a backseat to the pipes mod...

Much thanks to Solo, installed mine Friday before going out of town this past Saturday for Memorial Day. Nice job. Very impressive.

Finished putting mine on last night with my dad. Quick install without having to jack the car up. The initial start up put a huge smile on my face with a DEEP rumble echoing throughout the garage. I noticed a little drone around 1500 rpm, but it wasn't prevalent enough to worry about in my mind.

I can't thank Solo enough for these!!


Drone still there?

I would like a sound clip from outside the car at about 35mph and normal takeoff. If anyone with a set could do this I would appreciate it.

I would like a sound clip from outside the car at about 35mph and normal takeoff. If anyone with a set could do this I would appreciate it.

That sounds like alot to ask...I'll do it for 50 bucks

Sure is a lot to ask. Count me out. I'm just happy to have the stocks off. Lol.

That sounds like alot to ask...I'll do it for 50 bucks

priceless lol...:driving:

My car feels like it has more balls now.Better acceleration,throttle response off the line is improved.There's got to be some better flow going on in the back now.

We have some in stock now in our Buffalo store ready to ship. Give me a call at 516-655-9002 anytime with questions or to place an order. You can also reach me via PM or email at goingsolo2@hotmail.com

Steve

My car feels like it has more balls now.Better acceleration,throttle response off the line is improved.There's got to be some better flow going on in the back now.


Doesn't mean it improves any of those traits.

My car feels like it has more balls now.Better acceleration,throttle response off the line is improved.There's got to be some better flow going on in the back now.

thats good to hear... it sounds so good... in your vids have you done a vid with a drive by at about 40-50 clicks...

thats good to hear... it sounds so good... in your vids have you done a vid with a drive by at about 40-50 clicks...

It's sounds even better on the drive by's,but no vids yet.It feels more responsive,but it's probably just in my head.Just knowing they are there is good enough for me.Basically just going for the appearance look and sound.

It's sounds even better on the drive by's,but no vids yet.It feels more responsive,but it's probably just in my head.Just knowing they are there is good enough for me.Basically just going for the appearance look and sound.


Hows the drone? I still need to put mine back on.

Rich he charges $50 for each drive by, just so you are aware of that.

Hows the drone? I still need to put mine back on.
Drone? What drone? It doesn't seem that bad anymore.Even my wife said the other day she's totally used to the sound now.No problem!

Rich he charges $50 for each drive by, just so you are aware of that.

lol... could very well be the best $100 bucks I've spent in a long time...

Ha you guys crack me up....maybe we should charge for test drives also? LOL Heck, we don't even charge for installs at our shop if its our own kit:)

Ha you guys crack me up....maybe we should charge for test drives also? LOL Heck, we don't even charge for installs at our shop if its our own kit:)

Im getting Pipes at the end of the month as far as the free install goes do I have to come into Mississuaga or can you do that at Zorro in Hamilton???

Hows the drone? I still need to put mine back on.


You removed them?

Im getting Pipes at the end of the month as far as the free install goes do I have to come into Mississuaga or can you do that at Zorro in Hamilton???

I believe any of our shops is fine...give us a heads up so we can make sure we have product in our store for you.

I believe any of our shops is fine...give us a heads up so we can make sure we have product in our store for you.

Will Do thanks alot...

You removed them?

Sent you a PM

SOLO Performance now offers resonators that help to soften the exhaust note for those who think it is a bit too loud inside the car. If you are a SOLO customer, we can hook you up with a great price for a pair shipped.

I would like to get a cat-back to the muffs now if you guys have anything like that.I love the sound now but i want more.

Come into our shop and we can fab it up for you:)

what would the price for the cat-back be??? lmao:)

I talked to Jeff and I am in Saturday Morning to get my pipes done in Mississauga can't wait might play hookey from work Friday and see If I can get it done then...

Come into our shop and we can fab it up for you:)

Whoa whoa whoa!!! This is what I have been trying to get since I had got the car. I am def interested in a full cat back exhaust for our car if he comes to the shop and is willing to let you mach up could this be potentially the next product you could offer......???????:)

what would the price for the cat-back be??? lmao:)

Ha we would have to see what product would make it sound and perform the best, then we could price it.:)

Whoa whoa whoa!!! This is what I have been trying to get since I had got the car. I am def interested in a full cat back exhaust for our car if he comes to the shop and is willing to let you mach up could this be potentially the next product you could offer......???????:)

Give Jeff a call tomorrow and let him know you are interested in a setup like that and see what he says we can do. You can reach him at 905-703-1557.

Steve

Come into our shop and we can fab it up for you:)
Dam! If i didn't live so far away,i'd be there.After hearing the muffs,i'd love for you guys to make me up a cat-back in polished stainless steel.I was thinking 3 inch but i don't know,maybe too much for the 6.I'd let you guys decide on the best size,since your the pro's.Let me know,thanks.
Dan

my wife is going to kill me lol...

