[Available Now] AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3

[Sara/AWE]

Firing on all five. Presenting the AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3.

• Available as valved SwitchPath™ or more unleashed Track Edition
• 50-state emissions-compliant catback exhausts
• Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE
• Max gains of 9 hp and 11 lb-ft of torque at the wheels
• SwitchPath™ retains factory valve behavior and comes complete with plug-and-play valve assembly
• Weight savings of 39 lbs (Track Edition), and 30.5 lbs (SwitchPath™ Exhaust) over stock
• Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3” and 2.5” U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• AWE Valve Simulator Brackets included
• Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
• Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Perfect fitment, guaranteed
• Features the AWE No CEL Guarantee
• Lifetime warranty

The Options

SwitchPath™ Exhaust:





Smooth bends, tight packaging, and two attitudes. The SwitchPath™ Exhaust is comprised of primarily 3-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel featuring a 3” valved passenger-side tip outlet and a 2.5” driver-side outlet with tailored resonator.





SwitchPath™ retains the factory valve behavior, and obeys the RS 3’s ECU commands based on throttle input, engine speed, and Drive Select. Sneaking out in the morning or creeping through town? Close the valve. Drop the hammer (or click into Dynamic mode), and your RS 3 will sing a signature AWE tune with enhanced RS burbles that will provoke a firm grin. SwitchPath™ comes complete with a plug and play valve assembling to enable easy installation with no valve actuator transfer necessary.

Track Edition Exhaust:





The Track Edition takes all of the precision engineering and performance of its SwitchPath™ counterpart, minus the valve on the passenger’s side. The result is a constant “valve open” mode. If you’re craving rich 5-cylinder tone at all times, this is your dose of steel.





Note: This version is known to get rowdy, and may be too much for many. For that reason, this particular version cannot be returned due to sound preference. Prepare yourself.

What’s in the box?

Complete AWE SwitchPath™ or Track Edition Exhaust, valve simulator brackets (one with SwitchPath™, two with Track Edition), and all required hardware for installation.





Performance Specs:

[nimri09]

Is the estimated release date still January 2023?

[Sara/AWE]

Is the estimated release date still January 2023?

Nope, this one is going live this week, stay tuned!

Will update this thread with all of the info and sound clips

[Sara/AWE]

The AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3 is now available!

Thread is updated, and you can check it out for yourself, right this way.

[nimri09]

Purchased, thanks

[yukoncornelius]

Man, this really sounds QUITE good (bet its even better in person, and with midpipes added).... although both stock, and the AWE exhaust would be significantly better with a tune that brings alive burbles Its sad how much audi handicapped the "noise" of this car by having an ecu tune that does nothing for the character of the exhaust/motor.

[grandpab]

Definitely my favorite option so far. Especially being able to start with the track exhaust and the option to upgrade if it's too loud.

[ramo7769]

I bought the Switchpatch in the first hour it was available lol. I'm stoked. I've never spent so much on an exhaust though, damn. Still one of the more reasonable options on the market. Shout out to AWE for not jacking up the price way above what they sold for the 8V. I told myself that at $3,000+ I was going to pause, but didn't have to worry about that in the end.

Man, this really sounds QUITE good (bet its even better in person, and with midpipes added).... although both stock, and the AWE exhaust would be significantly better with a tune that brings alive burbles Its sad how much audi handicapped the "noise" of this car by having an ecu tune that does nothing for the character of the exhaust/motor.

I am personally delighted that Audi didn't calibrate combustion events on overrun just for poppy sounds. I think it sounds pretty manufactured and juvenile. Keep them on the Focus RS imo. We've got fuel cut upshifts and I'm happy with that. I think more boring sounding cars need more massaging as well. But to each their own. I just want more exhaust noise to hear the 5-banger sing. Sport exhaust isnt very sporty.

[theverge]

Pretty cool I can get the track version and switch if it’s too loud. Great price, can’t see how I can’t buy this when bonuses come next month.

[Sara/AWE]

Pretty cool I can get the track version and switch if it’s too loud. Great price, can’t see how I can’t buy this when bonuses come next month.

Definitely my favorite option so far. Especially being able to start with the track exhaust and the option to upgrade if it's too loud.

