TopGear exhaust (for 996)

[m444ttb]

Has anyone had any experience with TopGear exhaust either for a 996 or just in general? My 996 Carrera4 has a factory fitted PSE which time has finally caught up with. A new one is currently just over the £2,100 mark for the pair of boxes so I'm investigating alternatives as I'd like to keep it switchable. The TG boxes are stainless so, assuming I keep this car as I long as I hope, I wont be doing it again in the foreseeable future. They are switchable on a keyfob but I understand the standard PSE plumbing & button works (Porsche say it's a 6 hour job with interior out etc if you want to plumb in a standard PSE so I assume this is what the fob helps to avoid). They're also £950 so considerably cheaper. I'd consider adding the 200 cell sports cats on top as I'd still be better off (there's also a manifold but you have to stop somewhere!).

[m444ttb]

Cheers. Sounds good reading through some of that thread. No wonder they’re out of stock though!

[m444ttb]

Do they offer fitting down in Dorset? May go for that if possible. Think I’ll get the 200cell X-pipe cat to go with the switchable exhaust. It’s a shame nobody does a custom switchable. I’d still love something that sounds standard with valves closed and childishly loud when open. If the TG system is at least on a par with the PSE then I’ll be happy. I’m expecting it to be a little louder in both modes with the cat though.

[m444ttb]

I keep thinking about the manifolds (added on the cost is still a little less than the PSE on it’s own!) as mine have been off the car when Hartech rebuilt the engine in December 2015. Hopefully they may come off ok...