Europipe 997.2 Turbo S
Picked the TT-S up from German Car Service this afternoon. Love the sound. It is perfect at idle or around town driving and perfect for hard on acceleration.
I can only rate the quality of your Europipe for the TT-S as a 100% perfect accessory. In addition to the sound being perfect the already lightning fast TT-S is even faster now. No ECU or dash lights are noted. Also, I have a friend who is a welder who stopped by the shop before I picked the car up. His only comment was 'what a fabulous weld job'. He only says that for rare weld jobs.
If you ever have a customer who would like to see an install send them my way and I will take them for a ride to see first hand what the sound and power is like.
C. Maguire, Orlando, Florida
Europipe 997.2 Turbo S
I had put it on for several days. All I can say is ..... I love it. The low range power pick up is very quick and throttle response is more crisp. The sound is just right for the car.
Thanks & Best Regards
C. K. Jung, Taichung City, Taiwan
Europipe 997.2 Turbo S
I had a chance to drive my car last week with the new exhaust. I am very pleased with the sound levels of your system on my turbo S. It is exactly what I was looking for and just the way you described it.
Thanks again,
C. Asplundh, Riviera Beach, Florida
Europipe 997.2 Turbo S
I ordered a Europipe exhaust for the TTS about two weeks ago. Stef at Europipe was a pleasure to deal with. He kept me up to date on manufacturing and shipping progress. The system arrived on the date promised.
I'm a mechanical engineer in the pharmaceutical industry, so I've seen thousands of orbital weld in stainless steel piping and equipment. The workmanship and quality of the welds on this exhaust system rivals the best.
The new exhaust sounds great, no drone in the cabin, but a great low pitchgrowl outside the car... until you floor it in sport mode- then all hell breaks loose and you get this great symphony of roaring melody.
Just a subjective impression, but the turbos seem to spool up faster and the car feels quicker, it certainly sounds better.
I can't say enough about the customer service focus of Stef and Europipe. The quality of workmanship the exhaust is superb. I feel that I really got what I paid for- it's not just about price, but about value.
M. Januszewski, Burlington, Wisconsin
Europipe 997.2 Turbo
You were exactly right. The low and middle power band seems much better (less lurching in 1st) and the "growl" of the exhaust is absolutely perfect -- the 2010 997.2 was so refined that it became too "Metrosexual"-- too refined in my opinion. Your Europipe exhaust system takes my 6-speed 2010 turbo back to being more primal and it now sounds a lot more like a sports car should.
Congratulations on making and selling such a high quality exhaust system which is so much more suited to the car than Porsche's OEM system.
R. Kohr, Charlottesville, Virginia
Europipe 997.2 Turbo
Finally had my Europipe sports exhaust installed today and picked my car up tonight. What a great drive home it was. The sound is just like Stef described. No loud drone inside the car, but a great Porsche symphony of sound outside. You hear all aspects of the flat six without it just being loud. Anything can be loud, but this exhaust appeases the tonal qualities of your ears. Depending on what gear you're in, you hear different notes and gurgles as you up shift or downshift.
Looking forward to taking it out this weekend.
J.S. Bauer, Connecticut
Europipe 997.2 Turbo
I got the exhaust installed on 25th as planned. Barely drove it home and flew to cologne same day and just came back yesterday. I won't be exaggerating if I tell you I feel like I just bought a new car. I have the best of both worlds now...sound and power! The sound note is even better than my old C2S with PSE!! I love the way it sounds very tame when in traffic and when cruising, and growls exactly when you want it to!
Funny thing is I am now taking the routes with more tunnels.. Of course driving without music and windows down all the time. I hope this is normal :)
Installation went very smooth as per the report. The Porsche Center were very impressed by the build quality, clear instructions, and ease of installation. They kept saying "it just fit in perfectly".
Thanks Stef for all the support you have given on this purchase. You have been of great help starting from your product intro to the installation itself. If you have more prospects in my area and need my assistance in any way (even to demo my exhaust to anyone), please do not hesitate to ask.
Best regards
S. Jarmakani, Lebanon
Europipe 997.2 Turbo
Since I don't use my Turbo as a daily driver today was the first time since driving it home from the shop that I had a chance to have some extended driving time. Just want to tell you the exhaust sounds great !
What I like about the Europipe on my 997.2 TT is that it sounds very nice and civil inside the cabin. Throaty and exotic with no drone to my ears.
However, it must sound much more exotic and aggressive from the outside because I notice people turning around and staring as I drive by them on the street. Best of both worlds.
Thanks again.
S. Harwood, New York
Europipe 997.2 Turbo
What you hear if you're outside the car:
1- Cold start:
Very low bass rumble that sounds like a lion's threatening grumble but faster in pitch and deeper in tone. Quite loud if you're on the outside but never too loud to disturb neighbours.
That part lasts for about 30 seconds.
2- Warm idle: only slightly louder, volume wise, than the stock exhaust, but much throatier and with much more of a bass line to it, hinting at things to come when you're on the throttle. Think a tiger purring as if it were a household cat being gently stroked under the chin and increase the volume.
3- Normal partial throttle driving: very melodious sound that is about 20% louder than the stock system, but totally different in character. The pitch and frequency changes as the revs build from a deep guttural throaty sound to a rapid fire burble.
4- WOT driving: OMG! The only picture I can think of to paint for you is this: Think of a bunch of vikings shouting out war cries to Thor accompanied by a bunch of sirens singing out the turbo whistle with Thor's hammer finally coming down at every shift point to start it all, all over again!
You become addicted and find yourself lowering your windows, switching off your music, switching off your A/C and repeatedly flooring the go-faster pedal for short bursts while slightly angling your head out the window, all the while people in cars around you are looking at you as if to say WTF is wrong with this deranged lunatic!
All of the above is in normal mode. Engage Sport or Sport + and multiply the above descriptions by about 15 to 20%!
I went out for a drive with a bunch of friends yesterday. One of my friends kept pulling up beside me with his windows down, urging me on to floor it again and again shouting "I want to hear it one more time!" "I want to hear it one more time!"
What you hear inside the car with the windows up:
Well, almost nothing... That is until you go WOT.
Drone is on par with the stock exhaust, if not somewhat less in volume.
Partial throttle driving is on par with stock but with all the different sound characteristics described above (throatier, bass-ier, etc...)
