How to achieve DSG farts in Octavia RS?

[ReeceR]

Hi guys,

I'm currently in the market for a new car, as we have a baby on the way and our 3 door MKV GTI sadly has to go. We're currently cross-shopping a MK7 Golf R and a new Octavia RS. I understand they aren't natural competitors, but I figure if we are going to make space compromises for the Golf, we may as well go the whole hog and get the R.

Anyway, my question is this: what mods are required to get the Octavia RS to make the DSG "fart" on full throttle upshifts, like a GTI or R? Does a stage 1 tune alone do it? Or a down pipe? Or a cat back system? Something else? Or is it not possible?

I currently drive a manual and cannot justify driving a DSG (as my missus would prefer) if it's not going to make beautifully rewarding farty, popping noises on upshifts.

Thanks for your help.

Cheers
Reece

[tigger73]

It's the cat-back that will give you the DSG farts. You'll need a resonated system unless you want it to sound like a race car all the time.

I had a non-resonated system on my Tiguan for a couple of months and my wife hated it. Stuck a resonator in and was the best real world compromise without going to a bi-modal setup.


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[99Reza]

I removed the resonator a while ago, it resulted in some DSG fart, not all the time but it's there. I added a small resonator, DSG fart still there but very subdued. The new RS230 has a different exhaust system and it supposed to give 'sportier' sound. I've seen one youtube video and yes it does give a rather loud fart.

[99Reza]

Found the vid:

https://youtu.be/gUXE7J-MMsc

[dArK5HaD0w]

i achieved it by getting a full apr exhaust
i then wanted more with downshifts, so i got a dsg tune
hehehehe

[ReeceR]

Found the vid:

https://youtu.be/gUXE7J-MMsc

That sounds brilliant. Exactly as it should have been originally! I wonder when they'll be due in Australia?

[ReeceR]

How much did the APR exhaust cost? Did you also get an ECU tune at the same time?

What is a DSG tune? What's the benefit?

Cheers

[tigger73]

APR exhaust is good but pricey. If you can find a decent local exhaust shop they can probably fabricate something that looks good and sounds right at around half the price. You'll need a small resonator and a sports muffler plus a set of slash cut double wall stainless tips to set it off [emoji4]


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[Mcsteve]

I removed the resonator a while ago, it resulted in some DSG fart, not all the time but it's there. I added a small resonator, DSG fart still there but very subdued. The new RS230 has a different exhaust system and it supposed to give 'sportier' sound. I've seen one youtube video and yes it does give a rather loud fart.

Hi reza.

I was wondering how you found the exhaust after the removal of the stock resonator. Also, why you put a smaller resonator afterwards?
I'm keen to tweak the exhaust without going too overboard.




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[99Reza]

I found the exhaust to be quite good without the resonator however there is a resonance at 2.5k rpm, the smaller resonator fixed it up. The resonator I installed was 18 inch long resonator, it made the car sounded really good, the resonance was replace by a deep growl and gives off sporty sound from the cabin, not loud at all. The enequal length pipe of our car's rear muffler made an interesting growl. I have since revert to stock because of two things:
1) Need some warranty claim on my car, best to present the car in stock form
2) the glass pack inside the resonator has burned out, the resonance was back

If i'm to do it again, I'll simply replace the stock resonator with either 12 or 18 inch stainless/ceramic pack resonator, depending on your sound volume preference.

This is the video I made without the resonator:

https://youtu.be/UUNydgT-6gM

I made another one with the 18inch resonator, but couldn't find it. I'll post it once I have found it.

Found it:

https://youtu.be/NOuORhYooYk

[dArK5HaD0w]

How much did the APR exhaust cost? Did you also get an ECU tune at the same time?

What is a DSG tune? What's the benefit?

Cheers

i had stage 1 ecu from yonks ago.
getting the apr downpipe comes with a stage 2 tune. u have to get the ecu retuned with an aftermarket dp, regardless of what brand it is.
the apr exhaust is on the pointy end, costing 2.5k. that includes downpipe, catback, tune and fitting.

As for the dsg tune, it:-
- modifies the torque limiter & capacity to 500nm.
- modifies Drive mode for better driveability. doesn't keep changing its mind about which gears to select. holds them better.
- modified Sports mode for better useability. doesn't hold on for too long, and makes sports mode actually fun to drive. u should hear the downshifts when combined with the apr exhaust!!
- faster shift times. i really haven't noticed this.
- clutch shudder reduced. never had the issue before the tune, nor do i have it now, so i can't comment.
- less clutch slip, hence longer life for gearbox and clutch packs.

[Lucas_R]

If i'm to do it again, I'll simply replace the stock resonator with either 12 or 18 inch stainless/ceramic pack resonator, depending on your sound volume preference.

If you do it again, i can recommend the AdrenalinR range of resonators and mufflers from NZ. I purchased a custom 10" long resonator (4" body diameter and 3" pipe) to use on my Golf R's aftermarket downpipe and it was beautifully made, and all stainless steel inside and out.

Some pics here: AdrenalinR resonator

AdrenalinR resonator fitted

[wfdTamar]

This is what you want if you drive with, and without company (family) - a switchable one.

https://www.facebook.com/ecstuning/videos/vb.74728438691/10153341156908692/?type=2&theater

https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_VI--2.0T/ES2918649/

[dArK5HaD0w]

This is what you want if you drive with, and without company (family) - a switchable one.

https://www.facebook.com/ecstuning/videos/vb.74728438691/10153341156908692/?type=2&theater

https://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen....0T/ES2918649/

just keep in mind a catback section designed for a golf will NOT fit an octavia. mk5 or mk6 golf, doesn't matter.
u need one designed for a jetta.

the apr one i got is designed for a mk5 jetta.

downpipe alone - golf/jetta will both work for an octavia.

[donweather]

downpipe alone - golf/jetta will both work for an octavia.

not a perfect fit according to this thread?

http://www.vwwatercooled.com/forums/f149/downpipe-compatability-tsi-81690.html