Location: Bel Air MD, Wildwood, NJ Depends on the Day
Installed My New Solo Mach Exhaust for 2.4 N/A
Over the weekend I installed my new Solo Mach Exhaust on my 2.4 N\A Solstice and love it. The install took about 1 1/2 hrs with a friend helping, included replacing the rear fascia with one from a GXP that I ordered. The exhaust is just like the Mach exhaust Solo makes for the GXP but has a resonator in front of the Y pipe to create some backpressure. The sound is great, a nice deep tone while shifting through the gears with no drone while cursing. Revs come quicker and the car seems to have more power now. As far as gas mileage goes don't think I'll see a gain in that any time soon, can't keep my foot out of it. Here's a few pic's of the install and a few video's to give you an idea what the system sounds like. It sounds better live.
Y Pipe
Resonator
Rev Up
Drive Off
In Cabin Drive - NO DRONE
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06 Vin #12658 Power, Conv, Premium, Polished Aluminum Wheels, A/C, LSD, MP3. Door Pockets, Door Arm Rest. Console Arm Rest, Solo Mach Exhaust System, Pioneer - AVIC D3
Hi GMO. Thanks so much for putting up the video's and pics. That's the first time we've heard the Mach on the N/A with the extra resonator added into the front pipe. Thanks for taking a chance on this set up without us being able to test it first. I think it sounds great. How is the noise level inside the cabin, at cruise speed, and under acceleration? We're so glad your happy with it. Any and all feedback that you can give us on this set up is very much appreciated. Thanks.
Location: Bel Air MD, Wildwood, NJ Depends on the Day
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Originally Posted by GOINGSOLO
Hi GMO. Thanks so much for putting up the video's and pics. That's the first time we've heard the Mach on the N/A with the extra resonator added into the front pipe. Thanks for taking a chance on this set up without us being able to test it first. I think it sounds great. How is the noise level inside the cabin, at cruise speed, and under acceleration? We're so glad your happy with it. Any and all feedback that you can give us on this set up is very much appreciated. Thanks.
The noise level in the cabin is a much louder then stock in 1st thru 3rd gears, but once I shift into 4th it settles down. Under acceleration the level picks back up again, but it depends on what gear your in and how much acceleration your giving it, as to the level it increases. In 4th & 5th gear under normal acceleration the noise is very minimal, just a nice purr. At cruise speed its very quiet, no drone at all. One of my biggest concerns was is this system going to pass the wife test, looks like it does. She even said it sounded good! Also, No problem hearing the radio while driving.
The garage belongs to my friend, without his help the exhaust would still be sitting in the box.
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06 Vin #12658 Power, Conv, Premium, Polished Aluminum Wheels, A/C, LSD, MP3. Door Pockets, Door Arm Rest. Console Arm Rest, Solo Mach Exhaust System, Pioneer - AVIC D3
The noise level in the cabin is a much louder then stock in 1st thru 3rd gears, but once I shift into 4th it settles down. Under acceleration the level picks back up again, but it depends on what gear your in and how much acceleration your giving it, as to the level it increases. In 4th & 5th gear under normal acceleration the noise is very minimal, just a nice purr. At cruise speed its very quiet, no drone at all. One of my biggest concerns was is this system going to pass the wife test, looks like it does. She even said it sounded good! Also, No problem hearing the radio while driving.
The garage belongs to my friend, without his help the exhaust would still be sitting in the box.
Thanks so much... I love the sound especially in cabin , my biggest concern was when I would be crusin' and not crankin', I did not want it to be annoying...
Sounds Great!
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Mysterious 2007 N/A 2.4. "DarkSol" is the name.
Mods: Billet front grille.
Venture shield clear bra
GM mud flaps (front)
Carolina Custom armrest pads
ASAP Signs & Graphics, Back up Lite Covers
Carbon fiber license plate frame
Solo Mach Split Duals for N/A with Resonator (Amazing Sound! DarkSol now has DeepSol's voice)
Norm's "Fabulous" Fiberglass Split Dual Rear Fascia
Lovin' AZ
Pontiac: "We Used to Build Excitement! Now We Build Nothing"....
