Thanks for spending all my money Rennlist. Anyone with PSE in DC?

Getting ready to decide on a new exhaust. Heard the Fabspeeds. Would like to hear the PSE. Anyone around this weekend? Especially with a cab? TIA.

I've got PSE but on a coupe. I'll be in Fairfax this weekend if you want to check it out.

I have the GHL (regular) on a cab, if you're interested. I live in Loudoun county but the Fairfax area is no problem. Let me know.

I'd like to hear your GHL's.

DC, I'd be glad to oblige. Perhaps we can get together with Vove this weekend as I'd like to hear the PSE. Vove, What do you think?

Anyone mind if I join? I've been thinking since the day I bought the car that stock is a little too tame.

Sounds like we have the makings of a DC/NOVA meet. Where in Fairfax would be good for you vove? Any time/day better for you?

Sounds like it. Saturday is better for me, possibly Sunday morning. Location wise, I don't know where previous meets have been held in the area. Could I suggest a large open area so that we can revv and enjoy the growling of our mufflers without drawing irrate looks from unappreciative bystanders : the Fair Oaks or Fair Lakes malls have huge parking lots which would fit the bill. They are easily accessible from 66.

I am also thinking of upgrading my exhaust and would like to try and meet up. PCA Potomac has a tech sesion on Saturday at Funktion Auto near Dulles Airport. I have been there, it is an awesome shop with a lot of room. Would that place work?

Wow, this meet is getting further and further away from me.. Just let me know what time, I have an appointment at 10 am in NE DC on Saturday.

How do one get to Funktion Motorsport from Maryland? Direction would be appreciate. Thnx.

I would like to defer to vove, since he was first to offer. Also I think Fairfax might be easier for jedier and washington dc porsche. I've got a noon commitment in G'town, but am open otherwise.

I can meet anywhere in Fairfax or we could do Funktion Auto(but I have no clue where its at). It would also be nice to see some of faces from this board too. mudbuddha- check the link to funktion auto for directions. http://www.funktionauto.com/directions.asp

Funktion was only a sugestion as a PCA event is scheduled there from 9-2. I don't want to hijack the thread. It sounds like Fairfax is better for most of the folks, not being all to familiar with the area I would defer to 996 and Vove as they are the original posters.

How about we meet at Fair Oaks mall at 9 and then anyone heading over to Funktion can caravan from there? I'm not that familiar with the mall so if someone could give more specific directions that would be great.

Fair Oaks @ 9 on Saturday works for me. How about in the parking area between Sears and Macy's, closer to the road than to the mall? Here's the page with directions to the mall and a map of the mall (including parking area): http://www.shopfairoaksmall.com/info...irections.html

Ehh well, perfectly inconvienient for me.

Sorry guys, I will not be able to make it either. Hope to meet you soon.

Do you want to meet Saturday afternoon instead. I'm not planning on going to Funktion anyway, so Saturday 9am is not a must for me. 996Convert, is it for you?

I'm ok with any location my only problem is meeting my appointment in NE at 10am. The meeting will take no more than 20 minutes so 11:15(I gotta drive back home to pick up the car) and later should be time enough to get me anywhere in the deep suburbian DC area.

Sorry washington dc porsche, I though by doing 9 it would be early enough for you. Actually, afternoon works better for me too, any time after 1pm. Vove, does that work for you? I am out of town today so won't be able to check in until tonight, but if someone can come up with a time after 1, go for it. Thanks everyone. Hope to see you tomorrow.

I've got PSE and i'll be in the ashburn area the weekend of March 25th and back again the weekend of April 1st. If you haven't found anyone by then let me know. I usually drive my A6 down there but I certainly don't mind taking the C4S - for a good reason, of course!

I don't think he ever wakes up before noon.....

Lets meet up in the afternoon since that will give me time to run some errands in the morning. We can meet at 1pm at Fair Oaks Mall parking lot between Sears and Macy's. Let me know if this will work for everybody. The weather will be perfect this Saturday, hope you guys can make it!! Vulture-bring that black beauty out on Saturday.

1pm works perfectly for me. Look forward to it.

So it's 1pm at at the mall?

Works for vove and I. Haven't yet heard from others.

Works for vove and I. Haven't yet heard from others.

