NINE XI

I know, wrong board to ask , but, if I ask on the 996 board for sure I'll get crucified
It seems that I (you) can buy a nice 99 or 00 996 cheaper than a 97 or even a 98 993. However aside from the "ugly" headlights the 996 just doesn't have the right 911 sound. they sound like a split manifold 61 chevy
Do you think that a 996 can be made to sound like a 993....

X2Board

Ye$ But why?

If you want the 993 sound, just buy a nice 993. It will hold it's value better than the 996 in the long run.

X2

eloyex

no idea on sound ....
but some friends with 996's recommend to buy models 2000 and up.

Caveman

It can sound way better than a 993 if you get some OE sports exhausts and I am biased towards 993! Robin Sun who does the 993 RSR exhausts that are popular is working on a similar project for 996 so you might want to chase him through his p-car web site. Best noise of all goes to the 964 with various bypass pipes and we have to work very hard to get anything interesting.

Cheers,

David

Robin 993DX

BTW, the 996 RSR system is now ready! After 5 revisions and 4 month road test. Personaly I love the sound for everyday use, the exhaust tone matches the 996 character very well.

Freddy

Before buying a 996 check this link:

http://www.autofarm.co.uk/new.php3/T...oblems%20UK%22

Freddy

Caveman

Hi Robin,

Can we hear some sound clips? How do they compare to the OEM sports silencers?

Cheers,

David

Mark in Baltimore

I've heard some 996's that sounded as good, if not better, than a cat-equipped, Supercupped 993. Not as loud but a very raspy sound.

NINE XI

OK, not looking so good for the early 996's, ah I'm not too wild about the watercooled engine and the "Boxter" look headlights anyway........back to the drawing board.....