Borla Exhaust Installed! [Archive]

adamkb26

09-05-2013, 09:44 AM

Thought I would post my impressions of the Borla exhaust seeing as not many have it and there's very little about it on the forum.

All I have to say is WOW! Sounds awesome to me, it has a nice rumble at idle and really screams at WOT. Haven't heard the other exhausts so not sure how it compares but I'm very impressed.
The tips look great and fitment was excellent. Didn't have any issues with install. Spent some time on the highway and there definitely isn't any drone. I ended up getting it for a good price from Amazon.com and it was the last one in stock. AWE was my first choice but the Borla system was the same price with downpipes as the AWE was w/o.

Hopefully I'll have the opportunity soon to make a good video.

SwankPeRFection

09-05-2013, 10:01 AM

SLKStang

09-05-2013, 10:09 AM

Link to the item on Amazon? Can't wait for the video.

SwankPeRFection

09-05-2013, 10:12 AM

^^^ Just search for it dude. B8 S4 Borla Exhaust.

ehaze

09-05-2013, 10:21 AM

Looking forward to the video.

Had Borla exhaust on my M5 and it sounded amazing!

Moose201

09-05-2013, 10:32 AM

adamkb26

09-05-2013, 10:48 AM

I'm very interested in this product and really looking forward to your video. In addition to the sound, glad to hear that you are satisfied with the fit, tips, etc. Who did the install and, if you don't mind, how much did the install cost?

I had EP Werks in Indianapolis do the install, 2 hrs of labor.

adamkb26

09-05-2013, 10:50 AM

Cool. Ya, it's nice that you can get these through Amazon instead of the sky-high pricing of the private dealers/manufacturers.

BTW, did you happen to take any pics of the system out of the box, pre-installation, etc.?

Unfortunately no, I just received it yesterday and had it installed today. Worked pretty much the whole time in between so didn't take any pics.

schoi623

09-05-2013, 11:22 AM

Thanks for the review. How much louder is the Borla exhaust compared to stock? Stock sounds almost silent to me..

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integroid

09-05-2013, 11:33 AM

Do you have sport diff?

motorboatingsob

09-05-2013, 11:41 AM

you tube vid of borla

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0ET30FiRRQ

SwankPeRFection

09-05-2013, 11:56 AM

^^^ Yep, see that one a while back, but user videos can give a different perspective. Seems like a fairly quiet exhaust except for when you need it not to be. OP, would you say that's true? Is it as quiet as the stock exhaust is when cruising or when driving civilized?

cspcrx

09-05-2013, 12:04 PM

That does sound nice.

SLKStang

09-05-2013, 01:06 PM

^^^ Just search for it dude. B8 S4 Borla Exhaust.

Since you'd rather jump to conclusions instead of trying the search yourself to see that it doesn't show the product: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=B8%20S4%20Borla%20Exhaust. Nothing on Amazon shows a full exhaust including downpipes. I searched at length and couldn't find it, hence my request.

motorboatingsob

09-05-2013, 01:09 PM

it was at the bottom of the link you provided. :-)

http://www.amazon.com/Borla-140403-Stainless-Cat-Back-Exhaust/dp/B004RT9F3S/ref=sr_1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1378411664&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=B8+S4+Borla+Exhaust

Since you'd rather jump to conclusions instead of trying the search yourself to see that it doesn't show the product: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=B8%20S4%20Borla%20Exhaust. Nothing on Amazon shows a full exhaust including downpipes. I searched at length and couldn't find it, hence my request.

audirings4

09-05-2013, 01:16 PM

Glad someone is thinking outside the Audi forum box.
Borla probably has one of the highest quality/best performing exhausts in the market for the price.
Most forum members seem to push the AWE, MILLTEK, and APR as the end all/be all but I would take a Borla system over them any-day.

adamkb26

09-05-2013, 01:37 PM

When searching for the product the model number is 140403. You can just search borla 140403 on amazon to find it.

Basically it has a little growl at idle, louder and much deeper than stock but you don't hear it a lot from inside. There's some nice sound with pretty much any application of throttle, and it's amazing when driving aggressively.

Cruising at highway speed is very quiet. You can hear a little rumble to it, just enough to want to floor it lol.

Overall it's far louder than stock. I've hear it's a tad louder than AWE with resonated DPs. Sounds like a true sports car now, the way it should come from the factory. Sound means a lot to me so it really elevates the driving experience from my point of view.

RohrC

09-05-2013, 01:43 PM

Thought I would post my impressions of the Borla exhaust seeing as not many have it and there's very little about it on the forum.

