Zachy

Trying to make my choice on aftermarket tips. These will go on an aftermarket exhaust with OEM fitment at the end points. My general criteria:

1) I don't like the 997TT OEM style, often referred to as "AMG like". I prefer twin tip style. I also like the somewhat twin tip style, like the Techarts.

2) I have a hard time swallowing a $500 or $1k or even higher outlay for a couple polished pieces of metal that bolt onto my exhaust pipe. Seems like Porsche-tax run amok. Just seems crazy to me. I'd really like to keep it to < $500 (which takes new Techarts out of competition).


3) I like shiny bits on my basalt black car. So will avoid matte black or ceramic coating.

So that seems to leave a few choices:
1) Fabspeed tips - design is right. Possible finish issues well documented here on RL. $450 "sale" price is in right ballpark.
2) Agency Power - Less $$s. Design is right. Fitment issues reported. Consensus seems to be avoid.
3) Speedtech - design is right. Pics on website are not very clear. Hear good things about their systems, but no real feedback on the OEM-style tips themselves. http://www.speedtechexhausts.com/ast1_013.htm
4) AWE Tuning - bit more than target $500 price. Haven't seem much commentary anywhere on fit, finish. http://www.awe-tuning.com/awe-997ttmuffler
5) others?...

I'd gladly buy a pair of decent but imperfect used tips (e.g., Techarts or maybe one of above), but they come up very infrequently, if at all.

So I give up.
Feedback on above is appreciated.

John D II

Here's a better picture of our 997.1TT Twin Tips tips (available in black, as well):

Zachy

Anyone have any first-hand knowledge of either the Speedtech or AWE tips referenced above (aside from the vendors obviously)?

CincyScott

I always thought these were the best thing going. When I finally get my exhaust systems straightened around on my cars, these are what I'm buying to top them off.

The rest are questionable of quality, and you know John will stand by his stuff.

estrellajon

What is the cost of the Speedtechs?