Another GTS gets the Shark Bite
I've often said that the SW Bypass was the best mod I've made on my GTS. Not so much for any power gains, but for the aggressive sound it allows, particularly with the PSE set ON. With stock PSE rear center exhaust, there is a noticeable change in note when you open the valves (Turn it ON), but with the SW that noticeable change goes from an aggressive note to one with some 'bite'. Higher pitch, a few crackles...it really wakes up the PSE sound to something much closer to a GT3.
Don't buy it for any power gains, but rather for the best sound you can get out out of the stock setup (PSE or not), and for a really good price.
Don't buy it for any power gains, but rather for the best sound you can get out out of the stock setup (PSE or not), and for a really good price.
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Thanks Alex
This is my GTS so I thought I'd chime in:
1. Alex and his team at Sharkwerks are the best. They have a real passion for these cars, it's just not something you can fake. I had an incredibly positive experience working with SW, they are a zero-BS, top-notch outfit!
2. I love the SW exhaust bypass and wanted to reiterate that it works perfectly *with* the PSE option. Before bypass, I actually had some trouble telling the difference whether PSE was on or off. I could tell PSE was on when revving the car at a standstill, but when driving ... I'm not so sure. After bypass, it's completely obvious. With PSE off, the car is close to stock quiet. You can hear a minute amount more under hard acceleration but it's just fine for tooling around on quiet neighborhood streets. But with PSE on, the bypass makes the car sound amazing. There's a deeper bass, more volume, and a lot more detail in the sound. I love it.
3. I highly recommend the short shift kit as well for you MT guys. I was a bit worried it would require a lot of force when cold but it doesn't. And if 1st is a little sticky, the trick is to throw it first into 3rd or 2nd, then 1st. The thing is, I very occasionally had to do this with the stock setup when cold and notice no difference in frequency with the SSK installed. I did decide to go with the factory SSK, so I can't comment on factory vs. B&M. In terms of driving, the SSK just makes the car that much more fun. The throws are precise and short ... it's a blast.
Cheers!
1. Alex and his team at Sharkwerks are the best. They have a real passion for these cars, it's just not something you can fake. I had an incredibly positive experience working with SW, they are a zero-BS, top-notch outfit!
2. I love the SW exhaust bypass and wanted to reiterate that it works perfectly *with* the PSE option. Before bypass, I actually had some trouble telling the difference whether PSE was on or off. I could tell PSE was on when revving the car at a standstill, but when driving ... I'm not so sure. After bypass, it's completely obvious. With PSE off, the car is close to stock quiet. You can hear a minute amount more under hard acceleration but it's just fine for tooling around on quiet neighborhood streets. But with PSE on, the bypass makes the car sound amazing. There's a deeper bass, more volume, and a lot more detail in the sound. I love it.
3. I highly recommend the short shift kit as well for you MT guys. I was a bit worried it would require a lot of force when cold but it doesn't. And if 1st is a little sticky, the trick is to throw it first into 3rd or 2nd, then 1st. The thing is, I very occasionally had to do this with the stock setup when cold and notice no difference in frequency with the SSK installed. I did decide to go with the factory SSK, so I can't comment on factory vs. B&M. In terms of driving, the SSK just makes the car that much more fun. The throws are precise and short ... it's a blast.
Cheers!
This is my GTS so I thought I'd chime in:
1. Alex and his team at Sharkwerks are the best. They have a real passion for these cars, it's just not something you can fake. I had an incredibly positive experience working with SW, they are a zero-BS, top-notch outfit!
2. I love the SW exhaust bypass and wanted to reiterate that it works perfectly *with* the PSE option. Before bypass, I actually had some trouble telling the difference whether PSE was on or off. I could tell PSE was on when revving the car at a standstill, but when driving ... I'm not so sure. After bypass, it's completely obvious. With PSE off, the car is close to stock quiet. You can hear a minute amount more under hard acceleration but it's just fine for tooling around on quiet neighborhood streets. But with PSE on, the bypass makes the car sound amazing. There's a deeper bass, more volume, and a lot more detail in the sound. I love it.
3. I highly recommend the short shift kit as well for you MT guys. I was a bit worried it would require a lot of force when cold but it doesn't. And if 1st is a little sticky, the trick is to throw it first into 3rd or 2nd, then 1st. The thing is, I very occasionally had to do this with the stock setup when cold and notice no difference in frequency with the SSK installed. I did decide to go with the factory SSK, so I can't comment on factory vs. B&M. In terms of driving, the SSK just makes the car that much more fun. The throws are precise and short ... it's a blast.
Cheers!
1. Alex and his team at Sharkwerks are the best. They have a real passion for these cars, it's just not something you can fake. I had an incredibly positive experience working with SW, they are a zero-BS, top-notch outfit!
2. I love the SW exhaust bypass and wanted to reiterate that it works perfectly *with* the PSE option. Before bypass, I actually had some trouble telling the difference whether PSE was on or off. I could tell PSE was on when revving the car at a standstill, but when driving ... I'm not so sure. After bypass, it's completely obvious. With PSE off, the car is close to stock quiet. You can hear a minute amount more under hard acceleration but it's just fine for tooling around on quiet neighborhood streets. But with PSE on, the bypass makes the car sound amazing. There's a deeper bass, more volume, and a lot more detail in the sound. I love it.
3. I highly recommend the short shift kit as well for you MT guys. I was a bit worried it would require a lot of force when cold but it doesn't. And if 1st is a little sticky, the trick is to throw it first into 3rd or 2nd, then 1st. The thing is, I very occasionally had to do this with the stock setup when cold and notice no difference in frequency with the SSK installed. I did decide to go with the factory SSK, so I can't comment on factory vs. B&M. In terms of driving, the SSK just makes the car that much more fun. The throws are precise and short ... it's a blast.
Cheers!
I remember back when these cars first came out and PSE got delayed... I always wanted my 09 to be like that too!So glad you did the factory SSK. A GTS in manual is so the way to go but _with_ the short throw shifter it's much akin to the GT3 feel, which I've always thought was what the doctor ordered.
Enjoy and see you around
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