[s-cars] exhausts

[jeff postupack]

Phil hit's on the main reason why I like that Stromung so much.  Sound..
The improved throttle response is noticeable and a b enefit,  (dynamics that
is) but man the true reason I like it is the sound.

Yesterday it' s cleared after a heavy rain, so I roll out Steves Pearl RS2'd
S car and Man oh Man the sound of that car is so much better than my K24
S4!.(both with Stromung)
I'm driving around with the windows open just to hear it -what a fine ride I
now have thanks to Steve.

Reflecting on my wise ass post yesterday I can see how DKase thought I came
down pretty hard and suddenly.  Wasn't really S-car gentlemenly now was it?
yeah I can be too direct I suppose.  Would be better to lace that reply with
some comic relief.

So I signed up for the correspondence course with Sgt Shultz on diplomacy
training.  I start section #1 today  He He!

Jeff Posto




On Thu, Mar 19, 2009 at 1:48 PM, pmische <pmische at comcast.net> wrote:

> Look, I'm as cheap as they come, but at this point in my life I just don't
> have time to screw around with partial solutions.  Yeah, I sprung for the
> Dave Stone/PMW coilover kit - I put it on and it's just magic - fully
> sorted
> and well worth the money; no more agonizing over what magic combination of
> OEM & aftermarket stuff might work.  I just drive it and tweak it when the
> mood strikes.
>
> And I did pony up HiPo coil kit from 034 because I was sick of the damn POS
> problems; I put it on and haven't thought much about it since.  It just
> works.  There are other solutions now which also work, which also cost
> money.
>
> As far as the Stromung is concerned, it is a most proper solution.  As a
> music-dabbler I've been known to spend a few bucks on nice instruments and
> sound gear, and the Stromung is great sound.  True, I did once press Posto
> for dyno numbers, but now I realize that it really doesn't matter - it
> sounds so freakin' good!  The only downside (once you pay the man) is my
> fuel economy took a hit because I just love screwing my foot down all the
> time...
>
> There are a lot of ways up this mountain/down this slippery slope, but
> sometimes you do get what you pay for.
>
> PJM
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com
> [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of David Kase
> Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 8:52 AM
> To: jeff postupack
> Cc: S-Cars
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] exhausts
>
>  Jeff,
>
> Clown?  I think spending $1700 on an exhaust for a $5000 car would make me
> a
> clown.  JC was right, I just asked about how Stromungs were obtained.  I
> remember seeing posts about gathering orders for the system leading me to
> believe that they were not available all the time.  Excuse me for
> inquiring.
>
> But since you opened the dialogue, $1700 is just plain too much.  It is an
> old Audi, not a Ferrari.  So what if its better than a Borla, Brullen or
> whatever.  The differences are minor and I could care less.  My car is a dd
> and I (as some other folks here) will not realize the minor (if any)
> performance gains over another aftermarket exhaust.
>
> So I don't see the value in your holier than God exhaust system, BFD.  I
> did
> not put it down in any way (until now - cost).
>
> KASE
>
>
>
> On Wed, Mar 18, 2009 at 7:47 PM, jeff postupack
> <jeff.postupack at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> > Hey:  Did somebody ask about Stromung?
> >
> > My contribution to this S-car community (having nutured me on S car
> > ownership) and personal masochism..
> > yeah, custom 3" exhausts for a niche car. Lots of people on THIS list
> > helped
> > to shape the character of this, for which I am d(We) are grateful.
> >
> > Actually I enjoy meeting great people who know a good product and can
> > afford
> > it and the clowns trying to buy a
> > turbo back stainless system for $600 delivered.. who also want to
> complain
> > about slow service. Jees!
> >
> > It's not a retail operation, I convinced the owner to supply a turbo back
> > 3:
> > system and sustain production for a bunch of years.
> > Originally TAP, yeah, that boomy droning Gen 1 system.. where I got
> > involved
> > to make it sound right.
> >
> > Cheeseman Kase>> You wanted a 'couple' options that allow you to select
> > tonal quality?  Yeah Stromung offers 2.
> >
> > #1: Buy the Stromung as is, (now Gen 5 with flex joint in downpipe) and
> > enjoy the rip!
> > or
> > #2: The quiet choice, stick with your OEM system.
> >
> > Write to me too for details-..   er.. are you a clown or a great people?
> >
> > Posto
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