WOT driving is about 20% louder than stock, but, again, with the same differences in tone and character.
In short, it hit the perfect wish list for me in every possible way!
I absolutely love it.
K. Abu Hamzeh, Kuwait
Europipe 997.2 Turbo
I went to Autowerks for installation today. Everything went very smooth. The system is great, and I really like the sound. It is just the way I expected. The technician even asked me if they could keep your tools. They loved it.
Thank you for the great work!
V. Wang, Toronto
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Installed my new to me europipe 3 days ago, and have been to busy driving to write about it!! In a nutshell, what a spectacular transformation!
First start after the install, and the engine is cold again. And you do recall that even factory exhaust sounds loud when the car is cold. If you are parking in an enclosed garage, that morning startup is an experience. Growl? Howl? LOUD! Gargling! You think you are in a race car. And wake up the neighbors... Super! However, thankfully (I am not looking for a head turner) it quiets down after a few mins. Overall, the exhaust tone just got 2 octaves deeper, with a lot more base. That is why the tiny computer speakers (or even the cam mics to be honest) cant capture it on the vids we have seen! You need a subwoofer to hear that low.
Everyone says you can hear the turbo's more. Thats an understatement as well! 2000-3000 rpm is my favorite range for in town driving right now. That turbo sound spooling is so addictive!
Kickdowns are much smother as well. At ridiculous speeds (which I will not quantify) the kicdown from 5th to 4th is almost immediate, all it takes is small pedal movement. Of course at those ridiculous speeds, the car is moving too fast for the sound of the exhaust to make a difference, but judging from tunnel driving, the car sounds great to those who are being passed! In my stint yesterday I was in a tunnel with a 458 Italia (so much for crisis ridden Greece) as we both dropped to third and accelerated. I cannot say that the sound from my car covered the howl of the Ferrari in a tunnel, but both where clearly audible and distinguishable, as their pitch is so different.
Overall, during in town driving, the car sounds throatier. The throttle response is more imminent, and the car feels stronger. A quick start at a traffic light feels like the car is faster, and it sounds so much better, without it being a head turner which is exactly what I wanted in the first place. Shifting is smoother, and dare I say quicker?
I am 100% pleased with my choice and I absolutely need to thank Stef. Packaging was amazing, seemed like a custom made heavy duty cardboard enclosure.
I am now convinced that Santa does exist. It doesnt matter that I paid for my present, santa made it appear just in time for the New Year. So at least someone thinks I was nice last year!!
N. Diamantopoulos, Athens, Greece
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
I drove the car and I am very happy as the exhaust is:
1) Perfect sound of throaty and low tones and when you push it sounds like a Porsche sport cup series car!! Amazing!!!
2) Sound is not much louder from inside and you can hear the turbos whistling.
3) The low end torque improved as I spun the rear wheels accelerating hard coming out of a turn which I haven't done before. ( And temp was 38 C so road was sticky. )
4) The turbo boost seems to come on smoother and with less lag .
5) My wife says the sound is definitely improved and that says a lot!!!
6) The cars Dr Jekl and Mr. Hide attitude is exactly what a porsche should sound like.
I want to thank you for making such a great exhaust and now I know why everyone says Europipe is number one.
Last but not least , your service , and patience with answering all my questions is far beyond what anybody can expect and that just makes the whole experience from sales, service, quality product and outstanding commitment the best I have ever had!!!
Thanks for everything Stef!!!!
P. Trentadue, Concord, Canada
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
I purchased and have installed the Europipe EP1 about a month ago and I have 100% happy with my decision to go with EP. I cannot personally speak to any deficiencies of other brands other than to say that I listened to what the forum members have had to say and none (zero!) had anything bad to say about EP and or Stef. That meant a great deal to me and I wasn't concerned about the cost difference so it eventually became a no brainer. I love the EP1 on my car as it is not gaudy...still retains Porsche distinction while having a very noticeable change in tone.
K. Siegel, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
I am the very happy owner of a Europipe Stage 1 exhaust. I couldn't be happier. I am a bit of a DIY guy and was vacillating back and forth on whether or not to do the work myself. I replaced the exhaust tips early on and one of those bolts broke when taking that tip off. That was pushing me to have it installed locally by my independent shop. That was until the exhaust arrived. I couldn't believe the perfection. The box itself is a work of art. All custom and locked the unit down tight, no chance of damage. When I looked at the custom made tools that are included with the package I knew I had to use them and canceled my appointment.
I was after an exhaust that would wake the sound of the Turbo without drone and without my wife telling me she didn't want to ride in it anymore. Stef said to go with the Stage 1 and it is just what I wanted. No resonance, no drone, so rattles or vibration. At all. Spectacular.
Go Europipe! Thanks Stef!
P. Hamel, Sebastopol, California
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Just a few notes on my experiences with this product installed on a 997.1 tt:
First of all: Stef at Europipe was excellent to deal with, very competent and attentive. Emails were sent every step of the way, and delivery from Belgium to Chicago area took 4 days, even with our crazy weather. Top notch service.
Once the old stuff was off, the Europipe assembly went in smoothly and quickly, no issues at all, a perfect fit. The mechanics all commented on the high quality of the construction and especially the welding. Even the packaging was first class, very very strong.
The sound? Absolutely PERFECT!! It is loud and ripping when you want it to be, just a touch louder and deeper on idle, pretty quiet in the cabin when mildly driving. Rev it up and it screams. As this is my daily drive, I'm happy with the decision to go stage 1. The car runs noticeably smoother at low rpms and seems to have less lag. Altogether IMHO this is the exhaust Porsche should have designed and installed in the 911 tt.
D. Balassone, Chicago, Illinois
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Just to say, you are right about the sound (not noise) of the exhaust. Whistle and burps with “natural boxer howl”
I am really pleased with the look and the response it has given me. Truly excellent product.
Once again, Thanks
L. Annan, London, United Kingdom
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
I just picked up the car with the exhaust on. It's excellent! It's perfect for me, although I am surprised. :)
I love your devotion and passion to what you do. It's rare these days, so keep up good work and if you need me to vouch for you I can be used as a reference any time!
Best of luck to you and your business!
Thanks ,
Alex M, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Fit is excellent and the sound is just right for me.
The car is noticeable faster now, boost comes on earlier and tends to stay there.
