Cayman S Exhaust
Discussion
Recently bought a Cayman S with low miles and after spending about 20 hours washing, cleaning & waxing the car I managed to reverse into a low wall at work. Bah.
I've got some scuff marks on the rear bumper and also scratches and a dent on the exhaust.
The scratches might come out with some metal polish but I'm pretty sure the dent won't so I'll probably have to replace it. Anybody know how much that would be?
I doubt it would be cheap so it might be better to put on a performance exhaust but I don't want it to sound like a Nova or to look 'stuck-on'.
I know that Porsche did a sports exhaust system, pretty sure that option is not on the car although it does have the PASM, sport mode and chrono. Not sure if that is a viable alternative to a third party exhaust?
I've got some scuff marks on the rear bumper and also scratches and a dent on the exhaust.
The scratches might come out with some metal polish but I'm pretty sure the dent won't so I'll probably have to replace it. Anybody know how much that would be?
I doubt it would be cheap so it might be better to put on a performance exhaust but I don't want it to sound like a Nova or to look 'stuck-on'.
I know that Porsche did a sports exhaust system, pretty sure that option is not on the car although it does have the PASM, sport mode and chrono. Not sure if that is a viable alternative to a third party exhaust?
Where did you buy the car from?
If it was from Porsche then you'll have a 2 year OPC warranty, which means you'll either have to repair/replace the exhaust or upgrade to a Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE) to stay within the warranty terms. If you don't think you've got this already you probably haven't got it, and it's an expensive (£2k+) retrofit option.
If you haven't got a warranty, and aren't planning to get a Porsche approved car warranty (the car will have to have all-Porsche parts fitted) then there are a few aftermarket exhaust options for the car - e.g. Fabspeed, Capristo, Milltek, etc.
If it was from Porsche then you'll have a 2 year OPC warranty, which means you'll either have to repair/replace the exhaust or upgrade to a Porsche Sports Exhaust (PSE) to stay within the warranty terms. If you don't think you've got this already you probably haven't got it, and it's an expensive (£2k+) retrofit option.
If you haven't got a warranty, and aren't planning to get a Porsche approved car warranty (the car will have to have all-Porsche parts fitted) then there are a few aftermarket exhaust options for the car - e.g. Fabspeed, Capristo, Milltek, etc.
There have recently been some very happy people who have either gone to Belgium or done an exchange on a Carnewal GT modification. Given this is sold on an exchange basis, I wonder whether a price could be agreed to take into account the damage to your exhaust?
If you want new aftermarket, the options have already been covered IMHO.
P87-1 / P87-1C : "GT" Exhaust
The GT exhaust is a reworked original exhaust, modified in our workshop. It looks just like stock on the outside but the internals are changed to a better breathing, less restrictive exhaust.
The result is a louder and deeper sound with no reasonance.
On the cars with Tip gearbox, there is no droning between 2200 and 3000rpm.
This exhaust does not trigger check engine lights and is not giving problems with emission checks during the yearly technical inspections like MOT.
The GT exhaust is sold on a core exchange base :
You get a "new" GT exhaust from us and within 3 weeks, you return your original exhaust.
If you want new aftermarket, the options have already been covered IMHO.
P87-1 / P87-1C : "GT" Exhaust
The GT exhaust is a reworked original exhaust, modified in our workshop. It looks just like stock on the outside but the internals are changed to a better breathing, less restrictive exhaust.
The result is a louder and deeper sound with no reasonance.
On the cars with Tip gearbox, there is no droning between 2200 and 3000rpm.
This exhaust does not trigger check engine lights and is not giving problems with emission checks during the yearly technical inspections like MOT.
The GT exhaust is sold on a core exchange base :
You get a "new" GT exhaust from us and within 3 weeks, you return your original exhaust.
I suppose the other option is just welding on new outlets, might do that until I justify spending 3k on a capristo.
Like the idea of the GT exhaust as it looks the same.
Any pics/videos or prices?
Mine is 6 speed manual, not tiptronic.
Anybody else have experiences of these (or any of the others even)?
Like the idea of the GT exhaust as it looks the same.
Any pics/videos or prices?
Mine is 6 speed manual, not tiptronic.
Anybody else have experiences of these (or any of the others even)?
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a... to Carnewal on Monday
CrazyTurboBeast said:
I suppose the other option is just welding on new outlets, might do that until I justify spending 3k on a capristo.
Like the idea of the GT exhaust as it looks the same.
Anybody else have experiences of these (or any of the others even)?
I have the Carnewal mod. Sounds awesome and Gert's set up is second to none. Well worth the drive over. If you want Capristo loudness you can go for the GT muffler and sport cats for less than half the price of the Capristo and your car will sound like this.......... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lwIG4GDoVQ&fea...Like the idea of the GT exhaust as it looks the same.
