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sounds on cold start?

Hey guys, my car makes a couple of odd noises every cold start. video attached so you can hear exactly what I mean.

Exhaust: Installed an aftermarket borla exhaust I bought off Facebook Marketplace, but I can’t match it to anything on Borla’s actual website, so not sure what it really is. Ran fine for the first few weeks, but now it makes noise only on cold start. The exhaust is two pieces bolted together, so maybe something there was loose? It was tricky trying to bolt them all up evenly when i installed it. Planning to retighten everything, but wanted to see if that sounds like the right call or if I’m missing something.

Front-end squeak: Also cold-start only, comes from the front of the car. Already ruled out idler pulley, bearing, tensioner, and both belts (all replaced recently), squeak is still there. You can also here this in the video. Goes away after a few minutes.

Any input on either issue is appreciated, happy to answer questions.

u/TheToxicLogic — 3 days ago

F45 Delete Question

Hey guys, I already know most of this but just want to make sure it’s all correct before I purchase anything.
My 2000 has F45 real time damping and the shocks are done. Plan is:
• Replace all 4 with Bilstein B6
• Plug a resistor bypass module into each of the 4 shock harness connectors so I don’t get the Service Ride Control message or the 80 mph limiter

Has anyone else done this? Is there anything i should know. Thanks 🙏

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u/TheToxicLogic — 29 days ago

C5 Exhaust?

Gonna eventually put sum long tube headers and x pipe it, but i found a Used Borla Classic S-Type exhuast for 500? do i cop? Balling on a budget i dont wanna spend over a band on it so..

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u/TheToxicLogic — 3 months ago

Exhaust situation??

Recently got a C5, Thinking about my options sound wise.. Gonna add long tube headers and x pipe it but for exhuast should i buy a used borla, or just do a muffler delete. Let me know!

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u/TheToxicLogic — 3 months ago

Exhaust situation?

Recently got the car, Thinking about my options sound wise.. Gonna add long tube headers and x pipe it but for exhuast should i buy a used borla, or just do a muffler delete. Let me know!

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u/TheToxicLogic — 3 months ago

Need to go to a mechanic

Pretty sure my auto trans on my c5 is cooked. Ive tried replacing solenoids, fluid, filter etcetc. But it still slips/ doesnt engage. Gonna take it to a mechanic should i tell them outright that i think i need a trans swap, or should i tell them i have no clue whats wrong with it

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u/TheToxicLogic — 3 months ago