Absolutely no experience of the exhaust system from me but I’d be very interested to know your thoughts on the Abt module, cost of it etc.
The ABT module was expensive compared to a regular remap but I wanted something that was easily reversible and kept the existing ECU untouched. I've had the ABT module installed since around 5,000 miles and it's just ticked over 22,000 with zero issues. I just didn't fancy race chip and I really liked the idea of having an ABT Golf GTi.
It really does make a difference, you can feel the extra torque low down and if you rev it out it keep pulling very hard. If you have ever driven an R - that's the feeling of power the ABT module gives the Golf GTi. If you are in the market for a piggy back system then I can't recommend the ABT module highly enough.
I had it installed at Richter motorsport in Milton Keynes, zero install issues. I'm going to get my car on a rolling road soon to see if the claimed figures are actually true - it certainly feels as quick as an R on the move (smaller turbo in the GTi but less weight might even it out)
Thanks for writing your thoughts and impressions out in such a detailed way.
Very interesting reading.
Having owned an R (both modified and standard) for 18 months and a couple years in a CS Ed40 as well as a standard and modified PP GTI I have a tiny bit of experience with the engines and power deliveries. I’d perhaps disagree the Abt GTI would feel like an R as the modified GTI has loads more torque than an R plus runs out of boost much lower in the range.
I get what you’re saying though, it gives R like power levels and similar sporty eagerness but at much more accessible revs making for fast and easy progress without having to work the engine too hard.
What I really like about the Abt module is it’s easy plug in integration (on a DSG car, the manual is the opposite).
What I really dislike is the price!
What drew you to the Cobra exhaust amongst the others on the market?
Did you not like the previous Milltek?