All I have to say is WOW! Sounds awesome to me, it has a nice rumble at idle and really screams at WOT.

Hopefully I'll have the opportunity soon to make a good video.

Congratulations on the purchase! It certainly does have a nice rumble!

Looking forward to your video!

Drew855

09-05-2013, 01:49 PM

Looking forward to your sound clip/video. Congrats on the purchase.

1MORLAP

09-05-2013, 02:06 PM

Wait, is that more than AWE?

Moose201

09-05-2013, 03:23 PM

Wait, is that more than AWE?

Price includes downpipes.

SwankPeRFection

09-05-2013, 03:27 PM

Since you'd rather jump to conclusions instead of trying the search yourself to see that it doesn't show the product: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=B8%20S4%20Borla%20Exhaust. Nothing on Amazon shows a full exhaust including downpipes. I searched at length and couldn't find it, hence my request.

I wouldn't have told you to search for that specific set of words if I hadn't tried it myself and yes, as the other poster told you, it was listed on the page when you did this search... you just concentrated on the AWE results (which are triggered because the Borla one is not in stock currently) and decided to come back here to teach me a lesson with your snarky remark. lol

Part number 140403 is the one that fits. Lrn 2 rd. [:p]

S4 00 2.7

09-05-2013, 04:09 PM

Sounds good in that video. In for video from OP.

B8A42010

09-05-2013, 05:52 PM

I had EP Werks in Indianapolis do the install, 2 hrs of labor.

I would like to hear it in person sometime. I live in Indy as well. Do you go to cars and coffee?

adamkb26

09-05-2013, 07:23 PM

I would like to hear it in person sometime. I live in Indy as well. Do you go to cars and coffee?

We could meet up some time. Haven't been to cars and coffee, just moved to the area last year. When is it?

Hoping to get the video done this weekend.

AfritchS4

09-06-2013, 03:53 PM

Sounds awesome, do you have any idea how much it weighs? When I was looking online, it indicates that the shipping weight was 82 lbs, is that true?

Moose201

09-06-2013, 04:25 PM

Sounds awesome, do you have any idea how much it weighs? When I was looking online, it indicates that the shipping weight was 82 lbs, is that true?

Not sure how much it weighs but I've often found quoted shipping weights to be very inaccurate.

adamkb26

09-06-2013, 07:31 PM

Sounds awesome, do you have any idea how much it weighs? When I was looking online, it indicates that the shipping weight was 82 lbs, is that true?

Not sure of the weight, but the UPS listed shipping weight was 77 lbs.

SwankPeRFection

09-06-2013, 08:58 PM

I would like to hear it in person sometime. I live in Indy as well. Do you go to cars and coffee?

One of you asshats better put your coffee down and have a camera ready when he gets there. [;)]

adamkb26

09-06-2013, 11:44 PM

Took some quick videos tonight. They turned out alright, but I still want to get another that shows the acceleration and fly by better.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WylIDcglgIQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltIwEfNuXdQ

adamkb26

09-07-2013, 12:01 AM

and here's a couple inside:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN6bvQ5f_qM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbKbtVjeZG0

A4TQS

09-07-2013, 01:17 AM

Impressive.

Moose201

09-07-2013, 05:35 AM

Nice, thanks for posting these. Have you tested for drone between 70 and 80?

TTRU

09-07-2013, 06:30 AM

We could meet up some time. Haven't been to cars and coffee, just moved to the area last year. When is it?

Hoping to get the video done this weekend.

I think an Indy gtg is definitely in order... Borla/AWE comparo vid would be cool.

adamkb26

09-07-2013, 06:53 AM

Nice, thanks for posting these. Have you tested for drone between 70 and 80?

There's no drone at those speeds.

staticuxo

09-07-2013, 07:22 AM

sounds great OP.. similar tone to AWE.

will13k7

09-07-2013, 10:42 AM

sounds good OP! Yours sounds louder inside the car than my APR does.

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

UltraS4John

09-07-2013, 11:48 AM

Curious...are you guys paying around $400-$500 for install? I know just the exhaust is cheaper but with downpipe, assume labor goes up dramatically.

audirings4

09-07-2013, 12:02 PM

DIY install on ramps is how it's done.

SwankPeRFection

09-07-2013, 01:15 PM

DIY install on ramps is how it's done.

Word. It's just some bolts man. If you can't handle an exhaust install, forget working on your own car. Now, if you're just lazy and would rather pay someone to do it cuz you don't want to crawl under it, that's another story.