I have been following this thread with keen interest. Since I live just outside of Charlotte, NC, it will be impossible for me to join you in person tomorrow (Saturday) to hear all of the exhausts. I was wondering if some of you that do NOT have Fabspeed, GHL, or PSE would be willing to post your opinion and give your impressions of each exhaust. While your preference may be obvious in your write-up, you will not be unduly biased by the fact that you already have XXX exhaust system. What would be even more helpful is if one of you could record all of the exhaust sounds. I have heard all of them on the web, but each was recorded on a different machine in different settings. While listening to a recording is not the same as hearing them in person, recordings of all three in the same setting, on the same machine, would level the playing field a bit more. I think others on the board might also appreciate the opinions and recordings. Thanks, in advance, for any feedback you can provide.

1pm at Fair Oaks mall between Sears and Macy's: I'll be there.

That would be me, Mr.Stocknote , LoL I got you covered. Charging my little vid. camera up now.

Vulture - Thanks for "volunteering" to do this. I look forward to reading your impressions and hearing the clips!

I hope to make it. The only way I will get out is if I can get the kids to take their nap at noon. Hope to see everyone.

I'm coming! Gonna be a few minutes late, just woke up

It was great meeting you guys today! Good to put faces on names, too. That line up of 996s was a sweet sight! I'm very much looking forward to the next meet. I can't wait to see the pics/vids (Vulture, Convert, Programmatore, we're counting on you!) Vove, once the weather gets warmer, we should definitely get together for some car work. And I'll let you know once I'm done painting the calipers. JM

pics please!!! How many people ended up going?

There were about 8 of us. We had Vulture, Vove, 996Convert, Washington DC Porsche, Programmatore, and 2 others whose handle I didn't get (sorry, guys, not intentional in any way). There was even a guy from Dorkiphus who happened to be in the neighborhood and joined the meet when he saw the line-up.

Ditto! The 996 threesome on 66 East was cool too.

Programmatore was there!? Which car did he drive. You guys are going to make me have to bring the "Hello My Name is _______" stickers!

I know you left me out on purpose cause mine is a 997 and not 996 LOL. we should try to get together when the weather warm up. Nice meeting you all.

Sorry I missed it...the wife had other plans. Hope to see some pics and meet up with everyone next time.

It was good seeing everyone out enjoying their porsches. MOre people showed up than expected which is always a good thing. We definitely should do this again when its nicer outside. Here are some pics... washington dc porsche-yeah Programmatore was there!! He had the blue cab with the ruf spoiler/sideskirts.. gxlex-your 997_S is sharp, cant' wait to see that baby dropped. Jedier-I'm looking forward to it.

LOL! Yeah, I was there. I am sneaky -- I used to be a ninja before I took up computer programming (or more likely my stock exhaust was too quiet you didn't notice my car pull up). It was nice meeting everyone and hearing the sweet sounding exhausts. I liked the GHL "regulars" a lot. They are loud enough -- I think the "loud" version may be too loud for me. I think they are a very good value for money. The PSE on Vove's 3.4L sounded very nice. I thought they were as loud if not a bit louder than the GHL "regular". It has a lower growl -- especially on startup -- than the GHL. Vove, good call on not installing the switch -- if I had the PSE I would want it turned on all the time! The PSE on GXLEX's 997 S is LOUD! Louder than Vove's PSE with a more pronounced "gurgle" when you let up on the throttle. Very sweet sounding and very aggressive! All those Porsches lined up was a beautiful site. We had our fair share of rubber-neckers -- including one woman who took pictures of the lineup as well as Fair Oaks Mall security. Here are a few pictures:

By the way... you guys are a bunch of outlaws! Did you not know that having a front license plate is required in D.C., VA and MD?

vove - Good pics, thanks for sharing. It looks like it was a good turn out. I hope everyone was able to hear the different exhaust notes.

Programmatore - good pics. Thanks for your opinions on the exhaust notes. If you had to choose an exhaust to replace your stock set up, which one would you go with?

It's tough to say, Tim. The GHL "regular" sounded pretty good and is very good value for money -- especially if you get in on a group buy. I would not get the GHL tips since they don't look quite right from the side (they look nice from behind though). The Dansk, Fabspeed or Schnell tips might be better. The PSE sounded perfect and the option of having the switch installed is nice although I probably wouldn't bother with the switch and just leave it on all the time. The Tequipment tips look great but are too expensive at $600! If I can get the PSE for a good price then I would get it otherwise the GHL "regular" is a good buy.

I concur with Programmatore. The PSE are nice but in terms of value for price, it's really hard to beat the GHL. The difference in sound between the PSE and GHL is not that significant. As for the GHL tips, I don't like them because they are too short on the side (i.e., you can see the pipe). I can post pics of them tomorrow if anyone cares. I will replace them very soon (in the mean time, I'll probably polish the stock ones and reinstall them).

