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No way poser! 9 16.36%
It's a decent enhancement 19 34.55%
To each their own (who cares?) 27 49.09%
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Old 02-20-2006, 11:07 AM   #1
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Boxster S exhaust on a non-S?

I don't have an S, but I think the double pipes in the back look better.
Here are my questions for you, Boxster friends...

  1. Would it look too poser-esque to get Boxster S exhaust on my non-S?
    (The only people disqusted would be enthusiasts that know the difference.
    I'm already without Boxster badges.)
  2. Is there a difference in sound?
  3. Is there any power or breathing enhancement taking place?
    (I'd assume if there was powergain, it'd be microscopic.)
  4. Has anyone on the board here done it?
If it's not in your signature, list whether you have an S or a non-S in your replies.
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Old 02-20-2006, 11:11 AM   #2
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I do not think it would look poser-esque because alot of aftermarket exhaust are dual tip designs.
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Old 02-20-2006, 11:23 AM   #3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeph
I don't have an S, but I think the double pipes in the back look better.
Here are my questions for you, Boxster friends...

  1. Would it look too poser-esque to get Boxster S exhaust on my non-S?
    (The only people disqusted would be enthusiasts that know the difference.
    I'm already without Boxster badges.)
  2. Is there a difference in sound?
  3. Is there any power or breathing enhancement taking place?
    (I'd assume if there was powergain, it'd be microscopic.)
  4. Has anyone on the board here done it?
If it's not in your signature, list whether you have an S or a non-S in your replies.
1. Who cares what anyone else thinks! Now putting an "S" badge on it would be Poseur!
2. Don't know.
3. Don't know.
4. Probably - but don't know.
5. Non-S
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Old 02-20-2006, 12:22 PM   #4
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Well, what do you think Clark Kent would say if you wore a big “S” and a red cape? Yeah, in my view, “poser” pretty much describes it. No, it’s not the end of the world and I doubt anyone will be so gauche as to laugh out loud, but Porsche enthusiasts will know. To me, it is simply trying to look like something you are not; it’s a bit phony IMHO.

I personally like the oval single exhaust found on the regular strength Box. It is a uniquely distinctive feature and one that has caught my eye for years. Aesthetically it really works. It is what the designers at Porsche decided to go with when they built the Box. To borrow a phrase, consider it like a scar in fine leather, proof of the car's authenticity.

I doubt there is any difference in sound between the two tips.

There is no power or breathing enhancement, it is simply distinguishes the S from the non-S.

That's how I see it from my knothole. Sorry my opinion may go against the grain. Ultimately, do what makes you happy.

(Now, pretending your car has special colors is the mark of a real poser!! )
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Old 02-20-2006, 12:41 PM   #5
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I'd heard there was a diff between the 2 but who knows.......

I don't think is a POSER thing to do at all because the only one who will know the diff is a Porsche lover. Your average person has no idea. Also if you put an aftermarket exhaust with 2 tips on are you a poser then??

I think I'm going to sell my stock Boxster S exhaust if anyone wants it??
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Old 02-20-2006, 03:13 PM   #6
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Jeph, I think whatever you decide is your own business!

I don't think there will be any sound or performance difference, it's just a bolted-on tip.

Have you seen the polished chrome oval tip in Tequipment? It is very nice looking! It is a split oval. Part number is 986 111 980 01

If you get the S twin-tips...make sure you go chrome!!

You might not be able to change your tip. Make sure it is bolted on, not welded on.
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Jeph,

After my accident, I had them replace the Stock with the S exhaust. I think it looks great and the exhaust has nothing to do with it....if you glued an S on the back then you would have something to worry about. The exhaust does not define the car...that just happens to be a way people identify them. Same thing with bolting on a GT3 bumper...are you now trying to imitate a GT3?
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Old 02-20-2006, 03:18 PM   #8
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I shouldn't have put that "to each their own" option on the survey. It's watering down my results!

I believe my exhaust tip is welded on. I've seen the double tip featured in the pictures bmussatti posted, but I don't think those will work with my car. Whenever I've seen those for sale, it's usually say for Boxsters after 02 or something.

I like you're thinking on the subject Rail26.
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I just can't see how adding an "S" tip to your non-S makes you a Poseur. How exactly does that happen? You're not fooling anyone so you can't be "posing" as an S anyway! You like the look - GREAT! DO IT!

Even if you were trying to fool someone - WHO CARES! If it makes ya happy and doesn't hurt anyone.....

DO IT! DO IT! DO IT NOW! COME ON - DO IT!
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