Does your RS4 sound like this?

[VinnysS4]

Ok here is the reason for my post. I have owned a RS6, A4 and now a 2005.5 S4. My next step will be a RS4. I'm looking into different sound exhaust setups. I know the exhaust debate over "what is the best setup" has been beaten to death many times. This is not meant to turn into a debate or "mine is bigger than yours" type of thread. I like the power that a proper exhaust can give to a vehicle, but i also want it to sound good. Deep rumble at idle and not overbearing on normal driving, but something that turns heads under acceleration. I want people to do a double take when they hear it. I love the FI setup, but the flowmaster setup sounds like sex. Open headers/strait pipes make power but i cannot drive around my town like that, not to mention the lady and the kids have to be subjected to the car as well. I heard this on my home theatre setup and omg it sounds awesome.

Does this sound like your RS4?


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOWmw3xJibA

[Blackstallion]

Pretty sure he's a member here.

I've had numerous setups on my s4 rs4 -- catless, catted, stock, milltek, magnaflow, JHM LTH and FI. It really is personal taste and safe to say videos don't do justice...

Always have a soft spot for my first b6--here's a really old video I found catless JHM headers FI...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMhHtQ3ETr0

[Blackstallion]

If I had to grab an exhaust for my rs4 I would get tubi or go full JHM--I love JHMs tips aswell..

[VinnysS4]

Props to the yellow RS4 owner. sounds awesome! Man, Blackstallion, that sounds awesome. Maybe a little loud for my taste lol. i need to listen to it on my home system. The computer just doesn't do videos justice. I had a VR6 GTI that i put headers on and did a strait pipe back. I put a few different systems on it to test the sound. One was a magnaflow and i had a cherry bomb glass pack laying around. The cherry bomb sounded ok but holy crap it was LOUD. I installed it where the cat used to end at (at the end of the test pipe) I drove it around for about 10 seconds until i went and changed it LMAO. I like loud, but i've been pulled over too many times for my exhaust being too loud so i'm looking for something a little more reserved. Thanks for the input!

[VinnysS4]

and i did a quick search and found that the RS4 owner is a member. Didn't mean to put him or his car on blast, just thought it sounded awesome!

[bshanna]

i'm a huge fan of the capristo. Works with stock S valving (and has a separate remote if you want to bypass and have sport mode on all the time) and i think looks the best for the car. Not cheap and only 2.75" but the craftsmanship is king. With sport mode off it basically sounds like a stock exhaust with sport mode on to me. With sport mode on, it's not quite as loud as JHM but i actually like it better that way, i think full JHM sounds too much V8 american muscle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbR4KZx4pzc

[singleframe]

love my Milltek and works with stock valves as well 🏼.

[Eric F]

I am running the Milltek Resonated and like the sound. It terms of performance, I think JHM is the way to go, but I personally don't care for the sound characteristics. I think the best sounding exhaust for the RS4 is the Tubi Rumore. It really highlights the character of the engine. But it is anything but subtle. Here are some great videos of the sound. But the owner of the vehicle in the videos (MikeFish) ended up switching to a different exhaust system. Even though he loved the sound, it was too loud.





Advance to 3:10 in the following video:





Tubi makes a non-rumore (not loud) version but I'm not sure how the sound compares. Another exhaust system I really like is the HMS-Tuning but I don't know if you can get it here in the States.

[musanoadsaba]

Imola Flowmaster car is the fellow who did the RS4 Registry. Been around a long time. Mostly on QW.

[seblove]

Another vote for fullback jhm, the wider pipes will give you the low-end rumble you want and a thoroughly tuned/deliberate top end. Sounds freaking incredible catless - this video convinced me to make the purchase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B72nXdoj3WE

[AvusPdx]

God damn that Tubi Rumore.. I have a unresonated-unvalved Miltek and liking it so far. I've never heard my car outside so hard to say, I need to have someone drive my car and do a fly by.

[VinnysS4]

Thank you guys so much for the input! i really appreciate it. The Tubi Rumore seems just a little loud for me. lol the Capristo Exhaust is interesting. Love the tips! I'll have to wait until i get home from work to listen to it on some real speakers. I have always wanted a car that had the sounds of an exotic(lambo, ferrari, R8) but just enough stealth to fly under the radar to where if anyone didn't know what the RS4 was, they would be forced with the question "that the **** was that!?!"
and AvusPdx, i go to the portland area often. Maybe one of these times when im around or if you venture south twords salem at all, maybe i can hear what your car sounds like?

[AvusPdx]

Thank you guys so much for the input! i really appreciate it. The Tubi Rumore seems just a little loud for me. lol the Capristo Exhaust is interesting. Love the tips! I'll have to wait until i get home from work to listen to it on some real speakers. I have always wanted a car that had the sounds of an exotic(lambo, ferrari, R8) but just enough stealth to fly under the radar to where if anyone didn't know what the RS4 was, they would be forced with the question "that the **** was that!?!"
and AvusPdx, i go to the portland area often. Maybe one of these times when im around or if you venture south twords salem at all, maybe i can hear what your car sounds like?

