Boxster sports exhaust switch off
Discussion
Easy enough to press the button each time surely? It's like those who always have sport mode on - again just a button press away.
Personally I like it off sometimes - seems to be loud enough at full throttle even with it off really. Fantastic with it on of course but I'd always want the choice.
Personally I like it off sometimes - seems to be loud enough at full throttle even with it off really. Fantastic with it on of course but I'd always want the choice.
Porsche911R said:
It turns off even with button on due to EU noise regs.
Only way to have it on is unplug the switch in the engine bay.
How come it turns off with the button on please? Once switched on does it not just stay on until turned off by switch or engine?Only way to have it on is unplug the switch in the engine bay.
I am looking into getting my first Boxster and would want PSE as an option so would like to understand how it works.
Thanks
Basically the switch only switches it off when it's over 3 k, up to 3k it's not activated, but if you disconnect it at the connector in the engine bay you actually get the full sound right from start up , but you cannot switch it off, and why would you want you, the OEM exhaust is beautifully balanced and unobtrusive, they sound fab, I think they should come as standard,
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
Basically the switch only switches it off when it's over 3 k, up to 3k it's not activated, but if you disconnect it at the connector in the engine bay you actually get the full sound right from start up , but you cannot switch it off, and why would you want you, the OEM exhaust is beautifully balanced and unobtrusive, they sound fab, I think they should come as standard,
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
Basically the switch only switches it off when it's over 3 k, up to 3k it's not activated, but if you disconnect it at the connector in the engine bay you actually get the full sound right from start up , but you cannot switch it off, and why would you want you, the OEM exhaust is beautifully balanced and unobtrusive, they sound fab, I think they should come as standard,
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
Mike Brown said:
Basically the switch only switches it off when it's over 3 k, up to 3k it's not activated, but if you disconnect it at the connector in the engine bay you actually get the full sound right from start up , but you cannot switch it off, and why would you want you, the OEM exhaust is beautifully balanced and unobtrusive, they sound fab, I think they should come as standard,
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
So what you are saying even when activated by the switch the "loud" mode doesn't operate until engine hits 3k? Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
That sounds like half a function, personally I think if I wanted it loud I'd want it throughout the Rev range when on or switch it completely off when I wanted subtle.
Mike Brown said:
Thanks all, now sorted, regards Mike
Could you tell us more about this please - exactly what did you disconnect and where is it located.Reading the other recent posts I'm pretty sure mine (BGTS) works under 3k revs, also even when switched off it's pretty loud on full throttle over 4k revs anyway. Would be good to have a full explanation of what the PSE does when switched of and when on - also what difference have you now achieved?
Mike Brown said:
Basically the switch only switches it off when it's over 3 k, up to 3k it's not activated, but if you disconnect it at the connector in the engine bay you actually get the full sound right from start up , but you cannot switch it off, and why would you want you, the OEM exhaust is beautifully balanced and unobtrusive, they sound fab, I think they should come as standard,
Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
So what you are saying even when activated by the switch the "loud" mode doesn't operate until engine hits 3k? Had mine fitted by Porsche because I wanted to keep my warranty intact, Mike
That sounds like half a function, personally I think if I wanted it loud I'd want it throughout the Rev range when on or switch it completely off when I wanted subtle.
jayxx83 said:
It's on when you press the switch but between 20-40 mph it closes automatically due to noise regs. These speeds are when you are likely to be going through towns. Above 40 it opens the valves again. If it's off the valves never open and you get to enjoy the induction noise.
This is how it works, it is complying with european regsI found it a total pain, going loud to quiet when button was pressed.
I also found it an unnecessary pain having to press the button everytime I started the car. I wanted the exhaust on full time. Way too quiet without it on. It doesn't get driven all the time and when I do, I want it to feel (sound) like a sports car.
Unplugging the switch is a solution and leaves it on full time, but you then need to open up the engine bay anytime you do want to switch it off or 'exercise' the valves so they don't seize.
I got a little electronic box from Carnewal. It connects where the normal exhaust connecter would go. It means you can remotely activate the exhaust with a fob, but you decide on either fully on or off. And when on, it doesn't do the cut out and is still on when you turn on the car each time. If turned off it will be off each time you start up.
It wasn't a lot of money, but it was well worth it in my opinion. A simple reversible solution.
I also found it an unnecessary pain having to press the button everytime I started the car. I wanted the exhaust on full time. Way too quiet without it on. It doesn't get driven all the time and when I do, I want it to feel (sound) like a sports car.
Unplugging the switch is a solution and leaves it on full time, but you then need to open up the engine bay anytime you do want to switch it off or 'exercise' the valves so they don't seize.
I got a little electronic box from Carnewal. It connects where the normal exhaust connecter would go. It means you can remotely activate the exhaust with a fob, but you decide on either fully on or off. And when on, it doesn't do the cut out and is still on when you turn on the car each time. If turned off it will be off each time you start up.
It wasn't a lot of money, but it was well worth it in my opinion. A simple reversible solution.
Cabsi said:
Oh, that sounds good. How easy is it to fit the Carnewal PSE switch? I really like the idea of this kit, but don't want to mess it up...
It is really simple.. Trust me, I have no mechanical skills and cautious about fiddling with stuff on the car. But I found it so easy. I'd recommend it to anyone. It's only a simple modification to how the system works, but it improves things so much.
DS240 said:
Cabsi said:
Oh, that sounds good. How easy is it to fit the Carnewal PSE switch? I really like the idea of this kit, but don't want to mess it up...
It is really simple.. Trust me, I have no mechanical skills and cautious about fiddling with stuff on the car. But I found it so easy. I'd recommend it to anyone. It's only a simple modification to how the system works, but it improves things so much.
Confused. I've driven several 981's with PSE and when over ridden with the switch to open the exhaust , it was definitely open the whole time, from tickover upwards, including 20-40 mph. If you don't have the "switch" it will only open at above 3k revs, or whatever the Rev point is. Sounds like you either don't have the exhaust switch, or the switch isn't working.
Personally own an Evora 400 now, which has one of the loudest production standard exhausts I've heard (with exhaust switched open). Once again, with exhaust switched open it is no quieter at 20-40 mph than rest of the range; previous Exige V6 with switchable exhaust was the same, so I question the validity of the statement re the 20-40mph sound limits over riding switchable exhausts.
Personally own an Evora 400 now, which has one of the loudest production standard exhausts I've heard (with exhaust switched open). Once again, with exhaust switched open it is no quieter at 20-40 mph than rest of the range; previous Exige V6 with switchable exhaust was the same, so I question the validity of the statement re the 20-40mph sound limits over riding switchable exhausts.
Edited by DaveGB on Monday 8th August 02:03
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