Considering Sharkwerks exhaust
07-05-2012, 05:30 PM
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I have a 2012 997.2 S Cab 6 speed. Right after I bought it I put on the Sharkwerks primary muffler bypass pipes- the car probably had @ 200 miles on it when I did the replacement. I would highly recommend it. There is not annoying noise at ordinary RPMs and the note don't get noticeably louder until @3500 RPM- and even then is is far from obnoxious. I think it makes a much better sound at start up too, but I didn't live with the original exhaust long enough to be 100% sure. Sharkwerks was one of the best buying experiences I've ever had, too- they are a great group of people and will bend over backwards to make you 100% satisfied.
By the way, the pipes are very easy to install, just be sure you have a 13mm swivel socket to get to the top of the cats. If you do it makes the job much easier. And be sure to keep your stock muffler since they are expensive and needed later if your car is ever CPO'd.
By the way, the pipes are very easy to install, just be sure you have a 13mm swivel socket to get to the top of the cats. If you do it makes the job much easier. And be sure to keep your stock muffler since they are expensive and needed later if your car is ever CPO'd.
07-05-2012, 06:22 PM
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I bought my first Porsche (2011 997.2) about 10 months ago. Love the car overall but I've never been really satisfied with the exhaust note so I'm reviewing my options. I don't want to spend $3-4k for a PSE and now I'm considering a Sharkwerks exhaust but I have some questions.
I live in a quiet neighborhood and really don't want an exhaust sound that is overly loud or aggressive while driving at low, neighborhood speeds mainly out of courtesy to my neighbors. I do want something more aggressive but not obnoxiously loud. Also don't want to annoy my wife.
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Anyone have any thoughts on the sound of a Sharkwerks exhaust given the above considerations?
Also, anyone know whether the Sharkwerks exhaust will adversely affect the Porsche warranty?
Finally, any info as to total cost (parts plus installation) would be appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
I live in a quiet neighborhood and really don't want an exhaust sound that is overly loud or aggressive while driving at low, neighborhood speeds mainly out of courtesy to my neighbors. I do want something more aggressive but not obnoxiously loud. Also don't want to annoy my wife.
. Anyone have any thoughts on the sound of a Sharkwerks exhaust given the above considerations?
Also, anyone know whether the Sharkwerks exhaust will adversely affect the Porsche warranty?
Finally, any info as to total cost (parts plus installation) would be appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
The price we charge for this system is $695 and about $140 for the installation. Your price might vary depending on sales tax/shipping and install etc. but is probably close to this.
Please let me know if you have any other questons.
We sell several exhausts for different cars at varying volumes. The exhaust mentioned in the first post is probably our quietest system.
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07-05-2012, 10:44 PM
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Thanks everyone for the info. Such a great group of people on this board. I've decided to go with Sharkwerks, will provide an update after it's installed.
And Tom, you may be older than me but the color of your car must deduct at least a couple decades from your age. That blue is gorgeous!
And Tom, you may be older than me but the color of your car must deduct at least a couple decades from your age. That blue is gorgeous!
07-05-2012, 11:37 PM
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I have 2012 GTS which comes with sport exhaust. I used the Sharkwerks 3rd muffler elimination pipes and now normal mode sounds pretty much like the way it sounded with the sport exhaust turned on. I think you'd be satisfied with the sound by simply eliminating that 3rd muffler and you'd save yourself a couple thousand dollars.
07-06-2012, 12:22 AM
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I knew I shouldn't have read this thread.
07-06-2012, 12:39 AM
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Thanks everyone for the info. Such a great group of people on this board. I've decided to go with Sharkwerks, will provide an update after it's installed.
And Tom, you may be older than me but the color of your car must deduct at least a couple decades from your age. That blue is gorgeous!
And Tom, you may be older than me but the color of your car must deduct at least a couple decades from your age. That blue is gorgeous!
Tom
07-06-2012, 12:57 AM
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I've done business with Sharkwerks, friends of mine have bought from them and I have read about them for years on various forums. I've never ever read anything bad about these guys. They manufacture and/or sell great products, they are over board friendly and helpful. You really can trust their recommendations and buy with confidence.
07-06-2012, 03:04 AM
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Is it on your car yet? If yes...what do you think?
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I'll definitely let you know!
07-06-2012, 08:10 AM
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I added the Sharkwerks 3rd muffler delete (replacement and PSE after I bought my pre-owned 2010. Sharkwerks pipes with stock side mufflers made the sound much more enjoyable. A month later I installed the PSE to replace the stock side mufflers and found "Exhaust Nirvana!"
07-06-2012, 02:11 PM
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ROFL!!!
And seriously a warm and heart-felt thanks to you guys for the support over the years. I still remember daily driving my 09 R&D car with this set up and thinking, "Hey this is the first one yet the wife has said isn't too loud". I must say with the PSE combo I really do like it when the valves open up
And seriously a warm and heart-felt thanks to you guys for the support over the years. I still remember daily driving my 09 R&D car with this set up and thinking, "Hey this is the first one yet the wife has said isn't too loud". I must say with the PSE combo I really do like it when the valves open up
