yasuro

yes you do.

juankimalo

Good job!
Thanks for sharing the pics

Jon996

Just a followup . . . Today they passed the WAF *test!


(FYI, WAF is Wife Acceptance Factor)

ivangene

WTG - that's why I asked about the noise... I put fabspeed by-pass pipes on and failed WAF test, so now I am looking for some mutual ground.....
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John@Fabspeed

Hi Jon996, glad to hear your install went smoothly and the car is looking and running great. Thanks to everyone who is using our products and the great feedback that were getting. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Alex@Fabspeed

Fabspeed Motorsport USA
283 North Main Street
Ambler, PA 19002
215-646-4945

Jon996

Question for any of you--think I should go painted bumperettes or leave them black to match some of the other trim on the car?

redridge

if you do paint the bumperettes... you should paint the black bottom trims all around the car as well...

Malakas

Im having the same issue... Im being urged (by fellow p-car nuts) to paint the bumperettes, but I think our cars are SO red in the rump (with the red reflector etc) that I personally like the visual contrast of the black bumperettes. Of course just my .02.

I did install the front bumper plugs, the B&M SSK, and the red center console... and now, you've really got me thinking about the Fabspeed. Bastard.

Jon996

Funny you say that, I actually thought the black accents looked nice with Orient Red too. I did treat all the black plastic with a dressing from Griots that really makes it look new.

Regarding mufflers--no kidding there are a million opinions out there. Also worth checking opinions on the 997 forums. Realistically, however, it' not the most expensive tweek either . . . (since I did not change the full exhaust)

gota911

Jon, painted bumberettes would look great on your car. This will help make the bumperettes less noticable, which is a good thing.

Jon996

OK, had the new mufflers for a couple of weeks and really like them. Of course I did not have the chance to audition all the options, but really happy with these. Yesterday we had near record temps here in MN (74 F), so went for a drive.

Just for fun, we found a nice smooth but deserted road so my wife drove back and forth a little so I could hear them. Really nice. Not TOO loud, but I think very nice "authoritative" sound . . . While I was at it I took a couple of photos.

Next time I will try to remember to pull the front license plate. Now THAT should have been on someones election platform!

djhill

Considering Fabspeed mufflers as well. One question, do you lose any torque with the high flow mufflers ?

Jon996

Not from what I understand--perhaps someone more knowledgeable will chime in.

LJpete

I just got a set of Fabspeed cans and can't wait to install them!