New rear muffler - Brombacher

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by 911monty

Curb Feeler!

What I am afraid of is that is some sort of jacking point, which is nuts because it is under a non structural stamped sheet metal aluminum bracket that you can easily bend with your hands...…………….

Update: That is exactly what it is, sold by Fabspeed for the 981 cars (2013-2016), which have a different bracket above it that is considerably stronger than the one on a 986...……...

[10/10ths]

......Yes. You are correct, it IS nuts.

You REALLY don’t want to jack up at that point.

But that center red thing is, indeed, a jack point.

I bought and installed it for two reasons—First, it makes for fun conversations like this one when folks spot it, and Second, if I am ever in a pinch and for some reason I can’t access the jack points I should use, this spot is theoretically useable.

I travel cross-country a great deal, and I have been stranded many times and every once in awhile I have to let some tow truck driver jack the car up without me around. I figured if they decide to jack her up at that spot, I maight as well provide a pad.

Again, it’s a last resort jack point.

Mostly for the bling.

[Bruich10]

Hopefully I will get the brombacher sound mounted next week.
Trackday coming up in Sweden next Saturday.
So I will have some experience after that that I may share.....
Happy weekend to all boxsters out there!

[Cunningr]

I am about to pull trigger on muffler order what else did you order with it? Do need to order the bracket or any other bits?

[10/10ths]

.....They offer the clamps and brackets, it depends on the health of your current parts, I ordered them and ended up using them just because I had them, so why not?

[10/10ths]

......as far as that rear, center jack point-----The Bentley Manual says that you CAN use that spot as a jack point.

Now, I personally do NOT use it, and I would NOT encourage others to use it.

BUT.......

[911monty]

Originally Posted by 10/10ths

......as far as that rear, center jack point-----The Bentley Manual says that you CAN use that spot as a jack point.

Now, I personally do NOT use it, and I would NOT encourage others to use it.

BUT.......

No Bueno Dude. Have a look at the picture you posted and the one in the Bently manual. Three things stand out. First the spindly aluminum bracket in your pic is not the sturdy black crossmember in the Bently. Second is the cable restraintyou see in the Bently, is at the other end of the triangular aluminum pan piece mounted into that nice sturdy crossmember. Third id the engine is not behind that bracket ala a 911.That jack point indicated in the Bently is as stated near the "center" of the car. However like in the movie Field of dreams "if you supply a jack point they will use it, or something like that.

[10/10ths]

......yeah, it's pretty obvious you are absolutely right.

Like I said in the above posts, it's NOT a good jack point.

[Bruich10]

Originally Posted by Cunningr

I am about to pull trigger on muffler order what else did you order with it? Do need to order the bracket or any other bits?

I bought intallation kit order code FVDMK986001.
Was €104 i think which makes it a bit more in $.
Let’s compare notes when mounted.

[Cunningr]

Originally Posted by Bruich10

I bought intallation kit order code FVDMK986001.
Was €104 i think which makes it a bit more in $.
Let’s compare notes when mounted.

Thanks, I am trying to do an order, but having issues with the website. Diesnt like my password and wont reset.

[Oldcarguy]

Here’s my the thread on my Brombacher install:

Bye Bye Borla, Hello Brombacher

Really love it!

[Bruich10]

Originally Posted by Oldcarguy

Here’s my the thread on my Brombacher install:

Bye Bye Borla, Hello Brombacher

Really love it!

Thanks - I am even more happy with my decision after reading the thread.
Should be an exciting week with getting it on the car and then tracking on Saturday if all goes well!