Nov 13, 2007 7:30:15 PM
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Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
Quote:Hey Jason - you have me concerned now...I had my tips ceramic coated black from Performance Coatings but haven't installed them yet. Did I understand you correctly that your coated tips discolored after a while?? Thanks.
atomic80 said:
I don't have those tips anymore. Cargraphic sells them, with two versions available; either the 80mm circular version or the 88mm oval rolled lip version. I got the 88mm oval tips originally and they looked really nice when new. After a while they started turning brown from the heat so I had them ceramic coated black. That worked great for a while but you have to keep them clean! I missed some dirt on the tips which ended up getting burnt into place. That left me with really ugly marks on the top which couldn't be removed. I ended up putting the stock tips back on.
Cargraphic (Road Sport Supply) now offers these tips specially coated black with something other than ceramic which I'm told works well.
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
Now that my exhaust is ordered, what are my options for exhaust tips?
The tubi will work w/ all tips that fit the stock exhaust. tubi is working on their own tips so I'm thinking of waiting but also think I like the idea of stock tips w/ the aggressive sound of an after-market exhaust but weighing my options..
I know about the Fabspeed, Cargraphic, TechArt's tips which all work on the tubi. Any others out there or is that it???
The tubi will work w/ all tips that fit the stock exhaust. tubi is working on their own tips so I'm thinking of waiting but also think I like the idea of stock tips w/ the aggressive sound of an after-market exhaust but weighing my options..
I know about the Fabspeed, Cargraphic, TechArt's tips which all work on the tubi. Any others out there or is that it???
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
There are many tips available. Sportec, 9ff, etc. Personally, I think that the one from Techart looks the best but they're WAY overpriced. The one from Tubi looks the worst of them all I think. I need to find a picture for you to see. They were on 6speedonline somewhere.
Jeff, no, the ceramic coating didn't get discolored. You'll be fine as long as you make sure to keep them free of dirt. Mine had a blemish from the dirt that was burnt onto the coating from the high heat. So, yours will be fine as long as you keep it clean.
Jeff, no, the ceramic coating didn't get discolored. You'll be fine as long as you make sure to keep them free of dirt. Mine had a blemish from the dirt that was burnt onto the coating from the high heat. So, yours will be fine as long as you keep it clean.
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
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atomic80 said:
There are many tips available. Sportec, 9ff, etc. Personally, I think that the one from Techart looks the best but they're WAY overpriced. The one from Tubi looks the worst of them all I think. I need to find a picture for you to see. They were on 6speedonline somewhere.
Jeff, no, the ceramic coating didn't get discolored. You'll be fine as long as you make sure to keep them free of dirt. Mine had a blemish from the dirt that was burnt onto the coating from the high heat. So, yours will be fine as long as you keep it clean.
Thanks Jason. I've seen the tubi tips on 996's but I've never seen the ones from tubi for a 997 turbo. I didn't think they made tips for the 997 tubi system for the turbo, doesn't have a part # either:
http://www.tubistyleusa.com/prod_porsche.html
But according to Champion they are working on some. I think I like the TechArt ones best too.
Man, I didn't realize how much getting my car w/ the stock exhaust was bothering me till now, that I've order a system. I was feeling kinda silly getting a black car & mean looking black wheels, PCCB's but driving around w/ the car sounding like a vacuum cleaner. I mean it really does sound wimpy as is from the factory...... Now it will look AND sound the part. How long did you own your turbo before switching to the Cargraphic?
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
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STRADALE said:
I thought I liked the Techart's but glad I saw this pic before I ordered them. For that kinda money weird that they would have a total fake outlet. Enlarge this pic. if you can't see what I mean.
Reminds me of a typical Playboy centerfold: the twins are definitely fake
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STRADALE said:
I thought I liked the Techart's but glad I saw this pic before I ordered them. For that kinda money weird that they would have a total fake outlet. Enlarge this pic. if you can't see what I mean.
Reminds me of a typical Playboy centerfold: the twins are definitely fake
FS quad tips are au natural...........
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
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atomic80 said:
Yep, that's the ONLY thing about the Techart tips that bothers me. The fake portion. That and the exorbitant price that they charge for it.
Here's a picture of the Tubi exhaust tips.
E gad! What were they thinking?! Guess thats why they don't sell them anymore that was their only customer! You know that's at Champion, since Champion doesn't have tubi tips I wonder if it was just some experiment or something? Not sure that part was ever avialable but just guessing.
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Whoopsy said:Quote:
Crash said:Quote:
STRADALE said:
I thought I liked the Techart's but glad I saw this pic before I ordered them. For that kinda money weird that they would have a total fake outlet. Enlarge this pic. if you can't see what I mean.
Reminds me of a typical Playboy centerfold: the twins are definitely fake
FS quad tips are au natural...........
FS's tips are the only ones I'm considering now. Only thing I don't like is how far they stick out of the rear bumper. Even w/ stock tips the FabSpeed exhaust makes the stock tips stick out like an inch & a half further.
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
Gregg,
You're going to love me now but I'd advise against getting the Fabspeed tips too. I noticed that they tend to change color due to the high heat. That's why I haven't gotten ANY tips yet. I'm still waiting to see which one actually holds up to the high heat without discoloring. I think so far, the candidates are Techart and believe it or not, the stock tips. At one point I even saw that the black coating on the Fabspeed tips melts off!
