Installed the AWE Switchpath today
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Funny because just last night I took the boss out for dinner, only the second or third time that she's ridden in the car (she won't even try to drive it) and my garage is tiny so she had to wait outside for me to back out before she could get in. She said, "it sure is loud". But as I showed her, once we started moving, it was nice and quiet. It's nice to know that there's a reason for all of that; thanks kitw.
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Hi guys,
One of the problems with the non PSE Carrera S is that bizarrely, the valves are open under 5 mph. As soon as you go over that they shut, until 3300rpm or so. But, it means at idle they are full open.
My first C2S did this (with the Cargraphics X pipe) and was kind of annoying - you can get the PSE button and software to fix this (no additional vacuum hardware needed, just coding and the switch)
PSE remains shut at idle and only automatically opens at 3300 rpm or so, or when you hit the button.
I'll be honest - I find the AWE to be on the border of too loud as well. I can switch it off with PSE, and I love the sound but it is pretty aggressive.
Duane, my Cargraphics mufflered X pipe is in my garage - it is like PSE except about 20%-30% louder open. Completely stock like when the valves are closed. Totally wife acceptable. Let me know if you're interested - I'm probably going to sell it and keep the AWE.
One of the problems with the non PSE Carrera S is that bizarrely, the valves are open under 5 mph. As soon as you go over that they shut, until 3300rpm or so. But, it means at idle they are full open.
My first C2S did this (with the Cargraphics X pipe) and was kind of annoying - you can get the PSE button and software to fix this (no additional vacuum hardware needed, just coding and the switch)
PSE remains shut at idle and only automatically opens at 3300 rpm or so, or when you hit the button.
I'll be honest - I find the AWE to be on the border of too loud as well. I can switch it off with PSE, and I love the sound but it is pretty aggressive.
Duane, my Cargraphics mufflered X pipe is in my garage - it is like PSE except about 20%-30% louder open. Completely stock like when the valves are closed. Totally wife acceptable. Let me know if you're interested - I'm probably going to sell it and keep the AWE.
I am interested in your cargraphics pipes. Please send me a message. I can't as I am a new member.
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No, the exhausts are different. One of the attached images is PSE, the other isn't.
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