Thanks for all your help!!
R. Bellihomji, Dralgonquin, Illinois
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
I just picked the car up last night, from the installation. It sounds awesome. I can't thank you enough for such a high quality product and the exceptional service and attention you deliver.
J.H. Klaasen IV, Denver, Colorado
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Hi Stef, I would like to thank you for the way you have handled my purchase of 997 turbo sports exhaust, from the initial equiry through ordering and excellent packing and delivery. I have now fitted the system, it took a couple of evenings as I cleaned everything whilst it was dismantled. The system you sold me was a perfect fit and the complete installation can be done by one person although a helping hand on removal and refitting of the rear bumper is useful to prevent damage. The sound is perfect, the spool up of the turbos is much quicker with added benefit you can now hear the “turbo whistle”! Thanks again.
Regards,
D. Fifield, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Finally i have installed my new Europipe stage 1 exhaust, to be honest i had a fear that it would be too loud for my convertible but it is not. It sounds just right, it is difficult to notice the difference from the stock exhaust when the car is stopped, but when you step on it is screams like hell. It does not do any annoying sound at any rpm.
Regards,
A. Milou, Cyprus
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
I took the car to the shop this afternoon and fitted the EP1. It took only 1hr 20 mins for two guys to fit the exhaust. The are very experienced porsche mechanics, having done countless exhausts installations in the past. We were all impressed with exhaust's quality, and that it fits like a glove.
The car now sounds like Porsche, it is very pleasant at idle, beautiful at normal cruising and wild at full throttle. Performance gains are immediately noticeable. Car is super responsive to throttle inputs, Tiptronic is more eager to downshift, pulls stronger, and turbos come alive much sooner. What else can you ask for????
I am totally happy with this modification, if anyone can call this a "modification", because I think this is how the car should have been in the first place.
Well done Stef, well done indeed.
M. Apessakis, Athens, Greece
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
The exhaust system is awesome! It was installed last week and I had about 6 days to enjoy it before leaving on vacation. The sound from the exhaust is much improved from the normal exhaust system. I can also feel the extra torque and acceleration.
Thanks for your help with this. I am enjoying it very much.
W. Storms, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Just had the new Stage 1 installed yesterday. As expected I opened the box to see a beautifully packaged EP exhaust that looks more like jewelry than an auto part. It's a shame we have to hide it under the bumper.
The fit is "made for Porsche" quality so install was uneventful. The tech that did the install said the quality of the EP exhaust is at the highest level.
Took it for a first ride today and the sound is amazing and I can hear the turbos spooling. Even my wife said "it sounds sexy". Have not had the opportunity to really open it up yet and I already love it.
Thanks EP team for such a great product. It is really a pleasure doing business with a company who consistently produces such a high quality product. Thanks Stef for being available to answer questions and making the order process trouble free. I'll let you know feedback after I get to open it up a bit.
Now on for a week and the sound is sweet. Really notice the difference in throttle response too. Couldn't be more satisfied. Many thanks again for the great product and support.
S. Agati, Little Silver, New Jersey
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
The exhaust has been installed and I picked up the car on Thursday. It's simply the best sounding exhaust. I also let my friend drive the car in order for me to hear the sound from the outside. It's just amazing, been driving the car all weekend enjoying the exhaust.
I would like to thank you Stef for all the support you have given on this purchase. If you have any interested customer in my area and would like a demo of the exhaust, I would gladly show them.
F. Macki, Sultanate of Oman
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
The Porsche dealer did the install with no problems. The car now sounds exactly as I wanted ( still quiet at lower rpm's but really screams when you get on it ). If it were any louder ( 2,000 to 2,600 rpm ) it would be too much for me. You can definitely tell this is where the drone zone is with this engine.
My biggest surprise was the performance increase. The engine just comes alive. Less turbo lag and more low end torque. Now, I also had the spark plugs replaced at the same time and we had a nice cold front come in w/ 50F temps. The car has never run like this.
Thanks for everything,
T. Rishel, Lakeway, Texas
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Just got back from my first drive and no problems or warning lights. As far as the exhaust is concerned I am extremely happy. Sound is great, no boom or drone, sounds as if Porsche made a turbo sports exhaust. Love the turbo whistle as it build boost and not sure if its my imagination but it seems to kick harder as well. On top all of that I must congratulate you on your customer service which has been simply first class to match your first class product. A real pleasure to deal with you and all the best for the future.
Many thanks,
G. Strachan, London, United Kingdom
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
I'm also happy to speak to any of your potential Australian customers if they have any queries....
V. Avramov, Queensland, Australia
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 1
Installer, an independent shop owner with decades of experience, was not a believer in aftermarket exhausts. Says it is a piece of art. Quality materials, fit, finish and workmanship. Least obnoxious of any aftermarket exhausts he has heard. Did a plug change at 56K "while we are in there", and I'm glad he did.
If you like just a bit of sport in your sports car, this is how Porsche should have delivered the car. Stereo delete, add Europipe no cost.
Unless it is very cold where you live, I doubt even the cold start will wake neighbors, and lasts less than a minute. Nor is it likely to set off car alarms in parking garages unless you are misbehaving.
I am grateful to a friend for letting me and my wife do a sound test. A must, as video/audio clips are not a good comparison.
T. Adams, Cupertino, California
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 2
I put 700 miles on over the weekend "breaking in" in the exhaust, and getting a feel for the new stance - so here are my impressions:
1. I know it has been said many times on here, however, I'll say it once again; nothing on the web (videos, sound bites) does this exhaust justice. Nothing, period. And unless you hear this exhaust in person, next to other exhaust brands, you will not get a true picture on how refined this system sounds. It is truly above anything I have heard (for me, anyway, as I know exhaust note is extremely personal).
2. The sound in the cabin is not nearly as loud as I was expecting. I was expecting it to be a lot louder based on the manufacture comment "Not for Sensitive Ears". It is a great addicting sound, though - just not overbearing like other cars I have owned (at least until you hit WOT, then WOW, un-describable emotion!). Perfect for daily driving, and when the urge hits for a weekend "stroll", IMO.
3. The sound outside, however, is a different story. Great note, very audible turbo spool, and head turning presence. WOT is, once again, stunning.