Are you kidding me??? What do you mean "if anyone cares." Of course we want you to post pics, 'cuz we are pic ******, all except for me. I am no pic *****. I am a a pic ****!

No problem gota!

nice pics.... any more shots of Voves car? Also, what wing does the 997 have or is that the stock deck in the extended position?

Nah, would never do that to you or anyone else for that matter! Your 997 is sweet. And the shine was beautiful. I knew my car was not as clean as I would have liked. But next to yours, it was night and day (well, if you can say that about 2 black cars!). You got to tell me how you do it or where you get it done. Very nice meeting you.

thanks for the compliment. I detail my own car with a Porter Cable buffer. For polish I use Klasse or Menzerna and top it off with Pinnacle Souveran wax. If you guys are interested in trying it out let me know.

The wing is by Rinspeed as a matter of fact the whole car is fitted with the Rinspeed bodykit.

Oh yeah. I was so pre-occupied with the intoxicating sound of the 3.8L PSE that I forgot to mention the body kit on GXLEX's 997 S. It's funny, I saw the RINSPEED ad in the latest issue of Excellence magazine and that same weekend there it was in person! Very nice choice, GXLEX! The RINSPEED kit looks great -- it is amazing how a few pieces can make the car look a bit more aggressive but not over the top. It looks OEM -- or in this case, better than the 997 OEM aerokit! I am glad you exercised restraint and chose not to get the scissor doors. Here are a few pictures from the RINSPEED website:

Thanks for the offer SRC4S, but we had a PSE (actually two 996 and 997) this weekend. I wouldn't think you needed any other reason though.

Great meeting everyone. We will definitely have to do some runs when the weather gets nicer. This meet may prove to be very expensive since in addition to the exhaust, I am now considering SSK, intake and suspension, not to mention the all important clear side markers. Come to think of it, I may just have to get a 997 thanks to gxlex. Now I'm thoroughly confused on which exhaust to get. I was leaning PSE but after hearing the GHLs, I may go that route, especially since that will leave enough cash to do the SSK and then some. washington dc porsche, when you broke away off of 66, your car sounded mean. Must be the intake.

Great meeting everyone !!!! Some really good people. Ok, my $0.02 The GHL is better than stock but not as good as PSE. The PSE really does sound the best when standing behind the vehicle. though vove's is a 3.4, it sounded almost as nice as the 997s with PSE.. I SAID ALMOST, The 997 was in a leauge of its own. the PSE made the 3.8 sound like a true beast, it had a mean low tone gurggle. I wanted to post a vid, I actually took one but It sounds like some shizzle on my mini cybershot vid/digital. I hope to arrange a photoshoot sometime soon. I do photograpy for a website called www.importvelocity.org we have about 25 models and they love the Porsches. Whoever is interested , let me know. Its really nice to have some ho, um , I mean beautiful girls on your car. Makes a great garage poster.lol Oh, I can't leave without showing a pic of my old car at the show with a little sample. Enjoy. I got a bunch more

Hello ladies! Sign me up! Just give me a heads up so I can put a fresh coat of Zaino on the car -- I don't want the ladies sitting on my car and ruining the clearcoat.

WOW!!! Vulture if you bring them to the next meet the turnout will be overwhelming.

Sweet. If that's the caliber of hotness for a BMW, what could we expect for a Porsche?

Most girls change out season to season. some stay around. I have no clue what kinda girls we got for 2006 but we will all know soon. The heat is coming soon which means carshows and wannabe models... here are some random pics from our site.

All right guys, decided on the GHLs. Apparently, there is no difference between regular and loud for a 2003. Can't wait. Jedier, are you going to help me put it on? What if I can get Vulture to bring some of his models to hand us tools?

996 convert- so you've finally decided on the GhL's. Good choice, thats a mean sounding exhaust. She'll look good in my passenger seat. [/QUOTE]

Thanks, yep it was the intake.

996 Convert, Glad you went with the GHLs. I'll be happy to help with the install. As promised, here are the pics of the GHL tips. As I said before, not my taste: too short on the side. That being said, I love the mufflers' sound!

WOW, those tips really are short. That's too bad, 'cuz the rest of the tip looks good.

Hey 996 Convert, you might want to check out the Fabspeeds before you decide on the GHL's.

Already have and they sound good. But I've heard some people had resonance issues, which nobody has had with the GHLs. Plus I got a good deal on the GHLs.