REVIEW - VPS pre-muffler/front resonators delete - B9/9.5 - S4/S5

[HiddenRide]

I ordered these from www.verstarkt.com
I emailed Tony directly as they are updating their site.

One word: “WOW”

What changed: Cutout 2 Front resonators ONLY, and replaced with kit. It leaves the large middle resonator and the rear mufflers intact.


Quality & Fitment: Amazing! They look like a factory upgrade. It’s literally 1 cut on each pipe towards the front, remove resonators, insert new pipes, apply new clamps upfront, then slide the rear into the oem clamps....that’s it! No rubbing.


Time to install: 20 minutes for a muffler place. Maybe 1 hour if you rent a saw and have a good lift/stands.

Why this VS welded straight pipes: I’m on lease. Since it’s clamped, it’s reversible and I can swap to stock in 5 minutes.


Why this VS an exhaust...3 reasons.
1. This was much cheaper. $225 and I’m sure I can resell IF I ever wanted to go to stock.

2. The subjective Sound: To me...it’s exactly what I was looking for. The V6T starts sounding “closer” to a V8. It’s tone is deeper, lots of burbles on throttle release, shifts don’t sound like raspy “farts” but more like aggressive “purrrrring.” I can definitely hear more air rushing through that it shifted most of the sound to the rear. The intake has a greater presence. I’m usually cruising in Dynamic D and it’s more subtle. It’s extremely fun to drive in MANUAL S mode to get super aggressive. As for drone, there really isn’t any. If I really had to be picky, then there is a hum sound in S around 82-85mph under load (going uphill) in 7th gear. At this speed I’m usually in D to hit 8th gear, and it sounds stock then.

3. I plan on doing a HighFlow Catted downpipe. “MOST” videos I’ve heard with a HFC DP paired to an aftermarket exhaust amplifies the raspiness including the “fart” noise upon shifts and drone for some. That’s not what I was aiming for. I’ve listened to so many variations. And I think I narrowed it down to the RedStar HFC paired to this!

Trust me when I say was in the same boat as many of you....Torn between Awe, miltek, borla, custom, resonated or not, oem sound enhancement, xpipe, mix this or that.

So hopefully this review will help “some” of you. Sound is subjective, and people want to achieve their perfect tone. I feel like I got mine 🙂

[CurvesAhead]

Excellent review and pertinent information, the forum thanks you!

[Andy_FL]

Nice recap - any before / after sound clips?

[B8Blackonblack]

Would love to hear how it sounds

[HiddenRide]

Excellent review and pertinent information, the forum thanks you!

Appreciate that! I’ve learned tons from forums. I like to contribute when I can

[HiddenRide]

Nice recap - any before / after sound clips?

I do have quite a few videos on my iPhone, but I don’t know how to load them.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-uR4yY...ature=youtu.be

This is a good one to watch. Even still the microphones don’t pick up how good this thing really sounds.

[HiddenRide]

Would love to hear how it sounds

Not sure how to post vids. But this thing growls, that’s for sure

[B8Blackonblack]

Any install issues? Check engines lights? Seems like it's possible to revert back to stock or the OEM sound enhancing kit easily, correct?

[Phantom2010]

I do have quite a few videos on my iPhone, but I don’t know how to load them.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-uR4yY...ature=youtu.be

This is a good one to watch. Even still the microphones don’t pick up how good this thing really sounds.

I did the same resonator delete through Tony at VPS and LOVE the sound, agreed especially in "Sport" mode, the downshifts sound great I'd highly recommend as well!

I made cold start videos before and after the delete, here they are:

[Valentino S5]

Thanks for your review on this! I’ve just ordered mine 😎

[JD S4]

Thank you. Another order based on this review!


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[personinma]

Got mine a week back from Tony and will be getting it installed on Thursday! Can't wait. Wish I had a lift so I could do it myself, but alas, paying someone to do this for me professionally because I don't want to do the cutting on jackstands :/ Excited to hear that it adds a little oomph to the exhaust note!

[HiddenRide]

Any install issues? Check engines lights? Seems like it's possible to revert back to stock or the OEM sound enhancing kit easily, correct?

Install was a breeze for the exhaust shop I took it to. Make sure the pipes are on the correct side. They look nearly identical but line them up first.

Yep, since it has clamps, you can switch to stock or the oem kit. No check engine lights of course as this is not part of a downpipe or attached to any sensors.

[HiddenRide]

I did the same resonator delete through Tony at VPS and LOVE the sound, agreed especially in "Sport" mode, the downshifts sound great I'd highly recommend as well!

I made cold start videos before and after the delete, here they are:

Thank you for posting these. Even still, camera microphones don’t pick up how good this sounds.

[HiddenRide]

Thank you. Another order based on this review!

Awesome! I was driving in Manual S a lot because I was enjoying the sound a lot and applying full throttle everywhere.

....what mpg? Lol

[HiddenRide]

Got mine a week back from Tony and will be getting it installed on Thursday! Can't wait. Wish I had a lift so I could do it myself, but alas, paying someone to do this for me professionally because I don't want to do the cutting on jackstands :/ Excited to hear that it adds a little oomph to the exhaust note!

