Just a few notes on my experiences with this product installed on a 997.1 tt:

First of all: Stef at Europipe was excellent to deal with, very competent and attentive. Emails were sent every step of the way, and delivery from Belgium to Chicago area took 4 days, even with our crazy weather. Top notch service.

The installer had a b&*^% of a time getting the old exhaust off. The turbo studs were locktited to DEATH and he ended up having to replace a couple of them (DIY wrenchers take note). Once the old stuff was off, the Europipe assembly went in smoothly and quickly, no issues at all, a perfect fit. The mechanics all commented on the high quality of the construction and especially the welding. Even the packaging was first class, very very strong.

The sound? Absolutely PERFECT!! It is loud and ripping when you want it to be, just a touch louder and deeper on idle, pretty quiet in the cabin when mildly driving. Rev it up and it screams. As this is my daily drive, I'm happy with the decision to go stage 1. The car runs noticeably smoother at low rpms and seems to have less lag. Altogether IMHO this is the exhaust Porsche should have designed and installed in the 911 tt. I wish the exhaust had been cheaper, but then again, I wish the car had been cheaper.

 

+1 for Stef also, We'll be ordering ours shortly here also.

 

The best buying experience I've ever had with any vendor bar none!
Stef is outstanding!

Congrats on your exhaust.

 

I know Stef from 2003, he never disappointed me.
Europipe exhausts are absolutely best you can get.

 

I am the very happy owner of a Europipe Stage 1 exhaust. I couldn't be happier. I am a bit of a DIY guy and was vacillating back and forth on whether or not to do the work myself. I replaced the exhaust tips early on and one of those bolts broke when taking that tip off. That was pushing me to have it installed locally by my independent shop. That was until the exhaust arrived. I couldn't believe the perfection. The box itself is a work of art. All custom and locked the unit down tight, no chance of damage. When I looked at the custom made tools that are included with the package I knew I had to use them and canceled my appointment.
I called on a friend to help me with the heavy parts of the job and got it all done.
I was after an exhaust that would wake the sound of the Turbo without drone and without my wife telling me she didn't want to ride in it anymore. Stef said to go with the Stage 1 and it is just what I wanted. No resonance, no drone, so rattles or vibration. At all. Spectacular. I can't say the same for my first set of dual tips, the black coating on them quickly wore off. I ended up getting a set of Fabspeed tips and had them ceramic coated. Sweet.
Go Europipe! Thanks Stef!

 

Dont worry. The hardest part of anything is having to pay for it. Where this system is concerned you just don't realize just how cheap it actually is. Many guys (inc myself) some of which have gone through numerous systems before settling on an EP1 have paid much much more....and in may ways.
So enjoy. And yes the service and manufacture is second to none....i can vouch for that .

 

Couldnt have said it better. Absolutely spot on. And the best upgrade on my car. Amazing difference on driving feel and sound. I still cant get over how the tip tranny has been transformed. That was certainly an unexpected benefit.

Thanks Stef!

 

Totally agree with the above observations -

I had EP2 installed last October, and I still, even today in fact, receive e-mails from Stef making sure I am still satisfied with my system, and offering pointers on getting the best sound from it.

Checking in, 5 months post purchase, from over 4,000 miles away...

Quality product from a loyal and dedicated manufacture. Thanks again Stef!

 

I haven't even needed to track shipments from Europipe myself!

Stef tracks the shipments personally and regularly once they leave Europipe and sends me the Fedex tracking status updates with every status change by email!

 

Stef is the best ... I did the swap myself so he sent me custom wrenches and ratchets ...
I got the EP2, I would recommend it to all .... If you think it drones sell your turbo buy a lexus ...

 

Europipe whas the best modd on my car and Stef one of the best guys i have EVER dealed with

 

Nice to hear that you're all happy with the new exhaust.
Also thanks for the compliments.

It's a pity that Porsche installs the OEM exhaust without any anti seize compound.
Porsche is so innovative but sometimes they forget about the engineering basics.

Cheers, Stef

 

Yes, it's a quality exhaust.
I only wish he made some nice tips to go with it.
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My comment about price in jest...we all know good things cost. BTW thanks to the folks on this board for the info and opinions posted, helped me make the decision to purchase the right setup the first time. Stef: A++ engineering and service.

 

Absolutely right. Without the posts from the members on this board I would have made the wrong choice and would be in a different position now.
Thanks Guys!