You absolutely can go that route, and exactly why we offer conversion kits

Personally after driving both editions, the Track Edition is VERY rowdy especially if you daily and may be too much for some. The SwitchPath is a great combination of aggression when you want it and none of the unpleasant frequencies while you are trying to enjoy your drive.

Little somethin' for every taste

[NapalmEnema]

Purchased, thanks

When you get this on let me know would love to hear it :) Also if you want, I have Quickjacks if you wanted to put it on yourself with my help. LMK -

[jazzfanatic]

Would love for those getting the track exhaust to return and report on how they feel it is daily driving. I'll probably get one or the other shortly and while you can convert after I would rather not have to if I hear how others feel.

[ramo7769]

I have to comment on those power numbers overall... Wow. I get that the 9hp difference is the important scientific bit. But even in ideal conditions, 414 awhp on a Mustang dyno with only a catback exhaust?!? Pretty big numbers.

[Jetdriver]

I have to comment on those power numbers overall... Wow. I get that the 9hp difference is the important scientific bit. But even in ideal conditions, 414 awhp on a Mustang dyno with only a catback exhaust?!? Pretty big numbers.

This car is underrated, especially with 93 octane. It has been well documented that bone stock 8Y RS3's are putting down 400+ with max octane. 91 octane is around 375-380. This is why they are trapping 119-120mph in the 1/4 mile. You couldn't do that with 400 crank.

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[brilliant_black]

Would love for those getting the track exhaust to return and report on how they feel it is daily driving. I'll probably get one or the other shortly and while you can convert after I would rather not have to if I hear how others feel.

I have an 8V RS3 and had track exhaust on for a week.

It was louder than my muffler/resonator deleted V8 S5.

Horrific drone when the revs dropped down to 3k rpm. It was so bad your ass and the entire interior vibrated.

Go switch-path.


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[jazzfanatic]

I have an 8V RS3 and had track exhaust on for a week.

It was louder than my muffler/resonator deleted V8 S5.

Horrific drone when the revs dropped down to 3k rpm. It was so bad your ass and the entire interior vibrated.

Go switch-path.


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Thanks. That was what my worry was, was the sound at low RPMs. From the video that sounds like the most bothersome part in a daily.

[ramo7769]

I received my Switchpath exhaust from AWE yesterday and got it installed same day. No issues and works as expected. It sounds awesome. Screams like the Lambo V10 and I don't want to stop accelerating but I have to force myself to in order to avoid jail time lol. I think the quiet mode is just a touch louder than the original loud mode on my OE Sport exhaust. Switchpath is worth it imo. Took me a minute to realize after the drive mode change, you need to get off throttle for the valve to actuate. Didn't notice that nuance with the stock exhaust that was too quiet for it to matter. Anyway, let me know if y'all have any questions for an unbiased customer. Cheers.

[coolwater]

Do the awe valve delete plugs really keep the CEL away? I ask since track exhaust would have to use them correct?

-cW


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[Sara/AWE]

Do the awe valve delete plugs really keep the CEL away? I ask since track exhaust would have to use them correct?

-cW


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Hey cool, for the Track Edition, we use valve simulator brackets which mount to your factory valve motors. They allow your valve motor to function as factory and prevent CELs.

[Vegasgolds]

I received my Switchpath exhaust from AWE yesterday and got it installed same day. No issues and works as expected. It sounds awesome. Screams like the Lambo V10 and I don't want to stop accelerating but I have to force myself to in order to avoid jail time lol. I think the quiet mode is just a touch louder than the original loud mode on my OE Sport exhaust. Switchpath is worth it imo. Took me a minute to realize after the drive mode change, you need to get off throttle for the valve to actuate. Didn't notice that nuance with the stock exhaust that was too quiet for it to matter. Anyway, let me know if y'all have any questions for an unbiased customer. Cheers.

could you make a video and share please?

[8STTRS]

I wish some of the larger companies like this made a larger diameter exhaust for those of us making a bit more power. We had the AWE exhaust on my wifes car and it was great (after we added a resonator to it) but, it's a cork over 700whp. We need a true 3.5"+ option from the downpipe to the muffler tip.

[coolwater]

Hey cool, for the Track Edition, we use valve simulator brackets which mount to your factory valve motors. They allow your valve motor to function as factory and prevent CELs.

Ok got it so this is better than dummy plugs as that has in the past caused soft codes and slight power loss.

