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Old 06-04-2018, 06:52 PM   #1
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I keep reading and reading.... I'm not sure many of you know what "drone" really is.... or I don't. ?
To me, drone occurs when a specific audible frequency creates a resonance that amplifies the sound. It's not simply an exhaust you can hear at freeway speeds. That's why so many report an improvement with different clamps (or even different torque on the clamps); because they've changed the resonance frequency.

I have a "cheap" beluga exhaust, with the circuit werks secondary pipes. And I have no drone. Zero. My wife and I spent about 6 hours straight in the car 2 weeks ago, and I even asked her to pay attention for it: no drone.

I DO however, have a rattle that's just developed inside one of the mufflers... from something coming unwelded, or riveted, or whatever cheap method they use. It's got a 1 yr warranty, but I don't want to be without the car for however long it takes them to decide whether to repair or replace..... haven't made up my mind shady I'm gonna do yet....

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Maybe I don’t know what “drone” is then. I describe it as the humming noise my exhaust makes in the lower rpms. High rpms always sound great from most exhaust systems... it’s the lower rpms that create annoying drone for some. I like the exhaust regardless.
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Old 06-04-2018, 06:55 PM   #2
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I edited my comment, but you quoted it first, dangit! Sorry.... I didn't mean to sound rude about it. Haha.
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Maybe I don’t know what “drone” is then. I describe it as the humming noise my exhaust makes in the lower rpms. High rpms always sound great from most exhaust systems... it’s the lower rpms that create annoying drone for some. I like the exhaust regardless.
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Old 06-05-2018, 12:16 AM   #3
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I edited my comment, but you quoted it first, dangit! Sorry.... I didn't mean to sound rude about it. Haha.


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