Exhaust sound upgrade?

[Borys]

Guys,
As this is my first a8 don't know much about it.
Had mercs before and to upgrade exhaust was easy, I knew what need to be done easy,quick and cheap
What would be a best way to get more burble from my v8, not too much
I want it to growl a bit more
On mercs I use to remove the resonator plus x pipe - left original muffler and it was enough for me
Any advise would be appriciated
Thanx

[M-A8]

Hi Borys
It is a bit tricky. Removing anything increases the sound drastically.
Removing middle section and keeping original back boxes does make it sounds nice, but not very deep.
So I would start with back boxes first.
Here are some samples from stage 1 and 2
Both really loud so if I were you and wanted only a bit then start from the back and ask for not very loud boxes, I did because that's what I was after

check this threads, you will find there links to video clips.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7206

here are some from the ADI. Don't think its as quiet as it sounds, its very misleading, its really really loud

from 25sec
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_tOXYXZz94

mix of mine and Darren's with stock W12
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lt02UFuu_NU

[Borys]

Perfect,
Yours sound quite nice :-), really like it
Thank you

[M-A8]

Borys, be aware, it's VERY LOUD !!! Videos do not reflect the real sound level +++

[Borys]

Check out my Jag S type Supercharged on Arden exhaust
That was amazing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMZcqb9vOoM&list=UUi23sbMtmzsquyuIOWqHFug

and my CL420

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ac2pdDuqc&index=17&list=UUi23sbMtmzsquyuIOWqHFug

[M-A8]

That sounds very similar, but difficult to judge from the video.
Are you after a loud exhaust??

[Borys]

No not really loud,
Just need to bring out that deep burble when giving it beans
would be nice to have it quiet on constant speed
That black CL was like that (resonator out and medium size back box)
On audi I don't know what to expect :-)
Why my stupid question in the first place
Your tread is very helpful, starting from back box

[M-A8]

In this case start from the back boxes as you just said.
You could try CKS Performance in Harrow, they have a youtube channel with few D3s with new back boxes.
I would strongly recommend Hayward & Scott in Basildon, but that depends from how much you willing to spend to be honest...

[Conquistador]

I've heard lots of good things about Hayward & Scott too.

On mine (when I had it), I removed all the centre silencers and kept the S8 back boxes and tailpipes because I wanted it to look stock. AMD in Thurrock, Essex did the work for me.

Made it burble nicely at low revs but was still able to drive it quite discreetly if desired, then as you went above 3,000rpm you got the loud ripping sound.

Here's a short video (cold start):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzyPV_VeWNU&feature=youtu.be

[M-A8]

Ollie, long time no see, how's things??
I did love your exhaust :love:
It was just perfect. The S8 boxes performed well much better than standard petrol ones without the center bits.

[sarg]

Here's a short video (cold start):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzyPV_VeWNU&feature=youtu.be

A few clicks later and found this. Why?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDBFAt3uqrc

How about this for an 'exhaust' upgrade?

[Conquistador]

A few clicks later and found this. Why?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDBFAt3uqrc

How about this for an 'exhaust' upgrade?

LOL! That'll be nice and quiet then.


Ollie, long time no see, how's things??
I did love your exhaust :love:
It was just perfect. The S8 boxes performed well much better than standard petrol ones without the center bits.

All good thanks Marcin. How's you and how's the car? Do sometimes miss my A8 :( but if I have another one in the near future, it will be a D2 S8 +++

[M-A8]

I'm good Ollie, 8 is good as well.
I bet you miss her and not surprised why would you go with D2 S8
I've just fell in love with this colour and wheel combination...I would love to have it not park on the driveway.

http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/showthread.php?t=8920