-cW


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[ramo7769]

I've lived with the Switchpath all week, commuting in various conditions, hooning, etc. I thought I'd rate the subjective loudness vs. OE Sport Exhaust to see if it helps anyone figure out what they want.

Out of 10, I'd rate the OE Sport Exhaust 1/10 in Comfort mode and 3/10 in Dynamic. I'd rate the Switchpath 4.5/10 in Comfort and 8/10 in Dynamic. If anything, I'd like it to be quieter in Comfort mode for a little more stealth. Cruising is fine enough and doesn't drone like mad... but, going up hills or accelerating moderately is pretty noisey and brings in significantly more vibration than stock. Also, I felt a bit like a hooligan trying to leave my buddy's quiet neighborhood late one night with a cold start. It's still liveable enough and there are tradeoffs with keeping a resonator like more cost and weight of course. I'm quite happy with the product overall though. Dynamic mode hooning is spectacular. Fuel cut upshifts crack HARD in Dynamic mode. It's loud and visceral and you even feel the fuel cut vibrate the seat along with being much louder. The videos really do it no justice.

could you make a video and share please?

Sure, if you have something specific that AWE didn't already put in their video, let me know.

[yukoncornelius]

I've lived with the Switchpath all week, commuting in various conditions, hooning, etc. I thought I'd rate the subjective loudness vs. OE Sport Exhaust to see if it helps anyone figure out what they want.

Out of 10, I'd rate the OE Sport Exhaust 1/10 in Comfort mode and 3/10 in Dynamic. I'd rate the Switchpath 4.5/10 in Comfort and 8/10 in Dynamic. If anything, I'd like it to be quieter in Comfort mode for a little more stealth. Cruising is fine enough and doesn't drone like mad... but, going up hills or accelerating moderately is pretty noisey and brings in significantly more vibration than stock. Also, I felt a bit like a hooligan trying to leave my buddy's quiet neighborhood late one night with a cold start. It's still liveable enough and there are tradeoffs with keeping a resonator like more cost and weight of course. I'm quite happy with the product overall though. Dynamic mode hooning is spectacular. Fuel cut upshifts crack HARD in Dynamic mode. It's loud and visceral and you even feel the fuel cut vibrate the seat along with being much louder. The videos really do it no justice.



Sure, if you have something specific that AWE didn't already put in their video, let me know.

I'd really like to hear a driving video with valves closed, highlighting some of the "pretty noisey" gripes you mention above. Want to hear that before I pull the trigger....

[yukoncornelius]

Just so everyone is aware

1. This system is now on sale through awe and their distributors
2. I'm not sure why AWE isn't disclosing this to customers on their website...during the time the customer is actually ordering the product - but the backlog / lead time is over 6 weeks. Not the best experience thus far.

[Sara/AWE]

Just so everyone is aware

1. This system is now on sale through awe and their distributors
2. I'm not sure why AWE isn't disclosing this to customers on their website...during the time the customer is actually ordering the product - but the backlog / lead time is over 6 weeks. Not the best experience thus far.

Hey yukon, glad we were able to dive into this further over PM, and again I am very sorry that we did not exceed your expectations as is always our goal.

We did have a sitewide sale last week, but it is no longer live. Separate from this, we hit an unexpected supply chain delay specifically on raw materials needed to build the valve section of the SwitchPath™ exhausts. As a result some orders placed will likely take longer than our standard lead time. We are working on solutions to try to get the materials needed ASAP, and we are working diligently to vet additional suppliers so that we are not at the mercy of just one, but as you can imagine it is taking a bit to get them up to speed without sacrificing the quality that we are known for.

If anyone else is also waiting on a SwitchPath™ feel free to shoot me a PM and I am happy to provide order updates and assist with whatever is needed

[yukoncornelius]

I received my Switchpath exhaust from AWE yesterday and got it installed same day. No issues and works as expected. It sounds awesome. Screams like the Lambo V10 and I don't want to stop accelerating but I have to force myself to in order to avoid jail time lol. I think the quiet mode is just a touch louder than the original loud mode on my OE Sport exhaust. Switchpath is worth it imo. Took me a minute to realize after the drive mode change, you need to get off throttle for the valve to actuate. Didn't notice that nuance with the stock exhaust that was too quiet for it to matter. Anyway, let me know if y'all have any questions for an unbiased customer. Cheers.

