05-08-2015, 02:01 PM | #1 |
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First Impressions with Velos Tune and Downpipes...
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I just wanted to give my first impressions with the recently installed Velos Tune and catless downpipes.... THIS THING IS INSANE ! ! I MEAN LIKE BERSERK, STUPID FAST !!! I have attached a pic with me and the bikes on a recent trip up North. Enjoy. Only one drawback which may turn out to be problematic... the thing is LOUD and I mean on the brink of obnoxiously loud... I am already beginning to get complaints from the neighbours and even other drivers.... hmmmm not good... Any ideas on how to keep this performance AND quiet the beast down a bit??? Thanks
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Which pipes did you get? To help with the noise... carry the below for the offended otherwise they should thank you..
http://www.amazon.com/Hearos-Ultimat...ords=ear+plugs Are you running the stock exhaust? You should be well within acceptable decibel levels unless your'e running straight pipes. Post some more pics and details. |
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05-08-2015, 03:12 PM | #3 |
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LOL ! !
I have the Velos pipes and my exhaust is totally stock. However, at about 3000 rpm, I have a very loud trumpet blast sound !
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05-09-2015, 10:58 AM | #6 |
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I have not had time to dyne or track the car, but I have clocked my 0-60 times at 3.9 sec and 4.0 seconds both ways.
I am seriously confused between this total insanity and the associated noise, or going back to a more civilized and quiet but still acceptably fast machine. Input guys?
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05-09-2015, 11:05 AM | #7 |
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Revel in it! Who cares what your neighbors think, you're already on the ragged edge of sanity with a 12 second SUV.
This was our Cayenne with a Cargraphic exhaust and it was ridiculously loud and I loved it: Video by a dealership a year or so before we bought it: I vote for enjoy your hoonmobile. |
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05-09-2015, 11:12 AM | #8 |
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LOLLL!!
The thing is I am a Doctor (believe it or not ! ) and I am supposed to be helping to cure and treat people, not causing them to have heart attacks ! ! Besides, I don't want people to think I have gone totally nuts, or have a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde side to me! !
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Take the truck back into the shop and have them tighten everything up.. Sometimes shit is a little loose which will make it much louder than it should be.
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Latest Update: Welcome Dr. Jekyll ! !
Hey Guys:
The latest news is there is no darn way on this earth I'm taking these downpipes off ! This insane behemoth is simply too much fun ! ! So I decided to take Tremek's advice and enjoy ! I nurse it through the neighborhood (Dr. Jekyll style) and let 'er rip when I'm in the clear ! (Mr. Hyde ! ) To all you guys still on the ropes about going this route : Just Do IT ! !
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I already feel the difference by having a tune, however I'm trying to understand if installing DPs would give me just a little more or is it ALOT more? I am concerned about gaseous odor in cabin.... other people have made comments....did you notice this? |
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Down pipe just give you another 20% in juice. Do the tune first, then decide if you need that next little bump.
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Intalling DPs will give you a LOT MORE , hands down, not just a "little bump". There is no comparison. I have no gaseous odor at all in the cabin and I am even beginning to enjoy the throaty roar on WOT and how it sets off the car alarms ! !
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Unusual to see an X5M with chrome window trim..
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