996TT Exhaust options (my questions)
#1
10-26-2003, 08:44 AM
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996TT Exhaust options (my questions)
I have read the very informative posts regarding exhaust options.
I downloaded the videos and sound files.
I still do not know which to get
I need help. Let me tell you guys what I am looking to get...
1. great sound (d'uh)
2. Absolutely NO RESONANCE!! My 1999 996 had fabspeed mufflers and it sounded great but the noise in the cockpit with the windows closed while cruising was unbearable! They advertise that there is no resonance but that claim is WAY WAY off base.
3. performance gain would be nice too.
Also, local LI guys (you know who you are
) which systems do you have? Perhaps I should take a ride in your cars!
Judging by my past experience, I might avoid the fabspeed (unless the TT version has no resonance).
I am so lost here. They all sound great in the video clips but how are they inside the car? I don't want headaches!!!
I downloaded the videos and sound files.
I still do not know which to get
I need help. Let me tell you guys what I am looking to get...
1. great sound (d'uh)
2. Absolutely NO RESONANCE!! My 1999 996 had fabspeed mufflers and it sounded great but the noise in the cockpit with the windows closed while cruising was unbearable! They advertise that there is no resonance but that claim is WAY WAY off base.
3. performance gain would be nice too.
Also, local LI guys (you know who you are
) which systems do you have? Perhaps I should take a ride in your cars!Judging by my past experience, I might avoid the fabspeed (unless the TT version has no resonance).
I am so lost here. They all sound great in the video clips but how are they inside the car? I don't want headaches!!!
Last edited by Periokid; 10-27-2003 at 06:19 AM.
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10-26-2003, 08:53 AM
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The TT version (Loud/Super Sport) is really loud while cruising in the cabin so judging from your criteria avoid it like the plague!!
I think the fabspeed quiet might be better but need to hear it in person...
I think the fabspeed quiet might be better but need to hear it in person...
#4
10-26-2003, 08:59 AM
Originally posted by Periokid
Yeah, I have certainly written off the Fab loud.
BTW, what is this turbo exhaust.com thing? I can't find much on it.
Yeah, I have certainly written off the Fab loud.
BTW, what is this turbo exhaust.com thing? I can't find much on it.
-Steve
#6
10-26-2003, 09:50 AM
I am having a muffler built which may be of interest to some people.
It is a stock muffler with 100 cell cats and some minor internal changes. The real neat thing about it is that it will have a electric switch which will activate a set of straight pipes for maximum performance and sound. I hope to have it tested in the next week or two. I have tried three different performance exhausts including a Ruf and all were a little loud for day to day driving. I also got tired of my neighbors telling me that they think my muffler is broken. Stay tuned.
It is a stock muffler with 100 cell cats and some minor internal changes. The real neat thing about it is that it will have a electric switch which will activate a set of straight pipes for maximum performance and sound. I hope to have it tested in the next week or two. I have tried three different performance exhausts including a Ruf and all were a little loud for day to day driving. I also got tired of my neighbors telling me that they think my muffler is broken. Stay tuned.
#7
10-26-2003, 09:54 AM
One word. EUROPIPE
Nuf said. Simply the best in terms of build quality, sound, performance. Of course these are my opinions. You are welcome to come and hear it. We don't live too far from each other.
Nuf said. Simply the best in terms of build quality, sound, performance. Of course these are my opinions. You are welcome to come and hear it. We don't live too far from each other.
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#8
10-26-2003, 10:01 AM
Periokid,
You would be very happy with the Europipe Stage II. Either the quiet or loud. Both have the same performance. No resonance in the cabin. Go to their website and listen to the difference. There is also alot of information provided. I addition, the owners Stef and Herman are great people to do business with. They take care of their customers and stand behind their product.
You can find them at www.europipe.be
You would be very happy with the Europipe Stage II. Either the quiet or loud. Both have the same performance. No resonance in the cabin. Go to their website and listen to the difference. There is also alot of information provided. I addition, the owners Stef and Herman are great people to do business with. They take care of their customers and stand behind their product.
You can find them at www.europipe.be
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10-26-2003, 06:57 PM
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Just checked out the Europipe site.
Seems like the Europipe will be my choice.
The cost is higher then I expected, however. It is amazing how much stuff costs for the TT.
Seems like the Europipe will be my choice.
The cost is higher then I expected, however. It is amazing how much stuff costs for the TT.
#13
10-26-2003, 07:16 PM
David,
You will not be disappointed. I would advise you to go with the Stage 2 Loud version. Even though it says "loud", it does not resonate and does not get on your nerves within the cabin.
You will not be disappointed. I would advise you to go with the Stage 2 Loud version. Even though it says "loud", it does not resonate and does not get on your nerves within the cabin.
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10-27-2003, 03:57 AM
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I don't want to put a wrench into the Europipe stuff... But, I talked to several people who had the Europipe loud when I was trying to decide betweeen loud and quiet, and there are some that compained about too much resonance from the loud version. This surprised me as I had heard the Europipes were all free from resonance.
Can anybody share their experience with the EP Loud that has had any issues?
Can anybody share their experience with the EP Loud that has had any issues?
#15
10-27-2003, 06:10 AM
Exhaust choices
Dave,
1st off, this is where it starts.... Just an exhaust...Suspension...wheels...D valves....Ecu...spoilers...paint...aluminum...mats ....
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
With regards to the exhaust, a good rule of thumb would be the louder it is, the more power there will be!
I have the Fabspeed quiet and love it
Is there resonance? Yes! But the power is real and the sound is great!!!!
I was behind a 1996 993TT caravaning the other day. He had the Fabspeed loud version ( almost as old as the car) Sounded absolutely amazing!!!!! Neither one of us use these daily as that would be another story When going out to dinner with the wife, her one comment about the car was the exhaust resonance
1st off, this is where it starts.... Just an exhaust...Suspension...wheels...D valves....Ecu...spoilers...paint...aluminum...mats ....
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
With regards to the exhaust, a good rule of thumb would be the louder it is, the more power there will be!
I have the Fabspeed quiet and love it
Is there resonance? Yes! But the power is real and the sound is great!!!! I was behind a 1996 993TT caravaning the other day. He had the Fabspeed loud version ( almost as old as the car) Sounded absolutely amazing!!!!! Neither one of us use these daily as that would be another story
When going out to dinner with the wife, her one comment about the car was the exhaust resonance