Elanmike

09-07-2013, 01:58 PM

So this is a 3.0T MT correct?
If anyone has a 3.0T DSG would be interested to know if you have drone on freeway at 60-80MPH?

adamkb26

09-07-2013, 02:19 PM

So this is a 3.0T MT correct?
If anyone has a 3.0T DSG would be interested to know if you have drone on freeway at 60-80MPH?

No mine is DSG.

westwest888

09-08-2013, 09:22 AM

That sounds really great.

nightfury22

09-08-2013, 10:01 AM

No mine is DSG.

could you post some daytime photos of the exhaust? i'm curious as to how it looks and how much of the tips stick out of the rear valance (if at all).

thanks.

audi021

09-08-2013, 12:22 PM

I think an Indy gtg is definitely in order... Borla/AWE comparo vid would be cool.

I would come to an Indy meet. I would love to see the alu kreuz in action. I have awe with dp. Also, I have a rs4 grill waiting to be installed. I live 5 minutes south of the city. Epwerks did my work as well. We should all go stage 2 and see if they would give us a deal. I have the 100k warranty, but the new port flash is intriguing.

riegeraudi

09-08-2013, 12:39 PM

The problem with Borla is that you will find that they start to drone after awhile.

Moose201

09-08-2013, 12:56 PM

The problem with Borla is that you will find that they start to drone after awhile.

Is this a general observation or do you have a Borla on your S4?

Fringe

09-08-2013, 06:38 PM

sounds fantastic

Elanmike

09-08-2013, 08:32 PM

The problem with Borla is that you will find that they start to drone after awhile.

I had a Borla on my C5 Corvette for 7 years and it never droned.

B8A42010

09-10-2013, 01:57 PM

It does sound good.

I had a borla exhaust when I had my first gen. GS300. It droned after a while, or at least I just started to notice it after a while haha. However, I don't think we should be comparing different cars.

I'm just afraid of changing things on a car now, as I have modified the last 3 cars I have had and have ended up wanting to undo what I did. I finally got rid of my B8 A4 with KO4 which had water/meth at one point because I was tired of loud rough riding cars. Although quicker than the S4, I love the S4 stock. Who knows what will happen in the future.

07BlackA4

09-10-2013, 02:14 PM

I think an Indy gtg is definitely in order... Borla/AWE comparo vid would be cool.

Make that an AWE/Borla/APR RSC comparo vid. I'd be very interested to see how the sound of AWE/Borla differs from mine in person.

adamkb26

09-11-2013, 07:58 PM

could you post some daytime photos of the exhaust? i'm curious as to how it looks and how much of the tips stick out of the rear valance (if at all).

thanks.

I've been out of town the last few days but I'll definitely post some pics of the tips soon.

Make that an AWE/Borla/APR RSC comparo vid. I'd be very interested to see how the sound of AWE/Borla differs from mine in person.

I would be down to make a vid if others in the area want to.

nightfury22

09-12-2013, 08:14 PM

I've been out of town the last few days but I'll definitely post some pics of the tips soon.

I would be down to make a vid if others in the area want to.

thanks!

Drew855

09-13-2013, 02:11 PM

Is there any drone lightly accelerating from say 55 to 65, 65-75, etc. Any way you could make a quick video of that?

FatalBert

09-14-2013, 08:06 AM

So this system comes with DPs for $1800?

SwankPeRFection

09-14-2013, 09:39 AM

So this system comes with DPs for $1800?

What do you think based on this pic?

http://site.customcarscentral.com/images/BOR140403.jpg

adamkb26

09-14-2013, 10:38 AM

So this system comes with DPs for $1800?

It does, but I got mine from amazon for a little less. Price is a bit higher now but still far better than AWE or APR.

Is there any drone lightly accelerating from say 55 to 65, 65-75, etc. Any way you could make a quick video of that?

I can make a video some time, there's a little noise but it's not annoying.

FatalBert

09-14-2013, 11:10 AM

What do you think based on this pic?

http://site.customcarscentral.com/images/BOR140403.jpg

Yes

Drew855

09-16-2013, 04:48 AM

It does, but I got mine from amazon for a little less. Price is a bit higher now but still far better than AWE or APR.

I can make a video some time, there's a little noise but it's not annoying.

Thanks! Specifically interested in the light acceleration while in 7th gear. Doesn't even have to be in 10 mph increments, just trying to get a feel for how loud it is while lightly accelerating from higher speed while on the highway. Really loving the sound of this exhaust from the videos posted so far.