Milltek Decisions

[RAudi Driver]

Alright, it's time to put an exhaust on the RS4. The trouble is I can't decide what to get.

1. Resonated, Non-Valved. Civil with a nice little bite. Sound can't be changed

2. Non-Resonated, Valved. Really loud but you could turn the sport button off and quiet it down a bit.

Any experienced input would be appreciated.

[Cargo8]

Non-Res sounds SOO GOOD in person.

[RAudi Driver]

Non-Res sounds SOO GOOD in person.

Cargo, was it valved or non valved and if valved, were you able to hear it in both modes?

[s4_fishingbean]

non resonated, valved. for sure.

[VR2V8]

Why not resonated/valved? Wouldn't that be the best of both worlds? Seems to me you'd then be able to keep the sport button turned on most of the time.

[CaptDistraction]

I love the sound of the milltek on my car, but I don't know what model it is. I'll have to get pictures from under the car, and maybe a video for the sound.

[RAudi Driver]

Vr2V8, it's the price. a resonated valved exhaust is like $3,000. It's a bit spendy for me at the current time. I really am leaning towards a resonated , non-valved system as I think that it'll be mellow enough to not draw that much attention and won't break the bank. I like a refined and unobtrusive sound to everyone, neighbors, pedestrians, other drivers........ and I think that the resonated system will give me that. I would love to hear a resonated vs. non-res with the valves closed.

Capt D, if you own an S4 don't worry about it. You don't need to get under the car as I already did the whole S4 thing with a Full Resonated Milltek Exhaust System. However, if yous gots a RS4, then get under that car and let me know what's up.

[Cargo8]

It is non-valved non-resonated. Could maybe be a bit loud for all time use, but my friend has it and it is WILD. absolutely intoxicating sound. I was letting him pass me on a canyon straight recently so he could lead, and it was CRAZY as he WOT passed me.

[CanuckRS]

non-res valved is my setup. all i can say is...awesome. get the euro spec steering wheel to control valves from the button on it....PIMP. i love it.

[RAudi Driver]

non-res valved is my setup. all i can say is...awesome. get the euro spec steering wheel to control valves from the button on it....PIMP. i love it.

Have you ever heard the resonated non-valved version.

I am trying to find out what the diference in sound is between:

non-resonated, valved w/valves closed.

resonated, non valved.

which is louder, and if the non resonated has any drone.

[CanuckRS]

Interesting question but i don't think you'll find a satsifactory answer on here. My experience was a bit different than most. I purchased the car used with all the aforementioned amenities. The non-res valved version was too loud open/closed initially, i was seriously considering a reversal to stock. I'm used to it now and absolutely love the extra growl and burbles, everyone around me seems to also, i get compliments all the time. Valved is much more expensive, but it's so sweet to have the S button active on the Euro steering wheel and you can tone down the anger if you like with the push of a button. You'll have no regrets with the non-res valved version i promise. Best of luck with whatever you do!

[PESAPC]

I have the resonated valved exhaust - I like the sound a lot ... plenty loud especially with the S button pressed ... loud enough to piss off other drivers and people walking that are startled particularly with higher RPMs.

http://www.stratmosphere.com/
Milltek RS 4 2007-on VALVED Resonated Catback Exhaust
http://www.stratmosphere.com/milltek_rs4_exhaust.htm

We can hook up sometime if you want to hear it ...

[mioStile]

Eddie! It's Jonathan (Iggy) - the guy with the sprint blue s4 dtm at the spectrum meet! I remember that guy with the black rs4 revved his up a few times. What kind was that - didn't seem too loud, but it might have been the valved/resonated. I know you've done your research and have pretty much decided on milltek, but you should check out GMG's World Challenge exhaust - $1799 for the system. Seems quiet at reg rpm levels with that beautiful bite up top :)

http://youtube.com/watch?v=NKA6aPHRCL0

[RAudi Driver]

Hi Iggy, you know what, I just might do that since they are local i can probably go and hear one in person. I am not really keen on their tip design but that can be switched out pretty easy.

[m5biemer]

I installed resonated, non-valved and it's just right. Just enough oomph without being too loud, however, I never compared it to the non-resonated version.

[mioStile]

Hi Iggy, you know what, I just might do that since they are local i can probably go and hear one in person. I am not really keen on their tip design but that can be switched out pretty easy.

Sweet deal! Definitely let me know what you decide! I've been dying to get GMG to get going on the WC exhaust for the s4, because unless it hits production, its like 4 or 5g's for a custom fabbed one.

Hope all is well with life!

[channad]

Uh oh...Ed's gonna mod the new toy!! Woot Woot!!!

Damn...I still haven't got my exhaust...people say it sounds great though.

[jerrym]

ed.. if you want to hear my resonated non-valved. let me know :)

[RAudi Driver]

damn you jerry, yes i do want to hear your system. Were you really looking into selling your car or was it just a seeing someone that wanted one and offered yours up for sale? I noticed it in another thread.

Supercar Sunday is today in Calabassas and it's Father's day. It might be a big showing. I got several frineds going there to show their cars. If you read this this morning, call me and I'll meet you if you have time. It'll only take a few minutes to hear it.

If you are planning on selling the car in the near future, you should start taking it back to stock and I'll buy your exhaust off of you.

[VVG]

From your two choices, I would opt for the resonated, non-valved. Here's why.

1. You mention that price is a concern right now. The resonators only add $200 to the price of the exhaust. Even the non-resonated/valved, will run you $2600 vs. $1800 for the resonated/non-valved.

