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Originally Posted by F18febe

I bought Fabspeed's maxflow exhaust for my 04 S as well as the their headers. After installing, I noticed an exhaust leak that got louder over time. I tracked it down to where the header meets the manifold. I called Fabspeed and they said that I needed their manifold gaskets because they are thicker than the OEM gaskets, so I ordered them. I put them on and the leak was still there. And it got louder over time. Called Fabspeed back and they said to send the header back to them, and so I did. Once I took the header off, I could see the black marks where the leak was occuring. I also laid a ruler across the top of the header and noticed that there was a gap on the forward end of the gasket. I sent it off to Fabspeed and they said that it was within specs and that it should be fine with their gasket and sent it back to me. I put it back on the car and the leak was still there. I called Fabspeed back and they insisted that the header was within spec and that if I used some Thermosteel that it would seal it right up. So, I tried that and it didn't work. Same leak. I called them back and they finally gave in and told me to send the header back, for a third time, and that they would cut the flange off and put a new one on. So, 4 months after this started, I got my header back and the leak it now gone!!! I love the exhaust because it sounds fantastic and it looks cool, too; the parts that can be seen anyway.
Would I buy this exhaust again? I think so. I thought Fabspeed handled my situation nicely but I wish I didn't have to wait so long to get it resolved. I shipped them the header three times. The car is stored for the winter right now but I can't wait to get it back on the road. The last time I had the car at the dealership, to get a key reprogrammed, there were two 911s in the bay and after pulling my car in, 4 guys came over to my car because they noticed the sound of the exhaust and said, "wow, we don't hear that sound in here too often".
In a few weeks, I will put my new to me 18" Cayman S wheels on, install a Cold Air Intake, IPD plenum and 74mm Throttle Body. I am looking forward to Spring time. Below is a pic of my new GT3 projector headlights minus the corner trim pieces.

It's great to read this, I am awaiting a delivery from Fabspeed and have heard nothing but positive things about them. Prior to placing my order I spoke to John G. there, seemed like a very good guy. Will keep this post updated per my experience.