Well at least try to burn through a tank of gas, before she hears it. Or shut it off. Open the garage. And gilde on in. Or leave it parked outside. This would only work for so long, I suppose. IMHO

my wife is going to kill me lol...

Its easier to ask for forgiveness than it is for permission. LOL

Rich Pmed me he is going to post pics of the install before and after and if possible mach up of cat back..........

Well at least try to burn through a tank of gas, before she hears it. Or shut it off. Open the garage. And gilde on in. Or leave it parked outside. This would only work for so long, I suppose. IMHO
Now I have this image of Rich pushing his G8 into the garage only to have it roll into the trash barrels lined up against the back wall :D

-Dennis-

All this "my wife will not like the new loud exhaust mod I did to my g8" sounds strikingly familiar to what I went through spanning from Thanksgiving 2009 through January 2010.

By then she was accepting and I was out of the doghouse, for that, at least. :slap:

So I guess I can say "I know how you feel, guys!" :pir_flag:

...

Just placed my order about 5 minutes ago, going solo! Can't wait!
Nice!

Just noticed the 2010 camaro V6 has long tube headers.Any chance you guys can make some for us?

Want to thank the guys at Zorro in Mississauga for doing the install this morning... I will have the pics posted later this afternoon I work nights got off work did the install got back home off to bed... If anybody is thinking about doing this and aren't sure the difference in sound and appearance is night and day... this thing sounds like a muscle car... Thanks to all the guys with Solo Steve thank you you made this V6 owner very happy...:driving:

Glad to hear that! If you need anything, don't hesitate to ever call me:)

Glad to hear that! If you need anything, don't hesitate to ever call me:)

will do & once again thanks alot really appreciate the work you guys do for this community...

Want to thank the guys at Zorro in Mississauga for doing the install this morning... I will have the pics posted later this afternoon I work nights got off work did the install got back home off to bed... If anybody is thinking about doing this and aren't sure the difference in sound and appearance is night and day... this thing sounds like a muscle car... Thanks to all the guys with Solo Steve thank you you made this V6 owner very happy...:driving:
That's great !! Need more info...pipe size?X-pipe?mid-muffler delete?how much?
....and you can put me in the "my wife is going to kill me" category.

Here are the Pics from this morning...

For some strange reason Rich,I thought you were getting a cat-back.

For some strange reason Rich,I thought you were getting a cat-back.

When I went in this morning Jeff wasn't there, I asked Jack about the Cat Back and his response was there wasn't one for the v6... I am getting in touch with Jeff this week and see if he can do somthing if he can I will take my car back in... I am on holidays this week so if he says yeah I will go back in...

When I went in this morning Jeff wasn't there, I asked Jack about the Cat Back and his response was there wasn't one for the v6... I am getting in touch with Jeff this week and see if he can do somthing if he can I will take my car back in... I am on holidays this week so if he says yeah I will go back in...


Yeah do that becasuse I remember they stated could do a mach up.. this would make me hold off on axel backs and just buy full cat back..

do the solo's sound close to this? he's running 2.25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijtA4dQM4Gs&feature=related
if they do i want, i don't like most v6 sounds, or if there are better high quality sound bites of the solos

For some strange reason Rich,I thought you were getting a cat-back.

+1 I was like ain't this a biscuit and I just brought my axlebacks and here comes a catback, and I don't have the money to purchase the other. LMBO

do the solo's sound close to this? he's running 2.25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijtA4dQM4Gs&feature=related
if they do i want, i don't like most v6 sounds, or if there are better high quality sound bites of the solos

its close put it this way when I let my wife do a drive by, our house the streets are parallel to each other... I couldn't see my car but I could hear it on the street behind our house...... My neighbor now knows when I am coming home they said so today...

just wish i could hear it in person lol, but i live a 2 days drive from both you and schwarts hahahahahha

what to do..........what to do

do the solo's sound close to this? he's running 2.25
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijtA4dQM4Gs&feature=related
if they do i want, i don't like most v6 sounds, or if there are better high quality sound bites of the solos

He is actually running 2.5",he mentions this on the first comment.Not sure if that means he has a 2.5" cat-back but I think it sounds alot louder than my axel-backs.

i just re watched it and your right i read it wrong lol. so the solo's are a little tamer?

i just don't want it super loud in the cabin. my colorado i just traded in for my g8 was bad, but sounded good outside
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/LowCal/th_newcoly.jpg (http://s4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/LowCal/?action=view&current=newcoly.flv)

I think that orange beast is running a full 2.5" cat-back,correct me if i'm wrong.That's what i want mine to sound like.Solo muff's alone are tamer,but still give you that deep tone.

yeah i read all the comments and people asked but no responce, i'm thinkin it's a full cat back along with them aussie headers us north americans can't get.

well i'll see if i can find some shops in Winnipeg here that deal with solo and get some pricing.