Fabspeed exhaust v. PSE for '09 Carrera S
12-24-2008, 01:13 PM
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Fabspeed exhaust v. PSE for '09 Carrera S
Just noticed youtube postings re the new Fabspeed system on the '09 S. It truly sounds amazing - I hadn't checked that out before - it looks like that may be the perfect solution for the disappointing lack of engine sound/growl re the
'09 S makeover. Anyone have experience with the Fabspeed system intalled on the '09 S? How does it work when sport mode is activated (I believe the factory PSE kicks in only once you press the sport mode button, so is this different)? If you have Fabspeed, is the agressive sound there all the time (even upon starting/low rpm) regardless of whether sport mode is on or not (and is it even louder when sport mode is activated)?
The 2 postings I viewed tagged the Fabspeed systems as either (i) "dual tone maxflo mufflers "quiet mode" x-pipe primary bypass stock airbox"; or (ii) "primary muffler bypass pipe with Fabspeed cup air intake." Are these the same setup? I want agressive classic Porsche engine sound, but not overly loud (sounded to me like the (i) option would best fit what I'm looking for). Would appreciate any comments feedback from those who have the Fabspeed upgrade on their '09 S. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
'09 S makeover. Anyone have experience with the Fabspeed system intalled on the '09 S? How does it work when sport mode is activated (I believe the factory PSE kicks in only once you press the sport mode button, so is this different)? If you have Fabspeed, is the agressive sound there all the time (even upon starting/low rpm) regardless of whether sport mode is on or not (and is it even louder when sport mode is activated)?
The 2 postings I viewed tagged the Fabspeed systems as either (i) "dual tone maxflo mufflers "quiet mode" x-pipe primary bypass stock airbox"; or (ii) "primary muffler bypass pipe with Fabspeed cup air intake." Are these the same setup? I want agressive classic Porsche engine sound, but not overly loud (sounded to me like the (i) option would best fit what I'm looking for). Would appreciate any comments feedback from those who have the Fabspeed upgrade on their '09 S. Thanks and Merry Christmas!
12-24-2008, 05:02 PM
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I have the side muffler by pass pipes on my 09 S. They sound awesome! However they might be somewhat loud for most people. I am waiting for the dual cone mufflers to come out then I will get those with the X-Pipe. they do not work with the PSE on off switch. You can change them from loud to mild manually by swapping out some components I was told by Fabspeed.
12-26-2008, 12:25 PM
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So the X-pipe primary bypass is the milder of the Fabspeed exhaust upgrades for the '09 S (as compared to the side muffler bypass)? Although the sound w/Fabspeed stays loud whether sport mode is on or off (if you have sport chrono), you still get the same increased throttle response etc. once you press the sport mode button, correct? (just want to make sure that Fabspeed doesn't take anything away from the additional zip/punch you get when sport mode is activated on the S) Thanks.....
12-26-2008, 12:44 PM
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So the X-pipe primary bypass is the milder of the Fabspeed exhaust upgrades for the '09 S (as compared to the side muffler bypass)? Although the sound w/Fabspeed stays loud whether sport mode is on or off (if you have sport chrono), you still get the same increased throttle response etc. once you press the sport mode button, correct? (just want to make sure that Fabspeed doesn't take anything away from the additional zip/punch you get when sport mode is activated on the S) Thanks.....
This nor any other aftermarket exhaust change affects the sport button in the car.
