2.0 T single exaust

[kevin99]

This is a real disappointment. My wife has a 2003 A4 1.8 and I have a 2003 A4 3.0.

We went to test drive both of the new models and preferred the 2.0 but she is so disapointed with the single exaust she wants to go the the 3.0; In my view it's a waste of money + the extra cost for gas. She also wants a stick which isn't available for the 3.0

Are there any aftermarkets kits available to has duals, which Audi should have done or if they wanted to cut costs they could have offers duals as an option.

It's such a beautifull car but to us the single exaust really cheapens the car up.

[khmerguy978]

hahaha omg. you're turning down a car solely because it only has single-sided exhaust? that is silliness. there are aftermarket kits to make it dual. Reiger is one of them I believe.

i have the 2.0t, and got exhaust tips for it from audi, and it looks awesome. i think it added 10hp also. it's not such a big deal to have have both side exhausts. you could get the s-line rear valence, which makes the rear end look awesome. check out blake p's car.

http://audizine.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244396

this is my first audi, and i love it. all the features that come with the prestige > single sided exhaust.

cheers... rocco

[BMWBig6]

Real disappointment? WTF. It's not worth the price difference to go 3.2 just for the dual exhaust.

[turbo4s]

BMW 5series have one sided dual

[Audi Juice]

Im with the op he is right about how it cheapens the look. I could live without my dual exhaust, but should you really have to put exhaust tips on a 40k+ car. Thats kind of disappointing.

[khmerguy978]

a 40k car with a 2.0 engine. not the biggest engine in the world.

my ex's clk55 amg came with single sided exhaust. and it was not a cheap car. it probably would have costed $20,000 more for the double sided exhaust. wink*

silliness i tell ya.

cheers... rocco

[boomer]

As mentioned, add the $100 S-line tips from audi and it looks great.

[Monizzle]

although i've come to accept the b5 style single sided exhaust on the new A4 (and being let down by audi in general), it was just an unnecessary downgrade on Audi's part. sure, BMW has one sided exhaust and offers dual on their higher end engines, but it doesn't mean audi should follow them, or somehow try to boost sales of the 3.2 by offering dual exhaust as an option only on the 3.2.
and the fact that they make you purchase tips so it can actually look decent on a car that now starts at almost 3k more than its predecessor is just a kick in the teeth.
I thought we were past this, Audi (and VW!).

Audi, please refer to avatar.

[NoUDont]

Im with the op he is right about how it cheapens the look. I could live without my dual exhaust, but should you really have to put exhaust tips on a 40k+ car. Thats kind of disappointing.

I didn't even notice the tips were not on there when i bought (actually leased) the car. But I am one of those guys that gets whiplash from looking back at my car and now I sorta want to get the tips. But I agree, a Premium plus model and above should not have to go out and buy tips.

[C.J.@STaSIS]

Help is on the way people!!! Not the greatest of photos, but you get the idea 2.0T owners of the world.

[ZomgZombies]

Help is on the way people!!! Not the greatest of photos, but you get the idea 2.0T owners of the world.

definitely doesn't look like an oem valance, that a possible future product to throw moneys at?

[Clown4]

OH MAN... looks so sexy even when the exhausts are one sided...
damn audi...I couldn't wait till the next feb/mar...
so I was left with no choice but get the 08 b7 manual s...
i hate audi's marketin strategy...
oh well... 1st shipments would always have some tiny defects(im just trying to comfort myself... let me be...)

that's one sexy car...

[DEB5S4]

Haha I love how everyone praises Audi for keeping their costs under such competitors as BMW and Mercedes Benz and then chastise them for stupid stuff like this. You would be some kind of idiot to move into a 3.2 JUST because it had the dual exhaust. If you want to keep costs low, you must be prepared to accept changes like these.

[Audi007]

it doesn't look bad...

they do this so that the 3.2 has a style advantage

[boomer]

As I have said before, spend a hundred bucks for the s-line tips and it looks darn good.

[tgt]

As I have said before, spend a hundred bucks for the s-line tips and it looks darn good.

Or...spend a hundred (or two) for the rear valance from the 3.2 or 3.2 S-Line (or wait for the S4 Valance), and pop it on (and have a shop add that side) if it really bothers you...

-tgt

[TexAg713]

sorta off topic but i wish the rear end had wound up looking like this photoshop. so much sexier imo

[KiloByte]

Haha I love how everyone praises Audi for keeping their costs under such competitors as BMW and Mercedes Benz and then chastise them for stupid stuff like this. You would be some kind of idiot to move into a 3.2 JUST because it had the dual exhaust. If you want to keep costs low, you must be prepared to accept changes like these.

So when do the low costs come in? Because priced out the A4 costs more than it's 3 Series counterpart.

[-Audi_tuning-]

Im just going to point out a few things to everyone:
A: its a 3.2 not a 3.0 and your right they dont make it in a stick
B: the s-line exhaust tips DO NOT add 10hp... not in the least, you would need cats for it to really make a difference the dealer lied to you straight up...
C: BMW 3 series going option to option is about the same price, you have to remember to add in the very costly but still less efficient Xi system that BMW has...
D: where can I sign up for that rear valence and exhaust from stasis cause im going dual ASAP
and lastly E: your wife shouldnt care that much about an exhaust tip, the S60R from volvo was the flagship for a few years and it had a single sided exhaust with no tips, and that thing was almost 50k depending on options...

goodluck and hope you make a good decision for you and your wife!

