RSR Muffler for 993: A Testimonial

[Will]

Robin Sun's RSR mufflers for the 993 have been discussed many times on Rennlist, but I haven't seen it here. I just got my RSR mufflers from Robin, and I thought I'd report my impressions on the installation and the sound. For those of you that don't know, Robin modifies stock 993 mufflers for a better sound. See:

Robin's P-Car Site

First, my car is a '97 C2S with the factory motorsound airbox and stock, non-motorsound mufflers.

The installation took me two hours, which included figuring out how to jack up the car for the first time (thanks to this BBS and Robin's DIY section on his web site), re-packing the old mufflers for shipping, and taking the opportunity to give the exhaust tips a good scrubbing and polishing. The only thing that cost me a little time was that I didn't figure out what the brazed-on clip on the muffler was for until after I had one muffler strap snugged up. I realized pretty quickly that it must be there for a purpose, so I took the muffler back off and saw the hanger that the clip hooks to. I'm sure it's just my own doofocity, but maybe this will save someone a bit of time. Overall, it was an easy install.

Now to the sound: Perfect. No booming. A pleasant gurgle at idle, a throaty growl under throttle. I was afraid it might be too loud, but it isn't - I just love it. It makes me want to go out and drive it even more than before, to send the tach climbing again and again. The subdued sound of the stock mufflers was a real let-down for me, so this modification has made me feel much better about my C2S - the love affair deepens.

I still wish the car had that whirring mechanical sound of my '87 Carrera, but now my 993 has a rather loveable and distinctive sound of its own that the '87 lacks.

This $350 modification is the best money I've spent on this car. You'll like dealing with Robin, too - he's a class act.

Will



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'87 Carrera Coupe
'97 993 C2S
'96 BMW R1100RT