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SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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the exhuats hangers are HORRIBLE!!! I was behind a C6 yesterday, sticker still in the window, and everytime the guy hit a bump, the exhaust was boncing around like it was late 90's Pontiac. I think it almost bottomed out over one bump!

 

AS ciomparison, I was behind a C5 today, with stock exhaust, and it was perfectly stable when it hit bumps.

 

Anyone with a C6 might want to check their, and maybe complain to their dealer!@

CMNTMXR81 Senior Enthusiast

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Could be loose, cound be designed to move a little.

 

I've seen *supposed* super high quality Lexus's and Mercedes go over bumps and their rattle around too.

SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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WOAH!!! CMNT, haven't; seen you in a while, so how is the goat???

 

That BMW ///M car I was waiting on for 2007 is gonna end up having a super high revving 4 banger(think S2000 engine) based on the new V-10 Formula 1 derived M5 engine.

 

cool, but I don't want to pay over 30K(probably 35+ after markup and taxes, etc) for a motor with only 4 pots.

 

so the new 400HP 6-speed GTO is looking good if I decide to go ahead and spend around 30K on a vehicle after 2005, either that or the next gen Silverado with the rumored 350+ HP next gen small block.(if the rumors are teue, less than 350HP I might forget that too!). And, maybe a new style Mustang GT, if they appear to be holding up well.

apache sierra Enthusiast

apache sierra

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I heard they had a problem with the early production exhaust hangers,but are supposed to be ok now :jester: The dealer has two on the lot and neither has the problem(from what I could see).

 

What 5 series is getting the 4 banger? I'm waiting for the m5 with the v10.That should provide a good kick in the rear. :(

SnakeEyeSS Senior Enthusiast

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lol, no 5 sieries is getting a four banger. you might wanna read that post again. the M1's latest rumors is that it's getting a high revving, maxed our 4 banger

 

oh, and the 205MPH capable(w/o limiter), 507HP, 8000RPM, V-10 M5 already around, in car magazines. Although not for sale in the US for a few more months

apache sierra Enthusiast

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lol, no 5 sieries is getting a four banger. you might wanna read that post again. the M1's latest rumors is that it's getting a high revving, maxed our 4 banger

 

oh, and the 205MPH capable(w/o limiter), 507HP, 8000RPM, V-10 M5 already around, in car magazines. Although not for sale in the US for a few more months

 

 

 

my bad :jester: I saw (bmw///m) and knew it couldn't be the m5 :cheers: So was confused doh. Oh well when asked what state I was born in,I tell them I was born in the state of confusion. :P:( I'll go away now :D

CMNTMXR81 Senior Enthusiast

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The Goat is doing fine. It's plenty loud and getting stronger each time I put her on the rollers. Last pull two weeks ago netted 333rwhp and 342lbs-ft of torque.

 

Why wait for an '05 unless you absolutely must have the LS2, hood, different spoiler, rear valence panel with split duals, revised gauges and a dead pedal when you can get an '04 now for an average of $25k.

 

With the money saved, you can surely spend on some mods and equal the LS2's power. A few bolt ons is all you need.

General Lee 01 Senior Enthusiast

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OT: Good to see ya CMNT. :seeya: When did you oust the HD?

 

 

As for the Exhaust....

 

This is just my opinion, but as long as it's still there and does it's job correctly, so what if it moves around?

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