spook Posted August 31, 2020 Report Share Posted August 31, 2020 On 8/30/2020 at 10:42 PM, Menoporsche said: If not a daily and not under warranty, consider Carnewal instead? That's what i would have thought too, particularly with all the talk by those who would retrofit the OEM system at huge expense just to leave it permanently switched on anyway? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 So I contacted OPC Cardiff and they provided a quote for £3011 😳 I have asked why that price is well above what is given in the Tequipment catalog and I’m awaiting an answer. Apparently it also includes discounts for PCGB Membership. Phoned Bristol and guess what. Same group so they just stated they have quoted. Cardiff, Twesksbury, Bristol and Swindon are all the same group so pointless ringing around those to get a better deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 18 hours ago, spook said: That's what i would have thought too, particularly with all the talk by those who would retrofit the OEM system at huge expense just to leave it permanently switched on anyway? I would switch it off which is why the retro fit appeals. All nice and neat and looks as it should be there. But I must admit at 3K I’m struggling to justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooose Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 Buy from somewhere like Design 911 and get an indy to fit maybe? Not sure what that would cost, but must be less than 3k! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 38 minutes ago, Rooose said: Buy from somewhere like Design 911 and get an indy to fit maybe? Not sure what that would cost, but must be less than 3k! Not a bad idea looking at there prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 On 8/29/2020 at 8:53 AM, Bodge50 said: Cost £2300 from OPC Wolves .Was it worth it - YES - Leave it off whenSWMBO is in car - in sport mode it seems to add another dimension to the car -brilliant ,Its a 👍 from me - wouldn't buy another without it . When was this? Recently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Ringmaster999 said: Not a bad idea looking at there prices. Bear in mind on top of the above price you have to buy the switch which is £215 on their site. Also it’s not clear whether all the vacuum lines, solenoid switch etc etc come with the above. The install is 8 hrs OPC standard timing and requires PIWIS for coding the switch. even so over £3000 is outrageous when these were being installed wildly for just over £2000 very recently. I recall one particular OPC doing a special of £1600 all in, but I’ve not seen such a deal since. Edited September 1, 2020 by Greenman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 1, 2020 Report Share Posted September 1, 2020 ISTR we squeezed a BoXa group buy of was it 1600 or 1800, only once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge50 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 I had mine done April last year (2019) . Of course prices might have changed since then and i understand availability of parts could be a problem .I know the indie garage i use used to get parts delivery every day - its now down to twice a week ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 On 8/28/2020 at 4:39 PM, Ringmaster999 said: Has anyone actually had the PSE retro fitted after purchase at your OPC. If so what is involved and how much did you pay? Also were you happy with the results Cheers If you're happy to spend that sort of money to make it noisy, why not purchase some 200cell sports cat headers, BMC air filters and get some performance gains? As a bonus you will get a much deeper exhaust note, especially if you have the exit from the back boxes modified with new trail pipes as per my 981. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ringmaster999 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 So OPC Cardiff have now got back with a revised price of £2528 inc VAT which is as advertised in Tequipment catalog. An expensive extravagance but then some would say Porsche ownership is just that! So I’ve booked it in for the fit 22nd September. I have gone this way purely for the fact it’s a purpose built extra that for most does not devalue the car. For some it might but I don’t intend to sell it so irrelevant really. Let’s just hope it’s worth it😂👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodge50 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 Having the OPC fitted exhaust also means insurance companies are less likely to notice car is modified ! When looking for insurance quotes last year ,AA wouldn't insure car because its got Zunsport grills fitted !! