Dilberto

My 2005 CS came with these Sebring "Carerra" tips. I like them looking directly behind them - but sideways, they stick out far and would look much better if the ends were beveled/angled. I have an aftermarket exhaust, including the secondary cat delete/bypass. I don't want to widen the existing valance, with an expensive GTS or Turbo lower cover. I was originally going to get 3" dual quads - but feel the duals would look "stuffed" inside such a tight opening. I think the CS valance cutout would better suit a 5-6" oval instead.

Here are my options:
OPTION #1 - 997 Porsche Boxster Tip.
I like the width(6") and the flat bottom is decidedly Porsche. Plus, they bolt-on with the OEM clamp. However, the tip is center-specific and I don't know if this would look funny on the curved rear of the CS:


Option #2 - Aftermarket Rolled Oval Fused Tip.
At 5.5" this slanted tip would look great on the CS. However, it will require lots of tweaking to join the 2.25" inlet to the existing 2.25" pipe. probably the costliest option, due to all the cutting and welding involved:


Option #3 - 2010 Buick Enclave Tip.
At 6"wide x 3" tall - this option has the exact same side-specific slant as the CS. And, they are cheap. Welding involved:


Here is how the Sebrings look now:


But step aside, and they look OFF...


Thoughts???

CarreraCup03

#1

CaptJim

ditto on the #1.

柯大神

not #2, that's for sure...
I really dislike the tips where one goes into the other... like 1+half... (fused tips)

my 2 cents

Brit6

I'd probably go with this option:

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...ode=cayenneEXT

Dennis C

+1

I've got those tips on my Cayenne and they look great. Mine were a factory installed option. They do require the lower bumper valence with a wider opening due to the width of the tips.

Dilberto

Yeah, that Suncoast OEM tip does look good indeed...but I'm not willing to spend that much total, for a cosmetic upgrade. Plus, my existing exhaust is centered at the middle of the cutout opening, not on the far outer edge like OEM. Keep 'em coming!

EVOMS

Fabspeed makes these tips that look great and are a LOT more reasonably priced than the OEM Porsche options. They are staggered square-cut tips, with the stagger following the curve of the bumper.

This is a teeny tiny picture, but it gives a good idea of how they look. I haven't found a great side shot of this version of the tip (there are others that are not staggered and don't look as nice), but in person they work well.

porschefan931

Ditto on the Fabspeed's they look clean and elegant in my opinion

mx22

Fabspeed would still require Turbo lower valence though...

EVOMS

Not at all; the picture I posted is with a standard Cayenne S valence. They're tight but they fit.

Dilberto

EVOMS - what is the diameter of each outlet pipe?

EVOMS

3.5" per tip .

Dilberto

Wow....are any of the pipes touching the plastic valance?

EVOMS

They are a tight fit, but if centered they clear just fine.