SuperTrooper169

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Ok you all convinced me to leave the camera inside the car next time and just buy an external mic to get the exhaust sound. Lesson learned.

RPhilMan1

For what it's worth, I've done a GoPro mount via suction cup mount on the trunk before, and I didn't have any problems. However, the external mic gives much better audio. It's fun getting the external shots, too. I just wonder how your GoPro fell off!

By the way, I think the exhaust sounds awesome, and I love the way it looks!

SuperTrooper169

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Thanks man! Appreciate it. I'm getting more and more used to it. At first I wasn't sure about it but it's wearing on me in a good way.

Yeah I've done the trunk shot before, using the same GoPro suction cup mount, and had no issues. I did mount it lower this time, on the bumper, so I wonder if it was flexing or something and just eventually flexed enough to break the suction. It was on a back road and I wasn't on it, so it's odd that it feel off. I'd understand if it was when I was mashing the gas pedal but this was just cruising along at maybe 35mph. That's why I was hoping I'd be able to find the memory card to see if there was a clue on there about what happened, but it's gone forever at this point.

SuperTrooper169

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Had a jokester in a riced out Jetta speed up so I couldn't merge over to the right to get off my exit, so I proceeded to drop the hammer to pass the car in front of him to get over. He then passes the same car and gets behind me approaching a red light ahead, then slowly drives next to me on my left and signals for me to put my window down, so I do. "That's a bad ass car man!! What do you have done to it??". Made my night. I guess I'm keeping the Corsa lol.

SuperTrooper169

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My complete up-to-date mod list as of 12-18-16. The only major thing left is to tackle the stock 2.65 rear gears. Thinking about upgrading to a 3.06 SRT rear diff in the spring of '17 which is pretty much direct bolt in. Otherwise I'm putting a fork in it and anything else will be small dress up or maintenance items (but my wife doesn't believe me and frankly I don't either lol).

Engine/Transmission
• DiabloSport Predator Tuner w/ Hemifever Custom Email Tune
• LMI Carbon Fiber Hammer Intake
• JBA Silver Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers
• JBA Hi-Flow Catted Mid-Pipes
• Corsa Xtreme Catback Exhaust
• JET 180° Thermostat
• Billet Technologies Oil Catch Can
• Z Automotive TranZformer Electronic Shift Kit
Wheels/Brakes/Suspension
• MOPAR OEM 20x8 Hypergray Super Track Pak Wheels
• RotorPros Centric Drilled Rotors w/ Police Package Rear Upgrade
• Centric Posi-Quiet Brake Pads
• Gorilla Chrome Locking Lug Nuts
• MOPAR Stage1 Lowering Springs
• Koni Orange STR.T Shocks
• Petty's Garage Strut Tower Brace
Appearance/Dress Up
• Eagle Eyes OEM Style Projector Headlights w/ Morimoto HID Ballasts/Relay Harness/Capacitor/5500k Bulbs
• Hurst Comp Stick Billet Shift Plate w/ White Cue Ball Shift Knob
• Billet Technologies Thermostat Housing, Oil Filler Cap, Oil Dipstick Handle, Power Steering Cap, Radiator Overflow Cap and Washer Fluid Cap
• MOPAR OEM 392 Engine Half Covers
• MOPAR OEM Bright Pedal Kit
• MOPAR OEM Rear Lower Diffuser
• MOPAR OEM Hood Struts
• MOPAR OEM Red Road / Track Package R/T Emblems on Front Quarter Panels
• Custom Sick Badging Technologies Road / Track Performance Group Emblem
• Stainless Steel Braided Hoses with Blue/Red AN Style Fittings
• Satin Black Painted Radiator Overflow and Washer Fluid Tanks
• Black Anodized MOPAR Logo Front Bumper Cover Bolt Washers
• Black Painted Calipers with Hi-Temp Metallic Silver MOPAR Decals
• Pro Motor Stripes 3M Vinyl Hip Stipes and Custom Hood Graphic
• Bright White LED License Plate Light
• Shaved Door Moldings
Safety/Security
• RECARO Performance Booster Car Seat for K-Man
• Black w/ Red Stitching MOPAR Seat Belt Shoulder Pad for K-Man
• RECARO ProRIDE Convertible Car Seat for Pumpkin

CCColtsicehockey

Exhaust sounds good. Sorry about your GoPro. My GoPro suction cup has been solid for me on both metal body panels, glass, as well as bumpers but I still always tether it too just in case even it it is just a piece of twine or something tied off inside the car. I have recently went the external mic solution as well. I used it the first time for the exhaust video of the V.

Regarding saying you are finished modding. I don't buy it. Once you start down this path I don't believe it ever ends. Especially with a list that long. Plus in a few years it will be on to the next car. Maybe a V Wagon and you will be starting all over again.

ttribe

SuperTrooper169

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Oh I meant done modding this car. Next car will definitely be modded, too. It's in my blood and always will be to mod my cars. Thanks for the condolences on the GoPro. Expensive lesson but it could have been worse. At least I recovered the mount and case.

Always full of wisdom, you are.

SuperTrooper169

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I've never had a more love/hate experience with a car mod than with this Corsa Xtreme.

TylerT

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What are your best options for changing it out to something different?

ttribe

A hacksaw and a fart can...

TylerT

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I was thinking more along the lines of going back to stock exhaust and adding cutouts ...

