top speed exhaust pics
 

Anyone have pics of this exhaust installed on their 03/04 boxster? I'm just about ready to make the purchase but the only thing holding me back is the tips. Since they are smaller, my concern is that they will not fill out the larger 03/04 valence as nicely as the stock S tips do. I love the way the stock tips look and don't want the back of the car to look any less "mean" so to speak.

Hi just installing today. They are the Beluga racing ones with 3 inch tips. But i think they are the same as all the other ebay ones. It has the newer style tips. Send you some pictures when done. Fitment is off out of the box. Sits to high/close to the bumper. had to drill new holes on brace to bring it down. Be best just weld a new bracket onto the old and bring it down even more for a better look.

Hi boxxster,

not shure, but is that what you are looking for? http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/51783-top-speed-pro-1-catback-exhaust-hp-increase.html

Regards, Markus

Thanks eomak. I was hoping the top speed wouldn't require modifications like that.

And thanks for the link Markus but I'm looking for pics of the exhaust on a facelift bumper specifically. It has a larger cut out for the exhaust tips than the pre facelift. I seem to remember measuring my tips and the outer diameter is a little under 4" tall and about 3" wide. The top speed tips are 3" and perfectly circular. My concern is that they wouldn't fit the bumper nicely and/or they would look too small.

I was worried about that too. Looking smaller then the OEM tip. But they actually look OK. Other then sitting to high in that area.It should sit another1 inch lower. I guess these mufflers were designed on 97-02. Not 03-04 with the rear bumper having extra lower body peace. Adjusting this morning and then bolting down. Worried about sound now.... being to loud.

Just use a drill and start shaving the holes upwards another holes lenght . It brings it down to look more natural and show more of the tips. But if you have time get a welding shop to weld another peace ontop to bring it down 2inchs or more so can have the pipes straight sticking out. Right now on mine they are kinda angled downwards. Send ya later today pictures.

Thanks for the info. Let me know what you think about the sound. I already have the test/bypass pipes on now and I've read that the combo sounds awesome.

This is a top speed on my 03

Without sound vids this is boring. Where is the Official Boxster Exhaust Sound Clip thread?

Martin, misaligned tailpipes; no-can-do bud, major lost of power! I've straighten mine by placing a pull steel rod in them, slightly bending them into their place. Worked like a charm. Yours needs it too (takes 2min to do)

Thanks for the pic fintro. I really, really want this exhaust for the sound. I'm just worried it sacrifices too much in the looks department compared to stock. Thoughts? I'm leaning toward the rolled tip version.

Stock
http://st.motortrend.com/uploads/sit...-rear-view.png

Installed but....... small leak on left. So have to take apart again tomorrow morning.Bumper is off but it looks good on. I think you do not have to worry about the looks as long as you do small mod to bring down/hang lower the unit.My OEM clamp has lost its complete seal/damaged. think i well use those band clamps on it. Sound is not to loud at all . Sounds good. Like what it should of sounded like out of the factory.

I ordered the rolled tips but they sent the cut ones :( I was a little pissed off but oh well

Fred the weld snapped on the bracket that holds the two tips straight ( just have them clamped with a hose clamp atm gotta tig weld them

Thanks for the pics. The rolled tips do not look bad at all! Keep us posted on the final result. Fitment is important to me and I would like to know what is required to make it sit well before I purchase.

Here it is with bumper on. Wow they do sound great!!! Just screams going threw a tunnel. 4 inch tips would be perfect. These newer style ones or upgraded built ones.... still have a bit of not so straight exhaust tips. Right pulls up a bit. Was hoping they fixed that.But i guess u could weld them straight. Got all info. on how to install off this site. Just added the drilling part to lower the unit almost a inch down. Could come down a lot more.But then u would have to weld another peace to the hanger . GL.

I don't think the height looks too bad at all. The right tip being slightly up is not that noticeable either. Good stuff!

Ps your car looks great :)

I have some clips if you start one.

https://www.facebook.com/Martin.944/videos/vb.100000440490443/1015963708428303/?type=3&theater



https://www.facebook.com/Martin.944/videos/vb.100000440490443/1006029796088361/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/Martin.944/videos/vb.100000440490443/1009799145711426/?type=3&theater


https://www.facebook.com/Martin.944/videos/vb.100000440490443/1161196233905049/?type=3&theater

there ya go fred

make sure to click for hd for better sound

and for the last video skip to 10:55

If I'd be you, and if you have a few already, I'd just crack on and get the thread setup Woody (In the performance & mod section of the forum perhaps). Expect a million hits on that by 2018.... certainly would be a valuable resource to the community.

