Mitty

I have been trying to decide if I need to upgrade the sound of my 996. I have done the research and come up with the following sound clips.
Please understand that the best way to hear any of these is in person. Thanks to all that have taken the effort to post their sound clips. Enjoy.

PSE:
PSE 1 & 2 sound clips
PSE parked

Fabspeed Videos:
Mufflers
Bypass pipes video

B&B:
A few to choose from

GLH:
GHL - after 500 miles
GHL - Loud

So far, the Fabspeed bypass got the loudest reaction out of me. I like it!
I am still looking for a Ruf sound clip.

Drive safely,
Darren

::EDIT::

Ruf:
Ruf 1
Ruf 2

::EDIT 2::

Post 42 for Kreissieg
Post 43 for Cargraphic

NickS

I love my GHL exhaust!

Holger B

I've got the bypass pipes on my GT3 and they're VERY loud. Much louder than that clip would lead you to believe.

TT Gasman

I used to have a Ruf sound clip somewhere, I'll look tomorrow.

Mitty

Drivable around town without attracting too much attention (keeping your foot out of it, of course)? CHP glares?
Does it rattle your brain in the car?

Holger B

Attracts attention even at idle. I get nervous everytime I see a cop (a motorcycle cop followed me for a few blocks the other day, but didn't hassle me). I love the sound inside the car, but it's only for hardcore car nuts...

Because I have a GT3, it may be louder than a regular 996 (just my guess, maybe not). Also, relative to the Fabspeed video, mine really "gurgles and pops" when I back off the throttle (which I think sounds really cool).

SYMA

GHL's by a million miles sound the best of all of these clips. No comparison to the Fabspeeds in the clips where the cars are at idle. I am not counting the bypass pipe clip. These I feel are too loud and just a front row ticket to harrasment by the cops.

bobporsche996

the fabspeed muffler video as said by holger can't even compare... it's extremely extremely loud... ever been to a track and heard a straight pipe 7-8 second v8 muscle car take off? at WOT it's that intense... i really didn't think the little 6 behind the car could make the sound it does... but it does indeed.... as i've said before, if the porsche is your only car, or even your only second vehicle, or you intend to have a conversation with anyone in your car... i wouldn't consider it.. you won't be able to hear the person next to you.. but NOTHING beats the sound it makes when you put the key in the ignition and start up the car..

mundman

I must be an idiot--I can't decide--they all sound great--bypass pipe is too loud--GHL or Fabspeed--I think the Fabspeed sounds better but it's really close--what about the fact that materials used on the Fabspeed are thicker--does thicker mean better quality--the Fabs are polished and seem more like jewelry--#%$@--I still can't decide. my new-used car is being delivered in two weeks and I can't decide--HELP....Jeff

karlooz

wait a couple of weeks i will have my GHL "loud" and headers installed . i will add a sound byte to my porsche page.

Tbred911

the PSE sound files don't do the PSE any justice... the GHL is too soft... PSE in real life sounds friggin awesome... that's the one I bought!

Mitty

Did you happen to run across the sound clip?

TT Gasman

Drop me an email I'll send it your way. I can't seem to upload a wav file here.

TT Surgeon

Damn, some of you guys change mufflers like underwear!

Tbred911

yah... somebody should create a multi-tone exhaust that mechanically alters the airflow within the mufflers to produce different sounds and have a switch on the dashboard that gives you 3 distinct sounds... any takers??

that would be one cool mod...