Josh/AWE

Good afternoon,

A local client was kind enough to loan us their B8 A4 to use for exhaust development.

Some specs on the car: It is a 09 B8 A4 2.0T Quattro equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission and the S-Line package.

As with all new products, we did extensive data logging in stock form to ensure we have an accurate base line to work from.



Once our initial data logging was complete, the car moved to our in-house Fabrication Department.



There, the car was digitized by our engineers in preparation for prototyping. Each prototype will undergo a series of tests, both on the dyno and street, to determine if it is worthy of the A.W.E. Tuning name.

Once a production version has been decided upon, our expert fabricators will make jigs and a production run will be scheduled.

I will be updating this thread as this project progresses. Subscribe and you’re sure to learn why our exhaust systems are the industry standard.

We take great pride in the amount of research that goes into all of our products. Few companies can do this type of development and we are happy to share the results.

Please feel free to ask any questions you may have, I will do my best to answer them.

Scotty (UK)

Wow ! I didn't know this sort of technology was in use in the after market car tuning industy. It must save a lot of time and guess work.

Winesap

The front portions of the exhaust must be the same on the Avant but the rear is different - will you be doing at Avant version?

Josh/AWE

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Our Engineering and Fabrication departments have been hard at work on this exciting project.<o></o>
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After undercarriage digitizing was complete, the stock exhaust was removed from the car to prepare for our initial prototype.<o></o>
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The OE exhaust system, not surprisingly, wasn’t designed with maximum performance in mind. <o></o>
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There are sections where the stock tubing suddenly crimps down and forms creases to create maximum chassis and road clearance, but this sort of deformation hurts exhaust flow.<o>

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</o> Our production system will eliminate these, providing smooth gradual bends where the exhaust gases can flow naturally, while still providing ample chassis and road clearance.<o>
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Our engineers began working with the raw data to design a prototype system in CAD. This helps us greatly reduce the time and raw material waste to move from the initial design phase to a full production system.<o>
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Here is a CAD model of the first prototype to undergo testing: a single outlet, dual tip system. <o>
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This will be a direct replacement for enthusiasts not looking to replace their rear valance.<o>
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We currently have a B8 S4 rear valance assembly on the way to us so we can offer a quad tip design.<o>
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Our Director of Fabrication is currently building the prototype single outlet exhaust system. Once complete, we will perform a series of sound level and dyno testing and report back with our findings.<o>
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Meanwhile, please feel free to ask any questions that you may have about our R&D process! We’re proud to be one of the few aftermarket companies with these capabilities and try to show the public exactly what goes into our products.<o></o>

Josh/AWE

Don't forget raw materials. The amount of scrap metal from prototyping has been greatly reduced since we began digitizing our exhaust systems.

We're proud to be one of the few that are able to do this kind of development.

Every stock image I've seen has the avant using the same single outlet system as the sedan.

Regardless we don't plan on ignoring Avant owners.

need_TQM

What is your current design for the diameter of the tips? From the picture they look, IMHO, to be a good size -- relatively close to the stock size. The quad tip version would be similar?

Thanks, looking to seeing/hearing more.

Winesap

Well my Avant is still at the shop awaiting a new headliner so I can't send you a photo but it has one exhaust on the left and another on the right as does every other Avant I've seen. 2009 premium with sport package

lhsa

avant's most certainly have double tips. lmk when you need a test mule, i'm in philly.

audiman4life

HEY A.W.E.,

MAKE SURE THERE IS NO DRONING SOUND AT CRUISING SPEEDS!

markcincinnati

I'm most interested in the SOUND (but the promise of better power and efficiency are not lost on me either!)

Keep us in the loop!