gravedgr

So, I just can't get over how lame/boring I think the stock (PSE and non-PSE) exhaust tips are on the 997. I really like the TA style ones that Alex sells, but a) it says they're not for PSE and b) OMG, $900 for tips? really?

Anyhow have suggestions? Here's the TechAt ones:

ADias

Exhaust jewelry? Stock fits the part just fine, thank you.

Edgy01

One of the reasons I went with the PSE (on the 997.1 I have) is because of the pseudo dual tips that the 8.3 liter engines have with the non-PSE exhaust. They are fake. That bothered me a bit. As I read more about the sound benefits of PSE I decided that I needed to include PSE in my order. Couldn't be happier.

One thing I am seriously considering is to have my tips coated black so I don't have to waste time cleaning them.

RonCT

I can't even tell you what my exhaust tips look like, whether they are single or double, etc. I know they are there as I go over them with the sponge when I wash the car. The guys behind me must notice them as I pass them on the track Just kidding on all of this - I guess my point is I couldn't care less what they look like and certainly wouldn't spend money changing something that doesn't do anything.

Frino

Love my tips just the way they are.

s329

TA tips are the business!

gravedgr

Yes. For the same reason I had interior parts painted. Because they look better.

8.3 liter? Holy, crap - you got a a HEMI in there?

I'm not buying a race car, or I would buy something faster for the money. See my note above to ADias. Define "do anything" - if it makes me happy, that is the only thing it has to "do".


Not to get too far off on a rant, but what is it with everyone wanting to answer a "Should I?" question that was not asked. I was just hoping for some ideas of "Where should I look?".

RonCT

Just trying to understand and answer the question You said stock looks lame / boring, you freaked out about $900 for new tips, and then asked if we had any suggestions. I guess mine is to reconsider the whole concept... Maybe an exhaust mod that "does something", meaning changes the tone / performance of the car?

raspritz

Gotta agree with gravedgr. He asked a reasonable question, so why are you raining on his parade? Everyone is entitled to their own preference.

To address the o.p.'s question, I looked at a lot of exhaust tips and decided that the Schnell tips, sold by Vertex, I believe, were very high quality and very low price (and even then, I managed to purchase at a deep discount).

BoxsterG

IIRC, you dont have an aftermarkt option for tips since you have the PSE. Can anyone confirm this to be correct?

Edgy01

LoL 8.3 litre! sorry. I'll have that engine removed ASAP

VGM911

If you just needed a source, and wanted people to confine their response to that aspect of your need, then why did you tell us why you were thinking about making a change? And why did you tell us this: "So, I just can't get over how lame/boring I think the stock (PSE and non-PSE) exhaust tips are on the 997. I really like the TA style ones that Alex sells, but a) it says they're not for PSE and b) OMG, $900 for tips? really?"

The framing of your post appears that you wanted to invite discussion. Then you complained when you got it. Just sayin'.

utkinpol

same here - I only made sure stock tips are centered properly on fabspeed pipes and forgot about them. folks just go crazy about all those things - dysfunctional wings that only draw off power, side skirts, all that other plastic etc.

LlBr

Whatever you decide, don't be a poser, just make the correct choice:

ADias

Absolutely! My (and Ron's) reply just offers a different perspective that is all. The OP is perfectly free to do whatever he wants. But in a public forum any post is subject to contrarian opinions. BTW, the only change I agree with is to paint/powder-coat the things to make them less visible.