Milltek resonated vs non-resonated

[evobeatsti]

Ok guys I know the exhaust topic has been beaten to death, lust looking for answers from buyers.

Here are my pluses and minuses for each system:

Resonated:

Pros:
1. Car is used daily and in a business situation so more professional
2. Seems necessary if I decide to go with headers or cat less in the future.

Cons:
1. Heavier
2. More expensive
3. If it's the quiet why spend all the money on something that's so close to stock?

Non res:

Pros:
1. Lighter
2. Cheaper
3. More aggressive

Cons:
1. Drone issues?
2. Car is a dd
3. Would almost definitely need a new setup if I go headers


Basically I've been recommended to get resonated from my vendor, but the more I think about it, the more I look towards the non res. can anyone comment on first hand experiences with the non res on a b8.5 with dsg? Is the drone really bad?

I had an Evo that had all the sound deadening removed and a straight through 3' exhaust and never found it too loud :) how bad can the non res be right?

I've seen the videos but can't really tell either way, maybe someone who has been In a res and non res car can chip in?

Thanks!


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[DATZ]

You can always add the resonated rears sections down the road if you decide to get headers; they're about $1,000 for the resonated rears.

[mmmkam]

I got a chance to hear the Milltek non-res on another members DSG a couple weeks back. During normal cruising its right around stock if you keep it under 2500 RPMs, sometime quitter, sometime a hair louder, but always a lower/deeper V8ish sound vs stock. Once you get up to 3k RPM it starts becoming noticeable in terms of volume, in say a parking lot, and people would turn (kind of like hearing a motorcycle startup and people turn to see). Beyond 3.5-4k and at WOT I think I saw another member describe it as "Oh good lord clean up on aisle 3!" in a good way. Would recommend if that's what you are looking for. Didn't notice any drone issues in the limited time I heard it.

[drew4392]

Just got res Milltek installed. Same predicament as you. DD, occasional client or business passenger, wanted quiet yet a tad more aggressive.

I like the resonated for these reasons.

Driving around a parking lot, or maneuvering at low speed, you can definitely hear the exhaust with it's deep tone. Cruising at 2500ish without being too deep in the throttle, it is very close to stock. Same RPM but a little deeper in the throttle, you hear it. Again, deep, strong tone. Not obnoxious, but noticeable over stock. At higher RPM and even WOT, it isn't crazy. Can definitely tell it isn't stock, but it doesn't scream. Nice, aggressive tone without being too loud.

Where in CA are you?

[Menk]

It really depends what you're looking for, I had the same predicament and ended up getting the Milltek non-res. My car is a 2014 DSG and I can say that the non-res does not drone, but it is very loud under load. My biggest issue is at around 2,000rpm if you give it gas it sounds like a very loud "fancy" Honda civic (in other words it sounds like shit). I am in the same position as you, daily driver used for work. Looking back on it I should have gone with the resonated system, the non-res is pretty juvenile. And that's saying a lot as I'm 29 and like things fast and loud.

I would recommend hearing both systems in person, that's the only way you'll know for sure.

[westwest888]

So you're going to try to look professional in a car with no cats and noxious fumes and gasoline smell coming out of the tailpipe?

You need to go non resonated. It's not even as loud as a stock 991 3.4L. It's about as loud as a V8 S5. It sounds OEM+. I've shared a bunch of videos.


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[usmc1994]

I had both and the Non-res is in my wifes opinion sounds like a coffee can inside, Res is waaaaay nicer, womp on it a lot at first so it pushes all the packing to the rear of the mufflers, after about a month you have a nice happy medium you will love it.!!! best exhaust

I got a chance to hear the Milltek non-res on another members DSG a couple weeks back. During normal cruising its right around stock if you keep it under 2500 RPMs, sometime quitter, sometime a hair louder, but always a lower/deeper V8ish sound vs stock. Once you get up to 3k RPM it starts becoming noticeable in terms of volume, in say a parking lot, and people would turn (kind of like hearing a motorcycle startup and people turn to see). Beyond 3.5-4k and at WOT I think I saw another member describe it as "Oh good lord clean up on aisle 3!" in a good way. Would recommend if that's what you are looking for. Didn't notice any drone issues in the limited time I heard it.

