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12-17-2018, 02:14 PM | #1 |
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Help! Borla Exhaust same as stock sound.
Help guys, I recently purchased Borla Exhaust (SKU:1014034) in my local dealer, After installation and start the car I notice that sound is very similar to stock I immediately called the shop and asking for return or exchange. Here is the reference for sound note:
I was expecting an aggressive note but got disappointed. So now I am locked up, I cannot return the product as they claim returnable product must be defective or not working and not used. I cannot exchange also as they don't have any product for 86 only this exhaust. Can anyone help me how to solve this? Anyone knows a guy in Borla? And my other question is, In worst case scenario no return or exchange, I will just accept it and move on. Does the brand new muffler have a break in period? or after 100+ kms will get a better sound result? Or other option is I go to a local exhaust shop open the Borla and remove some sound dampening and close it again. (But sound silly I can do this in my stock also) Please help what is the best solution? Thanks In Advance. Btw I am in United Arab Emirates, If anyones know someone from Borla Middle east, please let me know. |
12-17-2018, 02:20 PM | #2 |
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What did you expect? It's just an axleback and Borla is known for making deep and low exhaust tones.
Pair it with the a catless front pipe and the rest of the mid section if you want loud. Don't forget the tune.
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Unfortunately, if everyone could return all the car parts that didn't function the way they anticipated, we'd all be buying used. I want to echo that you should get an aftermarket front pipe if you want to increase volume / growl. Catless or catted is up to your preference, but at least a front pipe is only a little more expensive.
I have a stock catback with catless headers and catless front pipe, it's plenty loud and you'd never know it was stock. |
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You shouldve done your research more if you didnt expect that to happen. You want loud? Catless headers, straight front pipe, straight pipe catback. That will get you loud.
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That is also Borla's "Touring" Axle-Back Exhaust. It's significantly more quiet and reserved as compared to their "S-Type" Catback Exhaust. If you want something with a bit more growl, the "S-Type" is what you need. All it has is a single muffler far up the mid-pipe, and then nothing else but Tips.
For reference, "S-Type" has been Borla's new term for their old Stinger exhaust set-ups. |
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1014034 is/was the Scion option Borla "touring" exhaust, and EU compliant. Borla also has/had the 11839 axle back, which I have, and it used to be listed as "S-type", and is not EU compliant.
https://www.borla.com/products/frs_b...rt__11839.html |
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What are you goals with the exhaust in the future? Do you plan to add a catless header? That setup will pair well with a header, as it adds a LOT of volume to your setup.
The next logical direction for you now without selling the axle back is to swap out the front pipe for a catless/resonated piece, to add more volume. No tune is required for a front pipe as it is after the O2 sensors. Or you can take the hit and sell the axle back and go full catback on your next setup. |
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I have no plans for additional setup which will cost me more.. For me stock is 1/10 Sound, and Invidia N1 9/10 - I am looking for a 5-6/10 exhaust. My choices are the new Invidia N2, MXP Comp RS, Borla axle 11839 or a custom made exhaust with Valvetronic. |
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Okay so I posted this in listing someone wants to trade for Agency Power and Invidia N1? Which path should I go?
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Just for others reading this, I have this axleback and it certainly isn't stock volume.
There's a noticeable increase in volume and and very mature and not obnoxious sound. I was concerned it would be too loud when ordering but was pleasantly surprised. I've had quite a few compliments on the sound and very much like it. OP good luck with a new exhaust. I hope itès what you expect next time. |
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