AWE installed in 991 GTS
06-07-2016 | 02:52 PM
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We're referring to the SwitchPath exhaust system made by AWE, the company. http://www.awe-tuning.com/company/
06-07-2016 | 04:23 PM
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Crazy! It always surprises me when our cars blow by the dB limit that easily. Sounds like you guys had a hell of a time, though. On another note... you guys were at LS?! Where was my invite?! If you both end up going again in the near future, say the word and I'll gladly drive up. 
It depends on the RPM band, really. There's no sugarcoating the fact that the system is quite loud with the valves open. You can absolutely have a conversation if you're light on the throttle and you keep it just above the droney RPMs but just below the screaming RPMs (between 2,200 and 3,500 should be great). That said, if you're with someone in the car and plan on having a conversation, I'd keep the valves closed. That's what I do whenever I have someone in the car that I want to talk to.
It depends on the RPM band, really. There's no sugarcoating the fact that the system is quite loud with the valves open. You can absolutely have a conversation if you're light on the throttle and you keep it just above the droney RPMs but just below the screaming RPMs (between 2,200 and 3,500 should be great). That said, if you're with someone in the car and plan on having a conversation, I'd keep the valves closed. That's what I do whenever I have someone in the car that I want to talk to.I've never been and should be a fun day if we get the spousal pass!
Anyone else interested? Be fun to have a big Rennlist presence there!
06-07-2016 | 04:24 PM
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We're referring to the SwitchPath exhaust system made by AWE, the company. http://www.awe-tuning.com/company/
06-07-2016 | 05:08 PM
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Sorry about that! We are still deciding on doing a track day at Sonoma for July 16th. Trackmasters has a two day event on the 16th and 17th there.
I've never been and should be a fun day if we get the spousal pass!
Anyone else interested? Be fun to have a big Rennlist presence there!
I've never been and should be a fun day if we get the spousal pass!
Anyone else interested? Be fun to have a big Rennlist presence there!
No need to apologize.
I may be out of the country in July but we should keep in touch. I'd love to do a trackday with fellow RLs.
06-07-2016 | 06:38 PM
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Crazy! It always surprises me when our cars blow by the dB limit that easily. Sounds like you guys had a hell of a time, though.
On another note... you guys were at LS?! Where was my invite?! If you both end up going again in the near future, say the word and I'll gladly drive up.
It depends on the RPM band, really. There's no sugarcoating the fact that the system is quite loud with the valves open. You can absolutely have a conversation if you're light on the throttle and you keep it just above the droney RPMs but just below the screaming RPMs (between 2,200 and 3,500 should be great).
That said, if you're with someone in the car and plan on having a conversation, I'd keep the valves closed. That's what I do whenever I have someone in the car that I want to talk to.
On another note... you guys were at LS?! Where was my invite?! If you both end up going again in the near future, say the word and I'll gladly drive up.
It depends on the RPM band, really. There's no sugarcoating the fact that the system is quite loud with the valves open. You can absolutely have a conversation if you're light on the throttle and you keep it just above the droney RPMs but just below the screaming RPMs (between 2,200 and 3,500 should be great).
That said, if you're with someone in the car and plan on having a conversation, I'd keep the valves closed. That's what I do whenever I have someone in the car that I want to talk to.
06-07-2016 | 11:46 PM
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We're referring to the SwitchPath exhaust system made by AWE, the company. http://www.awe-tuning.com/company/
06-08-2016 | 12:05 AM
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Crazy! It always surprises me when our cars blow by the dB limit that easily. Sounds like you guys had a hell of a time, though.
On another note... you guys were at LS?! Where was my invite?! If you both end up going again in the near future, say the word and I'll gladly drive up.
It depends on the RPM band, really. There's no sugarcoating the fact that the system is quite loud with the valves open. You can absolutely have a conversation if you're light on the throttle and you keep it just above the droney RPMs but just below the screaming RPMs (between 2,200 and 3,500 should be great).
That said, if you're with someone in the car and plan on having a conversation, I'd keep the valves closed. That's what I do whenever I have someone in the car that I want to talk to.