Anybody else have experiences of these (or any of the others even)?
Not so keen on it being 'loud', but on the you tube clips capristo & rebus looked like they might sound the best. but then again its hard to tell on a video!
The thing thta was appealing about the capristo is the valves, that open. that sounds pretty cool and similar to the PSE.
That GT mod in Belgium looks like a good idea though, Belgium is a bit far away from Aberdeen though!
I'm in Antwerp end of September too but not sure if I could carry an exhaust with me on hand luggage...
I was reading around some other forums and stumbled upon this:
http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-comparisons...
The bit about exhaust overheating is a bit worrying! Do the non Porsche ones have double skins?
The thing thta was appealing about the capristo is the valves, that open. that sounds pretty cool and similar to the PSE.
That GT mod in Belgium looks like a good idea though, Belgium is a bit far away from Aberdeen though!
I'm in Antwerp end of September too but not sure if I could carry an exhaust with me on hand luggage...
I was reading around some other forums and stumbled upon this:
http://www.planet-9.com/cayman-boxster-comparisons...
The bit about exhaust overheating is a bit worrying! Do the non Porsche ones have double skins?
CrazyTurboBeast said:
That GT mod in Belgium looks like a good idea though, Belgium is a bit far away from Aberdeen though!
I'm in Antwerp end of September too but not sure if I could carry an exhaust with me on hand luggage...
You have it fitted at Gert's garage, so there's nothing to bring back. You exchange your standard exhaust, hence the very reasonable price. I'm in Antwerp end of September too but not sure if I could carry an exhaust with me on hand luggage...
Again, I can't recommend his work highly enough. He's literally transformed my car, I drive with the windows down everywhere now.
Thanks for the info guys, I've not been on for a while but still driving around with a dented exhaust and bashed bumper!
Saw a guy that lives near me with a different exhaust on his S (twin round pipes) so spoke to him. The previous owner had put on tips.
Think they are not cheap either so the carnewal option is looking good.
Have a couple of reservations, which I'll talk to them about directly. But these are basically insurance and amount of smoke from the cars video'd.
Saw a guy that lives near me with a different exhaust on his S (twin round pipes) so spoke to him. The previous owner had put on tips.
Think they are not cheap either so the carnewal option is looking good.
Have a couple of reservations, which I'll talk to them about directly. But these are basically insurance and amount of smoke from the cars video'd.
CrazyTurboBeast said:
Thanks for the info guys, I've not been on for a while but still driving around with a dented exhaust and bashed bumper!
Saw a guy that lives near me with a different exhaust on his S (twin round pipes) so spoke to him. The previous owner had put on tips.
Think they are not cheap either so the carnewal option is looking good.
Have a couple of reservations, which I'll talk to them about directly. But these are basically insurance and amount of smoke from the cars video'd.
The twin round tips are the sport tips and IIRC they are the thick end of £300.Saw a guy that lives near me with a different exhaust on his S (twin round pipes) so spoke to him. The previous owner had put on tips.
Think they are not cheap either so the carnewal option is looking good.
Have a couple of reservations, which I'll talk to them about directly. But these are basically insurance and amount of smoke from the cars video'd.
I think £250-£300 is a lot of money to pay just for tips. They don't really do anything.
Thats probably the cheapest way to fix my problem (apart from welding lol) but I'd rather spend a bit more and get something.
Sent an email to carnewal yesterday as that looks like the best option. Not heard back yet but it looks like the way to go, otherwise I will grudginly put on new tips and consider the aftermarket route.
Thats probably the cheapest way to fix my problem (apart from welding lol) but I'd rather spend a bit more and get something.
Sent an email to carnewal yesterday as that looks like the best option. Not heard back yet but it looks like the way to go, otherwise I will grudginly put on new tips and consider the aftermarket route.
In the meantime does anybody here have a Cayman S with an exhaust (prefer Carnewal or Remus) on and live near Aberdeen?
Anybody had any problems running the car with an exhaust on?
Probably a remap be beneficial but not essential?
Saw a lot of smoke/steam on some of those vids, is that just at startup?
Am assuming you actually get performance gains and not losses?!
Not too fussed about power hikes, don't expect much just from an exhaust by itself.
Although how do each exhaust match up with future mods?
Saw a comment on carnewal, one guy said it takes time for the ecu to adjust. is this true?
Anybody had any problems running the car with an exhaust on?
Probably a remap be beneficial but not essential?
Saw a lot of smoke/steam on some of those vids, is that just at startup?
Am assuming you actually get performance gains and not losses?!
Not too fussed about power hikes, don't expect much just from an exhaust by itself.
Although how do each exhaust match up with future mods?
Saw a comment on carnewal, one guy said it takes time for the ecu to adjust. is this true?
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