[westwest888]

I kind of like tearing up an SF street in 1st gear to a traffic light with Milltek non res. It lets fixed gear, no brake riding bicyclists wearing headphones know I'm there. People drive erratically because they are avoiding taxi's, google busses, city busses, pedestrians, dogs, people on bikes, meter maid carts, Amazon delivery trucks, etc. Also a lot of people or on drugs or riding around high on legal medicine. City driving really sucks.

[AstleyJ]

Just wait for the Milltek Valvesonic...

I was in a similar situation after I decided to not wait any longer and just felt caught in the middle. Went with the AWE resonated and I couldn't be happier. The tips look amazing and the sound is aggressive when you want it and tame when you don't. I think that it may be the perfect medium between the two Milltek exhausts. Obviously it is a bit different sounding but I can guarantee that you won't be upset.

[jayts]

I have nonres, I drive manual mode a lot because the dsg will keep the end under load and the sound pressure in the cabin can get pretty loud, but it sounds amazing, the comment I get from people is "that thing sounds mean!"




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[evobeatsti]

You can always add the resonated rears sections down the road if you decide to get headers; they're about $1,000 for the resonated rears.

Good to know! had no Idea you could do this, I'm sure it goes the same way with being able to buy the resonated then get the non res if its too quiet?

[evobeatsti]

I got a chance to hear the Milltek non-res on another members DSG a couple weeks back. During normal cruising its right around stock if you keep it under 2500 RPMs, sometime quitter, sometime a hair louder, but always a lower/deeper V8ish sound vs stock. Once you get up to 3k RPM it starts becoming noticeable in terms of volume, in say a parking lot, and people would turn (kind of like hearing a motorcycle startup and people turn to see). Beyond 3.5-4k and at WOT I think I saw another member describe it as "Oh good lord clean up on aisle 3!" in a good way. Would recommend if that's what you are looking for. Didn't notice any drone issues in the limited time I heard it.

Thats what I like to hear, still leaning toward non-res

So you're going to try to look professional in a car with no cats and noxious fumes and gasoline smell coming out of the tailpipe?

You need to go non resonated. It's not even as loud as a stock 991 3.4L. It's about as loud as a V8 S5. It sounds OEM+. I've shared a bunch of videos.


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Thanks Wes, appreciate the straight forward feedback. I have driven a number of catless cars and you cant smell the difference :) If its the same as a 911 or v8 s5 that shouldnt be a problem at all

I had both and the Non-res is in my wifes opinion sounds like a coffee can inside, Res is waaaaay nicer, womp on it a lot at first so it pushes all the packing to the rear of the mufflers, after about a month you have a nice happy medium you will love it.!!! best exhaust

do you still have the non res rear section? would be interested in buying it.

I have nonres, I drive manual mode a lot because the dsg will keep the end under load and the sound pressure in the cabin can get pretty loud, but it sounds amazing, the comment I get from people is "that thing sounds mean!"

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with music on does it still sound loud inside the cabin? I just have a hard time believing that its loud with the amount of sound deadening in these cars.

[jayts]

Thats what I like to hear, still leaning toward non-res



Thanks Wes, appreciate the straight forward feedback. I have driven a number of catless cars and you cant smell the difference :) If its the same as a 911 or v8 s5 that shouldnt be a problem at all



do you still have the non res rear section? would be interested in buying it.



with music on does it still sound loud inside the cabin? I just have a hard time believing that its loud with the amount of sound deadening in these cars.

Dude it's loud, don't know what these guys say about no drone, it drones plenty, sounds awesome everywhere but 2-3k rpms

The only way I can handle mine is to drive it in manual mode like a manual car, accelerate let off gas shift then accelerate

Milltek nonres won that exhaust shoutout for loudest exhaust


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[Don_N]

Ok guys I know the exhaust topic has been beaten to death, lust looking for answers from buyers.

Here are my pluses and minuses for each system:

Resonated:

Pros:
1. Car is used daily and in a business situation so more professional
2. Seems necessary if I decide to go with headers or cat less in the future.

Cons:
1. Heavier
2. More expensive
3. If it's the quiet why spend all the money on something that's so close to stock?

Non res:

Pros:
1. Lighter
2. Cheaper
3. More aggressive

Cons:
1. Drone issues?
2. Car is a dd
3. Would almost definitely need a new setup if I go headers


Basically I've been recommended to get resonated from my vendor, but the more I think about it, the more I look towards the non res. can anyone comment on first hand experiences with the non res on a b8.5 with dsg? Is the drone really bad?

