Best exhaust for the 981 CS???
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I have a Fabspeed TrackTech installed by the previous owner. It sounds like the great true Porsche flat 6 wail while on normal mode, whereas it gets really burly and nasty sounding on the track/loud mode. I get a lot of compliments at the track with people surprised to hear a Cayman like this.
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The PSE sounds MUCH better on my 981 CS than it does on my GT4. I think it's perfect....but what do I know....
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I have a Fabspeed TrackTech installed by the previous owner. It sounds like the great true Porsche flat 6 wail while on normal mode, whereas it gets really burly and nasty sounding on the track/loud mode. I get a lot of compliments at the track with people surprised to hear a Cayman like this.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IkGj6SNC5YI
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IkGj6SNC5YI
Take a listen to our headers paired with the factory exhaust!
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Next step was to do the FD MotorSport Mod on the mufflers.
HOWEVER, called the gentleman up and learned two things (very nice guy):
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- He's in Brentwood of Northern California (in the Bay Area).. NOT the "OJ Simpson Brentwood" as he put it..
=> so need to correct the record on this point. Apologies for any confusion.
- He can't do a core exchange for the 981's. Says he just doesn't have the space in his shop to accommodate.
Car would be down for at least a solid week or more just to replace the mufflers.
Hmmmmm, thinking... hmmmm... reconsidering.. hmmmm..
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#50
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K', yesterday took advantage of the sales and got the FabSpeed X-Pipe Tips on order. Woohoo!
Next step was to do the FD MotorSport Mod on the mufflers.
HOWEVER, called the gentleman up and learned two things (very nice guy):
< >
Car would be down for at least a solid week or more just to replace the mufflers.
Hmmmmm, thinking... hmmmm... reconsidering.. hmmmm..
Next step was to do the FD MotorSport Mod on the mufflers.
HOWEVER, called the gentleman up and learned two things (very nice guy):
< >
- He's in Brentwood of Northern California (in the Bay Area).. NOT the "OJ Simpson Brentwood" as he put it..
=> so need to correct the record on this point. Apologies for any confusion.
- He can't do a core exchange for the 981's. Says he just doesn't have the space in his shop to accommodate.
Car would be down for at least a solid week or more just to replace the mufflers.
Hmmmmm, thinking... hmmmm... reconsidering.. hmmmm..
still searching for a deal.... found the guys at flat6 have the Top Speed Pro 1 on sale right now for incredible price.
been doing a lot of YouTube watching lately on all the different exhaust...I gotta say, the 981 sounds pretty damn great with just about any exhaust...I guess it comes down to how loud do you want it and how much snap crackle pop you like.
gotta say, this Borla is one of my favorites on YouTube
[ame=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Gqv536fX4]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Gqv536fX4[/ame]
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any updates on your exhaust?
still searching for a deal.... found the guys at flat6 have the Top Speed Pro 1 on sale right now for incredible price.
been doing a lot of YouTube watching lately on all the different exhaust...I gotta say, the 981 sounds pretty damn great with just about any exhaust...I guess it comes down to how loud do you want it and how much snap crackle pop you like.
gotta say, this Borla is one of my favorites on YouTube
[url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Gqv536fX4]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Gqv536fX4[/url]
still searching for a deal.... found the guys at flat6 have the Top Speed Pro 1 on sale right now for incredible price.
been doing a lot of YouTube watching lately on all the different exhaust...I gotta say, the 981 sounds pretty damn great with just about any exhaust...I guess it comes down to how loud do you want it and how much snap crackle pop you like.
gotta say, this Borla is one of my favorites on YouTube
[url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Gqv536fX4]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=x0Gqv536fX4[/url]
That Borla is not bad...much more deep sounding and growly than other systems (that I prefer)...but likely much better than that Flat6 chinese special system you're talking about.
You're better off with Borla instead of that Top Speed Pro 1 system, IMO.
Don't forget, especially with PDK equipped 981's, it also comes down to...DRONE.
