Friends I'm writing this post to help those of you out there thinking about upgrading your exhaust. It is specifically for people that have a simple A3 like mine that are trying to figure out if they get a res delete, cat back, turbo back, custom exhaust ... the list goes on. I spent a while researching options and also had advice and help from @IchBautAuto (thank you). I wanted something a little more aggressive but that didn't attract the wrong attention. I also wanted something that didn't give me a headache on the motorway.
Lessons learned:
- Res delete did bugger all. Don't waste your time or money
- Spend a little extra and buy quality - you won't regret it.
Final result:
I finally took the plunge and purchased and installed this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqKYp--QG8o&list=PLeUfgbS_3a8nuIJymcP4OAw2KWnx8qxZN&index =8&t=105s
I only purchased the axel back version (part#044112 0500)and tips (part #0026 55S)
I love it. It is exactly what I wanted. To anyone that wants to hear the difference between stock only, stock with res delete and with the Rumus, message me and ill send you the sound files. For context I have a: MY17 A3 2.0 Petrol Quattro Sportsback no tune.... yet
I hope this helps. BTW I am not affiliated with Remus, I jus like their product.
ppastur (December 6th, 2020)
What sort of damage would I be looking at for an installed upgraded exhaust on an RS5?