4. Stef, at Europipe, is really, really great to work with. Answered my questions quickly, made sure I was comfortable with my purchase (EP2 over EP1), checked in during the build process, confirmed build and shipping, made sure it was being installed by a reputable shop and installed correctly, then confirmed that the exhaust met my expectations. The whole process was quite refreshing.
5. Can't do a Europipe review without commenting on the packaging, and care given into shipping the product... Pretty cool...
So after 700 miles, with some very hard driving, I am VERY happy with my purchase. Totally exceeded expectations, and worth the cost. Every penny.
I can not say enough about "auditioning" exhaust systems in person, before you purchase - it will save you a lot of frustration, cost, and headache (made the you tube audition process mistake when I put new exhaust on my RS4). EP2 was exactly what I was looking for - combining daily drivability, refined explosive sound (when called upon), and performance.
M. Larson, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 2
Just wanted to give you an update on the exhaust that I purchased for my car from you. The exhaust is great. The car responds much better and the exhaust tone is the best I have ever heard on on turbo. 2nd gear breaks loose for a good length of time during hard acceleration. Also boost stays pegged at 1.2 during every gear. Did not do that before.
Just wanted to let you know that I am very happy with your product and thanks for the attentive service you gave me.
J. Davis, Marietta, Georgia
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 2
It sounds amazing and I love how it has a unique sound that is not like any other exhaust in the market. I appreciate all your help and assistance during all this, I truly appreciate the support and great work done on the building of the exhaust.
Regards,
M. Ali-Reda, Kuwait
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 2
I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with the system - the sound is great, absolutely no annoying drone or resonance and a beautiful noise on start and under load. The tech at the OPC said this system was the best manufactured system and best fit he had ever seen. He was also impressed with the assortment of tools you included and asked if he could keep them for his toolbox.
Regards,
J. Brennan, Centennial, Colorado
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 2
Greeting Stef, thank for coordinating such a fast shipment of the Europipe Stage 2 exhausted that I ordered. It arrived today at noon and I have the local tuner did the installation right away.
The package is outstanding, the local installer was surprise with this high quality made exhaust. Fitment is perfect, they are using their in house tools for installation at first and realized it was kind of difficult to unscrew the nuts from the turbo. The complete tools required that arrived with your exhaust package came into handy; making the job much easier for everyone.
In fact, if I have the time I could easier do it myself with the great pictures instruction provided. The sound of the exhaust is fantastic, this exhaust barks between every shift. The sound is simply perfect and no sign of any low end loss.
Thanks again for your patient in answering my questions for years since I had my 996 GT2.
Regards,
K. Wan, Hong Kong
Europipe 997.1 Turbo Stage 2
The Europipe Stage 2 Loud Exhaust is without a doubt the best, high quality, high performance, best sounding exhaust made for the 2008 Porsche 997 Turbo Cabriolet. I was able to personally do the installation because of the tools, parts, and instructions that you sent with the exhaust system. The performance of my Porsche is fabulous, and the sound is "GLORIOUS"! The Stage 2 Loud is the perfect sound for the 997 Turbo.
Stef, thank you again for your consultation and great product.
Your Porsche Friend,
R. Ham, Newport Coast, California
Europipe 997 GT3 RS Sport Exhaust
I had the exhaust installed last night without issue. The alignment of the piping was perfect and everything went well. I had the car out for a while today and so far the exhaust is perfect. I am looking forward to getting the car out to the track. Also, I plan to have someone drive it so I can hear it from the outside.
Thanks again for everything and for making such a high quality and amazing exhaust.
J. Alfert, Vienna, Virginia
Europipe 997 GT3 RS Sport Exhaust
I bought a Sports exhaust system for my 2007 GT3 RS recently, its been fitted and to put it bluntly, I AM AMAZED..
The sound is just epic...The exhaust was fitted at a porsche specialist that also run a Cup car race team. Red Line Racing. Everyone at the garage was amazed at the intoxicating sound. In our opinion its one, if not the best sound we've heard from a Porsche in recent years.
Just to say thanks again and keep up the good work.
S. James Fay, United Kingdom
Europipe 997 GT3 Sport Exhaust
Just to let you know that, even though i drove for just 400km and didn't reach the break-in limit, i'm definitely satisfied with your exhaust.
The sound is loud enough but, imho, completely bearable when driving relaxed. And it's aggressive when you need it/want it.
I'm happy with the purchase and i'll definitely recommend your stuff to other P-owners.
Thank you.
M. Speroni, Milan, Italy
Europipe 997 S X51
I installed the exhaust a couple of hours ago. Gentlemen, this is a masterpiece!!!!!!!! This is a result of professionalism. The sound is awesome, the weldings are unbelievable, there's no drone at all and absolutely no resonance. My car became civilized again, after I got rid of my previous aftermarket exhaust. The base note reminds me of the 993 carrera and after 5500 rpm's it feels like a GT3. Responsiveness of the car is really improved and the car felt more powerfull. Thank you very much for your assistance, your replies on my e-mails and your understanding on my demands. I really appreciate it and I can assure you I am your biggest fan. Besides, it is widely known that the best advertiser of a product is the satisfied client.
Thank you very much.
G. Tziotzios, Karditsa, Greece
Europipe 997 S
I just completed an install of Europipes exhaust with X51 headers on my 2007 C4S and I have to say I'm impressed by this system. Great quality, fit is perfect and the sound is music to the ears. Not too loud but with an agressive bark more like a air cooled 993 or a new GT3. Classic german flat six sound.
There is no question, throttle response is much improved.
I would highly recommend the system. Install is DIY with careful planning and a few tools.
F. Mc Cluskey, Chicago, Illinois
Europipe 997 S
I want to thank you for everything: help, answers, instructions, amazing packing of the exhaust compnoents and professionalism.
We have installed the exhaust easily and we actually found it easier to place the left catalyst first instead of the right one. The sound is AMAZING and the overall car response and torque gave improved.
Thank you for your amazing work!
G. Hilaris, Athens, Greece
Europipe 997 S
Amazing quality… from the boxes all the way to the instructions!!! Install took me about 4 hours. Your quality is obsessive, and that i really do admire.
Those coupling brackets must have cost a fortune.
