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Old 09-10-2011, 03:56 PM
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Default Exhaust note getting louder?

I have the standard exhaust on my 997.1 and recently noticed an increase in sound. Anybody experienced this? 30k miles. If it keeps increasing it will save me the Gundo hack or a Borla. Nice.
Old 09-10-2011, 04:18 PM
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I've just notice that on my '08 997.1s as well. Started recently at 48K miles but I thought it might just be my own perception. No one else drives it so I can't get a 2nd opinion.
Old 09-11-2011, 04:57 PM
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it's always hard to discern a gradual change, esp with sound, but i'm pretty sure my '06S sounds more...throaty, or something since i bought it. to bolster my theory, i track a lot and have heard that this can do a number to the muffler baffles (hey, fine by me as long as it sounds good!). it def sounds a bit louder/better than others i've seen at the track with my same model.
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It's been my understanding that this is all normal. They take awhile to 'burn in' and deliver the sound they were designed to produce.
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Cool... maybe I don't need a different exhaust afterall.
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I notice the same on mine and it's a 2010! I can't imagine wanting it louder....it's plenty loud enough for me!

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Me too!
Old 09-12-2011, 01:29 PM
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As my 997 nears 16,000 miles, I can definitely tell the PSE is getting louder. It is starting to break in a bit and I love the deeper/louder exhaust note.
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Have 43,500 on my 09 C4S PDK launch...I've noticed the same the past month or ... pretty cool!
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'06 997.1, 44k miles, haven't noticed it getting louder.

am I going deaf?
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Mine kicked in at 48K. Maybe the hearing will improve after a few more miles.



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