Rufus Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Hi all has anyone specified the PSE on their car, and more importantly if you have are you gonna get delivery before April so I can hear it sod all on YouTube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 Have you tried the sound sample on the on-line configurator? (I haven't!) There do seem to be a few clips on YouTube - not sure what you're after exactly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted December 10, 2016 Report Share Posted December 10, 2016 You will find a lot on here who rate the PSE as the most desirable of options for the 981. I have it fitted to mine and the sound is awesome. One of the 718S I drove had PSE and it was equally awesome. Check out your OPC and see if they have a car fitted with PSE so you can hear in the metal. Video reproduction doesn't do it justice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Do you get tired of the crackle/pops on throttle liftoff? I hear that in the videos I see of it, and to be honest, it seems like it would annoy the heck out of me after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 PSE can be turned on or off (for the 981 anyway, I don't know about the 986/7). So when out for a steady run you leave it off. Or pop it on for when you want the pops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrbikerdood Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 14 hours ago, boxtaboy said: Do you get tired of the crackle/pops on throttle liftoff? I hear that in the videos I see of it, and to be honest, it seems like it would annoy the heck out of me after a while. Nope...i love it to bits and it's never turned off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 986 is vacuum controlled, so quiet when tip toe off drive etc as not under enough load. Also no popping like 981. 981 is artificially "enhanced" with the ECU, as I think is the 718 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I notice modern sports cars are now engineered with this overrun crackle/pop upon throttle lift off (eg. older Lamborghinis did not exhibit this, but the new ones do). Same thing with Porsches. I would prefer the excellent exhaust sound upon throttle application up till redline, but not so much upon lift off, but that is the "style" these days. With the 718, there isn't a nice flat 6 scream up to redline anymore, so they have to engineer the pops and crackle upon lift to make the exhaust sound more sporty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 yep, took a double take at a mini "popping" around a roundabout the other night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Interestingly, if I recall correctly, the crackle/pop upon exhaust lift signifies that the engine is running too lean (eg. something wrong with the engine parameters). It's funny how they now make this a desireable sound feature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 actually too rich ie un-burnt fuel igniting on the hot zorst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxtaboy Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 26 minutes ago, Patt said: actually too rich ie un-burnt fuel igniting on the hot zorst Yes, I probably got that wrong.... too rich sounds right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I know that Audi make their exhaust pops by injecting a very small amount of fuel directly into the manifold. Do we know if Porsche do the same? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, topradio said: I know that Audi make there exhaust pops by injecting a very small amount of fuel directly into the manifold. Do we know if Porsche do the same? That's just bizarre. Surely it can't do the exhaust system any good, and must have some effects on consumption? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxbrownie Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 12 minutes ago, Whaleblue said: That's just bizarre. Surely it can't do the exhaust system any good, and must have some effects on consumption? And would bu66er up the Cats also........not so sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason986S Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 It's all because emissions and regulations are so damn tight, manufacturers have had to fine lame ways to synthetically re-enhance the noises we once appreciated. Sadly this forced sound just isn't quite as good as a legitimate one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 19 hours ago, boxtaboy said: Do you get tired of the crackle/pops on throttle liftoff? I hear that in the videos I see of it, and to be honest, it seems like it would annoy the heck out of me after a while. That's my concern the 718 has crackles with the normal exhaust and don't want it to sound silly gonna have a look round the local OPCs and find one with a 718 PSE and have a listen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Boxbrownie said: And would bu66er up the Cats also........not so sure. Why would it bugger up the cats? I can't comment on the 718 but on the 981, when the PSE is off the exhaust note is perfectly civilised but when turned on it burbles and pops and crackles like a good un. Completely under the drivers control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 38 minutes ago, Rufus said: That's my concern the 718 has crackles with the normal exhaust and don't want it to sound silly gonna have a look round the local OPCs and find one with a 718 PSE and have a listen 1. The PSE doesn't make the car go any faster. 2. The standard car growls nicely enough when provoked, and is reasonably quiet on a gentle run. 3. The PSE is not cheap. Enough for me to have left it off the order form. But, it's all about what *you* want. Interested to see what you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 5 minutes ago, Whaleblue said: 1. The PSE doesn't make the car go any faster. 2. The standard car growls nicely enough when provoked, and is reasonably quiet on a gentle run. 3. The PSE is not cheap. Enough for me to have left it off the order form. But, it's all about what *you* want. Interested to see what you decide. Spot on! Its your car and you must specify what suits you - engine, colour, gearbox, exhaust etc. For me PSE is the best option on my 981 - but don't take any notice of me I bought a gold car. Edit - before I got the car I thought that the PSE was puerile. Now I have it I find that it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Puerile Sports Exhaust. Wondered what it stood for! Glad it makes you happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMA Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 It's not cheap but my second hand 981 came with it luckily and I quite like it, a lot Not sure what it sounds like from outside the car but @Greenman has followed me several times when it has been on or off and has made complimentary noises about it. @Loz987 commented it was one of the only cars he's heard while 2 cars in front when in convoy. (which is a surprise as he's normally miles ahead) All down to personal taste some will like it others wont, all depends what you want from your car. Good luck with the decision. The beauty with these cars is if you suddenly change your mind in a year you can get it retro fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 PSE is apparently deeper sounding on a 981 when in the 'off' position (as well as the 'on') compared to a normal exhaust too (IIRC an OPC told me that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Mac Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 The 981 PSEs sounded so good on the drive back from Sywell the other week (as did @Ringer250 's Carnewal when revved in the car park). @boxsternoob56 and @mrbikerdood 's on the go sounded spot on - especially with pops and crackles on the overrun. Way better than my previous Gen II 2.9 with PSE (& I loved that). I really like the sound of the 981 S as is - but I am sorely tempted to get a retrofit... just adds a whole new level of enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Yes I'm in a similar boat to Andy Mac, the PSE certainly sounds great (from outside at least) when on a hoon and I am somewhat tempted, but I was slightly concerned that it may become annoying in a daily driver like mine. If off it sounded just the same as the standard exhaust then I would definitely go for it, but it doesn't, it's much louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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