Everman31

Great lead. I’ll be paying Tim a visit this week. Hopefully he’s able to take the cans off the car and do the job. Thanks!

Everman31

Quick update: Stopped by and spoke with Tim today at San Pedro Muffler. He saw the car and we spoke about the setup we are trying to achieve. He will be installing a Topgear center muffler delete x-pipe that a bought from a fellow Rennlister, and modifying my side cans with the Gundo Hack next week. I’m super excited and can't wait to hear how she roars after these exhaust mods. 🤟🏼😎

southbay

Based on @911obsessed’s vids it’s going to sound awesome

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fOw4DQzps0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOjevIhpB4

Ripking

3C muffler on la cienega will do it

Everman31

Update: Got the TopGear center bypass installed today along with 2” gundo hack. Wow. I’m super pleased with the result. The sound is still pretty tame in the lower rpm bands but has a nice aggressive growl when I get on it after 3500 rpm. Sound at highway cruising speeds is same as stock. Zero drone. I’m glad I had some pros do the install- they commented how it was a bitch to work on. Shop was San Pedro Muffler, cool guys and reasonable price. Shop owner is Tim.

As an aside, I used to have a very slight vibration at idle where I could see passenger seat back visibly shaking. The vibration is completely gone- car feels smoother at idle. I’m guessing the factory exhaust system was likely bolted up wrong or bolts torqued incorrectly at some point. My fear of added vibration at idle was actually replaced by the opposite results of a smoother feeling after the exhaust mods. Super happy with my choice to go this route. It also looks like the Top Gear center muffler bypass pipes are now back in stock for anyone wanting to go this route. Under $500 presents a good value.

cgfen

Richards Performance Muffler (RPM) in Oceanside, but you'll need to get your hands dirty and take them the cans.

cgfen

Wonder if it's the same Topgear in the UK?
I recently bought an exhaust from them for our R8. Very happy with build quality and sound.

We have center muffler delete and "gundo hack" on our 09 Carrera. We like it.

Craig

There's a muffler assembly in there somewhere

JamesBaxter

I’ve gotten a few recs in North County but I don’t think I can get away with driving almost an hour with no cans, haha

ElectricChair

Remove the mufflers yourself and take them to a welding shop. You will get a much better job done for around the same price.

badrdog

San Diego here also. I have a pair of Gundo Hacks I used for about 5 months a few years back on my 997.1 sitting in the garage, any interest? They should be in great condition with no issues, just a wee bit too loud for me.,

JamesBaxter

I appreciate the offer. Might have to do a deeper dive, but I don't believe the 997.1 cans will fit on a 997.2 as the exhaust system is different and I am not skilled enough to make it work.

kcariquitan

Are they still available? Very interested. Also, where did you have it done in San Diego?

DesmoSD

Ed Hanson in Spring Valley can do it

https://www.edhansonsmuffler.com/

groovzilla

Gundo hack sounds good---> Fisters sound extremely similar to PSE which I assume is the result desired?