Exhaust

[8YARWY]

I was telling this story to my lad when he asked what tuning options were out there.
He wondered if Audi had some kind of a rolling algorithim code or if the ecu was being altered over the connect services in an attempt to defeat any 'emulator' type boxes ?

Lol judging by how bad the app is then it would be flagging up a lot of false positives.

Imagine going into Audi and they say ‘excuse me sir, the connect services have detected a sensor has been unplugged and it also says all your doors are opened’ hmmmm ok……..


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[naj3eRiaS]

Excellent, thanks for that.


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How did you get on with installation? Any errors? Any noticeable difference to the sounds?

 

[Daggerit]

How did you get on with installation? Any errors? Any noticeable difference to the sounds?

I managed to get it installed in about 15-20 minutes start to finish. I had a handbrake error flag up while fitting but when I started the car it was gone. I imagine that was because I left the plugs disconnected for a while whilst I looked through some instructions and stuff.

The sound change is very noticeable under load and when revving and I really like the ability to open them at will.

 

[IanL-RS3]

How did you get on with installation? Any errors? Any noticeable difference to the sounds?

I believe if you leave the door open and ignition off for 20 mins you don't get errors.

I rushed mine due to weather so ended up with a bunch of errors which I cleared with obd11.

Great addition to the car being able to have quiet GT then CorsaBoy hooligan (relatively) mode at the flick (two) of a switch/lever.

I returned the remote control one because I would probably lose the remotes. I liked the oem(ish) nature of the CB2.

 

[Daggerit]

I believe if you leave the door open and ignition off for 20 mins you don't get errors.

I rushed mine due to weather so ended up with a bunch of errors which I cleared with obd11.

Great addition to the car being able to have quiet GT then CorsaBoy hooligan (relatively) mode at the flick (two) of a switch/lever.

I returned the remote control one because I would probably lose the remotes. I liked the oem(ish) nature of the CB2.

I really don't know about the timing and errors, but the handbrake one was the only thing that flashed up and I was the same as you in that I did it quickly because the rain was supposed to start rolling in...

 

[IanL-RS3]

I really don't know about the timing and errors, but the handbrake one was the only thing that flashed up and I was the same as you in that I did it quickly because the rain was supposed to start rolling in...

I took the earth off first like I saw. So no idea. Maybe just my luck.

 

[Daggerit]

I took the earth off first like I saw. So no idea. Maybe just my luck.

So did I. Earth off then connector blocks apart after.


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[bigtasty]

What tool is required to take the Earth off?

 

[Daggerit]

What tool is required to take the Earth off?

10mm socket or spanner.


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[Mike.46]

I really don't know about the timing and errors, but the handbrake one was the only thing that flashed up and I was the same as you in that I did it quickly because the rain was supposed to start rolling in...

I had a ruck of alarms going off but I didnt leave the car to go back to sleep with the door open.

Also for what it is worth some of the multi plugs did not have the locking pin engaged, they would never come apart as they still click together

I must admit the ASR controller is a big part of me bonding a little more with the car, it does give the car some of the character that is missing with it being so quiet as std

 

[bigtasty]

10mm socket or spanner.


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Thanks pal!

 

[FLTHY]

Did anyone manage to remove the valve motors and have them fixed somewhere at the back of the car so that when you install a cat back or aftermarket rear box, the car registers the valves as being connected?
if so , does any error codes show up from the motors being out of the actual exhaust and running just like that with no limits?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Daggerit]

Did anyone manage to remove the valve motors and have them fixed somewhere at the back of the car so that when you install a cat back or aftermarket rear box, the car registers the valves as being connected?
if so , does any error codes show up from the motors being out of the actual exhaust and running just like that with no limits?
Thanks in advance!

I don’t know the answer I’m afraid, but a lot of aftermarket exhausts come with valves anyway, so unless you’re specifically planning on removing the valves completely then it shouldn’t be a problem.

I don’t know how the valve motors are attached on this system but on my S4 they were very easy to remove them from the valve mechanism which would allow you to try it out and see before getting an exhaust.


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[8YARWY]

Did anyone manage to remove the valve motors and have them fixed somewhere at the back of the car so that when you install a cat back or aftermarket rear box, the car registers the valves as being connected?
if so , does any error codes show up from the motors being out of the actual exhaust and running just like that with no limits?
Thanks in advance!

Just unbolt them.

Here’s one I had off earlier this year.

Works ok while unbolted and connected, you could cable tie it up into the chassis.

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[FLTHY]

Just unbolt them.

Here’s one I had off earlier this year.

Works ok while unbolted and connected, you could cable tie it up into the chassis.

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Do you have any idea if they gave error codes? Thats my only concern at this point because im planning to do a cat back with either it “straight piped” from the cat back or do my own valve system with aftermarket valves. Keeping my oem exhaust intact.
Problem is i don't have my car until mid of December or beginning of Jan and i don’t have any obd scanner tool to check for fault codes after.