I'm extremely impressed with your technical knowledge and absence of exaggeration. I'll give you ratings on a scale from 1-10…
manufacturing quality 10
packaging 10
shipping conveniance and price (Fedex) 10
competance of sales individual 10
fitment 10
control of manufacturing schedule 10
Overall your company, sales team, and product exceeding my expectations.
Thanks,
A. Judkins, Lindon, Utah
Europipe 997 S
I drove my car more this morning and I really appreciate the improved low range torque. The car now jumps off the line and throttle response is much improved. Revs build up more rapidly and this matches the factory sport shift very well. The sound is gorgeous – a good balance in terms of quality and quantity. It is not too loud and does not sound aftermarket at all.
My technician also commented on the superior build quality of the exhaust – the welding is one of the best he has come across and installation was straight forward because of the precise fitting.
All in all I am very impressed with the Europipe exhaust and this is an excellent upgrade for my 997 C4S.
Best regards,
J. Yao, Hong Kong
Europipe 997 S
Congratulations on such a wonderful product you have designed and manufactured. The torque as you mentioned is very substantial and you can especially feel it revving from 3000-6000 rpm. The sound is miles better than the stock ones and has a bass tune which is not ostentatious but means business. The welds are also immaculately welded together and is evidence of attention to detail. This is a very good product from an audio and performance perspective and I will sure recommend to others. Thanks again.
Regards,
G. Chan, Hong Kong
Europipe 997 S
The wonderful sound and increase in HP is great. I dyno at 385 HP, have great torque, and have had to relearn how to take the corners.
What fun! Thanks again.
R. Fewel, Madison, Wisconsin
Europipe 997 S
The car drives wonderful. The note on the exhaust and the midrange pickup is unbelievable! I have already recommended your products to other friends who are driving 997 S.
Regards,
A. Yeung, Hong Kong
Europipe 997 S
I purchased the car 5 weeks ago and put the exhaust on at delivery. I now have 1500 miles on the car and the exhaust is breaking in along with the car. I am very impressed with the extra low end torque. The car jumps off the line and the extra torque is evident in every gear. Two days ago I lined up against a friend's 1997 993 twin turbo and stayed with him through an entire run up to 130 mph.
E. Roberts, Irving, Texas
Europipe 997 S
In these days of hype I have to say that your product exceeds all expectations. I can not get over the difference in performance, I thought I was driving a whole new car. The throttle response is simply amazing and it doesn't seem to matter which gear you happen to be in, it just responds. On top of that the sound of the new exhaust is to die for. I am extremely pleased and highly recommend this system.
Thanks for the great exhaust!
J. Mitchell, Houston, Texas
Europipe 997 S
AMAZING! I am so impressed with the improvement of my cars's performance.
Incease torque, faster acceleration, instant throttle response and a gorgeous sound.
I couldn't be happier.
M. Chen, Los Angeles, California
Europipe 997 S
Just installed the Europipe exhaust on my 997S. It took me 3 hours including the removal of the old system. The install was a piece of cake, all pieces fit without a hitch. After the installation came the moment of truth. Immediately on pulling away the extra torque was obvious. The cars pulls much stronger in any gear and the throttle response is out of this world.
The exhaust tone is deep and rich and the engine sounds like it is running effortlessly. This is exactly what I was looking for, and I couldn't be more pleased.
Thank you so much for such an outstanding product.
R. Taylor, West Palm Beach, Florida
Europipe 997 S
The throttle seems much crisper and responds to every little nuance no matter how small. It just seems to run better throughout the entire range. The car now pulls cleanly from 1500rpm in 6th gear. Sound is how it should have been out of the factory! Nice low burble at idle and very exotic at wide open throttle above 3K RPM.
Thank you again for your great product.
A.Miller, Los Angeles, California
Europipe 996 GT3
I began and completed the installation of the GT3 Mk II exhaust system yesterday. It was a great experience. Your system is amazingly well engineered, down to even the custom designed packing boxes! Everything fit perfectly. It was just delightful to work with such high quality materials.
The O2 sensors were best handled by removing the air cleaner to access and unplug the connections in the engine compartment. That avoided unnecessarily twisting the wires for removal and installation of the sensors. I wondered why you included a new cat hanger bracket, until I saw the increased radius of the bend to accommodate the larger cat pipe. Impressive attention to detail. The location and angles of the sensor bungs are also very well thought out.
I did start it up and let it come up to temperature. My initial impression of the sound is good. It has a good, low rumble at idle and a nice rip on rev-up. The sound reminds me of a GT3 Cup Car. It seems to spin up more quickly than before, like I might have expected from a light weight flywheel.
I have to admit I was surprised and delighted by the engine performance difference. It is really noticeable all the way from low revs to upper midrange. The lower backpressure!
Thanks for a great product at a fair price.
C.A. Lord , Boulder, Colorado
Europipe 996 GT3
I recently installed the Europipe system and all I can say is I love it. The system is less restrictive and you'll feel a noticeable improvement in the throttle response. The sound is more aggressive then the OEM but not much louder. Just loud enough for you to enjoy the exhaust note.
This is a very well packaged system. Everything from quality of the fabrication to the way it fits on the car.
E. Lee, West Vancouver, Canada
Europipe 996 GT3
Beautiful! You guys really are artists. Just got back from a test drive after installing the exhaust. Sounds great! Installation was a breeze.
Thanks for making such a quality product.
T. Little, Shingle Springs, California
Europipe 996 GT3
Whilst I didn't do the installation myself, the guys at Autohaus Hamilton Porsche tuning centre, said it all went on without a problem. They were extremely impressed with the build quality.
They also dyno'd the car before and after. This system delivered on the hp & torque as quoted. They also said in all the road legal exhausts that they had fitted the Europipe system was the very first that delivered results other than more noise.
I am extremely impressed.
T. Walls, Sydney, Australia
Europipe 996 GT3
My mechanics were very impressed with the quality of the fabrication that goes into the Europipe product. The fit seemed to be much better than average as well.
The sound is just right. There is no resonance booming at all. The exhaust note is generally a little louder and a little lower-pitched. I'm lucky that I didn't get what I wished for, because I had hoped for a much louder effect.
I've been driving with the Europipe system for a few weeks now, and I am immensely pleased with it.
M. Preston, Atlanta, Georgia
Europipe 996 GT3
My impressions matched my expectations. Your system is mellow toned and engineered to the racing standards I have become accustomed after eleven years working with American Honda and Honda Racing Corporation (Japan). One can seek no higher compliment from me.
