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    Can i have your opinion please ?


    In the next few weeks i wll be picking up my 2007 997 turbo :] ,
    I am intrested in milltek exhaust 100 or 200 cell ,
    I am looking for something a little louder than stock and intend to do alot of road miles , any of you guys try or heard them ?
    http://www.millteksport.com/media.file.cfm?fileid=394

    The wheels are next , the only ones i really like are the
    Victor mulsanne 20" silver with 245/30/20 front and 325/25/20 rear
    http://www.victorequipmentwheels.com/virtual_garage/

    I would appreciate your views

    cheers

    waz  


    Re: Can i have your opinion please ?

    I have on my car  from the beginning(end 2006) a Cargraphic exhaust,and i love it!Great sound and good performance!

    about the wheels,is more a personal taste..so..i tell nothing.

     

     


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    997 TT, what a car/che'mmmmmaghena!!!

    Re: Can i have your opinion please ?

    Congrats. Buying 997.1 Turbo at this time is an extremely wise choice IMO; a near supercar level daily drive for practically "nothing."
    First a warning: Followed are simply my opinions, if I sound like I think my way is the only way, my apology, I don't mean too. LOL. I get a little too passionate when it comes to Porsche, sometimes. 

    Exhaust: Milltek is an outstanding choice, but only for certain situations. I am about 95% sure that it's made by same manufacturer as Cargraphic exhaust and re-branded as Milltek. Milltek exhaust tends to be recommended for Convertibles, because it is a rather quiet exhaust. If that is what you are looking for, then it's a good choice.
    I should warn you though, that it might turn out to be too quiet for a coupe. And in general, my impression is that people over time tend to wish they have bought a louder exhaust, not the other way around.

    I would suggest that you look into Cargraphic also. It's rennteam's "home" exhaust (founder of this site, RC, was first to review it click here and has one in his Turbo) and is a no brainer top recommendation: proven quality, outstanding sound. The advantage over Milltek is that it comes with different loudness versions among which you could pick. I believe there are 3 systems in Europe, 2 with TUV approval, and an "Export" version, which is loudest of the 3 (please double check with dealer to make sure I'm providing the correct info).

    A few people here have other versions, the one I have is the Export version. All 3 versions are excellent, with the Export being the loudest and has the deepest & most "throaty" tone (according to dealers). The loudest version *might* also be the most free breathing one. This is un-confirmed but if true, it is good for a Turbo engine because of the reduction in back pressure.

    I have heard the Milltek in person, but only in a convertible (an ECU tune was causing a loud resonance and owner and I were comparing notes). The Milltek is indeed rather quiet, and doesn't have as much the low frequency menace of the Cargraphic Export version.

    There is no such thing as a best "exhaust" system, as sound is by nature subjective and it depends on how loud you want yours to be, but the Cargraphic is definitely among the best there is if you are looking for a medium loud system. An in-person audition is of utmost importance in choosing exhausts, because youtube and sound clip web postings are notoriously inaccurate. If at all possible, I would suggest that you try to connect with fellow Porsche Turbo owners in England and see if you could take a listen.
    If you like to read exhaustive details about the Cargraphic Loud exhaust and some other important info, click link in my signature. The one that says "Oh heavenly sound." LOL.

    Wheels? Boy have the come to the right place for opinionated opinions.  I will be MORE than willing to share mine.


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    Regards,
    Can
    997 Turbo + Bilstein Damptronic ( Review ) + GIAC ECU Tune ( Fast as a torpedo & reversible to stock - Review ) + Cargraphic Exhaust ( Oh heavenly noise! )


    Re: Can i have your opinion please ?

    Thanks very much guys,

    I have so much to think about now :]

    cheers to all for taking the time to reply

    waz


    Re: Can i have your opinion please ?

    david thompson:


    The wheels are next , the only ones i really like are the
    Victor mulsanne 20" silver with 245/30/20 front and 325/25/20 rear
    http://www.victorequipmentwheels.com/virtual_garage/

    I would appreciate your views
       

    Purely subjective observation: If the Mulsanne is the look you want, then that's fine. But note that the trend nowadays is to move away from wheels with lips, and those little screws on the rim: It looks busy and "dated." On the same page, the Zehn is a more "current" looking wheel.

    20 inch: Unless you must have 20, this is not recommended. 20 inch wheel is one of the few things that could hurt both ride (stiffer) and handling (increased unsprung weight) at the same time. (Usually most mods are a trade-off between one or the other: Stiffer spring improves handling but hurts ride for example.) Bottom line: Go with 19. What you want in any after-market wheels: Light weight, safe, looks good, and as close a dimension to stock wheel as possible.

    For some idea, look at the most common after-market wheels for Turbo, in the US: HRE & Champion. To have some idea, go to http://www.wheelenhancement.com/index.php?t=Wheels and take a look at HRE P40, P43, and P47, etc., and Champion RF 67 and RS 171. No formal statistics, but the P40 (the one on my car) is very likely the number one selling Turbo wheel.

    One other brand that I like:
    O.Z. Ultraleggera http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/WheelCloseUpServlet?target=wheelCloseUp&wheelMake=O.Z.&wheelModel=Ultraleggera+HLT&wh...

    Finally my current favorite: AMT Forged Alloy: Up and coming US company with remarkably light weight. 16 lbs front and 18 lbs rear for 19 inch wheel! This is stunningly low weight. They are made by a competent company that claims relevant US and European strength tests are passed, but IS new. No affiliation and no personal experience, but I think my next Porsche wheels will come from this company. Only thing is the styling is so so. http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997-turbo-gt2/191466-new-tech1-superalloy-worlds-lightest-strongest-forged-wheels.html

     


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    Regards,
    Can
    997 Turbo + Bilstein Damptronic ( Review ) + GIAC ECU Tune ( Fast as a torpedo & reversible to stock - Review ) + Cargraphic Exhaust ( Oh heavenly noise! )


    Re: Can i have your opinion please ?

    + 1 to everything Can has said about wheels


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    Slow In, Fast Out


    Re: Can i have your opinion please ?

    I love the Dymag carbon-magnelium wheels!


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    OT: Arshad, I think Dymag is history.

    >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/wheel-manufacturer-dymag-racing-enters-bankruptcy/

    Despite signs that the economy seems to be bottoming out, UK-based wheel manufacturer Dymag Racing UK, Ltd has entered into bankruptcy. What appears to be beyond just a mere restructuring, the company’s assets are being auctioned-off, placing doubts as to whether the manufacturer will continue making wheel products after the bankruptcy process concludes.

    Dymag’s history dates back to the 1970’s, where it was the world’s first producer of magnesium motorcycle racing wheels. Since then, the company has branched into the composite wheel segment, providing wheel solutions to the likes of Formula 1 and WRC, in addition to a bevy of motorcycle teams.

    Now finding itself at the wrong end of its creditors, Dymag finds an assortment of the company’s industrial equipment up for auction, such as its CNC turning and machining centers, general toolroom machinery, and powder coating and ink manufacturing equipment.

    If you’re interested in getting some equipment to run your own magnesium wheel manufacturing company, you can bid on the industrial equipment here.


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    Regards,
    Can
    997 Turbo + Bilstein Damptronic ( Review ) + GIAC ECU Tune ( Fast as a torpedo & reversible to stock - Review ) + Cargraphic Exhaust ( Oh heavenly noise! )


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     That is a shame...

     

    Ferrari or WV/Porsche/Lambo/Bentley/Bugatti should buy it...


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    Oh!  Bad news...  Their designs were unique, because of their unique construction.

    Thanks for the info Cannga!


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