Exhaust Options for A3

[DAT_AUDI]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at upgrading my exhaust for my 8V A3 to something much louder and I just wanted to compile the list of options we have.

So far it looks like theres Milltek and BillyBoat; everything else is directed for the S3. Do you guys know of any others that I am missing or have any first hand experience with these two exhausts?

Thanks

[Mr.Jetta]

Magnaflow makes a catback for the A3. $890, but i have not seen anyone run it, nor do they have a video or sound clip of it so far.

http://www.magnaflow.com/02product/s...ne=all&id=9359

[Josh/AWE]

We are currently working on an Exhaust Suite. Stay tuned here!

[ModdedEuros]

Billy Boat systems are moving really well right now for the A3 quattro

http://www.moddedeuros.com/audi/a3/8v-2015/exhaust

[Mr.Jetta]

ME - Do you know if BB will be selling just a downpipe in the future? Or are TBE/CBE the only options.

[DAT_AUDI]

ME - Do you know if BB will be selling just a downpipe in the future? Or are TBE/CBE the only options.

EDIT: Looks like LMP sells the BB Downpipes without having to purchase the full TBE system (not sure if I can post link here).

Also, does anyone know which is louder between the Milltek Non-resonated Catback and the BillyBoat Catback with the stock cat/downpipe?

[Mr.Jetta]

EDIT: Looks like LMP sells the BB Downpipes without having to purchase the full TBE system (not sure if I can post link here).

Also, does anyone know which is louder between the Milltek Non-resonated Catback and the BillyBoat Catback with the stock cat/downpipe?

Thanks, found it!

[MilltekSportUSA]

Milltek DP has option to connect to OE cat-back. You can check it out here: http://www.g-werke.com/audi/a3/8v-20...less-downpipe/

[ModdedEuros]

We sell just the downpipes as well. Here is the link

http://www.moddedeuros.com/products/...ttro-fpim-0465

[Mr.Jetta]

Thank you sir - does the BB DP mate to stock catback? transition piece is not pictured.

[DAT_AUDI]

Mr. Jetta - I pulled the trigger on a Magnaflow CatBack system. I'm getting it installed this weekend and I can try to have a small write up in the next week or so in case you were still interested in hearing someone's opinion on it.

[Mr.Jetta]

very much so, thank you and congrats on the purchase.

[DAT_AUDI]

We sell just the downpipes as well. Here is the link

http://www.moddedeuros.com/products/...ttro-fpim-0465

Is the adapter for the stock exhaust included? Do you offer an O2 spacer to prevent a CEL with the BB HFC/DP?

Thanks

[awdspider]

If you don't mind could you get a sound clip of your magnaflow catback?

The billy boat system sounds decent but the one clip I've seen is one of the worst camera positions to get an idea of sound. I'm not a fan of it when guys stick their cam a foot away from the tail pipes and drive Around

[DAT_AUDI]

If you don't mind could you get a sound clip of your magnaflow catback?

The billy boat system sounds decent but the one clip I've seen is one of the worst camera positions to get an idea of sound. I'm not a fan of it when guys stick their cam a foot away from the tail pipes and drive Around

Yeah man, I'll try to make some time this week to get a sound clip and a couple pictures. So far, I think it sounds nice and deep and hopefully it gets a tad louder as the muffler heats up and breaks in.

[WildHareMS]

Mr. Jetta - I pulled the trigger on a Magnaflow CatBack system. I'm getting it installed this weekend and I can try to have a small write up in the next week or so in case you were still interested in hearing someone's opinion on it.

Yeah man, I'll try to make some time this week to get a sound clip and a couple pictures. So far, I think it sounds nice and deep and hopefully it gets a tad louder as the muffler heats up and breaks in.

You will be my hero when we get to hear it. I've been wanting to pull the trigger on an exhaust from them so bad. I lost a little faith when I tried emailing them and never got a reply. Still extremely interested however, just want to hear it before I buy it.

[AZa3]

I'm also interested in hearing how the magnaflow sounds and if there is any cabin drone....

[Mr.Jetta]

I have had magnaflows on my last three cars (Linclon LS8, mk4 Jetta, and vr6 passat). It is my personal favorite so when I saw they made a catback for the A3 I was ecstatic. The other offerings right now are pretty nice, but none of them have the deep tone magnaflow usually has. Thanks for the updates - can't wait to hear it!

