Josh/AWE

Presenting the AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ Remote. Push-button mood control.

• Works with stock valved exhaust system
• Open and close exhaust valves with the push of a button from inside the cabin, at any time
• Comes as a set of two remotes with wiring harness, control box and mounting hardware
• Compact design perfect for a keychain or cup holder
• From quiet to aggressive with the tap of a button
• No Check Engine Light - Guaranteed

What it does:
The AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ remote and accompanying control box overrides the factory valving to allow the exhaust valves to be opened or closed manually via the SwitchPath™ Remote.

How to operate:
With the AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ Controller installed, pressing the “On” button found on the left side of the SwitchPath™ Remote will open the exhaust valves. To close the exhaust valves simply press the “Off” button on the right side of the remote.

What’s in the box:
The AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ Remote comes complete as a kit with two remotes, two mounting brackets, the SwitchPath™ Controller, one AWE Tuning Valve Simulator, and easy to follow instructions.

Availability:
The AWE Tuning SwitchPath™ Remote is available direct or through your favorite AWE Tuning dealer.

Questions? Give me a shout.

djsiry

When the button is pressed to open the valve, is that equivalent to the exhaust being set on "dynamic" for the stock S6 exhaust, or is it something totally different?

Josh/AWE

The valve tendencies are based on engine load and speed, gear selected, and vehicle speed. We've found that they open at around 3500 rpm. The SwitchPath™ Remote allows you to keep them open or closed at all times, at any time.

redrocker55

Josh...do you guys have any videos so we can hear the differences outside the car and in the cabin?

Thank you.

Josh/AWE

Working on it

DeerHunter

So, just to clarify: I understand that the "open" setting means the valves are open all the time. However, when "closed", is the factory algorithm is bypassed (i.e. closed at all times) or does it revert to factory programming (sometimes open and sometimes closed)?

Tinbad

good question!

A6er

I am very interested in this too. Does anyone know how many "valves" we have on our cars and exactly what they do (how they re-direct airflow)? I have a '16 with the sport exhaust.

Looking forward to updates/input!

MadAboutCars

See this thread: Operation of S6 Exhaust Flap - AudiWorld Forums

MadAboutCars

The MY16 has one valve in front of the left rear muffler and another valve in one of the output pipes of the right rear muffler. When the valves are closed all of the exhaust gases exit via the single right hand exhaust pipe. It's purpose is to provide backpressure and less 4 cylinder sound when in 4 cylinder mode.

The biggest effect of fitting this mod will make the exhaust quieter when the valves are closed, but no increase in sound, unless you are in comfort mode and above 70km per hour, when on. See the thread I linked to above.