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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Im new to all these new terms what does the term drone mean?
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by kvisakan
Im new to all these new terms what does the term drone mean?
Refers to the annoying exhaust sound speficially a LOUD buzz kind of sound you hear due to aftermarket exhaust
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 11:32 PM
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^^^ yep basically. Drone is the volume of an exhaust at cruising speeds, usually between 2-3K RPM's. And yes an aftermarket exhaust amplifies this sound, some think its annoying.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by RVCAis250
^^^ yep basically. Drone is the volume of an exhaust at cruising speeds, usually between 2-3K RPM's. And yes an aftermarket exhaust amplifies this sound, some think its annoying.
Yes after installing an after market exhaust you might hear amplified noise coming from the airflow. I have a Megan axle back and it's REALLY bass-full drone. But I just put I. Music and it all goes away lol the exhaust with the least drone I think is the TANABE Medallion Touring exhaust. My friend has it and it sounds even better when there is an f-sport intake installed.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 05:18 PM
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Yeah drone is pretty much that loud hum sound that you hear from cars with exhausts when cruising. Some hate it and some love it. I <3 drone lol
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by bob4256
Yeah drone is pretty much that loud hum sound that you hear from cars with exhausts when cruising. Some hate it and some love it. I <3 drone lol
I can't see how you can love drone lol. I get a headache from the drone of my exhaust.
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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I can't see how you can love drone lol. I get a headache from the drone of my exhaust.
I don't know, I find it enjoyable lol
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Old Apr 6, 2013 | 08:08 PM
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I love drone too! Means you got a good exhaust.

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