You're going to love me now but I'd advise against getting the Fabspeed tips too. I noticed that they tend to change color due to the high heat. That's why I haven't gotten ANY tips yet. I'm still waiting to see which one actually holds up to the high heat without discoloring. I think so far, the candidates are Techart and believe it or not, the stock tips. At one point I even saw that the black coating on the Fabspeed tips melts off!
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
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STRADALE said:Quote:
Whoopsy said:Quote:
Crash said:Quote:
STRADALE said:
I thought I liked the Techart's but glad I saw this pic before I ordered them. For that kinda money weird that they would have a total fake outlet. Enlarge this pic. if you can't see what I mean.
Reminds me of a typical Playboy centerfold: the twins are definitely fake
FS quad tips are au natural...........
FS's tips are the only ones I'm considering now. Only thing I don't like is how far they stick out of the rear bumper. Even w/ stock tips the FabSpeed exhaust makes the stock tips stick out like an inch & a half further.
Gregg, my FS tips do not stick out at all as you can see in the picture, but Jason is right: keeping them clean and shiny is not easy especially if you do a lot of urban/slow driving causing blackening, but it buffs out. I've had mine for almost a year now and they still look like the picture when cleaned.
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AAHTT said:Quote:
STRADALE said:Quote:
Whoopsy said:Quote:
Crash said:Quote:
STRADALE said:
I thought I liked the Techart's but glad I saw this pic before I ordered them. For that kinda money weird that they would have a total fake outlet. Enlarge this pic. if you can't see what I mean.
Reminds me of a typical Playboy centerfold: the twins are definitely fake
FS quad tips are au natural...........
FS's tips are the only ones I'm considering now. Only thing I don't like is how far they stick out of the rear bumper. Even w/ stock tips the FabSpeed exhaust makes the stock tips stick out like an inch & a half further.
Gregg, my FS tips do not stick out at all as you can see in the picture, but Jason is right: keeping them clean and shiny is not easy especially if you do a lot of urban/slow driving causing blackening, but it buffs out. I've had mine for almost a year now and they still look like the picture when cleaned.
Love your car!
Dun no they look like they stick out a bit more than stock. I remember a few guys confirming that w/ the Fabspeed exhaust the stock tips stick out about an inch & a half further than stock.
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
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atomic80 said:
Gregg,
You're going to love me now but I'd advise against getting the Fabspeed tips too. I noticed that they tend to change color due to the high heat. That's why I haven't gotten ANY tips yet. I'm still waiting to see which one actually holds up to the high heat without discoloring. I think so far, the candidates are Techart and believe it or not, the stock tips. At one point I even saw that the black coating on the Fabspeed tips melts off!
Thanks. Got my tubi exhaust yesterday, the finish on it is really nice, looks very high quality. Pretty sure unless something else comes out that I'm staying w/ stock tips.
Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
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jte said:
AHATT - do you have fabspeed exhaust.... If so, I am also in So Cal and interested in purchasing FS Stage 3 Exhaust but would like hear one prior to buying. - plz advs jte
jte, I have a cargraphic exhaust loud version and would be happy to show it to you. never heard a FS in person but I bet you'll be sold immediately by the sound of the CG.
Pandaman, I clean the tips frequently with soap and water when washing the car and every few weeks when dark spots develop, I use Luster Lace strips and they look like new.
Gregg, on the FS exhaust the FS tips do stick out too much for my taste like you said but on the CG the FS tips can even be pushed more to the inside but I did not want to go flush with the plastic fearing the heat might be too close to the bumper paint. a long time ago here on this board, I think it was RC who mentioned that you have to make sure the tips are neither too much out nor too much in because of heat and it makes sense.
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AAHTT said:Quote:
jte said:
AHATT - do you have fabspeed exhaust.... If so, I am also in So Cal and interested in purchasing FS Stage 3 Exhaust but would like hear one prior to buying. - plz advs jte
jte, I have a cargraphic exhaust loud version and would be happy to show it to you. never heard a FS in person but I bet you'll be sold immediately by the sound of the CG.
Pandaman, I clean the tips frequently with soap and water when washing the car and every few weeks when dark spots develop, I use Luster Lace strips and they look like new.
Gregg, on the FS exhaust the FS tips do stick out too much for my taste like you said but on the CG the FS tips can even be pushed more to the inside but I did not want to go flush with the plastic fearing the heat might be too close to the bumper paint. a long time ago here on this board, I think it was RC who mentioned that you have to make sure the tips are neither too much out nor too much in because of heat and it makes sense.
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STRADALE said:
Dun no they look like they stick out a bit more than stock. I remember a few guys confirming that w/ the Fabspeed exhaust the stock tips stick out about an inch & a half further than stock.
That would have been me saying 1.5", but it was just an initial obervation but after breaking out the trusty ruler it was only 0.75" on the stock tips.
From FS's own pictures and a few here, the FS tips on FS system will not stick out much.
Dec 10, 2007 2:49:29 PM
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Re: Any interest in an After-market EXHAUST thread
AWE is out w/ new tips that look nice. Still haven't found any tips that I really like enough to buy. So far the stock tips still look best to me.
btw: Dealer called/ My estimated completion date is Feb. 1! If I get the car sometime in March it will be perfect timing. How long does it take for delivery to the NorthEast US again?
btw: Dealer called/ My estimated completion date is Feb. 1! If I get the car sometime in March it will be perfect timing. How long does it take for delivery to the NorthEast US again?
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