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Feb 10, 2006 2:00:09 PM
- Alex_997TT
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Feb 14, 2006 8:58:09 AM
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Feb 14, 2006 9:17:31 AM
- Alex_997TT
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Thanks for the excitement. 
Feb 14, 2006 4:03:56 PM
- 69bossnine
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Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
Mine is in the shop for the recall. I would have procrastinated the visit, but another mishap over the weekend prompted it. My 4-year-old daughter accidentally dropped her "Razor" electric-powered dirt bike on the rear bumper of my car, thoroughly trashing the paint, and (to add insult to injury) exploding the plastic compartment housing the throttle wiring, and yanking all the wiring apart. So, my car is at the dealer with the bumper cover removed (I hauled the cover to the body-shop for repair/refinish), and her little motorcycle is at the certified Razor repair center getting repaired LOL!!! While the bumper cover is off, I'm having them do the recall on my exhaust tips. My stomach is in knots waiting to see how well they finish my bumper cover, and how well the paint matches. Black is one of the worst to match. You'd think that "black is black", but it's far from the truth. My shop has a computerized dupont mixing machine with all the factory formulas loaded in it, and I instructed them to manually test-spray and tint as-needed for a perfect match in the sunlight. We'll see. I have longstanding and well-founded skepticism for body shops. 
Why me?? Why not one of those guys who couldn't detect a respray if it were applied with a broom??
Why me?? Why not one of those guys who couldn't detect a respray if it were applied with a broom??
Feb 14, 2006 5:25:36 PM
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Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
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I have longstanding and well-founded skepticism for body shops.
With good reason along with other garages/dealers in general from my experience. I had one main Fiat dealer (Fiat Coupe, looked better than it drove) who decided to deliver the car back to me after a service by driving it along several thorny hedges, completely ruined the side of the car. Another Alfa dealer (GTV, so unreliable - but replaced with a Boxster so there was a happy end) repairing a water leak who used a hose with a metal end to find/test the leak. Strange how a metal pipe fitting would scratch the paintwork... Then you have to go through the argument with them about yes, it was you who scratched my car. Assume Cretin status until proved otherwise. Rant over.
Feb 16, 2006 8:32:46 PM
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Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
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Alex (UK) said:
Nope, not crazy, mine sounds better too! Almost to the point where I'm thinking of not bothering retrofitting PSE
...almost!
Alex - I'm still waiting for PSE to become available again (still on back-order according to the OPC), so decided to have the re-call done today. My immediate impression is that it now sounds QUIETER than with the old tips.
Maybe more refined, but that's not what I'm looking for. Will definately get PSE as soon as possible!! Please let us know when your OPC takes delivery - I will do the same.
Feb 17, 2006 9:17:25 AM
- Alex_997TT
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Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
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Alex - I'm still waiting for PSE to become available again (still on back-order according to the OPC), so decided to have the re-call done today. My immediate impression is that it now sounds QUIETER than with the old tips.
Maybe more refined, but that's not what I'm looking for. Will definately get PSE as soon as possible!! Please let us know when your OPC takes delivery - I will do the same.
Maybe it's that I had chrome tips replaced?! No idea...
My stock exhaust was reputed by the OPC guys as being louder than most other 997s for some reason. So maybe it's a combination of the recall sweetening the note and the already guttural stock exhaust that makes it sound better and more noticeable?!
My PSE retro-fit plans are on hold for now, maybe later in the year. The cheapest I could haggle OPC Reading down to was 1700GBP ish. That was only after supplying them with the TSB stating the labor should be 330TU (3.3 hours), not 6 as previously quoted! You would have thought the UK Porsche Headquarters would have known this...
Feb 17, 2006 10:29:28 AM
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Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
Alex,
Instead of forking out Pounds1700, why don't you pop across the Channel for the day. It's Pounds30 on P&O ferries each way and get the job done at an OPC in either France, Belgium or Holland. Labour rates are MUCH cheaper over there. You'll save money, have a nice day out on the Continent and come back with a smile on your face every time you hear the PSE roar!
I plan to use OPCs on the Continent for any major servicing etc costing more than Pounds300 because the trip will pay for itself.
Instead of forking out Pounds1700, why don't you pop across the Channel for the day. It's Pounds30 on P&O ferries each way and get the job done at an OPC in either France, Belgium or Holland. Labour rates are MUCH cheaper over there. You'll save money, have a nice day out on the Continent and come back with a smile on your face every time you hear the PSE roar!
I plan to use OPCs on the Continent for any major servicing etc costing more than Pounds300 because the trip will pay for itself.
Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
Had my exhaust recall replaced the other day. yes, it does have a less raspy but finer and seems louder sound. But yes, it could also be the fumes we're breathing!. I drive with my windows open most of the time.
They also replaced minor recall stuff like hood bolts, shifter bracket. Oil filler hose also on the list but they didnt hve the replacement part.So, maybe next time at 20k service. I now have 11k on the clock but went ahead with an oil and filter change.
They also replaced minor recall stuff like hood bolts, shifter bracket. Oil filler hose also on the list but they didnt hve the replacement part.So, maybe next time at 20k service. I now have 11k on the clock but went ahead with an oil and filter change.
Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
This is one for the UK based guys (and gals if there are any on here) amongst us.
Those who have had the recall work done... which OPCs were willing to do you a free upgrade to chrome tips?
Just booked mine in with Swindon / Dick Lovett and they're not willing to do it for me
Those who have had the recall work done... which OPCs were willing to do you a free upgrade to chrome tips?
Just booked mine in with Swindon / Dick Lovett and they're not willing to do it for me
Mar 27, 2006 3:28:08 PM
- Alex_997TT
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Re: Replacement of Exhaust as per recall
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Ronnie said:
This is one for the UK based guys (and gals if there are any on here) amongst us.
Those who have had the recall work done... which OPCs were willing to do you a free upgrade to chrome tips?
Just booked mine in with Swindon / Dick Lovett and they're not willing to do it for me
I had new Chrome tips fitted with my recall at OPC Reading, but I did have the Chrome tips option in the first place!
Seems a shame given I will be having the whole lot replaced in a few weeks for a PSE upgrade... maybe I'll put the relatively new chrome tips on ebay!
Apr 2, 2006 11:12:12 PM
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