Sports Exhaust - R5 - Recommended Dealer
- Thread starter Peter Cee
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Forget your OPC, give Mike a call at http://www.sportsandclassic.com.
I bought the exhaust from the OPC, less 10% PCGB discount, and Mike fitted it - can't recall how much but it was considerably cheaper than the OPC (his hourly rate is about 50% of the OPC to start with!).
And I asked him not to fit the bypass & switch, so it's "noisy" all of the time - not really too noisy though, not unless you want it to be
I bought the exhaust from the OPC, less 10% PCGB discount, and Mike fitted it - can't recall how much but it was considerably cheaper than the OPC (his hourly rate is about 50% of the OPC to start with!).
And I asked him not to fit the bypass & switch, so it's "noisy" all of the time - not really too noisy though, not unless you want it to be
Hi Peter
I had a switchable sports exhausted fitted by Bolton OPC about 15 months ago. They were superb to deal with and I would highly recommend them. At the time they were doing a good deal so it may be worth asking what they might do for you too. I am sure they would match or beat any reasonable price too.
Best of luck,
Peter
I had a switchable sports exhausted fitted by Bolton OPC about 15 months ago. They were superb to deal with and I would highly recommend them. At the time they were doing a good deal so it may be worth asking what they might do for you too. I am sure they would match or beat any reasonable price too.
Best of luck,
Peter
plightbown
New member
Hi Peter
Can i ask for a ball park cost for the sports exhaust, with the special offer?
Thanks
Peter
Can i ask for a ball park cost for the sports exhaust, with the special offer?
Thanks
Peter
Hi Peter
Ball park figure was around £1400 inc from memory, but that was a special deal at that time. It's worth haggling.
Ball park figure was around £1400 inc from memory, but that was a special deal at that time. It's worth haggling.
Peter Cee
New member
Hi Fraser - don't forget to wave if you see me (meteor 997 Targa 4S) although I don't get down there much - got a tendency to drive into Derbyshire when I'm out and about (and also in Lancashire, I've been exploring around Forest of Bowland recently) - I promise to switch the sports exhaust on and gun it next time I pass the college.
On that note, I can report that the sports exhaust has been a very successful modification - can't understand why they don't fit them as standard, it just makes the car sound like a Porsche should.
Bolton OPC did an excellent job - there seems to be so much criticism of OPC's about, but I think that Bolton are one of the better ones - Pleasant and efficient receptionists (you couldn't wander round their showroom like a lost soul without someone offering to help you) and Dave Thomas on Service is one of the good guys, runs his own 993, used to work for an independent specialising in race cars, and with a good knowledge and positive attitude, a world away from some of the Jobsworths which you find in the OPC network - and at £1,303 they were significantly cheaper than the £1,600 that I was quoted at another OPC . - Recommended.
On that note, I can report that the sports exhaust has been a very successful modification - can't understand why they don't fit them as standard, it just makes the car sound like a Porsche should.
Bolton OPC did an excellent job - there seems to be so much criticism of OPC's about, but I think that Bolton are one of the better ones - Pleasant and efficient receptionists (you couldn't wander round their showroom like a lost soul without someone offering to help you) and Dave Thomas on Service is one of the good guys, runs his own 993, used to work for an independent specialising in race cars, and with a good knowledge and positive attitude, a world away from some of the Jobsworths which you find in the OPC network - and at £1,303 they were significantly cheaper than the £1,600 that I was quoted at another OPC . - Recommended.
Hi Peter - I'll keep an eye out, and please to hear things worked out well. One of the moderators on a 911 focussed site had the switchabled exhaust on his 993 and it sounded mint.
See you soon - watch out for a Black 968 clubsport with gold scripts and BBS wheels or a black 964 C4 (me n Henry Ford!). See you at Oulton Park for the RS day if you can make it?
atb
Fraser.
Peter Cee
New member
Kind of resisting the urge to take the car on track (although I might try a few laps on the factory tour in September).
Not been on track in a 911 since 1999 and then spent the next 6 years doing trackdays in a Lotus 340R.
The problem is, I see the 911 as a bit of a road car and shiny garage trophy - a pride and joy type of thing, which you polish and look after, and use at weekends and for touring holidays around Europe.
For track use I would favour something lighter, cheaper to run and less precious such as an old Elise.
Not been on track in a 911 since 1999 and then spent the next 6 years doing trackdays in a Lotus 340R.
The problem is, I see the 911 as a bit of a road car and shiny garage trophy - a pride and joy type of thing, which you polish and look after, and use at weekends and for touring holidays around Europe.
For track use I would favour something lighter, cheaper to run and less precious such as an old Elise.
Steve Brookes
Moderator
Peter, you didn't by any chance go for a blast along the A556 very recently (Northwich bypass). I followed a 997 along there a few days ago (from a distance so can't be sure of the exact colour) and it had THE most gorgeous motorsport howl from the pipes! []
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Steve Brookes
Moderator
I believe Fraser was suggesting spectating only at the RS day as it's been fully booked for a while now.
Even without tracking on the day yourself it's always a good day out - the 60 Porsches on track are usually complemented by double that again in the car park. And of course there will be plenty of 964RS trackers there on the day. [8D]
Even without tracking on the day yourself it's always a good day out - the 60 Porsches on track are usually complemented by double that again in the car park. And of course there will be plenty of 964RS trackers there on the day. [8D]
Steve Brookes
Moderator
I agree it would! However, I find buying a wristband for a tenner and trying out different Porsches from the passenger seat a lot more entertaining [
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