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ETTO buddyYeah. Sounds a fair bit deeper with the thing activated but I like the more tinny noise.
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ETTO buddyYeah. Sounds a fair bit deeper with the thing activated but I like the more tinny noise.
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No problem mateSounding great there Riko. Looks/sounds like a great investment for OPF cars. Once mine is run in I think I'll be taking the plunge...
Thanks for posting!
Hello mate I got the pcw mod done on my 2019 and sounds so much better in dynamic mode, but in comfort or auto does make a slight whistling noise here an there when you put the throttle down.. but that could be where the valves are closed? either way I’m glad I went for it! Valve controls could help this though!No problem mate
Thanks mate.Hello mate I got the pcw mod done on my 2019 and sounds so much better in dynamic mode, but in comfort or auto does make a slight whistling noise here an there when you put the throttle down.. but that could be where the valves are closed? either way I’m glad I went for it! Valve controls could help this though!
Not my experience at all.I installed the ASR Component controller for my 2019 OPF TTRS this weekend,
I must be the only person who isn't raving about them on the OPF car?
It literally makes the tiniest amount of difference, in dynamic / individual (on my setup) it simply makes the car about as deep as putting it into sport mode on the gear box.
I have read reviews that claim you hear more turbo, you hear more bubbling etc. From my experience its literally the same with a tiny bit more bass.
Is it worth £400 to still have to close the windows, put the back seat down, turn the fans on low, and constantly drive up and down 1st, 2nd, 3rd gears to extract any noise at all...?
Personally i wouldn't have bothered had i not read the reviews.
Im sure there will options in the near future to get more noise again
(Stage 2 )
Indeed,The ASR for the TT is exactly the same as the CETE one. It doesn’t have the fob as it works from the standard exhaust button. They are essentially the same.
interesting to see how everyone’s opinion differs. Maybe I’m still just bitter that it’s been muted so much!
I don’t even notice the start stop as I’m always on sport manual and it never kicks in on that basis for me.
Glad you’ve found the improvement works for you sir! Saves you a few grand on downpipes and remaps not to mention everyone’s biggest fear... jeopardising the warranty!
Yeah everyone’s different and I get that some prefer the noise of the PFL etc but I’m happy with the OPF model noise now with the valve controller as didn’t want anything to in your face after coming from a nice smooth V6 in the S4, you can still hear that glorious 5 pot engine with some nice exhaust burbles without the pops and bangs.The ASR for the TT is exactly the same as the CETE one. It doesn’t have the fob as it works from the standard exhaust button. They are essentially the same.
interesting to see how everyone’s opinion differs. Maybe I’m still just bitter that it’s been muted so much!
I don’t even notice the start stop as I’m always on sport manual and it never kicks in on that basis for me.
Glad you’ve found the improvement works for you sir! Saves you a few grand on downpipes and remaps not to mention everyone’s biggest fear... jeopardising the warranty!
I think the valves are closed permanently in comfort, although they do open at high revs to protect the engine.Riko, forgive me I'm a bit lost.
Does the valve controller gove you full control of the valves in any mode? Eg run in comfort with valves open all the time?
Closed in comfort open in dynamic + the car remembers settings every ignition cycle so no need to keep pressing the * buttonI think the valves are closed permanently in comfort, although they do open at high revs to protect the engine.
However, you can set everything in Individual to comfort but exhaust to dynamic and that would keep the valves open permanently.
You can also revert to the original valve settings by double clicking the traction control button.
Just in case anyone was wondering the ASR is not just a remote key fob option.
That was a version they offered but the most up to date ASR is exactly the same as the CETE option which is the double plug with box and earth connection that plugs into the passenger footwell area. This has all the same functions including stop start etc etc.
it also works out slight cheaper plus shipping to the UK when I last checked
You can but then valves are always open so no option to quieten the exhaust if needed. I always switch to comfort if I’m leaving early in the morning so not to upset the neighboursAt 400 euros though, can you justify that price tag. Can’t you Just unplug them and blank them off like I did when I had my S3?... that’s what one thinking of doing if i can?
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You can but then valves are always open so no option to quieten the exhaust if needed. I always switch to comfort if I’m leaving early in the morning so not to upset the neighbours
My next door neighbour told me the start up noise made him smile every time!My neighbours have not complained yet, pops & bangs at 0630 every morning
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That’s why I said ‘for me’ it’s worth the money, others can make their own choices.Im gonna jump in here again...
I really dont think its worth advising people that its "worth the money", unless we understand what they are expecting.
On my previous Golf R I was able to open the valves for free, and that wasn't enough change so i got a Res delete for half the costs of the AVC and there was a huge difference.
Golf R/ S3 with a res delete compared to OPF with Controller is not comparable. My guess is that you would be dissatisfied with the difference for the amount paid.
I bought the controller based on people claiming this is a must for OPF owners, and well it really isnt. There just isnt £400 worth of change in my opinion.
The car is somewhat louder when crawling around at low speeds, there is little to no difference when you put your foot down. There is no extra pops and bangs.
Its essentially £400 for very little difference aside from a deeper noise when driving slowly, which does in a sense sound like drone.
Realistic options to consider:
- Buy the AVC/ ASR, however do not expect a lot, then if £400 seems ok for a minimal difference go ahead, the stop /start memory is an added bonus.
- Spend £20 on the plugs to test first, i believe this is not good long term as the engine loses power using the plugs, more details available by searching
- Purchase controller knowing you can probably resell in the future for £350+ anyway
- If you think you might tune then wait and put the money towards this, as it will open the valves in dynamic anyway.
From following whats going on over in Germany, theres companies working on stage 1 tunes reintroducing more noise and pops and bangs, testing is underway to see if there is negative effects on the OPF at this point with 2-3000 miles there has been no issues to mention. (Checking temps at the OPF)
In 12 months from now there will be tonnes more options.
My next door neighbour told me the start up noise made him smile every time!
TX.
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