 

[8YARWY]

Do you have any idea if they gave error codes? Thats my only concern at this point because im planning to do a cat back with either it “straight piped” from the cat back or do my own valve system with aftermarket valves. Keeping my oem exhaust intact.
Problem is i don't have my car until mid of December or beginning of Jan and i don’t have any obd scanner tool to check for fault codes after.

Only if unplugged.


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[FLTHY]

Only if unplugged.


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Ok cool! So i should be safe as long as i leave them plugged in?

 

[More_espresso_less_depres]

hey all,

new member & a first post, so be gentle with me

I scanned through this whole thread, trying to get some views and opinions on a custom exhaust. So far from what I have seen and read, I am between three main ones and I wanted to know people's views/opinions on them & the ultimate question IS IT REALLY WORTH IT? Sadly I have not yet seen/heard an RS3 with any of these to judge for myself, and youtube just doesn't do it for me...
the three options I am considering are:

- Akrapovic (£5k)
- Miltek (£2.4k)
- Remus (£3k)

I want to make sure I keep the warranty etc for now, and I am not planning any other major upgrades in future (i.e. re-mapping etc), honestly, there's more than enough power in the car for me, I just want to make it sound better!

Thanks for all the answers in advance!

PS. sorry if this all covered somewhere else, just direct me please as clearly could not find it

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[garethdj]

hey all,

new member & a first post, so be gentle with me

I scanned through this whole thread, trying to get some views and opinions on a custom exhaust. So far from what I have seen and read, I am between three main ones and I wanted to know people's views/opinions on them & the ultimate question IS IT REALLY WORTH IT? Sadly I have not yet seen/heard an RS3 with any of these to judge for myself, and youtube just doesn't do it for me...
the three options I am considering are:

- Akrapovic (£5k)
- Miltek (£2.4k)
- Remus (£3k)

I want to make sure I keep the warranty etc for now, and I am not planning any other major upgrades in future (i.e. re-mapping etc), honestly, there's more than enough power in the car for me, I just want to make it sound better!

Thanks for all the answers in advance!

PS. sorry if this all covered somewhere else, just direct me please as clearly could not find it

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Why only these options? Agree it’s hard to tell from YouTube. There’s a guy on insta with the Miltek, it does sound much better from his vids. Can’t remember if he’s on here or not. However IMO (purely from trying to listen via YouTube) the German 3.5 inch systems sound the best. Bull-x and BTM.


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[More_espresso_less_depres]

Why only these options? Agree it’s hard to tell from YouTube. There’s a guy on insta with the Miltek, it does sound much better from his vids. Can’t remember if he’s on here or not. However IMO (purely from trying to listen via YouTube) the German 3.5 inch systems sound the best. Bull-x and BTM.


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Thank you! tbh - these seem to be the most popular and I came across them the most... but will check out the ones you mentioned, thank you!

Not sure if anyone here has installed them on their rs3 8y? I read so many mixed opinions, I know it's not going to sound like they used to - but I wonder if it sounds better enough

 

[Daggerit]

hey all,

new member & a first post, so be gentle with me

I scanned through this whole thread, trying to get some views and opinions on a custom exhaust. So far from what I have seen and read, I am between three main ones and I wanted to know people's views/opinions on them & the ultimate question IS IT REALLY WORTH IT? Sadly I have not yet seen/heard an RS3 with any of these to judge for myself, and youtube just doesn't do it for me...
the three options I am considering are:

- Akrapovic (£5k)
- Miltek (£2.4k)
- Remus (£3k)

I want to make sure I keep the warranty etc for now, and I am not planning any other major upgrades in future (i.e. re-mapping etc), honestly, there's more than enough power in the car for me, I just want to make it sound better!

Thanks for all the answers in advance!

PS. sorry if this all covered somewhere else, just direct me please as clearly could not find it

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I guess it’s all personal preference but I’ve heard good things about the Miltek ‘race’ system. No real experience of the German 3.5” versions mentioned though.

For me I think that the perfect setup for me would be a sports cat downpipe with OPF delete and the RS Performance system from there back. It’s just a hunch as I’ve not heard a setup like that yet.


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[SVTunit]

How about AWE?

 

[miyagi_gb]

So I’ll jump on this thread..

I’m running a Miltek Race System on my 22’ Vorsprung Saloon.

The sound is impressive and getting better by the mile, there are pops and burbles but the noise deadening in the car pretty much removes that if you’re driving.

I would post a video but it isn’t letting me.

I have kept my OPF (for now)


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[garethdj]

How about AWE?

Keep in mind this will be a non-opf car


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[Mike.46]

I assume that the USA cars do not have the OPF's? this sounds way better std than anything over here:

 

[Tommm]

I assume that the USA cars do not have the OPF's? this sounds way better std than anything over here:

HOLY MOLY! This car sounds absolutely insane. Judging from the comments from the originator of this video this is a non sports factory exhaust. WTH!

I NEED MY RS3 TO SOUND LIKE THIS!!!!!!

 

[garethdj]

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[8YARWY]

HOLY MOLY! This car sounds absolutely insane. Judging from the comments from the originator of this video this is a non sports factory exhaust. WTH!

