PSE is it worth the difference on a 996?
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PSE!!!!F3RNANDO said:
No brainer - miss out on PSE and you will regret it.
What he said!
I had PSE fitted on my 996C2 after I bought it. Cost me £1,500 approx 5 years ago. Would now probably cost £2,500+ to retro fit! Everyone who has it will tell you you'll wish you had if you don't
If both cars are a similar price/mileage/condition then it's a no brainer!!
warobbo said:
Trying to decide between two 996's one has PSE the other hasn't.
Which would you choose?
All things being equal I'd choose the one with PSE. I can't see any reason why you wouldn't? But in reality I'd choose the one that's in the best overall condition with the most options that you prefer.Which would you choose?
As above, it's an expensive retrofit.
jimmy p said:
I was always happy with the sound of the standard exhaust until I drove one with PSE, would always want it now.
Also this. Had it retrofitted to my Cayman S after umm'ing and ahh'ing for a bit. Now I can't imagine driving it without it.warobbo said:
Trying to decide between two 996's one has PSE the other hasn't.
Which would you choose?
Whichever has the best condition/service history/spec. If it's the 996 without the PSE then get a "gundo hack" exhaust bypass done for £300-400. I don't think you need to spend an additional £2000 - 3000 to have a switch that turns the sound off!!!Which would you choose?
I think on the 996 it is mandatory, all 996's out of warranty now though so if you can live without the switch then get Gurt to fit his mufflers or get them sent to your local indi garage for 450 Euros - Carnewal.com - by all accounts they sound almost the same for 10% of the cost, you'd be mad to spend £4k on the PSE which is near identical. Even if you want to keep the car standard for when you sell, just keep the old mufflers & put back on.
warobbo said:
Trying to decide between two 996's one has PSE the other hasn't.
Which would you choose?
That's a no-brainer.Which would you choose?
But you've said "is it worth the difference", without saying what the difference is.
All else being equal, definitely take the one with PSE, but it can be retro-fitted so don't compromise on condition and more important spec items (colour, etc) just to get PSE.
:Laugh:PSE is great. When I am on the phone (hands free of course) and you hit the loud pedal it always gets a response from the other person. So PSE can be heard for miles. On the other hand when I leave early in the morning I can switch it off in order not to wake too many neighbours.
On the other hand how long does a PSE last, do they rust through and then what do we do assuming the engine is still in good order? I have never read about having to replace a PSE or at least parts of it.
On the other hand how long does a PSE last, do they rust through and then what do we do assuming the engine is still in good order? I have never read about having to replace a PSE or at least parts of it.
PSE = Happiness
Buy the best car and spend some money having the exhaust bypass hack done. (It's only a simple job of welding a small pipe between the inlet and outlet on the silencer box)
Many good Indys can do this. No point retrofitting the genuine Porsche system for 10 times the cost only to achieve the same sound.
Buy the best car and spend some money having the exhaust bypass hack done. (It's only a simple job of welding a small pipe between the inlet and outlet on the silencer box)
Many good Indys can do this. No point retrofitting the genuine Porsche system for 10 times the cost only to achieve the same sound.
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