I had an Evo that had all the sound deadening removed and a straight through 3' exhaust and never found it too loud :) how bad can the non res be right?

I've seen the videos but can't really tell either way, maybe someone who has been In a res and non res car can chip in?

Thanks!


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^This.

I installed my resonated system a month ago, kinda dissapointed actually. It has a slightly deeper tone at start-up, definitely drones around 1800-2000rpm, way more than stock and the sound at WOT is just not that much different than oem.

I don´t think it´s worth the money, either go non-res or do the x-pipe mod on your oem.

The tips are brutal though.

[evobeatsti]

^This.

I installed my resonated system a month ago, kinda dissapointed actually. It has a slightly deeper tone at start-up, definitely drones around 1800-2000rpm, way more than stock and the sound at WOT is just not that much different than oem.

I don´t think it´s worth the money, either go non-res or do the x-pipe mod on your oem.

The tips are brutal though.

Thanks for the feedback!


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[Layza]

I was in the same boat. Decided to go Non Res. I'm super happy I did. I'd be very disappointed if I went Res. Friends get in my car and can't even tell I have an exhaust under normal driving. At start up it sounds stock. When WOT it sounds perfect. Also NO drone at all. But I have a MT. Most say go Res with DSG, because of drone. I did go in a friends car with AWE Res and it sounded great. Still a tad quiet for me.

[wwhan]

I had a resonated Milltek on my car for a few weeks, but the drone under load (hills) at 1600-1800rpm was too obnoxious. I took the Milltek exhaust off and sold it. Some people do not seem to be sensitive to this drone. The Milltek does have a nice low frequency rumble, though.

By the way, the stock exhaust is louder after 10k-20k miles.

[jayts]

I had a resonated Milltek on my car for a few weeks, but the drone under load (hills) at 1600-1800rpm was too obnoxious. I took the Milltek exhaust off and sold it. Some people do not seem to be sensitive to this drone. The Milltek does have a nice low frequency rumble, though.

By the way, the stock exhaust is louder after 10k-20k miles.

See I think it sounds awesome under 2k, maybe its car dependent who knows

There are days I love mine, others its just too much, I am hoping that one day in a far off time when APR releases the DSG tune it will help with how the trans acts, because that is really a lot of the reason why the car does drone, the stock dsg settings keep it in the worst sounds areas

[Layza]

When it comes to exhaust everyone will have a different opinion on sound levels. Best thing to do is try and find someone in your area. For me the Non-Res is perfect!

[noshadow]

I've had a Milltek Resonated for 5700 miles so far. It's loud enough to be noticeable when you're driving hard enough, but it's not going to annoy the neighbors. It's quiet enough that it's classy too.

There's no real drone at all, in fact I did a 2k+ mile road trip and didn't notice anything. Really damn quiet when cruising.

Love it completely. But I'm the kind of person who likes it really silent until I'm really going WOT.

[westwest888]

I've had a Milltek Resonated for 5700 miles so far. It's loud enough to be noticeable when you're driving hard enough, but it's not going to annoy the neighbors. It's quiet enough that it's classy too.

There's no real drone at all, in fact I did a 2k+ mile road trip and didn't notice anything. Really damn quiet when cruising.

Love it completely. But I'm the kind of person who likes it really silent until I'm really going WOT.

+1. I own it for 10k miles and think the same.


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[MilltekSportUSA]

If the car is a S-Tronic, I usually suggest resonated. The dsg cars shift so early so they're in that 2k-3k rpm range constantly. I love non-res on 6MT cars, though. Remember, we always offer the option to switch rear sections if you're not happy with the version you purchased. You'd just need to pay the difference and the shipping.

[westwest888]

Here's a couple of WOT shots of @chet's DSG with milltek non res

[2011_S4]

I put 56,000 miles on my non-res (also had dsg) and loved every second of it. It certainly can be loud, but I never had a complaint from neighbors or anyone regarding the sound/loudness. Lots of compliments though, including a few exotic owners who followed me into a parking lot one day to ask about it. It really depends on how you drive it (ie. pick your spots for WOT or aggressive driving). In my opinion, you buy this exhaust to hear it and you have to prepare to be noticed. If that's not your thing, it's not the right exhaust and the res version would be the better choice.

[scmtkings4]

Is it possible to use the milltek exhaust with stock downpipes or is can it only be used with the milltek dps? Is there a diameter difference?