New RS4 Owner - Need help on Mods
02-04-2008, 10:38 AM
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New RS4 Owner - Need help on Mods
Collected my RS4 about 2 weeks ago and still having problems with what exhaust to go with..
looking for something louder than the stock system but without too much resonation within the cabin..
exhaust:
GMG WC
Milltek - Valved non resonated
MTM
Magnaflow
Tubi
ecu tuning:
GIAC or Revo
anyone using any of the listed items ur help would be greatly appreciated.
also pls feel free to add ur own list of mods..been searching high and low but cant seem to find much for the rs4
looking for something louder than the stock system but without too much resonation within the cabin..
exhaust:
GMG WC
Milltek - Valved non resonated
MTM
Magnaflow
Tubi
ecu tuning:
GIAC or Revo
anyone using any of the listed items ur help would be greatly appreciated.
also pls feel free to add ur own list of mods..been searching high and low but cant seem to find much for the rs4
02-04-2008, 10:45 AM
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Do a search on each one....
Thats what i did and i just ordered the magnaflow today. As much as i like the milltek tips better I couldnt justify the $1100 difference in price. I'm using the extra dough to buy some hotchis sways and have them both installed.
02-04-2008, 11:11 AM
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Re: Love my Tubi
sounds good from the outside...but how is it in the cabin? is it something u could take ur girlfriend's parents out in and not make them deaf? hahah wouldnt be a good idea if i was trying to impress them
also how much did u pay for em?
also how much did u pay for em?
02-04-2008, 11:19 AM
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Re: Do a search on each one....
was about to buy the Miltek Valved Non Resonated before my car arrived and decided to wait..including the downpipes and cats came up to quite a bit...
problem with all ur video clips on youtube and all is that it sounds different in real life...from the video clips it sounded like the magnaflow systems sounded great but are really really loud.
problem with all ur video clips on youtube and all is that it sounds different in real life...from the video clips it sounded like the magnaflow systems sounded great but are really really loud.
02-04-2008, 11:29 AM
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Absolutely no drone. It's like a snarling dog when u get into it. I've gotten nothing but compliments on it. I've heard Milltek and magnaflow and IMHO Tubi sounds the best. (and should for the $)
02-04-2008, 12:00 PM
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If you have any Milltek-specific questions, I'd be glad to help...
I've installed and heard all the Milltek res/non-res, valved/non-valved versions. Sounds like Res would definately be suitable for you.
Systems are hand-made and the silencers are hand-packed in the UK.
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Systems are hand-made and the silencers are hand-packed in the UK.
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02-04-2008, 01:29 PM
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How much of the Tubi system did you install?
I've been thinking on the idea of installing the Tubi rear section...replacing everything behind the stock resonators.
The installer i'm working with keeps pushing me towards Tubi and strongly believes this setup will offer me what i'm looking for....which is essentially a more agressive V8 sound without making the car intolerably loud as a daily driver.
My big concern in doing this...as i'm sure it is with everyone approaching a project like this without having heard the options in person...is that don't want to drop $3k and find myself still trying to dial it in....or worse having installed something that is counterproductive to getting the sound i'm hoping for.
Of course i've not heard anything other than stock exhaust on my RS4...so this is a little like shooting in the dark.
I know it's all about having heard the option in person...so i'm kinda going on the most informed recommendation on what to do in getting my car to sound a little less like a sedan and more like the car it feels like when i'm driving it!
Any advice along these lines would be much appreciated!
The installer i'm working with keeps pushing me towards Tubi and strongly believes this setup will offer me what i'm looking for....which is essentially a more agressive V8 sound without making the car intolerably loud as a daily driver.
My big concern in doing this...as i'm sure it is with everyone approaching a project like this without having heard the options in person...is that don't want to drop $3k and find myself still trying to dial it in....or worse having installed something that is counterproductive to getting the sound i'm hoping for.
Of course i've not heard anything other than stock exhaust on my RS4...so this is a little like shooting in the dark.
I know it's all about having heard the option in person...so i'm kinda going on the most informed recommendation on what to do in getting my car to sound a little less like a sedan and more like the car it feels like when i'm driving it!
Any advice along these lines would be much appreciated!
02-04-2008, 01:36 PM
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I just read the 4 seasons review in "Automobile"...
They were having the same issues with the Milltek non-resonated as I was having with the Magnaflow. At low rpms, there is too much resonance in the cabin. Outside of the car, it is a nice soft grumble. However, once I put the resonators on, the car has been great on the inside too. Louder than stock with good tone and lighter than stock I couldn't be more thrilled.
At this point for you, it's a matter of cost and exhaust tip shape. I am not one that has a hard time spending money on modifying my RS4. I have many mods to date including Stasis ohlins, alcon brakes, custom recaro bucket seats, JHM shortshifter, LI-S4 concealed V-1 display, custom black optik trim, Laser propark laser diffuser, and now Magnaflow resonated exhaust. There was absolutely no advantage to me of buying a euro exhaust at 2-5 times the cost of this system. The oval exhaust tips were also becoming dated to me.
Whatever your choice, I think if resonance inside the cabin is an issue to you, you probably should get a resonated system.
At this point for you, it's a matter of cost and exhaust tip shape. I am not one that has a hard time spending money on modifying my RS4. I have many mods to date including Stasis ohlins, alcon brakes, custom recaro bucket seats, JHM shortshifter, LI-S4 concealed V-1 display, custom black optik trim, Laser propark laser diffuser, and now Magnaflow resonated exhaust. There was absolutely no advantage to me of buying a euro exhaust at 2-5 times the cost of this system. The oval exhaust tips were also becoming dated to me.
Whatever your choice, I think if resonance inside the cabin is an issue to you, you probably should get a resonated system.
02-04-2008, 03:03 PM
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<center><img src="http://pictureposter.audiworld.com/137210/038.jpg"></center><p>Cost me a little more because I used a Tubi dealer to install. I don' notice any drone in the car. The sound is amazing, I had a Tubi on my Maserati and this is even better. Just so fun to drive and suddenly get one of those nice "pops" Also I have a Cab so sounds great on top down drives.