New Owner of a 2011 Boxster Spyder with a question
05-21-2016, 11:31 AM
#1
New Owner of a 2011 Boxster Spyder with a question
The sports exhaust loudness doesn't appear to change between on and off. Is there a possibility that the exhaust actuator ( I am assuming it has one) isnt working? My wife has a 2014 S with exhaust and there is a significant difference in sound.
I posted a pic as an attachment. Not sure how to post 2 or 3.
I posted a pic as an attachment. Not sure how to post 2 or 3.
05-21-2016, 11:49 AM
#2
Nordschleife Master
Check to see if it's disconnected. I know some mod it so that it's always on. The 987.2 Spyder exhaust is super quiet... A little better with it on, but still silent compared to the 981.
05-21-2016, 12:16 PM
#3
The 'vacuum switch" (I hope I have the correct name for the part) fails on these fairly often. It's an easy fix. NICE CAR. If you bought it from a Porsche dealership just recently you might be able to get them to fix it for free.
05-21-2016, 01:53 PM
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What a beautiful car.....not that I'm biased or anything. 
If you're sitting in the garage and you hit the button you will definitely notice a difference at idle. If you're on the road at idle the differences is very subtle until you get above 3000 RPM. Above 3000 RPM there's a big difference.
But as Donovan noted earlier, even with the PSE turned on the sound inside the car isn't that loud. I do wish they turned it up a notch. I'm debating a new set of headers or new exhaust to make mine a bit louder.
Enjoy the car in good health and post up some of your impressions when you've had some time behind the wheel.
If you're sitting in the garage and you hit the button you will definitely notice a difference at idle. If you're on the road at idle the differences is very subtle until you get above 3000 RPM. Above 3000 RPM there's a big difference.
But as Donovan noted earlier, even with the PSE turned on the sound inside the car isn't that loud. I do wish they turned it up a notch. I'm debating a new set of headers or new exhaust to make mine a bit louder.
Enjoy the car in good health and post up some of your impressions when you've had some time behind the wheel.
05-21-2016, 01:59 PM
#6
Nice car. Love the dark color 987 Spyders.
05-21-2016, 02:11 PM
#7
I called on this car.. They didn't even have pictures up yet and then got a call back it sold while I was waiting for them to send me the build sheet!! Nice buy - post more pictures!
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05-21-2016, 02:26 PM
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I beat you to it. I was at Braman looking at a 2012 with 18K miles and PDK (not exactly what I was wanting) and as I walked in they let me know that it was sold and by the way we just took delivery of a a 6 speed with 8K miles and the sport seats. I knew it was mine!
I would love to offer pics but I am kind of new to this and have no idea how the attachment function works.
I would love to offer pics but I am kind of new to this and have no idea how the attachment function works.
05-21-2016, 05:28 PM
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Nordschleife Master
Looking good... IMHO full leather is a must... Looks more premium than the standard. I also like the 987.2 Spyder color blocking better than the 981 for the red/black interior. Congrats!
05-21-2016, 06:57 PM
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Kcobra, let me pile on and say huge congrats on this great pick up! 
I have a spare 987 Spyder book/brochure that's a nice addition to keep with other documentation (i.e., window sticker, COA, etc.) on the car. Shoot me a PM if you would like me to send it your way and I'll drop it in the mail.
Best of luck with this beautiful Spyder!
I have a spare 987 Spyder book/brochure that's a nice addition to keep with other documentation (i.e., window sticker, COA, etc.) on the car. Shoot me a PM if you would like me to send it your way and I'll drop it in the mail.
Best of luck with this beautiful Spyder!