Some exhaust tunes differs a lot between products/vendors. Folks mostly buy for the sound enhancement those provide (imo) and we don't have this sound database reference anything anywhere. So.....

See, perfect example; Martin's FB upload ^. I would have opted for a TopSpeed system instead of the one I got now if I would have "heard it" before. Thanks to Martin for making me regret my purchase lolllll

Don't have too, the raw thing is obvious enough. Nice kit - jealous man

Man!!!! After spending money and time into this project.The next day i over hear on the TV news here in Canada Vancouver BC. There is this new traffic tickening law or they are inforceing it more on how loud your vehicle can be and they will have a sound meter device on hand to test and give tickets. Oh boy!! Other countries have this already? Guess i will have to keep off the gas. Its not to loud if drive normally.But when stomp on it .Man it screams red and blue lights.

There is a law in ontario too but I don't believe there is a set Db limit, it is up to the officers discretion. In any case, just push the clutch in when you see a cop :D

They have been saying that for years in vacouver.... They are mainly pissed off about the bikes / civics with no muffler

Use wisely bud and you'll be okay. Don't think you can go rev that loud pipe during lets say rush hour when everyone (including your cop'pers) are pulling long faces. E.g. There is nothing wrong doing it on Saturday night cruising down the pub street for instance, your cops may actually appreciate your efforts!

Mind you those policies are rarely enforced, used against you in most other cases! Problems are real at the car inspection however. Shall it comes to that you can easily fit in noise killer (aka baffles). Make your own/google mate

So I got the exhaust on today. Quite a bit of effort but I got it to fit pretty well. My only complaint is that this thing is LOUD. Sounds great at wot but there is some nasty resonance/drone accelerating and decelerating between 1500 and 3k. So much so that a 15 min drive gave me a headache. I have secondary cat deletes on the car and I thought that was supposed to kill most of the drone? I'm using the clamps top speed supplied and all my connections are tight. I have read that using some easy seal clamps on the test pipes will reduce the drone a bit but surely a set of clamps can't make that much of a difference??

wow... looks like that top speed is an ear popper. Not familial with your exhaust but familiar with 3k drone a little. Have a full NHP system from headers to tailpipes (200cells cats) and wrapped everything in asbestos with SS clips every 10cm. Nice and tight. Chopped off drone by 50% I'd like to think. Lot of work, maybe not the best way to cancel some.

Fastest way to cancel drone is to travel with Max and Igor avalera as passengers (see link below). Perfect for low speed 2k~3k rush hour commuting (e.g. 07:45am). Set the volume at #6, low mids and bass at 90%, and I promise you that drone with magically vanish. Starts a great day also!

ps: Has to be the 'genuine' Max and Igor material. Nothing else works on drone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_6IjeprfEs

I just finished putting the stock one back on. I rechecked my connections was able to abate the drone somewhat before I removed it. The beluga/top speed muffler makes the car sound like a gt3 rs at high rpms. No joke. For anyone wondering about this setup, yes, it will in fact make your car sound like a high horsepower 911. I work around porsches all day and that's exactly what it sounds like. It literally sounded like a race car when I went through a tunnel or underpass. It was just too much for me to live with since I daily the car.

If anyone is interested, the muffler is now for sale. I'm in ontario and would be happy to pass some savings along to anyone local who doesn't want the hassle/expense of having to ship this across the border.

When I first put my TS muffler and cat deletes on I thought, what have I done :eek: But then I installed the easy seal clamps on and drove it. After a few hundred miles, you build up some carbon in the exhaust and the sound becomes much better. The clamps significantly reduce the drone to almost non-existent. Everyone is different but the clamps do make a difference and breaking it in will also make a difference. I've had mine for several years and I am very happy with it. The sound at low RPM's is not loud but comes to life when you step on it! The burble is also intoxicating :cool:

Hi, for my car it is not loud driving when drive it normal. I mean i can still talk and hear the radio clearly as before. There is a bit of drone but not to the point its gives u a headache and around 3k these is no drone. I am using the band clamps. Maybe it does make a differance. But yea it does scream/loud when u stomp on it.