I put out a request looking for a straight pipe exhaust for my 2002 Turbo Tip. A few answered (Luvporsche and 03EvoIII) and offered to help... After a deal for a set of pipes fell through, because the were for a NB 3.6 not a TT... I decided to work with Luvporsche after seeing some of his fabricator's, Joe of Driving Force Fabrication, work...

After some back and forth and discussions with Joe at Driving Force Fabrication about a standard straight pipe setup... Joe sent a picture of a system created for Luvporsche that Luv was moving away from, but was available for sale...



I was stunned by the piece and worked it out with the Joe to purchase the system... and away it was shipped...

I must add it was a pleasure to talk with Luvporsche, 03EvoIII, and Joe. Joe in particular was very responsive to my requests for pictures and questions on the system. The pictures don't do his work justice IMO, he is truly talented. I know if want another system welded up who I would go to! Just wish he was closer to me!!!

System arrived at my place, like a kid on Christmas I ripped into the box... BEAUTIFUL!!! and set-up an install with the help of S2Kkrafted...



S2Kkrafted offered me a lift and assistance to install the system... Install went kinda like I expected and I was very happy I was prepared.... Ended up breaking off two turbo studs thanks to the previous owner installing the WRONG threaded nuts on them!!! Drilled out, re-tapped, and new studs installed.... While I wrestled with that S2Kkrafted installed new Denso plugs for me ...

New turbo to exhaust seals installed, new washers, and copper coated nuts installed. Rear 02 spaced out of the exhaust stream using Vibrant Systems 90deg elbow and the 5mm insert...





Sound clips to follow shortly, my first round of clips aren't up to snuff IMO...

BUT...

The car is LOUD for sure but very clean while doing it. Overall the interior noise is the lowest with the windows up, but you can't enjoy the turbo spool sounds nearly as much.

Drone wise I think it is more than tolerable. My S2000 drones far far worse. I can't even think about trying to talk on the phone when driving the S on the highway... I was able to talk on the phone easily in the Pcar even in the reported worse drone range (2k to 3k)

Car has a great overrun sound on shifts even with the tiptronic and a great hollow burble when coming to a stop. I think we have a keeper!!!

Thanks again to those that reached out to me but big thanks to Luvporsche to getting me in touch with Joe at Driving Force Fabrication!!!!

 

All very sweet.

 

Magnifico

 

Can't wait to hear this under power !

 

Badass Scott!! Post those vids! Finished mine up as well yesterday! Only mine are about a thousand times less fancy!! Lol after i started it my neighbor said " arent ya gonna put the exhaust back on?" It IS IN i said!!

Anyways...looks awesome and congrats!

 

outstanding! we can't do that sh*t in kali
but i salute those who can

 

Sure you can; more effort, but keep the stock exhaust for your smog check every two years.

 

The build quality looks fantastic, looking forward to some sound clips.

 

i made a personal decision long ago not to put anything on my car i would have to remove in order to comply with the loving, omniscient, and all seeing state.

it just ain't worth it imo. though i did keep my stock exhaust as you suggest in spite of my 200 catted aftermarket. so that's the only exception LOL

 

Very nice looking!

 

Did a group drive over the weekend. Car is not bad to drive around in and doesn't wear on you. Sounds great and turned a lot of heads, but it could have also been because there were 12 other cars in tow behind me...

Plan on generating various sound clips later today... Any luck some might be posted before they day is out... Hang tight!

 

Exactly...I love the spool sounds of a catless exhaust and swapping for SMOG every 2 years only takes an hour or 2 at most.

 

I have two more years in my state until emissions no longer are part of inspection for this car... I will just have to work with the inspector for the next few years, or plan to put the stock on for that purpose...

 

Looks awesome! Patiently waiting sound clips..

 

He did end up with the nickname "tractor" after the drive however he was far from the loudest car in the group!!!!