The Truth About Porsche Interior Sound | Sound Symposer and Soundaktor

[@colinslye4814]

I'm not only here for the sound symposer but you get a like for putting that time stamp in and not wasting peoples time because most big youtubers dont do that

[@JetFuelOnly]

Only those smart enough to look for it get the prize! Thanks for watching. A view is only 30 a but I welcome your stay for the rest!

[@tet2mor282]

A lot of people waste their time just by watching KZbin in general anyway... maybe you should go read a book instead! 😂😂😂

[@johngalt5411]

This was VERY helpful & comprehensive, thank you!

[@mpp9964]

Best explanation I’ve seen on symposer operation. Thanks for the diligence, you just helped me decide to leave it alone

[@docmartin6348]

I really appreciate the unique information in this video! Have not seen anyone else cover these items before! Thank you!

[@gentianmedia3814]

Great video, really appreciate all the overlays and the editing that goes into it!

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks!

[@mregfx5308]

thanks for this, just plugged it behind the seats in my GT4 - mad difference much better

[@brucebermann8771]

Would also like just plug the hole in my 718GT4. Is there a link to the process required to access the hole from the cabin?

[@JetFuelOnly]

This video includes what you need to know. Remove plastic trip near one of the upper seatbelt connections. You may be able to slide the carpet out. But if not you will need to take the steps to remove the cross bar.

[@brucebermann8771]

@@JetFuelOnly Thank you!

[@MauroFire]

Great content! I got a gt4 coming soon and your videos are really helpful. Keep them coming

[@stevosd60]

Just taken delivery of 992 Carrera and sounds like a bag of spanners on the motorway. Test drove 4S and Carrera T and drove Base 992 at Silverstone and took that car on the road on the day before I ordered my car and they were quiet by comparison Both test drive cars had only done a few hundred miles. So will do a few 100 more miles in my 992 and see how it sounds.

[@danbourne11]

Pulled my fuse. Made it much nicer in every drive mode imo

[@Tweevest]

on a 981?

[@danbourne11]

@@Tweevest718s and 718gts like in the vid. Still 100% sold on the removal. Tried it again once. Lasted 10 mins, pulled it again. So much nicer. I wish every 718 owner knew it!

[@Tweevest]

@@danbourne11 I do not know if it's the same on the 981 GTS, becasue I'm about to pull it out lol but do not want to fk it up. Did you pull it out battery removed?

[@Francis-qj2yf]

Great video! Since the drone isn't related to the Sound Symposer, what are our options for reducing the mid-range drone? (GTS 4.0)

[@JetFuelOnly]

Keep the valves exhaust. The valves close to minimize it. Or is there still drone to you?

[@Francis-qj2yf]

@@JetFuelOnly The drone I'm referring to is a constant low frequency hum you get when applying light throttle to maintain highway speeds (65-75). It's also there when using cruise control at highway speeds. The drone exists regardless of whether the sport exhaust toggle is on or off. I only just took delivery of my GTS 4.0 so the NA6 is new to me - perhaps what I'm referring to is normal to the nature of this motor? My reference is to my prior base 718 (with the turbo 4) that had noticeably less of this low frequency hum in the same aforementioned conditions.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Ok. Yeah it isn’t so noticeable to me but I know it’s there to an extent. Probably not much you can do about it

[@CalvinAytch]

@@Francis-qj2yf I have a 981 GTS and this noise you're taking about is pretty much normal since you need to apply some light throttle for the purpose of maintaining speeds. It doesn't bother me nor does it sound so bad that I would consider it droning per se, but, basically, yeah not much you can do about it.

[@vgaustin1506]

Thanks for the great video. I have a question about the Sound Symposer, if it is Vacuum activated, could you not just clip that small vacuum hose shut and it would prevent the valve from opening?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Probably? But the other method of stuffing the hole is just simpler and less destructive.

[@vgaustin1506]

@@JetFuelOnly Thanks so much for replying, it’s great to be able to interact with someone who puts such effort into amazing videos and is knowledgeable about the subject! Just to make sure I’m not getting this wrong, I meant that tiny rubber hose hooked to that vacuum actuated valve, not the whole big plastic hose. I’m still waiting for my car to get here from European Delivery so it’s hard not to be able to actually go out and look at this. Ps. Great review for the ultimate cup holder, I saw pair come on eBay the other day and jumped on them based on your review.

[@JetFuelOnly]

@vgaustin1506 thanks! Yeah I know what you meant. I can’t say I know for sure that is how it’s actuated but it’s a fair assessment. Congrats on your car. Drove it awhile and see what you think before messing with it!

[@vgaustin1506]

@@JetFuelOnly Great point, will definitely drive around more on a daily basis before doing anything. Will report back. Keep up the great work!

[@HLinHD]

good info thanks man.

[@ed5616]

which fuse should we disconnect on the 981 to disable the sounds symposher?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Not sure. Which engine?

[@ed5616]

@@JetFuelOnly for the 981 GTS

[@JetFuelOnly]

@ed5616 if it’s the NA flat 6 then you don’t have a fuse. You just need to plug the hole.

[@ed5616]

@@JetFuelOnly ok and does it change the drone level by a lot? do you use normal isolating foam? I get annoyed by this drone who is pretty loud on the 981 GTS

[@JetFuelOnly]

@ed5616 it’s pretty subjective. I think it may be good for you but some drone is just true exhaust tone. Pretty much anything dense to fill the hole will work.

[@TRSCobra]

Thanks for the informative video! I gotta get the ejection seat button for mine 😅

[@therealelytaylor]

Symposer sounds to me like valved exhaust. Sometimes you want to roar and sometimes you want the quiet. Choice is always nice

[@user-lt7xe2gt2k]

Excellent, thank you.

