New Fister Exhaust on my 997.2 (installed by FD Motorsports)
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08-26-2016 | 05:34 PM
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New Fister Exhaust on my 997.2 (installed by FD Motorsports)
First, a thank you to all those who have posted in the past. I purchased my 997.2 in the spring of 16 but did a ton of research on here long before that (and since). Never posted until now as I felt my experience might help someone make a decision.
Short Version:
Me – 997.2 Targa 4S PDK
Darin – Absolute professional. What you want in someone working with you. Listens, great attention to detail, not pushy, respectful, does what he says he is going to do. Efficient!
FD Motorsports Shop – Clean and organized and easy to find.
Fister Exhaust – Sounds absolutely awesome, no drone, just the right amount of sound at low RPM and at mid to high RPM it is perfect too. Both with windows and top open or fully closed. Neighbors won’t hate me and they will appreciate the beautiful sound. Craftsmanship, second to none (Cermachrome was my choice).
Long Version:
Me – 997.2 Targa 4S PDK. It is my current daily driver. 55K miles on it. I’m anywhere between 60-120 miles any given day. I live up in the mountains so it gets a good run on the twisties every day and it opens up its legs on 280 and 880 almost on a daily basis. I’ve had Borla, DynoMax on Stangs and Jeeps and about every type on cruisers and sport tourers, not to mention all off the exhaust systems I’ve seen on friends rides.
Darin – He is very patient. I contacted him a few months back through his website but with my travel it took a few months for me to be available to have the work done. He is very responsive. He followed up my website contract with an email response and then a call to talk through my order / needs. He quickly figured out that I am easier to get a hold of (and prefer) using texts, and from then on we had very quick to the point and efficient communication (which I totally appreciate). During my install, he had to tap out a few of the bolts that hold the stock exhaust to the cats. No problem for him. I am pretty mechanically inclined but I do have to say if I would have done a self install and the bolts snapped on me, I would have stopped and put everything back together and taken it somewhere. Glad I started with him. Despite the hiccup, he finished when he said he would.
FD Motorsports Shop – As stated above, easy to find, clean, organized. What you would expect in a shop that specializes in these great sport cars. Walking distance to a couple of plazas with a lot of food / wifi / coffee / juice options.
Fister Exhaust – Having swapped out exhaust on most of my vehicles I have learned not to expect too much. When he first turned it over, I knew right away I made the right choice. The sound is absolutely amazing. It absolutely fits the car. Like most will say, it is hard not to get on it. Darin offers a great package that includes the Sharkwerks Exhaust Shot which eliminates the center muffler with those awful u-bends. I don’t know if this is in my head but the butt dyno tells me the car is significantly more responsive and also quicker to rev to the redline. The sounds are absolutely awesome, no drone, just the right amount of sound at low RPM and at mid to high RPM it is perfect too. Both with windows and top open or fully closed. Neighbors won’t hate me and they will appreciate the beautiful sound. Craftsmanship, second to none (Cermachrome was my choice). With this spectacular sports car, I am glad I did it the right way and went to Darin Fister!!!
Short Version:
Me – 997.2 Targa 4S PDK
Darin – Absolute professional. What you want in someone working with you. Listens, great attention to detail, not pushy, respectful, does what he says he is going to do. Efficient!
FD Motorsports Shop – Clean and organized and easy to find.
Fister Exhaust – Sounds absolutely awesome, no drone, just the right amount of sound at low RPM and at mid to high RPM it is perfect too. Both with windows and top open or fully closed. Neighbors won’t hate me and they will appreciate the beautiful sound. Craftsmanship, second to none (Cermachrome was my choice).
Long Version:
Me – 997.2 Targa 4S PDK. It is my current daily driver. 55K miles on it. I’m anywhere between 60-120 miles any given day. I live up in the mountains so it gets a good run on the twisties every day and it opens up its legs on 280 and 880 almost on a daily basis. I’ve had Borla, DynoMax on Stangs and Jeeps and about every type on cruisers and sport tourers, not to mention all off the exhaust systems I’ve seen on friends rides.
Darin – He is very patient. I contacted him a few months back through his website but with my travel it took a few months for me to be available to have the work done. He is very responsive. He followed up my website contract with an email response and then a call to talk through my order / needs. He quickly figured out that I am easier to get a hold of (and prefer) using texts, and from then on we had very quick to the point and efficient communication (which I totally appreciate). During my install, he had to tap out a few of the bolts that hold the stock exhaust to the cats. No problem for him. I am pretty mechanically inclined but I do have to say if I would have done a self install and the bolts snapped on me, I would have stopped and put everything back together and taken it somewhere. Glad I started with him. Despite the hiccup, he finished when he said he would.
FD Motorsports Shop – As stated above, easy to find, clean, organized. What you would expect in a shop that specializes in these great sport cars. Walking distance to a couple of plazas with a lot of food / wifi / coffee / juice options.
Fister Exhaust – Having swapped out exhaust on most of my vehicles I have learned not to expect too much. When he first turned it over, I knew right away I made the right choice. The sound is absolutely amazing. It absolutely fits the car. Like most will say, it is hard not to get on it. Darin offers a great package that includes the Sharkwerks Exhaust Shot which eliminates the center muffler with those awful u-bends. I don’t know if this is in my head but the butt dyno tells me the car is significantly more responsive and also quicker to rev to the redline. The sounds are absolutely awesome, no drone, just the right amount of sound at low RPM and at mid to high RPM it is perfect too. Both with windows and top open or fully closed. Neighbors won’t hate me and they will appreciate the beautiful sound. Craftsmanship, second to none (Cermachrome was my choice). With this spectacular sports car, I am glad I did it the right way and went to Darin Fister!!!
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08-30-2016 | 01:19 PM
I have had fister/Gundo on my 997.1 for two years now. Perfect exterior sound. However - I saw a video from one take with Matt Farrah with a 997 owner who had a simple cold air kit fitted plus the Gundo/fister. MY GOD! It's perfect addition to the Gundo /fister and adds a wonderful sound in the cabin. 120 bucks from Design911.com and it took me less than 10 minutes to fit.
Listen to the difference in noise above 5000 rpm. Now it's howling the way it should. THIS is the sound I think Porsche should have from factory: 30-40 seconds into the video you hear it more pronounced than in the beginning. I don't know if there is a similar solution for 997.2. I have a 997.1
Listen to the difference in noise above 5000 rpm. Now it's howling the way it should. THIS is the sound I think Porsche should have from factory: 30-40 seconds into the video you hear it more pronounced than in the beginning. I don't know if there is a similar solution for 997.2. I have a 997.1
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