2. Drone. I have never heard an aftermarket non-resonated exhaust that didn't drone and this is no exception. Under 2000rpms, under a heavy throttle, it will drone and it is loud and unpleasant. Also, on long trips, while not loud, there is definitely a continuous hum without resonators.

3. The difference in sound on the Milltek between valves open and valves shut is definitely more than on the stock system, but it no where near the difference between resonated/non-resonated.

4. My overall opinion is that while non-resonated can give you a more thrilling sound under hard driving conditions, to live it with it every day is a different story. People who have bought non-res will obviously try to justify their purchase, but even the people at Milltek themselves do not feel it is an appropriate sound for the RS4. They build it because it is easy to do so, and having more options in the market with no added cost is a desirable for any company.

The resonated system still sounds aggressive, still has the nice V8 gurgles and burbles, but the hard edge has been taken off and it sounds a bit more upscale and exotic as a result.

I had a custom Milltek exhaust built for myself with quad tips. i opted for the full valved and resonated and I'm glad I did. In my mind, it leaves the system "complete". Leaving the neighborhood at 6:30 am, even resonated is a bit too loud in the bass frequencies with the valves open.

Sill, out of your two choices, I would go with resonated, non-valved.

[PESAPC]

From your two choices, I would opt for the resonated, non-valved. Here's why.

1. You mention that price is a concern right now. The resonators only add $200 to the price of the exhaust. Even the non-resonated/valved, will run you $2600 vs. $1800 for the resonated/non-valved.

2. Drone. I have never heard an aftermarket non-resonated exhaust that didn't drone and this is no exception. Under 2000rpms, under a heavy throttle, it will drone and it is loud and unpleasant. Also, on long trips, while not loud, there is definitely a continuous hum without resonators.

3. The difference in sound on the Milltek between valves open and valves shut is definitely more than on the stock system, but it no where near the difference between resonated/non-resonated.

4. My overall opinion is that while non-resonated can give you a more thrilling sound under hard driving conditions, to live it with it every day is a different story. People who have bought non-res will obviously try to justify their purchase, but even the people at Milltek themselves do not feel it is an appropriate sound for the RS4. They build it because it is easy to do so, and having more options in the market with no added cost is a desirable for any company.

The resonated system still sounds aggressive, still has the nice V8 gurgles and burbles, but the hard edge has been taken off and it sounds a bit more upscale and exotic as a result.

I had a custom Milltek exhaust built for myself with quad tips. i opted for the full valved and resonated and I'm glad I did. In my mind, it leaves the system "complete". Leaving the neighborhood at 6:30 am, even resonated is a bit too loud in the bass frequencies with the valves open.

Sill, out of your two choices, I would go with resonated, non-valved.

Yeah ... what he said ... I have the resonated valved exhaust on my RS4 which I offered for you to listen to but you shined the opportunity ... no worries ... perhaps you can buy Jerry's system if he is in fact selling the car ... is he? Jerry?

[ant7701]

get TUBI....droll!!!!!! :)

[RAudi Driver]

Yeah ... what he said ... I have the resonated valved exhaust on my RS4 which I offered for you to listen to but you shined the opportunity ... no worries ... perhaps you can buy Jerry's system if he is in fact selling the car ... is he? Jerry?

Pesapc, did I really shine you on? Wow, i didn't mean to. I would actually love to hear your system. Do you ever go to supercar sunday? If so, heck, even if you don't, I could meet you there on a last sunday of a month and hear your setup. In fact, we could show our cars for an hour or so.

[S-Fore]

I am not really keen on their tip design but that can be switched out pretty easy.

R, I have a GMG Catback on my S4. Build quality is unbelievable! I bought it from a member here, cheap, and had it fitted to my S4. After a few months, the tips started to really bother me, and the cans are huge; think the size of a standard fire extinguisher but polished. It did drone 1500-2K RPM but then pure sickness to redline. In the end it just wasn't for me, so Labree sent me some mufflers & S bends and I had them put on. Now, PERFECT for me. It just has the perfect sound from 0 to 7K RPM, again for me. As far as changing out the tips, they are custom fabb'd, 2>1 tips so just changing them out won't be that simple. If I were to buy a system all over again, I would get exactly what I have now; Milltek DP's, GMG Catback, Labree Mufflers. My .02.

[PESAPC]

Pesapc, did I really shine you on? Wow, i didn't mean to. I would actually love to hear your system. Do you ever go to supercar sunday? If so, heck, even if you don't, I could meet you there on a last sunday of a month and hear your setup. In fact, we could show our cars for an hour or so.

You going today / this morning (6/22) to the supercar Sunday? I am pondering venturing out for a short visit in this fricking hot weather.

[i_eat_staples]

i'd be curious how much louder a fullback non-res system (non-valved) on an rs4 would be over a fullback non-res on the b6s4

[RAudi Driver]

Alright guys , I managed to get a hold of a Valved Non-Resonated Full back system. It had 15k on it and i will be selling the DP's if anyone is interested. It should be here in a week or two. I'll get some video clips when it is up and runnng.

[ngng]

do yourself a favor and get some accuseal clamps; the ones milltek sends with their tube of asslube is junk

[S-Fore]

/\ X2 on the Accuseal. Got mine from verocious motorsports.

[RAudi Driver]

Thanks for the heads-up. I will order them on Monday.

[evilb]

do yourself a favor and get some accuseal clamps; the ones milltek sends with their tube of asslube is junk

Please make note that he used the exhaust grease supplied by Milltek as "asslube."

b

[RAudi Driver]

Please make note that he used the exhaust grease supplied by Milltek as "asslube."

b

b strikes again!

[ngng]

Please make note that he used the exhaust grease supplied by Milltek as "asslube."

b

damn, out of nowhere