I made the modest switch to an BMC air-filter at the same time installing your exhaust, together they provide a distinct improvement in performance. My past knowledge of exhaust tuning indicated when a pipe's diameter was increased gains could be expected at the upper register of an engine's performance… I am here to testify from experience (1000 miles with the GT3 Europipe exhaust) performance has improved throughout the entire curve, noticeably.
I salute Europipe for A JOB WELL DONE, indeed.
M. Adams, Louisville, Kentucky
Team Operator,
Team Camel Smokin' Joe's Honda (1991-1997)
Commonwealth Racing (1987-1990)
Europipe 996 GT3
Thank you for building such a nice complement to the already awesome Porsche GT3. I recently completed the installation myself and was very impressed with the fit, finish and build quality. I enjoyed every moment of the install and found that every part fitted perfectly. The sound, throttle response, performance and overall driving pleasure has been greatly enhanced since the addition of the Europipe system. I would recommend this system to any GT3 owners wishing to maximize the performance and pleasure of their cars.
Thanks again and keep up the great work.
C. Moynihan, Clifton Park, New York
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 1
Sorry that it has taken so long for me to get back to you with a short review of your exhaust. It is everything that I wanted, not to loud, no drone, just a wonderful sound and performance increase. It took me about 3 hours to do the removal and install. The system arrived in wonderful condition (great packing!!), and 3 hours later I was on the road!...Did I say I love the exhaust? I don't know what else to say except THANK YOU very much!
S. Morris, Forked River, New Jersey
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 1
My shop installed my new exhaust on Friday and I absolutely love the sound. It’s not too loud, not too quiet – just perfect.
The note is also more appropriate for a P-Car than the junk that I last had.
Thanks for setting me up with such a good deal and a great product.
R.W. Schumacher, San Jose, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 1
Let just start to compliment you on the craftsmanship of this piece of art…
Cold start: GLORIOUS, for the first 20 secs or so it sounds like a Ferrari and then quiets down to slightly higher than OEM sound levels, on the inside its just like OEM...silent. Once you blip the throttle though, the revving sound (specially under slight load when manouvering) it sound REFINED making the car sound what it is: a powerful 420 bhp supercar! From the outside this bliping action is a bit louder.
2000 to 3000 rev range: NO DRONE OR RESONANCE. period
WOT (from inside) Marvellous growling sound with Turbo's sound becoming present when changing gears and generally so discrete that even I could do with a very slightly increase of sound volume at WOT.
WOT (from outside) MEAN, LEAN, sounding machine if you accelerate on a narrow street people will quickly turn their heads but with a smile as its loud but not too much "in your face" sound (a lot less than a Ferrari 355 for instance)
Power: Butt dyno says the car responds quicker, makes slightly more boost (0,1 bar) @ certain revs and builds boost earlier on the rev band.
Generally, I have to say that this is THE exhaust and as an Automotive Engineer myself I'm even more impressed to see the craftsmanship but most of all the concern on separating the sound levels inside the car and outside the car. Creating this takes hundreds of hours and tons of knowledge making this exhaust a work of art.
Thank you Stef for the most than friendly customer service and for building Porsche owners such a an exhaust.
F. Santos, Porto, Portugal
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 1
It arrived and is on the car already. You guys are masters. It looked beautiful out of the box and you were correct it is perfect for a Cab. It is great dealing with a professional company such as Europipe. Keep up the great work. Thanks again for the help in making the decision and a great product.
Regards,
S. Agati, Shrewsbury, New Jersey
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 1
After trying 2 different sport exhaust systems I finally found the right system for me.
Absolutely perfect for a street car in my opinion. No resonance at all. I use my car as a daily and at times need to speak on the phone.
If you want something more exotic sounding with improved performance, I think you'll really like the Europipe stage 1.
D.W. Brooks, Miami, Florida
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 1
I put in the Stage 1 and I have been very very happy with it, it sounds great, nice and loud when it is supposed to be.
I had a long discussion with Stef and he suggested i try it. Perhaps i am getting older but this is the perfect note for me.
The turbos spool much more quickly and the accelleration feels even more brutal than before.
J. Fitzgerald, San Diego, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
Fitted exhaust last Friday with no problems and without the need to remove rear bumper as per your instructions. Very impressed with quality of fit and finish, far superior to OEM part. Very comprehensive kit including all bolts and silencer straps, full instructions and even special tools to help fitting. Sounds fantastic, stereo is now redundant as most of the time is spent with it turned off and both windows open! Many thanks for a superior product and friendly efficient service.
Andy, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I have never seen an exhaust built with so much quality. Furthermore, I never would have believed that an exhaust could have given me such a performance boost.
With the stock x50 setup, I was hitting .8 bar of boost with a peak of .9. With Europipe, I am now continually hitting 1.0 bar of boost with an occasional peak of 1.1 bar. Turbo lag is almost gone and the sound is intoxicating.
I appreciate all of your help.
A. Ilich, Chicago, Illinois
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I installed the Europipe Stage 2 Loud system the day it arrived! I did the installation myself following the instructions you included.
The installation was relatively easy and took me about 2.5 hours. I completed the installation myself in my garage using only basic tools and a floor jack to lift the Turbo S so that I could get under the rear end.
I removed the old exhaust and installed the new Europipe Stage 2 Loud without assistance and without the removal of the rear bumper.
After lifting the Turbo S with a floor jack and placing the rear of the car on jack stands I went to work following your instructions. I loosened the turbo flange nuts, exhaust support straps, and the connections for the four sensors (two per side) as instructed with the only real difficulty being the access to the small clips that hold the sensor wires.
I took my time unclipping the wires and dropping them down along the side of the engine. I then removed the nuts from the turbo flange, and while lying under the original exhaust I loosened the bolts on the support straps, pulled the exhaust slowly off the turbo flange studs and slowly lowered the exhaust. The exhaust is heavy but not heavy enough that I couldn’t do it myself.
