i herd the greddy system.......and damn no offense to anybody that has it but sounded like poo poo. buzzing like a bumble bee and when he got out of the gas it sounded like a neon does.....like a REALLY ____ed off bumble bee.(i think that we all know the sound im talkin about ) i know there is a lot more systems out there than just the greddy but if anybody can help with what some of them sound like that would be great. low deep tone little if any "buzz" as much as possible out of a 1.5 anyway, is what im lookin for. if it makes a difference, witch i know it does, ill be getting hedders, and short ram intake soon too. thanks for your help. i dont know if its possible to post sounds or not but if anybody does that be cool.

 

To answer your query, I was having the same dilemma as you. Having just had my AEM cold air intake installed on my ’05 xB, I decided it was time to upgrade the exhaust system. There are so many systems out there that this choice can be confusing. I heard all the audio clips out there, but you simple can get the feel of how it will really sounds until you actually hear one live. Having said that, I decided that I would go my own way. I used Eggie’s (he’s on this forum) idea that an oval muffler looks best and in my opinion makes the best sound. Like Eggie, I used a Magnaflow 14879 (can be had on the net for about 100-120 bucks). I then had my local muffler shop build me a custom bolt-on axle back system (I have pics). It only cost me $200 for the whole shebang and that's including installation (really not bad for here in NY) and it sounds GREAT with a nice rich, deep tone and no drone at 65 !

Let's face it, these cars will never sound like a ballsy v6 or v8. I will say that my car now feels and sounds like a European sports car and every trip is a pleasure!

 

I just installed a Strup muffler on my xB, and it sounds better live than their web site. (www.strup.us) This after I installed a Megan header this weekend. I will let folks know tomorrow night how it sounds on a 4.5 hour drive to Flagsatff...

Well spent 2 days on the road and the noise was not bad at 80-90 mph. It felt like there was more ommph when I punch the gas. I will post dyno sheets on the 18th...

 

sounds good man. were did you get your hedder.im not a big fan of dc sports. or the ebay hedders. and looking for other options.

 

None of the greddy systems for the xB sound like what you are describing.

They are all very mellow and low key. ZERO BUZZ.

 

the DC sports axle back has no buzzz to it...
it just rumbles nice!
a little loud when you floor it but no bees coming from this box!

 

PM me if you'd like to hear the Borla axle-back. Definately no buzz.

 

The Borla definately does not buzz.

 

he must have done something to it because i souhded like there was a bee hive hiddedn in there

 

agreed since the xB on strups site is my very own xB. it was taken with a camera...sound quality isn't there...it does not do the strup justice what so ever. PM for strup details or well..orders

 

2nd that.

 

Get a SuperTrapp and tune tha noise to your like. It works for me. Just my 02.

 

i have a blitz and i love it. but recently it hasn't been consistant with tone or sound output. i might be dumping it soon. no "buzz" here

but yes keep in mind you only have 1.5 leiters of dieplacement.

Bottles of pepsi have more dieplacement

 

stylis

 

I thought I heard someone call me. :D The auto axle back would work perfectly with your xB and when you get the headers installed, the axle back will still keep the sound at a low note for you. :D PM me for details.

 

must be a v8 scion....sweet!!!!

 

oh hell yeah, with long tube headers!!

 

i've got the GReddy EVO 2 on my box, with the AEM cold air induction and headers... it has a nice sound, no buzzing at all. The performance is noticeably increased as well... at least i'm not sweating on those onramps anymore...

 

The evo 2 is the biggest canister I have ever seen.

 

I to have developed the horrible buzz from my EVO Can now that I did the cat back piping....I hate it now