Tiguan Exhaust

[jazzyjames999]

The resonator we used was a Stainless 12” long Lukey Performance, clearance was an issue fitting anything bigger without redesigning - didn’t want to cut the DP but was the only option. No major differences we were aware, the MK7.5 just became available first.





Just the one Switchpath - the harness connects to both valve controllers and was very easy install.



The muffler was from a brand new MK7.5 Golf R, installed for $600, the Switchpath was $380 (Online from Mode Auto Concepts - DIY Install) and the Resonator was $220 installed. All in for $1200.

Well worth the exercise!





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Thanks Azza, but why did you get a new resonator? I was planning on using the stock one and connecting the mk7 muffler to it.

[azza83]

Thanks Azza, but why did you get a new resonator? I was planning on using the stock one and connecting the mk7 muffler to it.

The APR Down Pipe removed the factory resonator, so if your still running the stock system then need not worry about this step mate

[veew]

Cheers for the reply Azza83.

City Performance Centre in Vic quoted $369 + $15 for shipping interstate.
It is a bit more than I was hoping so will have to think about it. Just harder to sneak past the CFO (wife) haha.
I've asked if they are willing to do group buy pricing, if they are who else is keen?

[azza83]

Tiguan Exhaust

Cheers for the reply Azza83.

City Performance Centre in Vic quoted $369 + $15 for shipping interstate.
It is a bit more than I was hoping so will have to think about it. Just harder to sneak past the CFO (wife) haha.
I've asked if they are willing to do group buy pricing, if they are who else is keen?

Yeah, it was a bit more than I wanted to spend on a switch too - the MK7 valves are closed by default but the MK7.5 is open and was too loud open for daily driving with the DP, so I needed a way to close it and still have the option when I wanted some noise [emoji41]

[veew]

Yeah, it was a bit more than I wanted to spend on a switch too - the MK7 valves are closed by default but the MK7.5 is open and was too loud open for daily driving with the DP, so I needed a way to close it and still have the option when I wanted some noise [emoji41]

Did you install the exhaust switches yourself?

[azza83]

Tiguan Exhaust

Did you install the exhaust switches yourself?

Yes, it’s a plug & play harness, very easy DIY - only mod is to clip the oem power plug, wire the positive & negative to the socket in the boot, remove some trim and run the exhaust valve wires through a grommet under the car - these then just connect straight up with a few zip ties to tidy [emoji106]

[Rabbit222]

Leyo Motorsport are clearing stock on their valved / resonated MK7 R / Mk7.5R catback systems. This with the AWE switch path controller may be a perfect combination at the right price 👌🏽

[Rabbit222]

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[INASNT]

Leyo Motorsport are clearing stock on their valved / resonated MK7 R / Mk7.5R catback systems. This with the AWE switch path controller may be a perfect combination at the right price ����

Leyo system should come with its own controller

[PDMJO]

Leyo Motorsport are clearing stock on their valved / resonated MK7 R / Mk7.5R catback systems. This with the AWE switch path controller may be a perfect combination at the right price 

Their website says $1500 USD rrp. What's a 'good' price to pay for an exhaust of this type?

[Beedub]

Their website says $1500 USD rrp. What's a 'good' price to pay for an exhaust of this type?

From what I've seen, $2500 to $3500 for cat-back systems from Aus resellers.

[INASNT]

From what I've seen, $2500 to $3500 for cat-back systems from Aus resellers.

Talking about exhausts, saw a video of a guy that bought an early 2000's Merc S600 which runs the same engine as the Pagani Zonda then spent 12k on an exhaust to make the S600 sound like a Zonda... Was epic..

If the exchange rate was better 1500 USD would be ok.

[Beedub]

Talking about exhausts, saw a video of a guy that bought an early 2000's Merc S600 which runs the same engine as the Pagani Zonda then spent 12k on an exhaust to make the S600 sound like a Zonda... Was epic..

If the exchange rate was better 1500 USD would be ok.

12K?! Good lord.

My exhaust sounds like **** since my mods. Thinking of seeing a custom exhaust shop in Sydney to see if I can do 3in all the way to match the DP without introducing drone, and whether there's any performance benefit in doing so.
If not I'll go the Golf R Mk7/7.5 muffler route.

[iDiesel]

I have done just over 18,000 kms and have noticed the following in my Allspace
Very quiet exhaust from new

At about 7k-8k, it got a little throatier and started to get a little louder
I assume some carbon build up

In the last few weeks, I reckon mine has now started to get an annoying raspy tone/drone with just a bit of throttle once the engine/exhaust starts to get a little warm - say after driving about 10-15mins. Under hard acceleration it sounds fine, and with cruising it's still quiet, but just add a bit of pressure on the accelerator and the new louder tone appears.

Just wondering if having a Stage 1 tune can introduce this because the car is running richer and unburnt fuel is degrading the muffler baffles?

[INASNT]

Stage 1 tune will run leaner as they run very rich from the factory. This is done to cater for the people that may use cheap low octane fuel.

Cant say I get any drones with my stage 2. You should hear nothing with the stock downpipe and rear muffler.