I removed the sensors from the original exhaust, applied a small amount of anti-seize to the treads and installed sensors in the Europipe exhaust. I raised the Europipe exhaust, supporting one side with my knees, up to the turbo flange studs and slid it on both sides. I slid the support straps on the bracket and hand tightened all of the nuts on the turbo flanges and the two exhaust support straps. I fed the wires back through along the sides of the engine making sure to clip them back into the factory clips (the most difficult task just because of the limited space) and plugged the sensors back in the original brackets. I tightened the exhaust flange nuts with the Europipe supplied specially bent wrenches (thank you) and torqued the support straps bolts accordingly.
After lowering the car to the ground I started the turbo up and initially thought I had received the Europipe Stage 2 Quiet by mistake. The car seemed a bit quiet so I allowed it to warm up and checked all of my connections and then took off for a ride. I pulled out of the driveway and headed down the street, I gave the Turbo a little gas and the coolest sound came out of the exhaust, the spool-up of the turbos!… WOW!
After driving the car for a few weeks now I have to say that the Europipe Stage 2 Loud was the best decision I could have made! I looked at all of the exhausts available for my 2005 Turbo S’ and am now sure that I made the correct choice! This is the exhaust that should come on the car from the factory not only because of the sound and the performance but also the craftsmanship (being involved in the racing industry and F1 years ago I am familiar with quality engineering and workmanship).
Furthermore, the exhaust has absolutely no resonance and anyone considering between the Quiet model and the Loud model should definitely consider the Loud unless they really have the need to keep their Porsche stock sounding. I was nervous that the Loud version would be too loud but it is perfect!
I would highly recommend the Europipe Stage 2 Loud system and feel free to use me as a reference for other customers who would like a opinion of your exhaust!
Thanks Again,
M. Colbert, Delray Beach, Florida
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I just wanted to thank you for great service. I had the exhaust installed this weekend. The mechanic, including myself, were very impressed with the quality. The performance and the sound is intoxicating!!! As am I sure you know, At idle the is almost no loudness difference from stock, except for a deeper richer sound. When you are go wide open, The deep rich sound just screams!!! No resonance or drone at all. All I can say is WOW!!!!!
Thanks again.
F. Mikhael, Encino, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I just got my car back on Monday evening from the install. It's exactly what I wanted. I am really glad I decide to go with the Stage 2 loud.
I love the cold start sound. I am very pleased. I was very concerned that it might be too loud or take away from the Porsche sound. It has enhanced the cars appeal and hearing those turbo's spool up is sweet music to my ears.
Thanks Stef for making such a great product that truly maintains the highest level of quality that in synonymous with Porsche.
R. Spiteri, Sunnyvale, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I'm very pleased with the system and the wonderful sound!
I was afraid the loud version would be too loud, but I find it just right!
Thanks again!
C. Yueng, Honolulu, Hawaii
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
And man does it sound SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!!!!
If you are considering the EP exhaust system, get the Stage 2 Loud. During acceleration, it sounds fantastic! At idle it is only a marginal amount louder than the factory system. I did the install myself and it took me about 2 1/2 hours. I took my time and enjoyed the wrenching. Speaking of wrenching, EP even provides a selection of various wrenches to facilitate the entire installation.
This manufacturer is absolutely top shelf as far as I am concerned. The product is a work of art, Stef's customer service is stellar, the provided tools are a bonus and the sound is simply fantastic.
Simply the best build quality in the industry in my humble opinion. The seat of the pants performance increase seems very tangible.
The cold start sound is to die for and the wide open throttle sound is awesome, yet refined. And you can definitely tell the engine is breathing better. It does not have even a hint of ricer personality like I have heard in others.
Kudos to Stef and Herman.
K.P. Volpe, Milford, New Jersey
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
Ok, the exhaust arrived this morning at 10am, callled Bill Rudtner's European Auto and he said come on down. I was in and out within 2 hours.
To say the exhaust is incredible would be an understatement. IMHO, this is the best sounding exhaust I have ever heard. The Europipe video does not do the Stage II Loud justice. It sounds even better in person. Very throaty, not overbearing. It sounds very similar to how a Tubi sounds on a Ferrari, however it is not as loud at idle.
I definitely noticed more power. The turbos spooled up quicker and the car just pushes harder now… and the sound… to die for. A very throaty rumble that turns into a scream as you pass 5K-6K RPMs. No resonance, no drone.
I would definitely recommend this exhaust. However, the exhaust is a tad on the loud side during acceleration, not an overbearing sound, but a very racy Tubi style sound.
Hope this helps those considering this exhaust.
D. Shashou, Great Neck, New York
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
Travelled over to Belgium at the weekend to have a Europipe exhaust put on my GT2, all I can say is WOW…
What an excellent pair of blokes, they got up at 7am fetched breakfast, fitted the exhaust and had us gone within a couple of hours so we could get back to the UK.
Exhaust sounds awesome, anyone thinking of it should have it done. Had the Stage 2 Loud system fitted and it is everything I imagined it would be, car seems to spool up quicker and pulls a lot harder.
The sound really is to die for and seems really easy to live with as at cruising speeds it doesn't come through the cabin. But once on the throttle it opens up into a wild roar.
Excellent setup, excellent set of guys and excellent exhaust system.
Darren C, Midlands, United Kingdom
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I've installed the exhaust the day I received it. The sound is amazing, and I'm really really satisfied with the quality as well. It not only sounds great when accellerating, and I notice some improvement on the performance of the car as well. Thank you a lot for all the great help, and the great service.
L. Chen, Los Angeles, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
The exhaust is incredible!
Sean, the gentleman that does all my work on my Porsches, was very impressed with the fit and quality of the product, and he and I are in full agreement, the sound is not too loud, but makes the car sound like it is supposed to.
I am very pleased with the results. I watched as Sean installed the system, and from start to finish, it took him just a few minutes over an hour.
He said he has installed some other brand of system on the 996 twin turbos, and was not impressed with the fit or finish of that system. He said he will only suggest yours from this point on, and he is hard to impress!
Thank you so much for making my Porsche sound like a Porsche should.
Dr B.C. Frichot, Omaha, Nebraska
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
Spent Friday driving from home (London) to Europipe in Belgium to meet Stefan and have a Stage 2 pipe fitted. 220-mile drive was great, peaking at 155mph on a quiet French motorway. Car performed fantastically, and arrived at Europipe on schedule.
Stef and his brother were fantastic. A joy to meet two people who clearly care so much about what they do. Stage 2 loud fitted (wanted to try loud first, quiet was ready in case loud was a bit much). After a drive around, and scaring Stef with some X50 antics (!) I was convinced that loud was the way to go, the car sounds fantastic - not too much, but on full-throttle it really screams.