[ModdedEuros]

^Remus systems though are really in another level compared to Magnaflow. If you are able to check one out in person, suggest you take a look. Same goes with Billy Boat. Magnaflow systems are tried and true but Remus/BB are just made so much nicer. Hated to put one on the car to get it dirty lol

[awdspider]

At the prices some of these guys want for a catback, i too, would be hesitant to put that kinda money underneath my car. Being that I don't need one that is made out gold and can sit for 16 years in the bottom of the ocean with out rusting, I would like to save money on a noise maker. Maybe I'm the only one that thinks these things are over priced? :dunno:

Magnaflow is at about the cheapest one I can find. I could have one made for far less but the hassle of doing so is almost as equally offensive as some of the cat back prices.

[G_S718]

i want to hear that video of the magna flow exhaust as well

[Vermilion]

At the prices some of these guys want for a catback, i too, would be hesitant to put that kinda money underneath my car. Being that I don't need one that is made out gold and can sit for 16 years in the bottom of the ocean with out rusting, I would like to save money on a noise maker. Maybe I'm the only one that thinks these things are over priced? :dunno:

Magnaflow is at about the cheapest one I can find. I could have one made for far less but the hassle of doing so is almost as equally offensive as some of the cat back prices.

This is my exact reasoning as well. Its nice and pretty but i don't need a $1500+ cat back that is all stainless steel and tig welded as it doesn't add anything but sound. I would prefer a $750 cat back to be honest. I bought a cat back for my previous truck which was a Platinum F150 and the cat back for it was $350 bucks. It was galvanized steel and mig welded, wasnt the prettiest but, who cares as I never saw it again except for the tip. Believe it was an AFE catback. Now, if we got 50hp and 50lbft from a catback I might consider more expensive options.

[Mr.Jetta]

At the prices some of these guys want for a catback, i too, would be hesitant to put that kinda money underneath my car. Being that I don't need one that is made out gold and can sit for 16 years in the bottom of the ocean with out rusting, I would like to save money on a noise maker. Maybe I'm the only one that thinks these things are over priced? :dunno:

Magnaflow is at about the cheapest one I can find. I could have one made for far less but the hassle of doing so is almost as equally offensive as some of the cat back prices.

Even at $900 I think magnaflow is steep for whats included, but it is approaching a more reasonable amount. Considering how much little material is actually involved with how far down our downpipes go/where our cbe's begin. The minimal gains (if any at all) other than sound also make it even harder to stomach. Doesn't mean I don't still want it, or any exhaust, don't get me wrong. But like you said - the hassle of going custom, getting the right bends, etc. I suppose the gotta pay to play needs to be said. But $1,000 for a TBE is pretty high I agree. It such a tough argument, because if company's made a $500 CBE everyone would be on here saying the opposite and complaining about the quality. It depends on the market, my dads '08 tahoe has magnaflow catback, and it was just under $700 for some 3" pipe, a tip, and one muffler. Somehow less/smaller pipe, two tips, and one muffler for the A3 comes in at almost $200 more from the exact same company. R&D, projected sales, labor, I am sure it all plays a role.

Saying Remus and magnaflow are on different levels - I am legitimately curious why that is the case? I personally find the Remus to look dated. And unless their exhaust is proven against magnaflows in flow/power, or other technology. I am not quite sure where the justification for its price or that comment is. (please dont take offense, I dont know much about remus, but i do know those tips remind me of late 90's styling :D )


I do find billy boat's welds/construction to be the most visually appealing.

Since I am rambling, I'll add one more point. Can anyone with fabrication or exhaust design experience/knowledge explain to me the recent surge in slipfit and clamp setups vs the old flange and gasket/vband setups we used to see? Almost every exhaust vendor seems to be making sleeve style connections with wrap-around clamps. Since this process and its parts are even more universal, i'd expect costs to come down - but maybe I am wrong. Adjustability is obviously a plus here - but are they less prone to leaks, corrosion, and damage?

[awdspider]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that likes the noise but dislikes the cost of having said noise maker. personally speaking i think the billy boat looks like a homemade exhaust.

some of these systems are completely out of control in regards to price. Don't even get me started on downpipes....a flange here a bend or two there....boom $700. Want a cat ....pow $1300! But you can buy the complete system for $1450!?

I paid $550 for my magnaflow catback for my 2013 wrx hatch with quad tips. Fit like a glove and looked pretty. Bought a new catless downpipe for $150 and it fit like a glove Too.

Funny thing is I called magnaflow and they wouldn't sell me just the muffler for the a3 system. So I called back a day later and told them I had their system installed on my car and the muffler got damaged by road debris and I asked if I could get a replacement. I cant remember the exact price they quoted me but it was in the $400-500 area for just the muffler. Lol.

the slip over pieces are always easier to install over the V band clamps for me.

[DAT_AUDI]

Over the past couple of days, this exhaust has really grown on me. Sounds very deep and has a nice tone to it. I would say that it has become a tad louder the past couple days after taking a couple trips on the freeway.

I have not experienced any drone on the freeway thus far. I should have a picture or two and a sound clip up soon.