I NEED MY RS3 TO SOUND LIKE THIS!!!!!!

Lol calm down……


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[Terminator x]

Opf's / gpf's ruining it for drivers in the UK.

TX.

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[8YARWY]

Opf's / gpf's ruining it for drivers in the UK.

TX.

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And removing them will be classed as illegal john, insurance will be void in any claim if they check in depth, and insurance won’t class this as a proper mod because it’s illegal to remove OPF’s in the UK.


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[Terminator x]

And removing them will be classed as illegal john, insurance will be void in any claim if they check in depth, and insurance won’t class this as a proper mod because it’s illegal to remove OPF’s in the UK.


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At some point it will force me to buy older cars though. Shame for Audi or BMW who have been cleaning me out since 2015.

TX.

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[garethdj]

At some point it will force me to buy older cars though. Shame for Audi or BMW who have been cleaning me out since 2015.

TX.

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This is exactly where my mind is at.


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[garethdj]

Last one sounds best IMO but not really accurate from YouTube vids.


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[Tommm]

Last one sounds best IMO but not really accurate from YouTube vids.


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BTM, Akrapovic and Armytrix sounds the best. Interestingly Capristo sounds poor.

Personally I think aftermarket exhaust is a waste of time especially if running into thousands if you don’t care about warranty. OPF delete, ASR + Audi Sports Exhaust probably is the best setup.

 

[Daggerit]

BTM, Akrapovic and Armytrix sounds the best. Interestingly Capristo sounds poor.

Personally I think aftermarket exhaust is a waste of time especially if running into thousands if you don’t care about warranty. OPF delete, ASR + Audi Sports Exhaust probably is the best setup.

I agree about the suggested best setup, it’s what I’ve said to folks since I fitted the ASR module.

To give my experience of warranty and exhaust systems though, I’ve never had an issue with the dealerships approving warranty claims because of an exhaust. My last Audi was a B9 S4 with full Miltek system and it went in for some gearbox work as well as a water sensor and they never even mentioned it. That was two different dealerships that did the work as well.

Unless it’s affecting something it’s directly related to (and apart from the actual exhaust I can’t imagine that would be the case with any other components) then I believe that they still have to honour your warranty. They might try to claim something like turbo issues are caused by it but even that’s a push.


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[8YARWY]

I agree about the suggested best setup, it’s what I’ve said to folks since I fitted the ASR module.

To give my experience of warranty and exhaust systems though, I’ve never had an issue with the dealerships approving warranty claims because of an exhaust. My last Audi was a B9 S4 with full Miltek system and it went in for some gearbox work as well as a water sensor and they never even mentioned it. That was two different dealerships that did the work as well.

Unless it’s affecting something it’s directly related to (and apart from the actual exhaust I can’t imagine that would be the case with any other components) then I believe that they still have to honour your warranty. They might try to claim something like turbo issues are caused by it but even that’s a push.


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And not forgetting the thorny issue of removing an OPF on a Uk car. Insurance won’t cover it because it’s classed as illegal to remove them.


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[Daggerit]

And not forgetting the thorny issue of removing an OPF on a Uk car. Insurance won’t cover it because it’s classed as illegal to remove them.


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Yes, legalities aside, but for purely sound is what I mean.


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[garethdj]

And not forgetting the thorny issue of removing an OPF on a Uk car. Insurance won’t cover it because it’s classed as illegal to remove them.


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So I wouldn’t be so sure as to say the insurance won’t cover them, maybe some won’t, I’m sure all the big boys won’t. You’ll find a lot of modified insurers that will.

I’ve asked specifically about coverage of decat and opf removal with Adrian flux. Even asked the advisor to go away and double check for me, they’d cover them without issue apparently.

What happens when it comes to a claim is maybe another thing but I’d imagine it puts them on a sticky wicket from a consumer protection standpoint if they’re will to confirm explicit cover for those mods via call recording and in writing.


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[Tommm]

So I wouldn’t be so sure as to say the insurance won’t cover them, maybe some won’t, I’m sure all the big boys won’t. You’ll find a lot of modified insurers that will.

I’ve asked specifically about coverage of decat and opf removal with Adrian flux. Even asked the advisor to go away and double check for me, they’d cover them without issue apparently.

What happens when it comes to a claim is maybe another thing but I’d imagine it puts them on a sticky wicket from a consumer protection standpoint if they’re will to confirm explicit cover for those mods via call recording and in writing.


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Adding further to that there has been no publicised posts of claims been denied to due the removal of OPF…

What we all know is that if you have a modified car and you don’t declare mods such as air intakes/aftermarket exhausts, wheels and the insurance finds out they have the right to reject the claim but even then, there is many well documented claims that gone to the FOS and said complaints upheld if the insurer would have insured the car if the mods in question were declared at the time resulting in revised payout based on premiums had those declarations been made, same with not declaring points.

 

[Snake Pliskin]

problem solved - any exhaust sound you want and no insurance or warranty issues