Resonator delete

[I wanted a GTi]

For me, the GTI is just a bit too quiet and lacks the noise that a fast hatch should make.

My wife has been driving the GTI. When the car starts, the rumble is really noticeable inside the house. Then I notice the sound again as the car moves off. Then again when it is accelerating down the road.

When I hear the sound, I don't think, "wow, that really sounds like a sporty car!" I think to myself, "I'm too old to have a car that sounds like a boy racer!"

Has anyone figured out if the Performance Pack exhaust generates more rumble. I certainly don't think my car needs any more exhaust noise. But everyone different.

I'm with you, nothing really wrong with the sound of the standard exhaust to my old ears.
I remember thinking the car was a bit muted when I first got it but when I went into the car park beneath my local Tesco and opened the windows, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it sounded.
Not as good as a MK 5 GTI but good all the same.
I'm 54, so boy racer/dickhead sounds aren't what I'm after

So everyone that has a loud car is either a boyracer or a dickhead?

[monsta]

I've been contemplating this mod myself but the more I think about it the more it would probably annoy me on the motorway.  My PP car is now over 60,000 miles and the exhaust is much more noticeable.

[Watts]

I've been contemplating this mod myself but the more I think about it the more it would probably annoy me on the motorway.  My PP car is now over 60,000 miles and the exhaust is much more noticeable.

Same for me. The other thing though is most of the time when you are driving you have the windows closed and the radio on so I'm not sure what the point is? I don't really want to draw too much attention. Mind you, doesn't stop me eyeing up some of the fancy looking sports exhaust systems

[fredgroves]

So everyone that has a loud car is either a boyracer or a dickhead?

Well, if you buy an expensive Jag sports model or Aston or whatever, it has an exhaust note and it pops and spits.

If your car doesn't pop and spit is it inferior?

If you can make it pop and spit does that make it equivalent?

[monsta]

Same for me. The other thing though is most of the time when you are driving you have the windows closed and the radio on so I'm not sure what the point is? I don't really want to draw too much attention. Mind you, doesn't stop me eyeing up some of the fancy looking sports exhaust systems

The BCS exhaust system is probably the best option, if you drive it normally it sounds normal.  If you plant your foot it sounds louder.  Not as cheap as chopping the middle silencer though!

[kalimon]

For me, the GTI is just a bit too quiet and lacks the noise that a fast hatch should make.

My wife has been driving the GTI. When the car starts, the rumble is really noticeable inside the house. Then I notice the sound again as the car moves off. Then again when it is accelerating down the road.

When I hear the sound, I don't think, "wow, that really sounds like a sporty car!" I think to myself, "I'm too old to have a car that sounds like a boy racer!"

Has anyone figured out if the Performance Pack exhaust generates more rumble. I certainly don't think my car needs any more exhaust noise. But everyone different.

I'm with you, nothing really wrong with the sound of the standard exhaust to my old ears.
I remember thinking the car was a bit muted when I first got it but when I went into the car park beneath my local Tesco and opened the windows, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it sounded.
Not as good as a MK 5 GTI but good all the same.
I'm 54, so boy racer/dickhead sounds aren't what I'm after

So everyone that has a loud car is either a boyracer or a dickhead?

Er, yeah
And I never meant 'boy racer' or 'dickhead', they tend to be one and the same

[Jim_mk7.5]

Don't even know whether its exhaust noise I'm after, as I've heard aftermarket exhausts for the GTi and the don't sound great. Maybe just want some more engine noise. I was originally thinking about a CAI but heat soak is an issue with most and air getting into the take is a problem as well.

A mate just collected a new C43 Coupe and the exhaust noise and sounds form the bi-turbo V6 are fantastic, He does have have the optional AMG switchable exhaust though. 

[monsta]

Don't even know whether its exhaust noise I'm after, as I've heard aftermarket exhausts for the GTi and the don't sound great. Maybe just want some more engine noise. I was originally thinking about a CAI but heat soak is an issue with most and air getting into the take is a problem as well.

A mate just collected a new C43 Coupe and the exhaust noise and sounds form the bi-turbo V6 are fantastic, He does have have the optional AMG switchable exhaust though. 

I've been on the same journey, fitted a CAI and you can hardly hear a difference!  I think a downpipe is the way to go but it'll mean upgrading to Stage 2 software, at least that's what APR suggest.

Take a look on YouTube there are some standard exhaust clips with upgraded downpipes, more burble and pops...

[7MAT]

Resonator delete IMHO is a cheap if slightly crude way to increase exhaust sound, cabin drone would be my main concern, especially under load up hills etc. Maybe okay if you don’t plan any further exhaust mods.

Add a dp or rear box at a later date and you’ll soon be digging out your resonator to refit.

I like the look and sound of the PP system, maybe not so much from inside the cabin. But listening outside when I got a friend to drive my car it does really does sound very good.

If I was to change any part of the exhaust system it would be the downpipe. BCS Powervalve in the UK make a great Downpipe with a 200 cell cat. No cel light even without a tune due to the mini 200 cell cat fitted to the oxygen port sensor. No TD1 as not part of the ECU and also good for up to 20-30 lbs more power.

Only snag is it’s a lot more money at £795 delivered.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AExPOKkqEEo

Matt

[Jim_mk7.5]

Resonator delete IMHO is a cheap if slightly crude way to increase exhaust sound, cabin drone would be my main concern, especially under load up hills etc. Maybe okay if you don’t plan any further exhaust mods.

Add a dp or rear box at a later date and you’ll soon be digging out your resonator to refit.

I like the look and sound of the PP system, maybe not so much from inside the cabin. But listening outside when I got a friend to drive my car it does really does sound very good.

If I was to change any part of the exhaust system it would be the downpipe. BCS Powervalve in the UK make a great Downpipe with a 200 cell cat. No cel light even without a tune due to the mini 200 cell cat fitted to the oxygen port sensor. No TD1 as not part of the ECU and also good for up to 20-30 lbs more power.

Only snag is it’s a lot more money at £795 delivered.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AExPOKkqEEo

Matt

That's pricey!

Not sure if the PP has a different exhaust at all but sure someone in the know would be able to tell. Mine sounds good outside, especially once warmed up and quite loud DSG noises on the upshifts. So it probably just some intake noise I'd like more of. Need to consider options.