As a reformed serial modder (now blissfully skint so all temptation removed) who has had some moderately loud exhausts in my time I’ll point a finger towards a few things.
The OPF being the first. This thing seems to vacuum up exhaust sound with even those mad enough to spend £3k plus on an Akrapovic upgrade largely getting only a change in tone as opposed to much extra noise.
Next up comes drive by noise regulations meaning legal obligations for manufacturers and end users alike.
Then there’s the small matter of sinking £40k into a new car only to run warranty risks.
I’ve run a Clubsport for over 13 months now so I guess mine was one of the first registered, and I spent most of the last year with the back seats folded flat as the car has basically been a van for much of the time. Surprisingly this does actually make a difference to the exhaust noise coming into the cabin. Admittedly not a huge amount but definitely louder. I found the same when I had my mk7 Clubsport and removed the parcel shelf, considering how thin and flimsy the thing is it’s surprising how much it dampens exhaust noise (that car also had the Soundaktor disabled via VCDS for a time)
At least that’s a free mod unlike a potentially droning antisocial headache inducing res delete.
Mind you, I’m just old and boring, so good luck on your quest Simon and welcome aboard