[@tobiashemberle8539]

Has it something to do with an valve control for example from cargraphic?

[@JetFuelOnly]

No it doesn’t. The sound symposer continues to operate normally with a valve controller.

[@Hind135]

Thank you for these videos. I have the Soul caps but never installed them yet, I only care to remove drone under 3k rpm, so I wont be doing this mod anymore. You are awesome. ALSO - where did you get the shirt?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Glad it saved you some time and energy. Here’s the shirt. oloiinc.com/products/livery-tee

[@darrylgarcia9147]

Do the new Cayman 718 base have the soundaktor?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Yes

[@TheBucketOfTruth]

This was excellent info. Came here from rennlist.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks for watching!

[@997turbo2]

Bravo 👍🏻 thank you man, your videos are very informative, helpful and enjoyable, the final video is amazing, I wanted to know the name of the background music I liked it but couldn’t find it in the description but I found a transcript 👍🏻 links to all related information mentioned in the video, which is an indicator of level of quality you put in your work 👍🏻 thank you again, please if you can share the background music track name i will appreciate it 💐

[@997turbo2]

Found it on shazam 👍🏻

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks! Yeah I need to be better at posting the music name in the description.

[@997turbo2]

@@JetFuelOnly your videos are great 💯/ 💯

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks!

[@karlsailor]

Pulled the fuse on my 718 S an hour into the drive home from the dealership. The sound was soooo annoying. So much better without it. I like the natural sound. I also can't hear the difference between sport exhaust on vs off.

[@nodrogkam]

Great video! Would have been nicer if Porsche mimiced VW/Audi and put the soundaktor at the front windshield. Although that would make it seem extra fake since no sound should come from the front. On VW/Audi it can be coded at 10% increments, and I found 30% to be nice.

[@JetFuelOnly]

I hear the 2019 718 caymans and Boxters can also be coded.

[@porschestories409]

what is the solution to drone between 2-3k. i have a Fabspeed lightweight pipe...resonators the answer?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Is it valved? I think that’s the key. Everything I hear replacing the stock muffler is going to make some noise.

[@FreestylerAlbert]

the GT4RS have Sound Symposer too?

[@JetFuelOnly]

Seriously doubt it!

[@Larkc-ty5sz]

pretty sure you done need it as the intake is literally behind your head.

[@johnob1824]

i dont notice much change with pse button pressed, pulled fused, stil did not notice much difference

[@JetFuelOnly]

Do you think it was working in the first place?

[@throttletribevn]

I have a straight piped 718 boxster, and my car is already so loud the soundaktor has no impact. Also, I had driven my car with it on for over 15000km, and not once did i notice any drone

[@newtypeJP]

im here looking at the nd miata videos and then this one plays. lol ahh yes even porsche likes there sound tubes just like mazda

[@KenAnderson-l2m]

why do people keep saying it sounds like a Subaru, when Subaru based its design on the Porsche engine? The SUBARU sounds like a Porsche, not the other way around.

[@SaSa-fs8sb]

But given overall decibels do you have to talk louder ?

[@JetFuelOnly]

From the sound symposer? Since it’s only really working with a lot of throttle it’s short bursts.

[@geoff.graham]

If you want one of the weirdest sounds you can make with the Spyder, it’s possible to use just enough throttle to keep the engine in the wild bass drone of cylinder deactivation, but also to activate the sound symposer. 🤣 Both at once is a unique experience. 🤣

[@JetFuelOnly]

What!? Lol. Need details to make this happen

[@geoff.graham]

@@JetFuelOnly just go out on the freeway and turn off the auto start/stop… make sure to hit the PSE button. Then keep a steady enough throttle for it to get into cyclometer deactivation and the crazy drone that goes with it. Then add just enough throttle slowly to get the sound symposer to open a little. I’ve mostly noticed it when going up a little grade but not as much on flat ground.

[@Tweevest]

But why not removing the fuse instead it's even easier?

[@JetFuelOnly]

The Symposer isn’t electric. There’s no fuse to remove. The Sound Aktor has a fuse though.

[@Tweevest]

@@JetFuelOnly are you sure, the 718 seems to have this fuse, the 7.5a fuse that stop the sounds symposer valve from opening.

[@JetFuelOnly]

@Tweevest on a 4.0 engine car?

[@Tweevest]

@@JetFuelOnly Seems so yes, so was wondering if for the 981 GTS it was the same

[@ralfulrich6254]

for your drone problem: get a base cayman. it does not make much sound at all. 😀

[@JetFuelOnly]

😴

[@DaRkJ4ck]

the intro sound / transition sound is WAY to loud compared to you talking. nice vid otherwise.

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks for the input. You’d be amazed how different it comes across depending on your audio setup. I try to listen on a few devices before publishing but cant do them all. Can I ask what you watched/listened on?

[@DaRkJ4ck]

​@@JetFuelOnly PC with headphones

[@superchargedturbo]

Fake sound is never good

[@philipss5182]

Fake cars. Shit, pay big money for fake ass products.

[@Xerdoz]

Just adds weight, adds cost and is stupid.

[@Gungaganoonga]

Porsche screwed up with 4 cyl

[@callelindstrom4789]

Cant get enough of this channel…🫶🏻 😊 Thx for excellent videos and information 🙏🏻

[@JetFuelOnly]

Thanks!

[@callelindstrom4789]

@@JetFuelOnly You welcome!, now Im looking up that PPF stealth wrap, awesome. I own 718 GTS 2.5, same black color as your GT4 but with GT3 992 Neodyme gold satin color on my 20’ wheels. Im totaly blowned away for how your car look 👍🏻

[@derekwhoelse8359]

great video, thanks. Did not know that.