Hey Ramo - how long did it take you to do the install? I have a friend of a friend who has a lift and may proceed down that route since a shop near me quoted 3 hours of labor…. And that doesn’t seem right.

Thanks
Joe

[brobst]

Hey Ramo - how long did it take you to do the install? I have a friend of a friend who has a lift and may proceed down that route since a shop near me quoted 3 hours of labor…. And that doesn’t seem right.

Thanks
Joe

That is probably on the book time. I feel like 2hrs of labor for catback and midpipes is shop reasonable.

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[Sara/AWE]

Hey Ramo - how long did it take you to do the install? I have a friend of a friend who has a lift and may proceed down that route since a shop near me quoted 3 hours of labor…. And that doesn’t seem right.

Thanks
Joe

That is probably on the book time. I feel like 2hrs of labor for catback and midpipes is shop reasonable.

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Official word from our engineering team is 2.5 hours, so you are pretty spot on. We like to be a bit conservative with estimates as not everyone installing has the same ability/access to equipment.

That being said this install is fairly straightforward so it is DIY friendly IMO. If you need, install instructions are right here, and feel free to shoot me a DM if you hit any snags - happy to help!

[yukoncornelius]

Found a shop to install the switchpath at a reasonable price...

Keep in mind, I have stock midpipes, and no valve controller.

Day 1 impressions:
I'm not sure what was rattling when I first turned the car on - I think the passenger side pipe was hitting something. Regardless, the shop owner adjusted that passenger outlet a bit, and it seems to have completely gone away. I do wonder if the clamps used are still vibrating a bit. I'm waiting for the exhaust to "break in" and i'll tighten the clamps. Ok, with that out of the way....

The exhaust isn't as loud as I thought it would be - which in my mind, is GOOD. Its quite amazing how much louder the exhaust is when the valves open slightly in S mode. Keep in mind that valves open on our cars in ANY drive select, when you switch to S mode. Meaning, you can be in comfort, switch down to S, and valves open. Alternatively, you can be in dynamic, where you start in S, you switch down to D, and the valves close. Just my driving behavior, but often I'll be cruising around in D mode, and I often flick down to S as a way to slow the car as I approach a turn. With the switchpath, when you do that - you've suddenly awakened a beast - particularly the downshift to 2nd.

With valves closed (D) - the switchpath seems to have a very acceptable level of quiet. This is a huge plus.

With valves open (S) - the car wakes up big time. Suddenly the RS3 has all the character you've been looking for - the car feels like its breathing and sounds quite excellent in the cabin all the way to redline. Its not too quiet and its not too loud - well done AWE. I really want to hear the tone of the exhaust from behind, as I bet it actually sounds more like the typical RS3 5 cylinder grumble. I was expecting some more off throttle burbles, but I'm not getting those right now. Likely attributed to the stock tune.

Cold start this morning was not too loud at all IMO. Once the RPM's drop to their normal level and you pull away in D, its really pretty stealth - it seems more quiet than the video that AWE produced. Again, the tone will likely change over the next 500-1000 miles. I'll come back with more impressions.

Final thing I'll say - I wish I could've heard the 8Y with midipes, stock catback, and ASR valve controller. My old 8v obviously sounded different than the 8y, but with midpipes and cete valve controller on the 8v - I think I may have preferred that "system". That said, 8V and 8Y simply sound different.... I do think its wild how much of an impact the valves have on noise and tone. Valve controller FULLY OPENING the valves at lower rpms makes a huge difference. In case you didn't know, stock, the valves are never fully open unless you're WOT over a certain RPM. Valve controller changes that. Alternatively, I can see a valve controller being used with the switchpath to fully close the valves even in S mode (my flicking to s mode scenario where I still want to stay stealth). OR, fully open them at lower rpm's and get reallllly rowdy.

No regrets right now - just a shame that Audi made these cars so dang quiet stock. Exhaust like the switchpath allows the "jewel" of these cars, to finally shine. Please note, you will likely be exceeding the posted speed limit far too often now that you can let that 5 cylinder sing.

[TToysRuS]

Found a shop to install the switchpath at a reasonable price...

Keep in mind, I have stock midpipes, and no valve controller.

