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Old 06-29-2010, 04:15 AM
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Default Schnell or Fabspeed Tips?

I'm considering changing my stock exhaust tips to the twin type from either Schnell or Fabspeed.
The Schnell's cost quite a bit less than the Fabspeed.
I am leaning toward the Fabspeed because I prefer the separate twin tube look rather than Schnell's tube overlap look.
Any advice on construction and look?
Thanks!
Old 06-29-2010, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by reynwerkes
I'm considering changing my stock exhaust tips to the twin type from either Schnell or Fabspeed.
The Schnell's cost quite a bit less than the Fabspeed.
I am leaning toward the Fabspeed because I prefer the separate twin tube look rather than Schnell's tube overlap look.
Any advice on construction and look?
Thanks!
It's easy to like the Fabspeed tips, which you already do. Why not trust your judgment and buy them?

Show us some pictures - before and after.
Old 06-29-2010, 08:26 AM
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Looks are subjective. It doesn't matter what we like, go for what you like.

Fabspeed has good quality and service from my experience.
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I have the Fabspeed, they are a nice quality and look great.
Fabspeed was easy to deal with.
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I like these but am biased...

https://rennlist.com/forums/for-sale...4-99-01-a.html
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How about this pic for comparison....




I had the stock wide ovals, which are nice BTW, but I did the FS Tips to change it up. close clearance but they fit. my car doesn't run hot, but I do notice that the radiant heat is starting to bubble the paint close to the tips..my .02


here's another close-up:



Old 06-29-2010, 10:56 AM
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pics of both, I have to see pics
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Folks, thanks for all the great advice.
From the pics I wonder if the single wide oval would look better than the twin pipes? From the pic provided previously it doesn't look like the twin pipe fits too well.
Or maybe even the Schnell might fit better?
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The Fab tips on my car

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The FAbspeed twin pipe (in black chrome) are awesome and the quality of workmanship is a 10+, IMHO..
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Looks like I'm going with Fabspeed.
A buddy of mine didn't think much of the quality of construction of the Schnell products.
Any thoughts between the large oval and the twin tips?
My only concern is how they fit in the cutout.

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The twin tips fit perfectly. Make sure you order the tips for the MK2 as they are a little longer. Not sure what color your 996 is, but the black chrome tips are awesome...
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Originally Posted by pmkazz
The twin tips fit perfectly. Make sure you order the tips for the MK2 as they are a little longer. Not sure what color your 996 is, but the black chrome tips are awesome...
I think that's what I'm gong with!



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