488 Novitec Rosso exhaust

I recently had the dealer install the Novitec Valved Exhaust on my new 488. Attached a video; While it's always hard to capture the sound accurately, i can confirm that it is a major improvement over OEM, especially under acceleration.

The Novitec switchtronic valve controller is great too and remembers your last setting (open / closed) after car power is turned off; Very Very happy.

BTW - Yes, i know - i should have removed the charge cable but thought the video is important enough to share, despite my operator error Don't beat me up.

Shout out to Alex @ TAG Motorsports for hooking me up with the Novitec exhaust:

Novitec 488 Exhaust System with Flap Regulation

https://youtu.be/zlXw-ICTws0

 

Yes, the switchtronic is great - i was concerned that you would have to turn it 'open' each time you start the car, but it keeps its last settings - very pleased with the choice. Definitely have to mate the exhaust with the controller.

 

I know, right. Haha. I was thinking of adding 'God Bless America', but it essentially did the same, without the words

 

I consulted with the dealer on the cats and they recommended against it to avoid any kind of warranty issue down the road; While i know it may be hard to proof that a potential issue was due to the cats, i dont want to even have the discussion.

Frankly, with just the exhaust, i was severely impressed. A good friend and fellow F-Chatter drove the car and shared the same sentiment. I looked at the IPE one as well but decided to stay as close to OEM as possible with Novitec. The welds / quality and fit n finish are impeccable.