Day 1 impressions:
I'm not sure what was rattling when I first turned the car on - I think the passenger side pipe was hitting something. Regardless, the shop owner adjusted that passenger outlet a bit, and it seems to have completely gone away. I do wonder if the clamps used are still vibrating a bit. I'm waiting for the exhaust to "break in" and i'll tighten the clamps. Ok, with that out of the way....

The exhaust isn't as loud as I thought it would be good - which in my mind, is GOOD. Its quite amazing how much louder the exhaust is when the valves open slightly in S mode. Keep in mind that valves open on our cars in ANY drive select, when you switch to S mode. Meaning, you can be in comfort, switch down to S, and valves open. Alternatively, you can be in dynamic, where you start in S, you switch down to D, and the valves close. Just my driving behavior, but often I'll be cruising around in D mode, and I often flick down to S as a way to slow the car as I approach a turn. With the switchpath, when you do that - you've suddenly awakened a beast - particularly the downshift to 2nd.

With valves closed (D) - the switchpath seems to have a very acceptable level of quiet. This is a huge plus.

With valves open (S) - the car wakes up big time. Suddenly the RS3 has all the character you've been looking for - the car feels like its breathing and sounds quite excellent in the cabin all the way to redline. Its not too quiet and its not too loud - well done AWE. I really want to hear the tone of the exhaust from behind, as I bet it actually sounds more like the typical RS3 5 cylinder grumble. I was expecting some more off throttle burbles, but I'm not getting those right now. Likely attributed to the stock tune.

Cold start this morning was not too loud at all IMO. Once the RPM's drop to their normal level and you pull away in D, its really pretty stealth - it seems more quiet than the video that AWE produced. Again, the tone will likely change over the next 500-1000 miles. I'll come back with more impressions.

Final thing I'll say - I wish I could've heard the 8Y with midipes, stock catback, and ASR valve controller. My old 8v obviously sounded different than the 8y, but with midpipes and cete valve controller on the 8v - I think I may have preferred that "system". That said, 8V and 8Y simply sound different.... I do think its wild how much of an impact the valves have on noise and tone. Valve controller FULLY OPENING the valves at lower rpms makes a huge difference. In case you didn't know, stock, the valves are never fully open unless you're WOT over a certain RPM. Valve controller changes that. Alternatively, I can see a valve controller being used with the switchpath to fully close the valves even in S mode (my flicking to s mode scenario where I still want to stay stealth). OR, fully open them at lower rpm's and get reallllly rowdy.

No regrets right now - just a shame that Audi made these cars so dang quiet stock. Exhaust like the switchpath allows the "jewel" of these cars, to finally shine. Please note, you will likely be exceeding the posted speed limit far too often now that you can let that 5 cylinder sing.

How is the drone?

[yukoncornelius]

How is the drone?

I'll have to do more testing with the valves open on the highway - there seems to be zero drone with valves closed.

[Sara/AWE]

Thank you, review is greatly appreciated and we are glad you are enjoying your system so far!

[signde]

does the 8Y have different OEM valve logic than the 8V?

for the 8V, it's my understanding it's not a matter of both being partially open, it's that the drivers and passenger sides open differently. in S mode in the 8V, the driver's side fully opens. the passenger side still has the wonky behavior of only opening under certain conditions related to throttle position and RPM. this is heavily discussed in the 8V switchpath thread. despite reading that thread many times over, i never quite grasped that until i bought the 8V switchpath and learned the hard way it uses the passenger side valve and the passenger side only. the driver's side remains connected but not in use.

from looking at the pictures, that appears to be the same for the 8Y switchpath, unless i am blind (which is entirely possible). unless that's changed, "valves" in context of the switchpath is incorrect, it only uses one. i really urge people to understand this, as i ended up spending another $500 on a valve controller on top of the price of the exhaust to get what i wanted.

[yukoncornelius]

does the 8Y have different OEM valve logic than the 8V?

for the 8V, it's my understanding it's not a matter of both being partially open, it's that the drivers and passenger sides open differently. in S mode in the 8V, the driver's side fully opens. the passenger side still has the wonky behavior of only opening under certain conditions related to throttle position and RPM. this is heavily discussed in the 8V switchpath thread. despite reading that thread many times over, i never quite grasped that until i bought the 8V switchpath and learned the hard way it uses the passenger side valve and the passenger side only. the driver's side remains connected but not in use.

from looking at the pictures, that appears to be the same for the 8Y switchpath, unless i am blind (which is entirely possible). unless that's changed, "valves" in context of the switchpath is incorrect, it only uses one. i really urge people to understand this, as i ended up spending another $500 on a valve controller on top of the price of the exhaust to get what i wanted.

