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Old 04-23-2010, 04:56 PM
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Default Sport Exhaust, Porsche VS Akrapovic

For the lucky 997.2 owners with out the PSE, a new options is available if you want to be able to control your exhaust noise.

Akrapovic Exhaust

I am not aware of the price but it is nice to have an option besides OEM, and it seems to also be lighter!

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Old 04-23-2010, 05:02 PM
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Being Akrapovic it should be a good option.

Being Akrapovic it probably costs twice what Porsche PSE costs.



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And in the UK void the warranty! The exhaust tips look so much better than my gen2 PSE.....
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can anybody point me to a dealer in the US or show me pricing? i've heard the PSE on the DFI engines is not nearly as nice as it was on the prior model....tx
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Originally Posted by brendo
can anybody point me to a dealer in the US or show me pricing? i've heard the PSE on the DFI engines is not nearly as nice as it was on the prior model....tx
I think SpeedMerchants is the dealer in the USA.

I would be ready to shell out at least $4K for the setup in the picture, maybe more.

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Originally Posted by machina
I think SpeedSource is the dealer in the USA.

I would be ready to shell out at least $4K for the setup in the picture, maybe more.
tx. i'll keep you guys updated. the appealing thing is the remote on/off they make....i know it's not the most cost effective solution but i'm not committed to it yet either.
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Just keep in mind that when they make them lighter, they are giving up something else--durability.
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Can anybody post the price for the Akrapovic solution??
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Originally Posted by Edgy01
Just keep in mind that when they make them lighter, they are giving up something else--durability.
likely true, but i think akrapovic makes up the weight using titanium in large part
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i wonder how this sounds like vs tubis, which is my current fav.
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Originally Posted by brendo
likely true, but i think akrapovic makes up the weight using titanium in large part
I have install a few titanium exhaust in multiple cars and I never had a problem with any of them. As long as it is made by a quality company, it should not be an issue.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR8fIxNNt3Y
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http://www.speedmerchants.ca/product...let-targa-4-4s

The systems aren't cheap, with the complete titanium systems (including headers and cats) for GT3s running around $14,400 MSRP. I'm not sure how much the the cat-back systems are, but speedmerchants carries them.
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Anybody has bought this exhaust system?? Thrilled by the fact that it's light, sounds like a GT3 and it has a valve control! WOW. If this is just a $1000 over the tubi then it's worth it.
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Thanks GT3 for psoting that sound clip....sweeeeeeet sounding exhaust!! Anyone get the price availibility for thier set up


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