Just finished day two of driving with this system, cat back only. Good news, bad news.

Good News:

Great folks at FabSpeed, friendly, knowledgeable, fast service.

Product quality is great. The shop that did the install (2 hrs) was very impressed as well. All the key joints are on hinges that move making the install a breeze. All polished stainless, spectacular.

Great sound at full song.

THEY claim 8 hp increase for a Cayman normal, 13 or so for an S.

Bad News:

Same as my issues with the 996 system I had 3 yrs ago, the droning at low RPMs. In my commute it just so happens that I spend a fair amount of time in 3rd (5 sp) around 2500 rpm (35-37 mph, back streets) which is deadly with this system...loud deep droning inside the car. Wifey is not going to be very impressed, this I know. It's also worse than the 996 as the engine is just behind your head.

Verdict...too soon to tell, but my guess is I'll keep it. If I could have test driven it first I might not have bought it, let's put it that way. I would have preferred something a little more toned down. And more along the higher, Ferrari pitch tone of a Tubi. This sounds more like a Mustang exhaust, very deep, a bit too NASCAR-esque if there is such a thing!

I'll chine back in later, in a week or so, and give a second report....

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2007 Cayman, midnight/tan
2007 Touareg V8, working man's Cayenne, tow vehicle
2007 Mazda3 hatch, ski car and wifey-mobile
1993 BMW 325is Spec E36 race car

what version do u have there are 2.
version 1:


version 2:



Love the v band, all exhausts should be made that way.

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Cayman GT
369BHP 325LBSTQ
313WHP 276WTRQ
some people like the regular stock factory look, cool people modify the car.

"No resonance - Pure pleasure"-fabspeed

FABSPEED: Cayman

you better call them, send a mpeg from the interior of your car.

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Cayman GT
369BHP 325LBSTQ
313WHP 276WTRQ
some people like the regular stock factory look, cool people modify the car.

Thats exactly what I would describe the TUBI, I like it !! But make no mistake, it has also some drone at same RPMS. Not annoying, but there. Its a compromise. But the outcome is pure heaven. I cant wait to see how it will sound after the install my LFW !

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The first South American modded reptile ~ 350HP - 4.4 sec 0-60 and 12.7 sec 1/4 mile. But looking for extra 100 HP!

I just put the Fabspeed on my car and I love it, even the drone. It makes the car seem more alive to me, and it sure sounds great when you blip the throttle!!! I may throw the headers on now to open it up a bit more.

Do you have the new style or the old style? Thx

As I just bought the FabSpeed system, I'd have to assume it's the 'newer' version, and it does look more familiar. But since I didn't install it myself I can't be absolutely certain. I haven't driven the car since my first notes above, so hopefully I can come back with a second impression for folks next week.

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2007 Cayman, midnight/tan
2007 Touareg V8, working man's Cayenne, tow vehicle
2007 Mazda3 hatch, ski car and wifey-mobile
1993 BMW 325is Spec E36 race car

I have the new version and it's been on the car for a couple of months. Yes, there is that drone in mid 2k range, but this not being a daily driver doesn't bother me in the least bit.

I have had several people (that I don't know) tell me how good it sounds.

When I get home and pull in the garage I always give it one last blip.

MantisSport just installed the lastest version, goodfit, muffflers tucked up under the bumper. We also picked 7hp over the older version.

Drove the car quite a bit today. Great sounding exhaust, let's face it! Getting a bit more used to the droning, and how to minimize it...but it's something you have to work on. This is my daily driver. So, think about that if you're on the fence. It's a close call for a daily driver.

But sweet Jeeeeezuz, open it up and it's a symphony.

Your call....

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2007 Cayman, midnight/tan
2007 Touareg V8, working man's Cayenne, tow vehicle
2007 Mazda3 hatch, ski car and wifey-mobile
1993 BMW 325is Spec E36 race car

I have the new style. Love it. The more I think about it, the headers will go on soon. Do any of you have the complete system?