klontje
New Member
Hello all,
I am the happy new owner of an Audi RS5 B8.5 which I imported from Switzerland where it had full dealer service its entire life, and just under 50k miles (80.000km) on the odometer. I had it fully checked and carbon cleaned (walnut blasting) last week and it's running just perfect. The only thing that I would like is for it to make a little more noise with the valves open (it currently has the stock Audi Sport exhaust with valves fitted to it). My number one requirement is that it does not make significantly more noise with the valves closed then it currently does due to noise regulations. Valves open I don't mind turning heads, and if we can get some more performance out of it that's awesome too.
As I live in Europe exhausts coming from the US are a possibility, but do add around 30% to the total cost of the exhaust due to import duties and VAT. I do not want to spend more than around 3000-4000 euro on the exhaust system.
The systems that are on my shortlist:
Armytrix and AWE I crossed off the list, mainly because of too much noise, drone, and build quality for the Armytrix, and the AWE not offering a valved solution.
I am the happy new owner of an Audi RS5 B8.5 which I imported from Switzerland where it had full dealer service its entire life, and just under 50k miles (80.000km) on the odometer. I had it fully checked and carbon cleaned (walnut blasting) last week and it's running just perfect. The only thing that I would like is for it to make a little more noise with the valves open (it currently has the stock Audi Sport exhaust with valves fitted to it). My number one requirement is that it does not make significantly more noise with the valves closed then it currently does due to noise regulations. Valves open I don't mind turning heads, and if we can get some more performance out of it that's awesome too.
As I live in Europe exhausts coming from the US are a possibility, but do add around 30% to the total cost of the exhaust due to import duties and VAT. I do not want to spend more than around 3000-4000 euro on the exhaust system.
The systems that are on my shortlist:
- JHM full system (with downpipes, x-pipe, 2.75" diameter)
- Capristo (available in Europe for around €3500/$4200 including shipping/taxes) with mid silencer
- Capristo without mid silencer (they offer a set with pipes instead of the silencer)
- Kline full system in stainless steel (the Inconel version is too expensive)
Armytrix and AWE I crossed off the list, mainly because of too much noise, drone, and build quality for the Armytrix, and the AWE not offering a valved solution.