Yeah dp changes things--much louder. Some people are able to live with de-cat non-res + sport mufflers, not me with this car anyway. I'm happy to walk the line between obnoxious and actually hearing the exhaust in-car, more about feeling it in the car than advertising my presence to others.
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DaRock1459
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I know Remus isn't one of your options, but I've been satisfied with the exhaust (resonated) matched to my IE downpipe. it's not super loud when valves are closed, but gets aggressive (not obnoxiously, IMO) when valves are open.
I would expect Milltek would be similar. Milltek also offers another resonator option that offers a middle option between non-res and the EC approved version (quieter). https://www.millteksport.com/road-centre-silencer-ssxau619.html
I would expect Milltek would be similar. Milltek also offers another resonator option that offers a middle option between non-res and the EC approved version (quieter). https://www.millteksport.com/road-centre-silencer-ssxau619.html
Remus yes, it's an option. I assume these resonated + valved systems are pretty similar in quality and sound. Price, availability, and tip options will play more of a role in a purchase decision.
DaRock1459
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You might reach out to michael@remususa to see if he can get you competitive pricing on an exhaust. I went through him on my purchase.
Rrrrrmatey
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I’ve got the Road+ (ssxau619) installed and have been very happy with it. No drone and noticeably louder than the resonator which comes with the Milltek systems normally. Even though it’s louder than the default resonator, it’s still one of the quieter aftermarket cat-back exhausts.
What downpipe?
Stock still. Im only stage one APR
GTI Jake
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This is what I’ve been planning to build for MQB R for years, but not one single R owner has made their car available for development.
For a valved exhaust to work effectively it needs to have flow priority to the valve open position. For it not to drone, it needs a proper resonator (not just what’ll fit easily).
For a valved exhaust to work effectively it needs to have flow priority to the valve open position. For it not to drone, it needs a proper resonator (not just what’ll fit easily).
Well I ended up buying a nice used APR valved, resonated cat back off a fellow forum member. So, went from aftermarket catted dp + res-delete-> stock muffler, to same catted dp-> APR system. The APR system came with a remote valve fob which makes it imo--you can force the valves open or closed. Valves closed is similar in social disruption to before. Valves forced open is another story-pretty raucous in comparison, especially with a crack file in Sport mode. I like it.
zucchinies
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From what I've read it seems like having both catback and downpipe without a res makes it too loud for people that wants to keep it within reasonable decibels. I bought an AWE catback since I heard it was a deep sound but very mild. I'm worried when I add a DP as there aren't alot of resonated options and almost everyone I talked to said DP + catback = too loud.
docwyte
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I felt DP and APR resonated catback was too loud. I ended up putting my stock catback - the center resonator back on. Then a little while later put the center resonator back in....
fuelforfire87
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What downpipe are you running? I'm debating between the AMS and Cobb as i need a downpipe with a GESI cat to pass emissions in my state.