On another note... you guys were at LS?! Where was my invite?! If you both end up going again in the near future, say the word and I'll gladly drive up.
It depends on the RPM band, really. There's no sugarcoating the fact that the system is quite loud with the valves open. You can absolutely have a conversation if you're light on the throttle and you keep it just above the droney RPMs but just below the screaming RPMs (between 2,200 and 3,500 should be great).
That said, if you're with someone in the car and plan on having a conversation, I'd keep the valves closed. That's what I do whenever I have someone in the car that I want to talk to.
Akrapovic still sounds glorious but we'll see as I've had pleasant prior experiences with AWE. Worst case if I don't like it? Sell and give Tubi or Cargraphic a look or save a bit for an Akrapovic. Car isn't going anywhere anytime soon!
06-08-2016 | 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by mdrobc1213
Yes let us know how it goes. I need to send my SA an email to ask as I am just waiting on the PSE parts at this point.Thanks for all the advice and updates guys and personal experience. When I had my '14 Cayman S w/PSE and also my 09 Carrera C4S w/PSE I didn't have it on all the time. But used it when I wanted and say maybe 40-60% MAX of the time on normal driving. I did always put it in sport mode tho especially with PDK 1.0 (my '09 CS and then C4S) and even now PDK 2.0 (with my '13 991). I just find the car a bit slow to shift when in normal mode. I think a tune would also help as I hear GIAC does a great job with crisper shifts w/PDK especially.
Akrapovic still sounds glorious but we'll see as I've had pleasant prior experiences with AWE. Worst case if I don't like it? Sell and give Tubi or Cargraphic a look or save a bit for an Akrapovic. Car isn't going anywhere anytime soon!
Akrapovic still sounds glorious but we'll see as I've had pleasant prior experiences with AWE. Worst case if I don't like it? Sell and give Tubi or Cargraphic a look or save a bit for an Akrapovic. Car isn't going anywhere anytime soon!
06-08-2016 | 01:19 AM
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Except the price man! I got a quote and it was $8.5k! For an exhaust? Sounds glorious I know but dayum??? I can do GT3 mirrors, IPD plenum, and a few other things for that cost man!
Looked for one in the classified...none! Can see why at that cost though.
Let us know when you retrofit to your PSE and your thoughts! Thanks again for the PM.
Looked for one in the classified...none! Can see why at that cost though.
Let us know when you retrofit to your PSE and your thoughts! Thanks again for the PM.
06-08-2016 | 11:55 AM
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More detailed thread to come in the future. For now the install is complete! Many thanks to Larry Cable for spending a fun filled Saturday to guide/help/do the install with me. Couldn't have done it without you bro!
We did a test drive together after the install with my 6 year old in the rear seat. All I can say is holy ****. This thing is loud! Sounds like a race car!
More to come soon. Thanks for all the responses.
Man is it loud....
We did a test drive together after the install with my 6 year old in the rear seat. All I can say is holy ****. This thing is loud! Sounds like a race car!
More to come soon. Thanks for all the responses.
Man is it loud....
06-08-2016 | 03:41 PM
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06-08-2016 | 03:42 PM
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Except the price man! I got a quote and it was $8.5k! For an exhaust? Sounds glorious I know but dayum??? I can do GT3 mirrors, IPD plenum, and a few other things for that cost man!
Looked for one in the classified...none! Can see why at that cost though.
Let us know when you retrofit to your PSE and your thoughts! Thanks again for the PM.
Looked for one in the classified...none! Can see why at that cost though.
Let us know when you retrofit to your PSE and your thoughts! Thanks again for the PM.
06-08-2016 | 03:43 PM
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Except the price man! I got a quote and it was $8.5k! For an exhaust? Sounds glorious I know but dayum??? I can do GT3 mirrors, IPD plenum, and a few other things for that cost man!
Looked for one in the classified...none! Can see why at that cost though.
Let us know when you retrofit to your PSE and your thoughts! Thanks again for the PM.
Looked for one in the classified...none! Can see why at that cost though.
Let us know when you retrofit to your PSE and your thoughts! Thanks again for the PM.
I'm sure there's also brand as well.
06-15-2016 | 03:20 AM
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