Drive in dynamic D and you’ll enjoy it.
Drive in dynamic S, and you’ll love it!

I paid an exhaust place to install it. It’s an easy job, do not pay more than $100 to do this. I could’ve completed this job on my own but I would have to rent the exhaust cutting tool and a lift. I couldn’t wait lol!

[doady22]

Another option for someone who wants some more sound is to go with a HFC. This is my milltek hfc that I had ceramic coated satin bronze to keep temps down in the engine bay. Much more aggressive sound because it delete's the secondary cat not the primary. Have had it for almost a year now, no check engine lights and sounds great.

[personinma]

Another option for someone who wants some more sound is to go with a HFC. This is my milltek hfc that I had ceramic coated satin bronze to keep temps down in the engine bay. Much more aggressive sound because it delete's the secondary cat not the primary. Have had it for almost a year now, no check engine lights and sounds great.

do you have a link?

[doady22]

do you have a link?

I don't but I think there are a few clips on youtube if you type in milltek hfc. More pops anb bangs, sounds very oem +

[JD S4]

Just placed my order with Tony! Excited to get it and see how it sounds.


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[ZDMKC]

is it compatible with rs5

[chrischristou32]

Anyone have any sound clips of the Vps pre muffler delete? Does it really sound better?


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[HiddenRide]

Just placed my order with Tony! Excited to get it and see how it sounds.


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Hope you like it as much as I do. On Day 1, put it in Dynamic S or manual, and the shifts are just absolutely addicting.

Many people reached out to me and said they ordered because of my review. Everyone said they all love it.

If you plan on ordering this, think about future or existing exhaust plans first.

I plan on doing a HFC DP, and that’s it.

If I didn’t do this kit, I would’ve purchased a non-resonated catback, then eventually work my way to the DP.

I just saved a lot of $$$ and the sound is fantastic

[HiddenRide]

Also wanted to mention: even if I don’t do a DP, the sound is great that I don’t even need to plan on an exhaust anymore.

[HiddenRide]

Anyone have any sound clips of the Vps pre muffler delete? Does it really sound better?


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YESSSSS!
I have quite a few videos on my iphone, but I don’t know how to post.

[Whirlinturbin]

Yes...do tell.... (please RS5).

is it compatible with rs5

[HiddenRide]

is it compatible with rs5

Sorry this is only s4/5. Maybe VPS has something for the RS?

[Whirlinturbin]

I asked about RS5 fitment via their FB page. Response was “Unfortunately, no - completely different downpipe config.”

So, guess we get left off this bus.

[JD S4]

Hope you like it as much as I do. On Day 1, put it in Dynamic S or manual, and the shifts are just absolutely addicting.

Many people reached out to me and said they ordered because of my review. Everyone said they all love it.

If you plan on ordering this, think about future or existing exhaust plans first.

I plan on doing a HFC DP, and that’s it.

If I didn’t do this kit, I would’ve purchased a non-resonated catback, then eventually work my way to the DP.

I just saved a lot of $$$ and the sound is fantastic

Agree to all. I think it's insane to spend $2,500+ on an exhaust system - so this is a perfect middle ground for someone who wants some volume increase and isnt planning a full system.. I'm stoked - mine will be here on Friday.

[chrischristou32]

I just received mine today and will have them installed tomorrow. I will post some sound clips if anyone is interested.


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[JD S4]

I just received mine today and will have them installed tomorrow. I will post some sound clips if anyone is interested.


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Also received mine. Will be a bit for install as I’m going to do another warranty service call before I install. Please post pics and vids and any install tips.


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[chrischristou32]

https://youtu.be/BHGoHGf9gr0


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[chrischristou32]

Sounds way better in person , this video has been upload twice before it got on this forum but WOW what a difference and it’s worth it .


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[CurvesAhead]

Sounds way better in person , this video has been upload twice before it got on this forum but WOW what a difference and it’s worth it .


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That sounds awesome, what is the price to get that sound? (listened to it 5 times)

[chrischristou32]

Cost was 225 usd for the pipes and about 100 Canadian for the install. I was going to change my entire exhaust then I found out about these VPS deletes .


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[chrischristou32]

Here is just a short clip of a cold start , I dont have any before sound clips but if you have a B9 then you wouldn’t need one.


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[chrischristou32]

https://youtu.be/vF1G8Vo0RKA


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[CurvesAhead]

Cost was 225 usd for the pipes and about 100 Canadian for the install. I was going to change my entire exhaust then I found out about these VPS deletes .


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Thank you sir, and for the additional videos.

[JD S4]

Sounds great, Chris. Very excited to get mine on.


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[JohnEnglish]

I asked about RS5 fitment via their FB page. Response was “Unfortunately, no - completely different downpipe config.”

So, guess we get left off this bus.

Just go to your local exhaust shop and ask them to remove the center resonators. Should be about $200 - $300. Lots of people with RS5s have done that. No need to pay to have a section of tube shipped to you.