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Old 09-11-2008, 07:08 PM
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PLEASE tell me FRPP Stingers have a break-in period. I just put 'em on and damn the drone is killing me. I though I wasn't a wuss, but GEEZ... I won't be able to live with this.

I've got a catted X-pipe that's in the mail. If they don't sound better with that I'm gonna sell these Stingers and go Corsa.
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Old 09-11-2008, 07:29 PM
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Drone will only get worse. I sold mine and installed GTA's. No more drone. The stingers did look good and sound good though
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Old 09-11-2008, 07:49 PM
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That's why I spent the extra money for Corsas. Just as loud as stingers at WOT, but no drone.
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Old 09-11-2008, 08:12 PM
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Open the windows, drive faster or downshift to a lower gear. They only drone in the 1600 to 1900 range. LOL!
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Old 09-11-2008, 08:21 PM
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HA - I hear drone from 1,000-2,000 rpm when in a high gear under load. Which is to say when I drive conservatively all I hear is drone. Dammit.
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Old 09-11-2008, 08:23 PM
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So how about that catted x-pipe. Tell me a catted x-pipe will mellow it out. I know its supposed to change the tone - make it a little higher.

Maybe I'm just sensitive to drone. I heard drone in my stock mufflers, although it wasn't loud drone at all.
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Old 09-11-2008, 09:06 PM
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After I installed the FRPP stingers I was a bit disappointed with the sound at first. It was quieter than I expected, but after about three weeks of driving they seemed to get louder and have more of a rumble. Mine have a drone when I drive between 1300-1900 in 5th gear. Above 1900 the drone is gone - the faster you drive the less drone you'll have
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Old 09-11-2008, 10:18 PM
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You might have a leak somewhere.

But they drone, and it's annoying
sometimes, but just do as the others
said, downshift or get 4.10's. Opening
the windows helps a lot too.

If you drive conservatively, the drone
is going to kill you! Drive Fast!
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Old 09-13-2008, 04:47 PM
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Ohh man...I LOVE the drone! Just make sure you're not talking on the phone ROFL.
For some additional fun, install a subwoofer and you can get some crazy modulated frequencies if you pick the right songs.

Seriously, I only think it's annoying every once in a while, and then I just downshift or speed up. Generally, I love the sound.

To each their own I guess...
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What Catdiesel said. I've had mine for about 3000 miles and they are starting to sound better and better!!
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