997 turbo - I thinkis its got so much more to give ....

[Por911T]

Ive had my 2006 997 turbo for a few weeks now - epic car and all that ....but.....I just feel that its got so much more to give - its quick - but i feel that its , how do I put it, held back/stifled/muted/civilised . Im seriously thinking about the DMS peformance upgrade and exhaust to unleash its full potential . Anyone have experience of this ?? ......does anyone else feel the same ?? This is my 5th 911 so I know a bit about them hence Im not a newbie .

Thoughts and opinion ?? Cheers Barry

[mollytherocker]

Your 997T feels 'held back'?

I would get it checked if I were you!

MTR

[Por911T]

No no its quick alright - I just feel the exhaust etc with so much silencing dulls its true potential .

[tjlees]

Por911T said:

No no its quick alright - I just feel the exhaust etc with so much silencing dulls its true potential .

Dms, 9excellence or europipe do good ones. I am going to do the same ....

http://www.europipe.be/europipe_porsche_exhausts_v...

... The sound is almost as good as a gt3

[Rhino911]

I have had my 2007 Turbo for a few months and was disappointed with the sound so purchased sports exhaust with quad tail pipes and am very happy with result. I am looking at getting it remapped very soon as they are great cars standard but I feel needs livening up a bit !

[Por911T]

Rhino 911 - Im with you completely on that - yes , the car is superb but needs ' livening up ' as you correctly say - what exhaust did you fit ?? Im liking the Europipe but ouch !.....the cost !

[PHOENIXUK]

Bought mine, 09/09, 4 months back with 8500 miles (daily driver) now done 14500. Had it 2 weeks, DMS exhaust fitted with lovely large quad outlet pipes, remapped, dropped an inch or so, spacers fitted, suspension set up, it now Looks, goes and sounds as it should have done straight out of the showroom.....

And 26mpg average over last 6000 miles, I did say it was a daily drive..

Edited by PHOENIXUK on Thursday 30th August 09:41

[r1flyguy1]

PHOENIXUK said:

Bought mine, 09/09, 4 months back with 8500 miles (daily driver) now done 14500. Had it 2 weeks, DMS exhaust fitted with lovely large quad outlet pipes, remapped, dropped an inch or so, spacers fitted, suspension set up, it now Looks, goes and sounds as it should have done straight out of the showroom.....

And 26mpg average over last 6000 miles, I did say it was a daily drive..

Edited by PHOENIXUK on Thursday 30th August 09:41

Impressive, did it not affect your warranty ?

[Por911T]

It may be just outwith the OPC warranty (??) ...My car is still under wwarranty but Im seriously considering it as I'll only do 2-3000 miles per year and I really want the car the way I think it should be .

[PHOENIXUK]

r1flyguy1 said:

Impressive, did it not affect your warranty ?

No, car is out of warranty now and amazingly has not imploded yet. Hate the idea of Porsche telling me what I can and cant do to my car to keep their warranty. With over 100K miles in several well looked after water cooled 911 Turbo's, each to their own of course but 'I' have never had an issue that would change my mind regarding paying for this type of insurance and no I am not touching wood and I do walk under ladders too. All IMveryHO of course.

[Rhino911]

I purchased a Kline stainless exhaust from Top Gear in Bridport and the quad tail pipes from 911 DesignTec, looks and sounds great. This is how they should have looked and sounded out of the box....

[Por911T]

Pheonixuk - good man I admire your balls
of steel approach - more power to you !

[tjlees]

Por911T said:

Rhino 911 - Im with you completely on that - yes , the car is superb but needs ' livening up ' as you correctly say - what exhaust did you fit ?? Im liking the Europipe but ouch !.....the cost !

Yes agreed with that - any idea of the cost of other sports exhausts mentioned here?

[Rhino911]

I got the Kline full stainless with quad pipes for under a grand and couldnt be happier, the quality of the exhaust and sound is great value

[Por911T]

Rhino - christ thats reasonable - I'll be emailing Kline today ! ......owe you a beer cheers !

[Matt Seabrook]

Just interested and no I dont want to pick a fight but I have heard the 997's with the variable vane turbos dont take too kindly to more boost. Is this an internet myth or fact?

[Por911T]

Spoke with Kline this morning....it does seem very good value so far - I'll keep you posted . Going to call him back leter this afternoon once I get time.

[Rhino911]

Im getting it re mapped by DMS next week so will update on results

[Crimp a Length!]

Just needs noise fella, all turbo's are too muffled, apart from the GT2 but even that could do with a bit more sound

[Por911T]

Rhino , please do let me know how you get on .... Been thinking seriously abut this . Crimp , I totally agree coming from a C4S with PSE the turbo in that department is an utter disappointment - either a full system on the DMS treatment is afoot !