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Old Mar 26, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Which tips are these?

These are what i have on my C2S. I think they are so ugly and unsure why they seem to "point out" and not straight. Any thoughts/recommendations? If these are NOT C2S tips, then will the C2S tips look that much better? I noticed some chrome C2S tips from sharkwerks on sale, curious if anyone has those and some pics....
 
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They look like dirty stock S tips (although even when clean they don't look great)...I have the optional polished SS one's and they look much nicer than what comes as standard equipment.
 

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I agree they look very dirty. Personally I like the stock tips.
 
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yeah...Seattle rain....washing the car becomes pointless...

Any thoughts on why these seem off center?
 
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These are what i have on my C2S. I think they are so ugly and unsure why they seem to "point out" and not straight. Any thoughts/recommendations? If these are NOT C2S tips, then will the C2S tips look that much better? I noticed some chrome C2S tips from sharkwerks on sale, curious if anyone has those and some pics....
Yup, those are definitely stock 997S tips. Mine always look like that 5 minutes after a clean. They seem to be magnets for road grime / salt!

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Doesn't really matter if you have stainless or chrome tips. If you don't clean them on a regular basis they'll look like s**t.

From the looks of the painted surfaces around your tips it looks like your car hasn't been washed in quite awhile or you travel in an area that has loads of road grime or residue.

Move to So. Cal. and your tips will stay much cleaner (lol).

A little metal or chrome polish + elbow grease and they'll look just like new.
 
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Surprisingly, this was just 3 days of seattle rain after a clean wash. Ugh....

Think I might go for some stainless tips. I like those beveled edges...
 
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Look into getting a PSE.

It has nice chrome offset tips (real dual port tips; not 2 into 1 like the regular mufflers) in addition to the sound improvement.
 
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those are just dirty stock tips you should get fabspeed tips.
 
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Originally Posted by ssaa77
unsure why they seem to "point out" and not straight. Any thoughts/recommendations?
Those look like OEM stock tips and to answer your question, all OEM tips are adjustable (ball and socket type mount) and can be centered in the openings as well as how far they stick out.

Also, using "Navel Jelly" from your local auto parts store will remove the heat discoloration and make those tips look new again.

Or as AP 997S mentioned, you can't go wrong with the PSE system.

Good luck,
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Thanks guys - this is good feedback. PSE, too rich for my blood right now, but maybe something to consider in the future.
 
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Originally Posted by ssaa77
yeah...Seattle rain....washing the car becomes pointless...
I feel your pain, we had a hail storm in Vancouver today. Can't wait for summer.
 
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