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Old 09-04-2020, 06:39 PM
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+1 ...was a nice 15 minute infomercial for Ohlins however....was wondering when Vince would appear and bust out the ShamWoW!!

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Originally Posted by works_team
I asked a professional to install it for me. He billed me for 2 hours of work. So, not too much of a hassle. Works as advertised.
So what do you think of it now that you’ve had it a while? Anyone else install this kit?
Old 11-13-2020, 01:33 AM
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Gents, I have it in my Spyder. The guys at Cargraphic installed it for me in about 1h. It is such a simple thing and let me tell you: the car sounds so much nicer. Having the valves open all the time unleashes the sound in a way that I am sure it would be enough for many. Having the possibility to close them at any moment is great (or in my case, put them back to normal operation since I have the 2-button one because I am installing the X-Pipe racing rear silencer from Cargraphics shortly too) . I can tell you that the sound in Janko's video does not make it justice (as most of the videos out there, this is difficult to capture). You need to hear (or better, feel) that valve open at any RPM range by yourself to understand.
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Old 11-13-2020, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by IRM
Gents, I have it in my Spyder. The guys at Cargraphic installed it for me in about 1h. It is such a simple thing and let me tell you: the car sounds so much nicer. Having the valves open all the time unleashes the sound in a way that I am sure it would be enough for many. Having the possibility to close them at any moment is great (or in my case, put them back to normal operation since I have the 2-button one because I am installing the X-Pipe racing rear silencer from Cargraphics shortly too) . I can tell you that the sound in Janko's video does not make it justice (as most of the videos out there, this is difficult to capture). You need to hear (or better, feel) that valve open at any RPM range by yourself to understand.
I think you have the right configuration, a valve controller and an x pipe cargraphic. When I get my spyder I'll probably go on it. I think the valve open sound is really great. Are there drones in certain diets? can you take a long trip in silence when the valves are closed? the silencer in this case is it efficient?
Thank you for your feedback
Old 11-13-2020, 05:51 AM
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So what do you think of it now that you’ve had it a while? Anyone else install this kit?
i'm totally addicted.
now if at cruising i switch back to normal the car feels totally silent like electric car
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Old 11-13-2020, 02:22 PM
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OK, ok I simply need to get to this mode, sooner rather than later! ​​​​​​​
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Old 11-13-2020, 02:51 PM
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How or where do we buy it from in the US?

Did anyone buy the one with 3 modes (Stock, Open All Time, Closed All Time)?
Old 11-13-2020, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sin911
How or where do we buy it from in the US?

Did anyone buy the one with 3 modes (Stock, Open All Time, Closed All Time)?
Eric at Supreme Performance (google) has them or can get.
Old 11-13-2020, 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jmartpr
And also make sure whatever you use can't be suck up the vacuum line!
There's some info in the 981 GT4 forum....
Most posters are saying a 6MM grub screw easily bought on Amazon or local hardware store will do the trick! Screw it in about 1 inch and then reconnect to the valve makes a nice clean procedure. Im going to try this method when car arrives.
Old 11-13-2020, 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sin911
How or where do we buy it from in the US?

Did anyone buy the one with 3 modes (Stock, Open All Time, Closed All Time)?
As ​​​@dnimi123 suggested Eric at Supreme Power , where I got my 2 mode unit from.

FWIW I have read that "Closed All Time" is not recommended as the engine passes through 4000 RPM it needs to breath, even the OEM controller opens the valves above this RPM.
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Originally Posted by Westcoast
As ​​​@dnimi123 suggested Eric at Supreme Power , where I got my 2 mode unit from.

FWIW I have read that "Closed All Time" is not recommended as the engine passes through 4000 RPM it needs to breath, even the OEM controller opens the valves above this RPM.
I ran my old GT3 on Laguna Seca with the valves closed and it caused one of the cats to crack lol! So I know it's not ideal at all, but if I ever need it to be quiet it's a good option to have IMO.

Thanks for the heads up guys!
Old 11-13-2020, 06:44 PM
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Install video on YouTube - very thorough and also a video driving with sound differences. Links below.


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Old 11-14-2020, 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by sin911
I ran my old GT3 on Laguna Seca with the valves closed and it caused one of the cats to crack lol! So I know it's not ideal at all, but if I ever need it to be quiet it's a good option to have IMO.

Thanks for the heads up guys!
Thats on the 3-way. The 2-way is just open or back to PSE control, so closed 100% is not an issue if you choose the 2-way.
Old 11-14-2020, 12:26 AM
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Can the remote be sync'd and set to the garage door remote built into the 718? That would be nice. Soul Perf controller can be so since this is just like a garage remote then that should work.
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Originally Posted by dnimi123
Can the remote be sync'd and set to the garage door remote built into the 718? That would be nice. Soul Perf controller can be so since this is just like a garage remote then that should work.
Which system is easier to install? I can’t believe there’s no ECU hack for this.


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