Anyone local with Borla S-Type exhaust?

[redpearl99]

Would like to hear it in person before pulling the trigger on $6k.

If you are local to the GTA (preferably Durham but okay otherwise), and willing to me for a few minutes, please let me know

 

[1st Vette]

Would like to hear it in person before pulling the trigger on $6k.

If you are local to the GTA (preferably Durham but okay otherwise), and willing to me for a few minutes, please let me know

You probably have seen this already but here it is just incase. Not in person but may give you an idea compared to a few others . I have an appointment with Davenport for the Corsa extreme one . and yes they are a bit far away for you.
Test drive starts around 6:30.....

 

[redpearl99]

Thanks but videos don't help. You need to hear in person

 

[1st Vette]

Thanks but videos don't help. You need to hear in person

I believe I mentioned that part..........
"Not in person but may give you an idea compared to a few others ".

 

[cdnz]

Would like to hear it in person before pulling the trigger on $6k.

If you are local to the GTA (preferably Durham but okay otherwise), and willing to me for a few minutes, please let me know

You can try to attend many corvette shows and cruise night in the GTA and surrounding area.
I have seen one with the Niagara Corvette Club last year.
Check with DenisC8 cruises where many C8 owners attend.
I think the first meet is with the CWO London Corvette Club in London. Some time in May I believe.
I think Duram/surrounding aera has a Corvette Club as well.

 

[redpearl99]

Yea I go to meets and haven't seen one yet. West Ontario meet last year didn't have any. Some guys at Denise's cruises last year had Corsa and hooker but no borla s

 

[1st Vette]

Yea I go to meets and haven't seen one yet. West Ontario meet last year didn't have any. Some guys at Denise's cruises last year had Corsa and hooker but no borla s

If you don't mind me asking what has made you consider Borla not having had a chance to hear one yet ? In choosing Corsa I'm just going by comparison videos, through a very good sound system though, but still not like the real thing as you point out. And reviews as well.

 

[redpearl99]

I get the sense from reviews that Borla has a lower/deeper sound, better anti-drone technology, and better range for NPP valves

 

[cdnz]

Borla has the heat sheilding.

 

[1st Vette]

I get the sense from reviews that Borla has a lower/deeper sound, better anti-drone technology, and better range for NPP valves

Interesting as I found the same thing regarding the Corsa Extreme, lol. Like you say you would have to hear them and go for a drive, windows up then down, valves open and closed etc. Speaking of NPP valves they are " binary " , either fully open or in the closed position.

 

[Vettenut]

I believe I mentioned that part..........
"Not in person but may give you an idea compared to a few others ".

You sure did amigo ..... It will never be the same as in person ... however the vid will give you some idea of the sound ... especially to compare ..

And yea .... you mentioned that too !

 

[1st Vette]

Borla has the heat sheilding.

$145 cad option with the Corsa but free installation. That is for the area behind the exhaust tips . Is that the heat shielding you are referring to ?

 

[redpearl99]

Interesting as I found the same thing regarding the Corsa Extreme, lol. Like you say you would have to hear them and go for a drive, windows up then down, valves open and closed etc. Speaking of NPP valves they are " binary " , either fully open or in the closed position.

Honestly the biggest headache is finding a reputable local seller with a decent price point. I can order from American sellers or borla directly and have it shipped over to Buffalo. That's option one. I found a few authorized Canadian retailers that actually end up at a lower price point after currency conversion and hassle of going over the boarder, but they all have bad reviews and terrible BBB ratings. Buying expensive parts from Canada sucks

 

[cdnz]

Here are a few retailers that I had bought parts from. No particular order.

Borla 2020 Chevrolet Corvette C8 6.2L S-Type Exhaust System Dual Round Rolled A/C Black Chrome Tips - 140838BC

Developing systems for the C8 Corvette presented Borla engineers with unique challenges, but our team was up to the challenge. Great care was taken to ensure the integrity and function of the system as well as the vehicle itself. Part number 140838 includes both AFM and NPP dual mode exhaust...

www.raptorracing.ca

By the Airport.

All Products

Welcome to AM Tuning Canada! We have everything to suit your needs.

www.amtuning.ca

QEW/403

 

[cdnz]

Honestly the biggest headache is finding a reputable local seller with a decent price point. I can order from American sellers or borla directly and have it shipped over to Buffalo. That's option one. I found a few authorized Canadian retailers that actually end up at a lower price point after currency conversion and hassle of going over the boarder, but they all have bad reviews and terrible BBB ratings. Buying expensive parts from Canada sucks

Why do you want to cross the border when these guys can bring them into the GTA for a reasonable fees. imo.

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[redpearl99]

Why do you want to cross the border when these guys can bring them into the GTA for a reasonable fees. imo.

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Because I don't want to pay someone to over the boarder and get something for me. It only takes me an hour drive. Why would I want to introduce another middle man who wants his cut?