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Old 11-04-2016, 01:29 PM
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Question Getting some noise... RSS vs Sharky xpipe? Comments, experiences?

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I will be adding some noise to my 997.2 GT3 and need to make a choice between the RSS xpipe and the Sharkwerks....

Any insights? Comments? RSS is quite a bit cheaper, looks well made but the Sharky solution seems to be the typical go to for xpipe.

Thanks!
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I've had RSS and GMG, I like GMG the best both the tip design and the sound (louder and more throaty)
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BBI has a new one out. Check out their design. Another option.
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They all sound about the same. I slightly prefer the sound of the Sharkwerks, but went with GMG because of the aesthetics.

The new BBi looks very nice too. Never seen or heard it in person.
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All the same stuff imo
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I agree. Difference so small just pick the one you like look and price of. FYI...they do make a great sounds.

Debating this would be like debating which gear **** finish is best when all are attaching to same gear stick and gearbox......nothing in it.
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Old 11-05-2016, 03:30 PM
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In my experience, SW cheaper than RSS. They are a different design also. RSS is an x-pipe and pipes are larger diameter. SW pipes do not actually cross and narrower diameter. None of this is better or worse but I think they end up sounding substantially different.

SW a lot more mellow than RSS. I typically put SW on my gt3's that I borderline DD'd. I was fine driving SW with flaps open, around town; it tends to be a little quiet for what I want out on back/open roads. RSS is a little aggressive for DD use, esp in somewhat confined areas. but awesome out on back roads.

I'd tyically put SW on my gt3's and rss on RS's.
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I put the RSS on my car and love it. Car absolutely screams above 4K
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I've got RSS also and it's loud. You can keep it quiet by non sport and not stabbing that gas, but what's the fun in that.
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Have tried both, I like the sound of the RSS down low. Doesn't mean SW is not good. Just personal preference.

I have a RSS X-Pipe for 997 GT for sale if that helps. I also have a SW set up that came on my 991 GT3 for sale. I decided to switch to RSS, hence its up for sale.

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Have you thought about the SW Track version? LOUD.
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Sharky bypass on mine and love it
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I had both SW and RSS. Had RSS first, sold it then got SW. 20/20 hindsight, I actually preferred the RSS better


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