[WildHareMS]

Since I am rambling, I'll add one more point. Can anyone with fabrication or exhaust design experience/knowledge explain to me the recent surge in slipfit and clamp setups vs the old flange and gasket/vband setups we used to see? Almost every exhaust vendor seems to be making sleeve style connections with wrap-around clamps. Since this process and its parts are even more universal, i'd expect costs to come down - but maybe I am wrong. Adjustability is obviously a plus here - but are they less prone to leaks, corrosion, and damage?

Slip fits reduce cost and clearance. They can also reduce resistance/interference in flow from a junction where you have to have a gasket that may not fit accurately every time. Pretty sure they're going for the reduced cost by not having to fabricate and weld flanges on. They can also boast ease of install I suppose too with the slip fits.

[XLR8 Craig]

I would recommend waiting to see what AWE Tuning has to offer.

[awdspider]

as in its gonna be cheap? Lol

[WildHareMS]

Pretty funny to see the comments about $. Don't get me wrong, $1500 and up isn't exactly my idea of a decent price. Guess that's why I put downpipes on my B6 S4 and not a catback. But I did drop $700 on a cbe for the wife's Hyundai Veloster Turbo. So the price isn't as big a deal to me as the sound. I cannot stand drone, and don't want it to sound like a raspy 4cyl Honda either. And honestly, at least one of the exhausts on the market does make the car sound like a Civic. I'm not even going to pay $400 if I have to sound like a Civic. I know it's a 4cyl. I just don't think it should have to sound like that for $1500. My buddy's GTI definitely didn't sound like that.

[Josh/AWE]

as in its gonna be cheap? Lol

Our cost is reflected in value:
-Hand made in the US out of US supplied 304L stainless steel at our facility
-Properly engineered to eliminate droning (180 Technology™) while sounding aggressive at full throttle
-Extensively dyno tested for maximum power gains
-Community support and Euro market dedication

We understand there are many options out there and different price points, if you'd like a premium product please consider ours.

[Vermilion]

Damn. Doesn't look like Magnaflow has a specific system for the S3. Guess the only difference would be dual vs quad tips.

[Vermilion]

Our cost is reflected in value:
-Hand made in the US out of US supplied 304L stainless steel at our facility
-Properly engineered to eliminate droning (180 Technology™) while sounding aggressive at full throttle
-Extensively dyno tested for maximum power gains
-Community support and Euro market dedication

We understand there are many options out there and different price points, if you'd like a premium product please consider ours.

Any estimate on release date, sound/video, and price?

[Mr.Jetta]

Over the past couple of days, this exhaust has really grown on me. Sounds very deep and has a nice tone to it. I would say that it has become a tad louder the past couple days after taking a couple trips on the freeway.

I have not experienced any drone on the freeway thus far. I should have a picture or two and a sound clip up soon.

Good to know on the drone. The pics dont show a resonator so I was a bit worried. Are you on stock downpipe still?

[DAT_AUDI]

Good to know on the drone. The pics dont show a resonator so I was a bit worried. Are you on stock downpipe still?

One of the main reasons I went with Magnaflow was because it didn't have a resonator. Before the A3, I owned a 135i with a full catless turbo back and I really liked the volume and sound.

Yeah, I'm still on the stock cat/down pipe. I chose Magnaflow because I won't be changing the down pipe/cat on this car and needed something non-resonated to compensate.

[Josh/AWE]

Any estimate on release date, sound/video, and price?

No details at this time, but we are working hard on the release.

[awdspider]

Our cost is reflected in value:
-Hand made in the US out of US supplied 304L stainless steel at our facility
-Properly engineered to eliminate droning (180 Technology™) while sounding aggressive at full throttle
-Extensively dyno tested for maximum power gains
-Community support and Euro market dedication

We understand there are many options out there and different price points, if you'd like a premium product please consider ours.

I have no doubt that you guys will put out an excellent product. However, like looks, value can be subjective. I look forward to seeing your exhaust

[DAT_AUDI]

Brief write-up for the Magnaflow Catback is posted here:

http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...3#post10658153

[awdspider]

Looks good! Any pics of the tips?

What suspension do you have?




Eagerly waiting your sound clips. I'll PayPal you $5 for some good clips,lol

[DAT_AUDI]

Looks good! Any pics of the tips?

What suspension do you have?




Eagerly waiting your sound clips. I'll PayPal you $5 for some good clips,lol

Thanks!

The vimeo I posted in the other thread shows the tips, but if you want something more specific I can take a few more pictures.

I'm on H&R Coilovers.

[awdspider]

sweet thanks!

for some reason the video wasnt showing up on my phone.

damn your car is sexy! loving the magnaflow. i think you just made up my mind!