I like the way you think.... I am getting the Borla for my G35 coupe at the end of this month, and was thinking the same thing. I am not going to worry about paint since she does not look that close, but the sound would be something she would notice.

I may just say........."Hey baby, it is finally broken in. "

 

I had the same concern, now after three weeks since install it's barely louder than stock at all unless you really lace into the throttle then you definitely noticed a difference. It seem like it took awhile for it too break-in and I feel it actually got quieter maybe it's just that I got used to it but it definitely seems quieter now after three weeks.

 

Thanks guys for your input about wives and noticing the new exhaust. My wife is very observant and that is why I am going to paint it black so when she drives up to the garage she won’t immediately see a difference. I am glad also that the sound isn’t that much different, Thanks again

 

haha thats funny!! i guess u got to do it to hide it.

 

Are you all keeping the original stuff in case you want it back on??

 

Are you talking about painting the muffler section, don't worry about it she would have to be about a foot tall to see it. it's kinda tucked up underneath. The original want is much larger and visible.

 

Yeah, I'm starting to notice the rattle everynow and then, which I think is the H-pipe hitting the brace as well. I know they were concerned about this when installing, you could tell it was a snug fit. I thought they had it set so that it wouldn't. Oh well, guess I need to take it in.

For those with free time, put some Mother's Aluminum polish on the muffler. I know I know its hard to see, but you will know it's shiney!!!

 

Thanks that takes care of painting the muffler.

 

Wives can be difficult when you start spending money.

 

Not if it's on jewelry and dinners out!!

 

You’ve got it!

 

I have a question I been thinking about installing a borla exhaust
but iam wondering how much louder is it and can you hear the exhaust with the windows rolled up ? late at nite on a open road?
I just dont want the rumble of exhaust on a long trip
I herd the ingen exhaust its to loud for me can anyone help me with this please

thanx

 

ahhh the Joys of Single LIFE BABY!!!!!!!! WOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!

 

Dude: if you want that kind of life stay single or pay!

 

Do you mean "great" as in:

a) whirRRrRRRRrrrrr ricey civic

b) VROOOOOOOOOM red neck mustang

or c) a powerful humming during acceleration and NOT at idle (the way a Z should always sound)

I've been thinking about getting the Borlas but I need some assurance that they're not a or b. Some sound samples (wav) would be great.

 

no, but i am keeping it because i don't know what the hell else to do with it!!!

 

First of all, I'm wondering if all you pansies worried about your wife had the car bought for you by her mother or something...
LOL!! sorry, 'nuff of that!

The Borlas make the Z sound like a european performance machine... Like a hot BMW or tuned-out Maserati !

They are NOT loud. You can FEEL it slightly more inside the car but it is definitely not obtrusive.

 

When I bought the Z I was trading a 2002 Altima 3.5 SE with very few miles on it which she didn’t like the idea at all to start with. After a while she got to be more in favor of it because she also liked the Z. Being married is like a trade off to get along or at war all the time you have to be willing to put up with each other or not. I knew when I posted that message I would get someone taking pot shots at me so have your fun. You did take the opportunity. Now I hope enough has been said.

 

I am also HAPPILY married... lol

So now what do we do? Borla or Nismo headers?????

What air intake to buy.....decisions,decisions

 

I am glad that you are happily married. After being married 34 years you learn a lot about your spouse. As to what I'll do next as for mods we will see what is coming out.