Great post - I honestly didn't look close enough to realize this. I also think the 8y behavior is similar to how you describe (ASR has a great video showing the stock valves opening and closing under certain conditions). So you bought the valve controller in order to fully open the single valve on the switchpath system? Or keep it closed? Even if the switchpath had two valves - I bet you still would've gotten the valve controller.... the control it gives is really nice.

[signde]

Great post - I honestly didn't look close enough to realize this. I also think the 8y behavior is similar to how you describe (ASR has a great video showing the stock valves opening and closing under certain conditions). So you bought the valve controller in order to fully open the single valve on the switchpath system? Or keep it closed? Even if the switchpath had two valves - I bet you still would've gotten the valve controller.... the control it gives is really nice.

I would be really surprised if the 8Y changed this valve logic behavior.

This is purely subjective but I got the valve controller because to me having the switchpath with only the single (lame passenger) valve was worse than the OEM exhaust. Put the car in sport mode, want to get those nice downshift overrun burbles? Well guess what, unless you were romping the piss out of the car, the passenger valved is closed. That means flow is all routed through the muffled driver's side and as such everything will be muted. Same with DSG upshift clacks. I personally liked hearing all that unfiltered even when I am not beating on the car, which you can with the OEM setup because the driver's side is wide open in sport.

Again, this is personal preference. Some people wanted everything tame unless they are really getting on it, so I understand why AWE made this decision.

Now that I have the valve controller I will say it sounds glorious. Also if I had a tune like Unitronic that opens the both valves fully in dynamic I would not have had to buy the valve controller either. I had the warrantied APR plus tune at the time, so my hands were tied there.

[TToysRuS]

I would be really surprised if the 8Y changed this valve logic behavior.

This is purely subjective but I got the valve controller because to me having the switchpath with only the single (lame passenger) valve was worse than the OEM exhaust. Put the car in sport mode, want to get those nice downshift overrun burbles? Well guess what, unless you were romping the piss out of the car, the passenger valved is closed. That means flow is all routed through the muffled driver's side and as such everything will be muted. Same with DSG upshift clacks. I personally liked hearing all that unfiltered even when I am not beating on the car, which you can with the OEM setup because the driver's side is wide open in sport.

Again, this is personal preference. Some people wanted everything tame unless they are really getting on it, so I understand why AWE made this decision.

Now that I have the valve controller I will say it sounds glorious. Also if I had a tune like Unitronic that opens the both valves fully in dynamic I would not have had to buy the valve controller either. I had the warrantied APR plus tune at the time, so my hands were tied there.

I wanted to do a valve controller but I keep hearing about all kinds of issues with CETE and others causing problems, bricking things etc and not lasting.

[signde]

I wanted to do a valve controller but I keep hearing about all kinds of issues with CETE and others causing problems, bricking things etc and not lasting.

where are you hearing that?

my CETE unit arrived and initially didn't cause problems but didn't actually do anything either. i went through a little back and forth with europrice who put me directly in touch with Ferdi at CETE. he remoted into my computer which was connected to the controller, reflashed the controller, and all is well. i've had the setup for 3 years now.

money well spent, imo.

[TToysRuS]

where are you hearing that?

my CETE unit arrived and initially didn't cause problems but didn't actually do anything either. i went through a little back and forth with europrice who put me directly in touch with Ferdi at CETE. he remoted into my computer which was connected to the controller, reflashed the controller, and all is well. i've had the setup for 3 years now.

money well spent, imo.

Here are a few. Seems to have issues over time and the small risk of it perma-closing valves is a no go for me.


https://www.audi-sport.net/xf/thread...e-else.413367/

https://www.audizine.com/forum/showt...l-Instal-Issue

[grandpab]

I just put in an ASR controller with ssa memory. Installing the ssa memory part was kind of sketchy, but hey everything works properly. It wasn't really worth the price for the noise alone, but I like having the extra control over the valves. Maybe when I pair it with an aftermarket exhaust I'll like it more.