I cannot recommend Europipe enough. Two brothers dedicated to producing equipment of this quality deserve success, and I'm sure they will get it.
Bit tired on the way home, so cruised and enojoyed the roar! This morning I cleaned and polished, before trying out a few (previously) quiet lanes. Awesome.
F. Jago, London, United Kingdom
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I had the system installed by my local Porsche dealership- Brumos Porsche and they had no problems with the installation. Its the Stage II Loud and the sound and power are incredible.
The video clip on your web site doesn't do it justice.
I find myself driving the car every day with the windows down to hear the wonderful sound the exhaust makes.
K.J. Paris, Jacksonville, Florida
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I received the exhaust last week. I am very happy to report that the exhaust I purchased from Europipe has exceeded my expectations. The sound quality is the best I have ever heard on a Porsche.
Thank you for building such a tremendous exhaust!
T.Ballou, Los Angeles, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I got the exhaust installed yesterday. Your directions about how to maneuver the exhaust to remove it from the car were right on the money.
Wow, the exhaust is fantastic! It's exactly what I was looking for. The sounds it makes are exotic, and throttle response is much better. It transforms the Turbo into the kind of sports car it should be from the factory.
I couldn't be happier. Thanks for all of the help.
D. O'Neal, Atlanta, Georgia
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I just had Europipe stage 2 loud installed yesterday. (996TT x50) First of all, I want to say how much of an improvement your exhaust is from the stock exhaust. (Amazing looking too!)
I noticed a performance improvement right away. The turbos kick in sooner and there is much less if any lag.
It now sounds like a twin turbo should sound from the factory!
J. Keane, Los Angeles, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Loud
I just had the EP2 loud installed on my X50 TT…… all I can say is that your product is OUTSTANDING!!! I am very pleased, the sound quality of the exhaust is perfect. The mechanics were very impressed with the build quality and your attention to details regarding the installation process.
As you know I have tried 4 other exhausts with no satisfaction, yours is simply the best.
Thank You.
R. Klockowski, Syracuse, New York
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
Fitted my exhaust yesterday, very pleased. I've driven a few miles now and it sounds amazing when you rev the car out! It sounds like a Porsche option sport exhaust should sound (if they did one), which is exactly what I was after. And it now sounds like a 911.
G. Goldsworthy, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
The exhaust was fitted to the car on Friday as planned and I have to say that it is superb. Fit finish, packaging and performance are all the best that I have had in over 20 years of owning and fettling high performance cars.
T. Moss, London, United Kingdom
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
I just got it installed today. I must congratulate you on a wonderful product and excellent service.
I received it in time, the craftsmanship is superb, the installation went very smoothly and took about 2 hours. Even the technicians, who had never seen a Europipe exhaust before, were marvelling at the workmanship.
And the sound of the Stage 2 Quiet is just perfect for me… loud enough to be authoritative about the Porsche Turbo S yet mature enough to not be offensive.
R. Chopra, Princeton, New Jersey
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
I had the Stage II Quiet installed on my 996TT S Cab and… I’m am very impressed. It is way better than I imagined. Thank you so much.
B. Ross, Boulder, Colorado
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
Just as you promised! There is no 'boominess' or 'drone' The sound, performance, and the fine workmanship of your product put it well above all the competition. There is no one else even close to your class! Anyone else thinking about an aftermarket exhaust for their turbo should save themselves the trouble of installing brand "X", "Y", or "Z"!
Dr. Richard Benedon, Bell Canyon, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
Got my Europipe Stage 2 installed today!
In a word, AWESOME. My friend had his Stage 2 quiet installed on his X50 and we drove that car extensively over the weekend with very impressive results. Therefore I finally decided to get my "quiet" version installed this morning.
It has no resonance that I can detect, and I am very picky about it. I easily noticed more power above 3500rpm. The sound is very exotic without being too loud or obnoxious.
I never rolled down my windows to listen to my exhaust before, but now I find myself doing it just for that.
Finally, the unit is very well-built (better built and welded than even the stock unit) I never cared about adding sound to my exhaust, but in this case, the extra power in conjuction to a very agressive yet pleasing sound is a welcome addition to my TT modifications.
Terrence Yue, Los Angeles, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
I have installed the Europipe Version 2 quiet (thanks to CJV). I have had it on the car for the better part of two weeks now. I can only add my amplification to all that has been said about this system. I am very impressed; with the workmanship in the fabrication, the sound, and the "seat-of-the-pants" meter.
This is a custom made system and the welds are very well done. It bolts in with no modification and the sound (for me) is just the right mix of noises.
Yes, the throttle response is better now and as I stated the car just seems to "breathe" better. It is hard to put a dimension or measure to something that is qualitative or partially at least subjective but I'd say it responds more quickly and crisply now.
There is no resonance or "boominess" to the exhaust in those critical rpm ranges (~2K to 3K) that I have found to be the most susceptable to such problems. It is louder than stock but not by much, just enough to add more "respectability" to the output without sounding too much like the often maligned "grape fruit launchers" that you see on the little rice rockets.
Garey Cooper, Huntington Beach, California
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
My mechanic wasn't certain if I wanted the exhaust mounted on the car or on the wall of my den. But let me assure you that this particular piece of art was going where it belonged--on my car. I can't believe how wonderful the car sounds.
There is absolutely no resonance. Yet when I hit the throttle, the exotic tones are there. It is everything I hoped it would be. I also had new headers installed simultaneously and the result of quicker spool up is quite impressive.
James Stanislaw, North Carolina
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
The exhaust is on, as well as a set of headers and an air filter. The power increase is amazing, and without an ECU remap.
My car is a Tiptronic, and the turbo lag I used to experience is now almost nonexistent.
The sound is perfect - louder and more aggressive, but not overbearing. Thanks for such a great exhaust.
Carl Smith, San Antonio, Texas
Europipe 996 Turbo Stage 2 Quiet
Europipe and the owners Stef and Herman have everything going for them. Well designed product, quality materials/workmanship and honest, straight shooting owners who stand behind their product.
I have tested several exhaust systems on my 996tt and Europipe is what I have settled on.
Chad Viso, San Jose, California