[UN-PIMP-Z-A4]

im Just Going To Point Out A Few Things To Everyone:
A: Its A 3.2 Not A 3.0 And Your Right They Dont Make It In A Stick
B: The S-line Exhaust Tips Do Not Add 10hp... Not In The Least, You Would Need Cats For It To Really Make A Difference The Dealer Lied To You Straight Up...
C: Bmw 3 Series Going Option To Option Is About The Same Price, You Have To Remember To Add In The Very Costly But Still Less Efficient Xi System That Bmw Has...
D: Where Can I Sign Up For That Rear Valence And Exhaust From Stasis Cause Im Going Dual Asap
And Lastly E: Your Wife Shouldnt Care That Much About An Exhaust Tip, The S60r From Volvo Was The Flagship For A Few Years And It Had A Single Sided Exhaust With No Tips, And That Thing Was Almost 50k Depending On Options...

Goodluck And Hope You Make A Good Decision For You And Your Wife!

Very Sensible Post Right Here

[-Audi_tuning-]

haha well thankyou

[NoUDont]

Are the tips bolt on or do they have to be welded?

[quattro.it]

I'm going to get the S4 so I can have dual exhaust.

[piotrowr]

My Avant Prestige with 19" sport package came with dual exhaust and look rougher w/o tips. No tips for me, yuk!

[-Audi_tuning-]

if you get the S4 u technically have a quad, and I hate quad lol

[yung turbo]

sorta off topic but i wish the rear end had wound up looking like this photoshop. so much sexier imo

isnt that the A7 PS

[DeMOROlized]

isnt that the A7 PS

No, it's a very old B8 A4 PS from about 3 years ago.

[Toast]

get the avant it comes with dual

[discoduck]

Are the tips bolt on or do they have to be welded?

I emailed the seller on eBay and he said:

"They are installed by sliding them on & twisting them into place. They are held on by spring tension, there are 2 springs on the inside of each of the tips."

[AUDITOPGUN]

Audi is not getting cheap look at the torque you get 258 the mmi technology the Quattro and the fit and finish of the car and you complain about a dual tip exhaust, Audi gives you the top safety pick car for 4 years in a row. plus the best Mpg in its class should i go on , i think not

[Toast]

when honda and toyota are giving you cars with >250 hp id say audi could do just a little bit better

[audi til I die]

although i've come to accept the b5 style single sided exhaust on the new A4 (and being let down by audi in general), it was just an unnecessary downgrade on Audi's part. sure, BMW has one sided exhaust and offers dual on their higher end engines, but it doesn't mean audi should follow them, or somehow try to boost sales of the 3.2 by offering dual exhaust as an option only on the 3.2.
and the fact that they make you purchase tips so it can actually look decent on a car that now starts at almost 3k more than its predecessor is just a kick in the teeth.
I thought we were past this, Audi (and VW!).

Audi, please refer to avatar.

On a 4 cylinder a single exhaust is more than enough. Dual is over kill and release all the necessary back pressure, THAT is a not a downgrade, sir.

Performance>aesthetics

'nuff said

[Clown4]

plus audi's bringing b8 back to the b5 styling, which is pretty bad boy~
i bet there are a handful of people on here would agree with me that only b5 can rock the bad boy image to the fullest~
Personally, i think single exhaust looks awesome on b8's.
and WELL, if you have the money to buy audi, just spend some more urself to change it to dual if u really hate singles... or buy some other stuffs??? LOL

audi did really good with b8 designing, and im planning to trade in my '08 b7 in the near future...or not? but be happy with b8!

[YZracer]

Why would the avant come one way and the sedan another, that's stupid.

Just upgrade to the Stasis setup, it looks hot and how the car should have looked from the factory.

[NoUDont]

I wasn't too happy with the look of the exhaust without tips so, like a sly 10 year old, I laid a solid trail of hints for x-mas and low and behold i got these...





BTW the local stealership wanted $168+Tax for these.

I can look at the car now and like what i see. Oh and i know what to ask for next...a new friggin camera.

[Clown4]

^^^
this first pic looks amazing!!!
the angle and the reflection of the pink sky!

[khmerguy978]

the stock tips aren't small either so it's a tasteful touch when you add tips to it.

[quattro.it]

Tips are a definite ++.

[-Audi_tuning-]

when honda and toyota are giving you cars with >250 hp id say audi could do just a little bit better

Dude, you need to go drive them, I promise you its not the same, and the fit and finish alone is enough of a difference, I work for honda, and sell em and trust me they are not the same... and their tips are "wicked retaaaded"...

[sean1.8t]

seems the B8 section is taking over the B7's title for "most retarded Audizine forum". congrats guys

tips are tips. anything can be changed with money/elbow grease. if you don't like it, fix it yourself or buy a different car