Sport Exhaust question
11-17-2018, 09:18 AM
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Sport Exhaust question
When searching for the right car I find many with Sport Chrono but not Sport Exhaust. I find it confusing that they would spec SC and not PSE. Is it included with any other package and could still be on the car? Thanks,
11-17-2018, 09:26 AM
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Porsche is pretty al la carte. The PowerKit bundles the PSE with SC, but it's pretty obvious that you'd know that by the cars you're seeing.
The GTS cars also include PSE, and a few other LE runs of the 991.
But again, that would seem pretty obvious in your search.
You could always add PSE to you car (991.1 is easier than the .2) at the dealership for about $4k. Give or take.
The GTS cars also include PSE, and a few other LE runs of the 991.
But again, that would seem pretty obvious in your search.
You could always add PSE to you car (991.1 is easier than the .2) at the dealership for about $4k. Give or take.
11-17-2018, 10:26 AM
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Porsche is pretty al la carte. The PowerKit bundles the PSE with SC, but it's pretty obvious that you'd know that by the cars you're seeing.
The GTS cars also include PSE, and a few other LE runs of the 991.
But again, that would seem pretty obvious in your search.
You could always add PSE to you car (991.1 is easier than the .2) at the dealership for about $4k. Give or take.
The GTS cars also include PSE, and a few other LE runs of the 991.
But again, that would seem pretty obvious in your search.
You could always add PSE to you car (991.1 is easier than the .2) at the dealership for about $4k. Give or take.
11-17-2018, 12:36 PM
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Are you talking about the .1 or the .2? On the .2 I could not hear much difference inside the cabin b/n the normal and the sport exhaust, so I spec'd SC and not PSE. The difference I did hear was the pops and gurgles. Lots of them on the sports exhaust, but I don't care about those.
11-17-2018, 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim991
For $4.5k you can add an aftermarket exhaust and pick up a few ponies in addition to the sound improvement.
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11-17-2018, 02:19 PM
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Are you speaking from first hand experience? I have heard complaints about drone with the Fabspeed exhaust but the other issues are new to me.
11-17-2018, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim991
Are you speaking from first hand experience? I have heard complaints about drone with the Fabspeed exhaust but the other issues are new to me.
A lot of the other comments I made come from years of reading and speaking to owners. And seeing products at events.
11-17-2018, 08:22 PM
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OP is facing the same obstacles I did trying to find the right car. There are so many options, buyers have different desires, then you throw in different model years, mileage, who the seller is, and so on.
In the end, I got what I wanted (991.2 before they quit taking orders). It's been two months and will likely take another two before it's delivered. That's the drawback, no instant gratification.
BTW, I ordered the Sport Package on it and got the mechanics I wanted, which includes PSE, enough for me.
I have to agree with LexVan assessment on aftermarket systems, the HP claims are all over the place, also hard to find before and after done scientifically. Many industry people have stated that you lose mid-range response and gain top-end with these systems.
There's no free ride.
In the end, I got what I wanted (991.2 before they quit taking orders). It's been two months and will likely take another two before it's delivered. That's the drawback, no instant gratification.
BTW, I ordered the Sport Package on it and got the mechanics I wanted, which includes PSE, enough for me.
I have to agree with LexVan assessment on aftermarket systems, the HP claims are all over the place, also hard to find before and after done scientifically. Many industry people have stated that you lose mid-range response and gain top-end with these systems.
There's no free ride.
11-18-2018, 08:29 AM
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Are you talking about the .1 or the .2? On the .2 I could not hear much difference inside the cabin b/n the normal and the sport exhaust, so I spec'd SC and not PSE. The difference I did hear was the pops and gurgles. Lots of them on the sports exhaust, but I don't care about those.
11-18-2018, 08:35 AM
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I'm having trouble finding a car equipped the way I want it. Drove one yesterday for the first time, it would have worked, but no PSE. The dealer said most people around here (old farts like me) don't want it. BTW on friday I found the perfect car, a '17 CPO right color, right options. Was working with the SA for a couple hours on the phone, finally came to an agreement. Told him to write it up and I would give him my card to hold it. He called me back in about 30 minutes and said they just delivered it to it's new owner. Very disappointing.
11-18-2018, 09:52 AM
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I'm having trouble finding a car equipped the way I want it. Drove one yesterday for the first time, it would have worked, but no PSE. The dealer said most people around here (old farts like me) don't want it. BTW on friday I found the perfect car, a '17 CPO right color, right options. Was working with the SA for a couple hours on the phone, finally came to an agreement. Told him to write it up and I would give him my card to hold it. He called me back in about 30 minutes and said they just delivered it to it's new owner. Very disappointing.
11-18-2018, 10:21 AM
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I don't find the PSE, at least on my 991.2S, to be much louder than normal even in Sport mode. Big difference is that you get those throttle blips and pops, which are wonderful but again not desperately loud and pretentious/obnoxious like some others, eg the Jag F-type S sports exhaust and God forbid the V8 version saying look/listen to me. However, on my previous 987, 981 and 718 Boxsters with PSE but no Sport Chrono I just got the volume with minimal blips and pops even in Sport mode. Am I right in thinking that the PSE needs Sport Chrono for optimum sound enjoyment or are they mutually exclusive?
11-18-2018, 01:33 PM
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It would be news to me that the SC adds anything to the sound, I definitely wanted the PSE and not necessarily the SC on a 7M car. However, the Sport Pckg. made sense, and included SC. That's what ended up on the order.
Maybe someone else can clarify any effects.
Maybe someone else can clarify any effects.