TylerT

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Or a more desirable exhaust ....







With cutouts

SuperTrooper169

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My option would be to go back to the Flowmaster catback and do cutouts. While I've grown to appreciate the tone and volume of the Corsa, I can't stand when it sends a strong vibration through the cabin at certain RPMs when it's in ECO mode. You'd think when you drop $1,300 on a catback it'd be perfect. I'm just wondering if the people that love this exhaust don't have headers and hi-flow mid pipes. I think it's messing with the resonance. 1st world problems.

Sarlacc

get rid of ECO mode already...its a freaking muscle car. No ECO, no MDS...run those damn 8 cylinders like they demand and all your problems will be solved.

SuperTrooper169

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It drives you crazy doesn't it?!! You say it's a muscle car, I say it's a four door family sedan lol.

JT4

This would drive me nuts too..

You're only getting the vibration in ECO mode?? So when not in ECO mode, is there any vibration at all, or is all good?

KaMLuNg

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didn't i say cutouts from the beginning... if i could find a decent exhaust shop in the area that i trust, i'd already have the QTPs on the Vagon...

SuperTrooper169

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Yep only in ECO Mode. When it's on all 8 cylinders it's vibration free. When it warms up outside I'm going to have to go back under and check all the connections I guess, but part of me think it's not going to fix the iseue because I suspect the vibration is caused by the resonance change and it's frequency based, not loose fitting based.
That's the biggest issue with me, too. I haven't found an exhaust shop in the area I trust enough to install cutouts.

Mr Hyde

Had a similar issue with a different car which was not eliminated, but was improved by adding in another vibrant resonator even though the system already had one. Not sure if you want to hack into your aftermarket setup, but just a thought.

Have a similar resonance issue at about 2k RPM on my RS4's aftermarket exhaust, but don't want to quiet it any in the rest of the rev band, and it doesn't bother me as much.

Something like this. Vibrant Performance ::.

SuperTrooper169

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Thanks for the input! Yeah I'm definitely not going to be adding any more resonators to either exhaust. Unfortunately I think I'm either going to have to live with it, kill the ECO Mode or switch back to the Flows. Unless I'm completely wrong and there is indeed a loose connection or heat shield underneath that needs attention.

Sarlacc

Its a muscle sedan if you want to call it that. But seriously, That ECO stuff does nothing. Didn't do anything in my Challenger (though my stick didn't have MDS)..and it does nothing my Durango...I turn it off. My mpg is barely any different, if different at all. And I have a more pleasurable driving experience with it off.

I mean, you dropped all this time and money modding your car. If it was really JUST a family sedan to you, why bother? So, you've done all this modding...and the one thing counter intuitive to said modding (ECO mode) you are too stubborn just turn off and solve your problems? I dont get it.

Just try it. You might like it.

ttribe

I vote "kill the ECO Mode"...I'm with the Sarlacc on this one. It's a beast, drive it like one.

SuperTrooper169

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So what you guys are saying is I should turn off the ECO Mode, eh? Hmm.

Sarlacc

put on your big boy pants and fill them with some BALLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you can do it!!!

SuperTrooper169

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JT4

If you're happy with the sound of the exhaust when not in ECO then yes don't drive in ECO.. Seriously that's what I would do. I've never driven a Charger but my oldest son has a Q50S with the Infiniti perf exhaust, the car is fun to drive and pretty quick.. Now granted all cars are different, but the first time (and last) I drove the Q50S in ECO mode I couldn't believe how much of a pig it was.

He drives it in sport 75%, personal 20% and normal the other 5% of the time, it's never seen ECO again since the first week it came home from the dealer last year..

TLDude876

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did you just say Q50S with the sport exhaust?

CCColtsicehockey

Kill ECO mode end of story

SuperTrooper169

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Ok I've listened to the people. I emailed my tuner yesterday and he's going to send me a tune with MDS aka Eco Mode off. Here's the thing though. The main reason I got the Corsa Xtreme was to deal with the sound when in ECO Mode, so now do I go back to the FM catback and sell the Corsa or vise versa? I could get about $800 or $900 back for the Corsa, where the FM wasn't getting any bites even when dropped to $300. Selling the Corsa would pay for cutouts and a rear 3.06 diff. Hmmmmm.

KaMLuNg

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sell it!!!

Sarlacc

Just wait and see what's it's like when you get the new tune on.

But it of course you'll say "I should have listened to Sarlacc YEARS ago!!!!" When you realize how much eco mode hindered around town driving.

CCColtsicehockey

If there is no drone from the Corsa then I say keep the Corsa. Especially if it is louder than the Flowmaster. Muscle Car = Louder is Better

JT4

Yes I did.........

JT4

I agree with the others wait and see and if no drone after the tune keep the Corsa's.. I hope it works out for you..

Redsand353

I drive my car in sport mode every day....ECO is hell on earth as far as im concerned with this car lol

TLDude876

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I know. I have it on my car as well Nice ride your son has there

SuperTrooper169

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Whoa whoa what's the deal with Infiniti photos appearing in my thread????

I installed the non-MDS tune this morning. Drove around a little bit and it is definitely less herky-jerky (sp?) not going in and out of 4 cylinder mode. And of course the vibration is gone. I guess I can get used to it.

Sarlacc

Youre welcome

SuperTrooper169

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Thanks for helping me "grow a pair", but now I can't get comfortable in my seat. They're just constantly in the way now.