Rear Diffuser differences?
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Rear Diffuser differences?
<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/157116/img_0030.jpg"></center><p>Are there different diffusers? I thought they were solid?
Since I'm on this topic, can it be changed for dual exhaust?
Thanks to ToeCutter for the picture!
Since I'm on this topic, can it be changed for dual exhaust?
Thanks to ToeCutter for the picture!
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Yes, many differences...
Toecutter's is S Line, which has the faux mesh in the center.
2.0T Sedan - solid with a single exhaust, dual tip outlet on driver side
3.2 Sedan, 2.0T Avant - solid with dual exhaust, single tip outlets on both sides
2.0T S Line Sedan - faux mesh center with single exhaust, dual tip outlet on driver side
3.2 S Line Sedan, 2.0T S Line Avant - faux mesh center with dial exhaust, single tip outlets on both sides
S4 - solid with dual exhaust, dual tip outlets on both sides
S Line diffusers are not compatible with non S Line bumpers, and vice-versa. S4 diffuser is rumored to be compatible with S Line bumpers. Hope this helps.
2.0T Sedan - solid with a single exhaust, dual tip outlet on driver side
3.2 Sedan, 2.0T Avant - solid with dual exhaust, single tip outlets on both sides
2.0T S Line Sedan - faux mesh center with single exhaust, dual tip outlet on driver side
3.2 S Line Sedan, 2.0T S Line Avant - faux mesh center with dial exhaust, single tip outlets on both sides
S4 - solid with dual exhaust, dual tip outlets on both sides
S Line diffusers are not compatible with non S Line bumpers, and vice-versa. S4 diffuser is rumored to be compatible with S Line bumpers. Hope this helps.
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Interesting... never realized that the Avant, regardless of engine, has dual exhaust.
I really do like the look of dual exhaust better. Looks much more athletic in my opinion. I always liked this on the B6s.
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Like it as well...
Makes my avant look more aggressive. Read that it's for noise reduction audi took into consideration in avant cabin. Single one sided is louder but is muffled more with the trunk of the sedan vs no trunk in the avant.
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Re: Do you just want a more aggressive look?
I have a B6 1.8T and love the dual exhaust. I like the look with the mesh on the B8 but I guess I would just like the option of dual exhaust. It's not a deal killer though.
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It's regardless of engine in the US but over here not all avants get one each side
i.e
1.8T, 2.0TDI, 2.7TDI are dual pipes on the left
The phrase they use here is :
"Exhaust pipes - 4-cylinder models have two exhaust pipes on the left hand side. 6-cylinder models and the 2.0 TFSI Avant model have one exhaust pipe on each side"
1.8T, 2.0TDI, 2.7TDI are dual pipes on the left
The phrase they use here is :
"Exhaust pipes - 4-cylinder models have two exhaust pipes on the left hand side. 6-cylinder models and the 2.0 TFSI Avant model have one exhaust pipe on each side"