Which Exhaust?

[shimee]

Hi All,

I see there are plenty of exhaust options for the Scirocco and many members have them fitted. I’m looking at going APR, but I am *guessing* it is at the higher end of the price range. There is also the Milltek product, and no doubt many more. I want a full system, I think the Akrapovic (for example) still needs another downpipe?

Could anyone make any suggestions or share their decision making process in choosing their aftermarket exhaust? I want an aggressive exhaust note, sharpen up the sound a bit and of course performance gains.

[T Go]

The VWR Scirocco exhaust looks mean.

[shimee]

That one slipped past me - checking it out now thanks.

Anyone know if any members here have it? Price?

The VWR Scirocco exhaust looks mean.

[Andych]

VWR Exhaust is a Milltek... plenty of people have it in either Resonated or non resonated form.

Pricing is similar for a TBE to the APR RSC... the difference is that with the APR RSC you get Stage 2 Tune free... Stage 2Plus if you have an HPFP...
It all comes down to personal choice... what I like as an exhaust note and look isnt necessarily going to be what you or other members like.
Do your own homework... Check out Dub Addiction as well... Tim has some good options for the Rocco.

APR RSC TBE prices are here.... APR - High Performance Development for Audi, VW and Porsche Vehicles.

[leontoh]

Interesting that you mentioned akra. I had a thread not too long ago about fitting a GTI's evolution system in a Scirocco as both share the same exhaust. Long story short, no one has been able to answer that question. I'm only short of forking out some serious cash to see for myself.

I'm quite interested in a couple more exhausts too... Bull X and Eisenmann... Heard some not-too good stories about Miltek's QC so I'm a little reluctant. As Andych rightly mentioned, the APR RSC TBE gives you a free stage 2 tune. Also, it's much more easily available, comes with warranty and sounds pretty darn good too (to me, at least).

[team_v]

If you already have APR tech on your car then it makes sense to stick with APR.

If you haven't gone a particualr tune path you could always look at dubaddiction or viezu for go fast bits.

[Andych]

What the OP needs to bear in mind is that there are 3 ways to go...
Cat Back will not require any change to the tune... be it stock or stage 1 and will add some noise and SFA power.. regardless of who makes the exhaust.
Down Pipe to Factory System will require a change in tune... as the OP's sig say APR Stage 1 it would make sense to go for the APR Down Pipe in this case and get Stage 2 free. Cheaper Option... will improve performance and some increase in sound..
TBE Must have a change in tune.. again.. as the OP's sig says APR it makes sense to go that direction...

Lots of options out there... but I have to agree... the APR RSC is a quality product, sounds great when you unleash it but is subtle when you are not on it...At least in my opinion anyway...

[shimee]

Thanks for the replies - this is one of those hard to 'try before you buy' items. I haven't seen nor heard any other Scirocco's factory or otherwise, in fact I haven't even heard my own Scirocco driven.

My other trivial want is oval tips vs round - so far I think I like oval as they suit the squat stance of the car. Only Milltek seem to offer them from my research so far.

In any case - APR is firming as the pick of the bunch. Checking out the Eisenman page now - thanks leontoh

[shimee]

Thanks Andy you posted this while I was writing my last post....good info.

What the OP needs to bear in mind is that there are 3 ways to go...
Cat Back will not require any change to the tune... be it stock or stage 1 and will add some noise and SFA power.. regardless of who makes the exhaust.
Down Pipe to Factory System will require a change in tune... as the OP's sig say APR Stage 1 it would make sense to go for the APR Down Pipe in this case and get Stage 2 free. Cheaper Option... will improve performance and some increase in sound..
TBE Must have a change in tune.. again.. as the OP's sig says APR it makes sense to go that direction...

Lots of options out there... but I have to agree... the APR RSC is a quality product, sounds great when you unleash it but is subtle when you are not on it...At least in my opinion anyway...

[robbie]

Akrapovic or Milltek.

[she_dub]

Akrapovic still requires a third party DP.

APR or Milltek.

Both are fantastic products.

I've got a resonated Milltek TBE and I'm running an APR Stage 2 tune (when it's not back to stock for warranty work)

It's all personal preferences at the end of the day

[shimee]

Yes I agree its personal preference to a degree but its not like beer, or shoes, where you can just try em out and decide. I would definitely be able to decide what I like best if I could just see/hear/drive them first

I think I'm getting the APR TBE, if for no other reason than so I can have everything done through the same workshop the whole way through my ownership of the vehicle. That would be the same one as you have used Bec

The warranty work you mention is another reason I want to stick with the one workshop - I reckon it will simplify things in the event something does go wrong. If for no other reason because I only need to go to one place to have all the stuff returned to stock.

Sigh....its only been 3 weeks since the first tune was done. I'm out of control

Akrapovic still requires a third party DP.

APR or Milltek.

Both are fantastic products.

I've got a resonated Milltek TBE and I'm running an APR Stage 2 tune (when it's not back to stock for warranty work)

It's all personal preferences at the end of the day

[shimee]

Hi All,

Just wondering if any Melbourne Rocco owners have the APR TBE fitted? If so, hoping I could meet up to see/hear the car, as I am so close to buying this but need to assess drone/loudness first hand.

[RoccoR]

Which Exhaust?

I have the APR DP with stock cat back. Sound is great. Happy for u to have a listen if u wish. Not sure how much more HP the cat back will give u but all I can say is that in my experience with RSC APR TBE, it was a tad loud (for me). I had to get it resonated and only then it developed the note that I was after. I have since sold the cat back component and just kept the DP and have no regrets. The sound is very similar and I didn't like the start up farting sound that the after market cat back generated. (Reason why I sold it). Didn't really notice any power loss either. Once again it's just my opinion.

[shimee]

Thanks for the offer RoccoR - sadly, with me being the impulsive, impatient type I booked the car in for the TBE yesterday. Will be fitted tomorrow. I figure I can always sell it, or do as you did and sell a part of it. I am a bit afraid about the volume - I dont mind it being loud if the 'note' is right though. In any case, I am looking forward to it!!

I hope the farting sound you refer to isnt too annoying. Also - can you tell me what you mean when you say you 'had to get it resonated'? I thought this was a resonated exhaust??

I will post my findings after its done - I have to do a vid or two of the before sound tonight for comparison.

I have the APR DP with stock cat back. Sound is great. Happy for u to have a listen if u wish. Not sure how much more HP the cat back will give u but all I can say is that in my experience with RSC APR TBE, it was a tad loud (for me). I had to get it resonated and only then it developed the note that I was after. I have since sold the cat back component and just kept the DP and have no regrets. The sound is very similar and I didn't like the start up farting sound that the after market cat back generated. (Reason why I sold it). Didn't really notice any power loss either. Once again it's just my opinion.