I have Brombacher that came on mine and it's pretty glorious sounding at WOT, but has drone right on the gas in any gear, and at highway cruising speed in 7th gear on the freeway.
https://www.fvd.net/us-en/BES9811500...d-version.html
I hear lots of systems have drone on the 981. If I could do it over I'd have the stock PSE. Or if I had non-PSE stock exhaust, I'd have it modified for more sound (with less drone). Carnewal also modifies exhaust:
http://www.carnewal.com/products/981...t&testimonials
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That Borla is not bad...much more deep sounding and growly than other systems (that I prefer)...but likely much better than that Flat6 chinese special system you're talking about.
You're better off with Borla instead of that Top Speed Pro 1 system, IMO.
Don't forget, especially with PDK equipped 981's, it also comes down to...DRONE.
I have Brombacher that came on mine and it's pretty glorious sounding at WOT, but has drone right on the gas in any gear, and at highway cruising speed in 7th gear on the freeway.
https://www.fvd.net/us-en/BES9811500...d-version.html
I hear lots of systems have drone on the 981. If I could do it over I'd have the stock PSE. Or if I had non-PSE stock exhaust, I'd have it modified for more sound (with less drone). Carnewal also modifies exhaust:
http://www.carnewal.com/products/981...t&testimonials
You're better off with Borla instead of that Top Speed Pro 1 system, IMO.
Don't forget, especially with PDK equipped 981's, it also comes down to...DRONE.
I have Brombacher that came on mine and it's pretty glorious sounding at WOT, but has drone right on the gas in any gear, and at highway cruising speed in 7th gear on the freeway.
https://www.fvd.net/us-en/BES9811500...d-version.html
I hear lots of systems have drone on the 981. If I could do it over I'd have the stock PSE. Or if I had non-PSE stock exhaust, I'd have it modified for more sound (with less drone). Carnewal also modifies exhaust:
http://www.carnewal.com/products/981...t&testimonials
with the price of the TS Pro1 with free shipping and no tax, it's almost too good to pass up. Sounded great from the one video I saw of it, (I'll try to find it) but something about the Borla has me on pause.
Here it is
[video]http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aSitVoN5u7s[/video]
#53
talked to gentleman at flat6 today and asked some questions about the TopSpeed pro 1 said they're out of Texas who get some of there components from china but they stand by their product and they're sold out right now with the 987 version because it is very popular and just unbeatable price. I asked him what his recommendation as far as best bang for your buck beyond that one he said the AWE is top of the list. Borla claim they have no drone at any speed or rpm. Sounds like a GT4 in that video ....
with the price of the TS Pro1 with free shipping and no tax, it's almost too good to pass up. Sounded great from the one video I saw of it, (I'll try to find it) but something about the Borla has me on pause.
with the price of the TS Pro1 with free shipping and no tax, it's almost too good to pass up. Sounded great from the one video I saw of it, (I'll try to find it) but something about the Borla has me on pause.
Definitely a no-name, Chinese system. I'd rather have a US made Borla system myself.
With that said, aside from some of the higher end systems from the likes of Kline and Akrapovic (from what I read), you are likely going to get drone. Especially with any more aggressively sounding, cheaper aftermarket system on a PDK equipped car.
https://rennlist.com/forums/987-981-...ust-drone.html
https://www.planet-9.com/threads/wen...system.169298/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Porsche/com...aust_help_981/
My nice German made, $2,200 Brombacher exhaust drones. My experience is very similar to this guy's Borla's experience:
https://rennlist.com/forums/987-981-...st-review.html
Brombacher sounds awesome aside from the drone.
#54
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Nice! Yeah the more digging I do the more I'm hearing about drone issues with just about every system....
found the PSE on sale right now from Porsche Delaware but they charge $250 for shipping... maybenget local dealer to match the price $1750 right now.
found the PSE on sale right now from Porsche Delaware but they charge $250 for shipping... maybenget local dealer to match the price $1750 right now.
#55
PSE is ideal IMO. You do need to inquire about the install and wiring costs too tho. That’s fairly pricey from what I’ve heard.
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Race headers + PSE = profit.
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