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Reversible mod to make exhaust louder?

Old 03-15-2018, 04:19 PM
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I am wondering if there is a relatively cheap and reversible mod to make my exhaust just a little louder. Something that I could change back when I sell the car/get tired of it. Maybe a resonator delete? Also, preferably something that won’t throw an engine code.
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Unplug the 2 flapper valve controls at the rear mufflers. A bit louder under 2K rpms. If you look at the "Lag" thread above you will see a picture on the 2nd or 3rd page. Upside is it's free, the downside is switching to comfort will not work for the exhaust while unplugged.
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Originally Posted by m332is
Unplug the 2 flapper valve controls at the rear mufflers. A bit louder under 2K rpms. If you look at the "Lag" thread above you will see a picture on the 2nd or 3rd page. Upside is it's free, the downside is switching to comfort will not work for the exhaust while unplugged.
I was going to try that but I can’t for the life of me get them unplugged. Unfortunately Erwin doesn’t even say how they unplug.
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Originally Posted by Blesbok

I was going to try that but I can’t for the life of me get them unplugged. Unfortunately Erwin doesn’t even say how they unplug.
slide a very small screw driver in the top of the connection to free the tab and gently pull.
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Originally Posted by m332is
Unplug the 2 flapper valve controls at the rear mufflers. A bit louder under 2K rpms. If you look at the "Lag" thread above you will see a picture on the 2nd or 3rd page. Upside is it's free, the downside is switching to comfort will not work for the exhaust while unplugged.
From left or right in this photo?

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come in from the top/right on this one... the opposite side as the wire as you are trying to release the pressure on the tab that's holding it
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I removed both rear mufflers on my 4.0 A8, sounds great to me! Kinda quiet if you are easy on the pedal, it roars when floored
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there was mention on audi-sport.net that unplugging these was throwing a rear brake sensor error found by the dealer..

see half way down this page..

S4 Exhaust Valve tweak | Page 5 | Audi-Sport.net
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Originally Posted by Z1ppster
there was mention on audi-sport.net that unplugging these was throwing a rear brake sensor error found by the dealer..

see half way down this page..

S4 Exhaust Valve tweak Page 5 Audi-Sport.net
Based on his response from taking to the service writer, it didn't seem to be a concern and I'm not sure that the exhaust fault and the brake fault were the same issue or just poorly written by the tech. In any event, if you are worried, just plug them back in before visiting the dealer... takes about a minute to plug in.
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So does this make the exhaust louder in dynamic mode as well?

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