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bodge50 said: Having the OPC fitted exhaust also means insurance companies are less likely to notice car is modified ! When looking for insurance quotes last year ,AA wouldn't insure car because its got Zunsport grills fitted !! Wow that’s just crazy. Have them to fit actually. Cars being detailed and ceramic coated Monday and will get the detailer to fit them. I just won’t mention them when it’s due insurance next time round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 3 hours ago, Ringmaster999 said: So OPC Cardiff have now got back with a revised price of £2528 inc VAT which is as advertised in Tequipment catalog. An expensive extravagance but then some would say Porsche ownership is just that! So I’ve booked it in for the fit 22nd September. I have gone this way purely for the fact it’s a purpose built extra that for most does not devalue the car. For some it might but I don’t intend to sell it so irrelevant really. Let’s just hope it’s worth it😂👍 You won’t regret it, the PSE sounds fantastic with Sport/Sport plus engaged. Loads of pops bangs and crackles between gear changes and on the over run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 So when the retro fit is done is there any value in the old system?I have the twin pipe end. Should I take it back from the OPC and keep/sell it or possibly scrap it. Aren’t the cats worth scrap money due to the precious metals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit_287 Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 (edited) You won’t get the cats, they remain on the car, the PSE is a cat back system. i kept the old system from my 987.2 and sold it for £100.00. Definitely get the old system back from the OPC though, your dual exit tips are worth £80.00 alone. Edited September 2, 2020 by bandit_287 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madlil Posted September 2, 2020 Report Share Posted September 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Ringmaster999 said: So when the retro fit is done is there any value in the old system?I have the twin pipe end. Should I take it back from the OPC and keep/sell it or possibly scrap it. Aren’t the cats worth scrap money due to the precious metals? I’d be tempted to buy your dual tips if you sell them post fitting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 12 hours ago, Ringmaster999 said: So when the retro fit is done is there any value in the old system?I have the twin pipe end. Should I take it back from the OPC and keep/sell it or possibly scrap it. Aren’t the cats worth scrap money due to the precious metals? There’s not much value in the old exhaust (£100-200 on eBay) this is because a number of people have had PSE upgrades so there are a few old exhausts knocking about and The cars aren’t old enough for the original exhausts to have rotted away, hence no demand. Note- you don’t need to rebuy the exhaust tips if you already have them, they should do quotes with and without the tips (as per the Design 911 prices). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 3 minutes ago, Greenman said: There’s not much value in the old exhaust (£100-200 on eBay) this is because a number of people have had PSE upgrades so there are a few old exhausts knocking about and The cars aren’t old enough for the original exhausts to have rotted away, hence no demand. Note- you don’t need to rebuy the exhaust tips if you already have them, they should do quotes with and without the tips (as per the Design 911 prices). I mentioned I had what I thought were the Sports tail pipe but OPC Cardiff insisted I just have the twin outlet pipes and not the sport tail pipes. I am tempted to ask them to check them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 9 hours ago, Madlil said: I’d be tempted to buy your dual tips if you sell them post fitting.... I’ll certainly keep you in mind but as below I think I’ll ask them to check them before the fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Sports tailpipe is slightly larger diameter. Have you got a quote from your local indi, as usually significantly cheaper than OPC? Revolution had just fitted the PSE to a 981 when I was up there last month, for example. I know I paid significantly less to have Revolution fit my X73 Sports suspension kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenman Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 21 minutes ago, Patt said: Sports tailpipe is slightly larger diameter. Have you got a quote from your local indi, as usually significantly cheaper than OPC? Revolution had just fitted the PSE to a 981 when I was up there last month, for example. I know I paid significantly less to have Revolution fit my X73 Sports suspension kit. Humm... whilst I believe the slightly larger pipe is maybe the case, I can say in my example if there is any difference it’s marginal, even holding the old next to the new! if you do swap the tips then there is definitely a market for your old tips (for those in a base trying to mimic an ‘S’ 😀) When I had mine done I spoke to Revolution, but it was clear they hadn’t done one before and they quoted the standard 8 hrs, so I went with OPC which were quoting barely any more. This was 3 years ago so by now I expect they will have done a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patt Posted September 3, 2020 Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 From memory the exit pipes are 3-4 mm larger on PSE. It was an easy way for me to tell the cars apart when shopping for a 981. Revolution always quote book hours, then try and improve. As long as nothing goes wrong I often find my bill is significantly less than "worse case scenario" quote...but it can only takes one stubborn bolt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ringmaster999 Posted September 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2020 Just spoke to OPC Cardiff and I’m going to call by tomorrow for them to check. I don’t want to pay an additional £410 if I have them already fitted 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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