Over the weekend I installed my new Solo Mach Exhaust on my 2.4 N\A Solstice and love it. The install took about 1 1/2 hrs with a friend helping, included replacing the rear fascia with one from a GXP that I ordered. The exhaust is just like the Mach exhaust Solo makes for the GXP but has a resonator in front of the Y pipe to create some backpressure. The sound is great, a nice deep tone while shifting through the gears with no drone while cursing. Revs come quicker and the car seems to have more power now. As far as gas mileage goes don't think I'll see a gain in that any time soon, can't keep my foot out of it. Here's a few pic's of the install and a few video's to give you an idea what the system sounds like. It sounds better live.
Y Pipe
Resonator
Rev Up
Drive Off
In Cabin Drive - NO DRONE
I am sold, have ordered same setup...only differance is that I already have Norm's smooth dual fascia ready and waiting....I will post pics after install...Should have it after Turkey Day! Thanks GMO. Great video/audio...and you say it sounds better live?...... your car really had my computer mini-subwoofer growling.....NICE!!!
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Mysterious 2007 N/A 2.4. "DarkSol" is the name.
Mods: Billet front grille.
Venture shield clear bra
GM mud flaps (front)
Carolina Custom armrest pads
ASAP Signs & Graphics, Back up Lite Covers
Carbon fiber license plate frame
Solo Mach Split Duals for N/A with Resonator (Amazing Sound! DarkSol now has DeepSol's voice)
Norm's "Fabulous" Fiberglass Split Dual Rear Fascia
Lovin' AZ
Pontiac: "We Used to Build Excitement! Now We Build Nothing"....
Last edited by AZDarkSol : 11-14-2007 at 09:14 AM.
Well The CAI shorty header is being ceramic coated and I will be picking it up either at the end of the week or the first of next week. My Solo SQR-II and Hi-Flow Cat is at the wharehouse in ATL being shipped by DHL should receive that package this week. Just waiting for for the Rear Dual Center Facia from Norm.
Where can I order one? (The Solo website doesn't show it)
I also want to get that smooth fascia.
Thanks for the info!
Contact myself, I have the smooth facia and am getting the Solo split exhaust for the N/A. It is late and I am going to bed, but I will give you all the info...contact me later....I will be following this thread.... Sol On...
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Mysterious 2007 N/A 2.4. "DarkSol" is the name.
Mods: Billet front grille.
Venture shield clear bra
GM mud flaps (front)
Carolina Custom armrest pads
ASAP Signs & Graphics, Back up Lite Covers
Carbon fiber license plate frame
Solo Mach Split Duals for N/A with Resonator (Amazing Sound! DarkSol now has DeepSol's voice)
Norm's "Fabulous" Fiberglass Split Dual Rear Fascia
Lovin' AZ
Pontiac: "We Used to Build Excitement! Now We Build Nothing"....
Last edited by AZDarkSol : 11-14-2007 at 10:47 PM.
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Mysterious 2007 N/A 2.4. "DarkSol" is the name.
Mods: Billet front grille.
Venture shield clear bra
GM mud flaps (front)
Carolina Custom armrest pads
ASAP Signs & Graphics, Back up Lite Covers
Carbon fiber license plate frame
Solo Mach Split Duals for N/A with Resonator (Amazing Sound! DarkSol now has DeepSol's voice)
Norm's "Fabulous" Fiberglass Split Dual Rear Fascia
Lovin' AZ
Pontiac: "We Used to Build Excitement! Now We Build Nothing"....
Last edited by AZDarkSol : 11-15-2007 at 09:46 AM.
Looks great! We've received nothng but high marks from customers who use the Solo equipment, and we are doing some product evaluation of our own with it right now.
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