For sure, we have monthly Audi meets in Portland, I think every 3rd Thursday or something. I don't really go down south unless I need to ;)

[Badtoyz]

Jhm here and I think all the Jhm full exhaust cars sound best. Just my humble opinion. Had mine a few years now and I still love it.

Also proven hp gains...





my car the first day I had the exhaust.

[roarf]

Ok here is the reason for my post. I have owned a RS6, A4 and now a 2005.5 S4. My next step will be a RS4. I'm looking into different sound exhaust setups. I know the exhaust debate over "what is the best setup" has been beaten to death many times. This is not meant to turn into a debate or "mine is bigger than yours" type of thread. I like the power that a proper exhaust can give to a vehicle, but i also want it to sound good. Deep rumble at idle and not overbearing on normal driving, but something that turns heads under acceleration. I want people to do a double take when they hear it. I love the FI setup, but the flowmaster setup sounds like sex. Open headers/strait pipes make power but i cannot drive around my town like that, not to mention the lady and the kids have to be subjected to the car as well. I heard this on my home theatre setup and omg it sounds awesome.

Does this sound like your RS4?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOWmw3xJibA

Thank you guys so much for the input! i really appreciate it. The Tubi Rumore seems just a little loud for me. lol the Capristo Exhaust is interesting. Love the tips! I'll have to wait until i get home from work to listen to it on some real speakers. I have always wanted a car that had the sounds of an exotic(lambo, ferrari, R8) but just enough stealth to fly under the radar to where if anyone didn't know what the RS4 was, they would be forced with the question "that the **** was that!?!"
and AvusPdx, i go to the portland area often. Maybe one of these times when im around or if you venture south twords salem at all, maybe i can hear what your car sounds like?

It sounds like the Milltek might be what you're looking for. My car has the unvalved/unresonated Milltek on it and I think it's awesome. It has a similar sound to stock but louder. It's not obnoxiously loud, but when you open it up it is loud enough to make a statement. Normal cruising with the windows up it is pretty subtle and won't bother passengers. (I think these cars are pretty well isolated from outside noise) Best of all it makes the car sound pretty exotic. I have heard my car from the outside several times (car used to belong to a friend of mine). I would say this video is a pretty good representation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MiyKHqZWl8

This one is valved but I don't think mine is really any louder at idle. Maybe slightly louder at low RPMs.

God damn that Tubi Rumore.. I have a unresonated-unvalved Miltek and liking it so far. I've never heard my car outside so hard to say, I need to have someone drive my car and do a fly by.

Seeing as we have the same exhaust, you need to hear your car from the outside sometime. You will be impressed!

[mpowertech]

Just for comparison here's a 3" exhaust.
I made this ala my garage, so its not available through a vendor.

[VinnysS4]

For sure, we have monthly Audi meets in Portland, I think every 3rd Thursday or something. I don't really go down south unless I need to ;)

Sounds good. I'd gladly drive up to portland for that. I too only go up there if i need to (happens more than i like lol cant stand portland) so the next meet up would be next month sometime?
I see in your sig that you had a 2008 graffiti CBR...A buddy of mine's brother robbie had that exact bike around that time. nice

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Just for comparison here's a 3" exhaust.
I made this ala my garage, so its not available through a vendor.

Love it but god damn thats loud haha

[DOCEVG]

i think full JHM sounds too much V8 american muscle.

Hey, now! Actually, I really like the way yours sounds.

[bshanna]

Hey, now! Actually, I really like the way yours sounds.

Don't get me wrong, i love the sound, i just always think a cobra or SS is about to fly by :) I wish that JHM had a closed flap option, but that's definitely my personal opinion.

[DOCEVG]

I wish that JHM had a closed flap option.

So do my neighbors!

[FastEddie]

on the S4 im running JHM headers, FI exhaust to the axle and from axle back a custom setup with Borla XR-1 mufflers for a deeper sound. Everyone who has heard my car says its sounds incredible. I dont have any vids of it but ill see about getting a sound clip for you.

[Badtoyz]

as for the milltek. if u saw what one looked like after 2 years of being oon the car I think u would change your mind. even guys who live in no salt states have them rusted to shit. also no power gains over stock. with jhm if u keep the cats and resonators is not too loud its when u lose the cats and resonators that it gets a bit too much. my car has 2 high flow cats and resonators. I think its perfect.

do some research on that miltek before u buy there is tons of exhaust threads here and AR. if u don't care about making the car breathe u should at least care about longevity of the parts.

[roarf]

as for the milltek. if u saw what one looked like after 2 years of being oon the car I think u would change your mind. even guys who live in no salt states have them rusted to shit. also no power gains over stock. with jhm if u keep the cats and resonators is not too loud its when u lose the cats and resonators that it gets a bit too much. my car has 2 high flow cats and resonators. I think its perfect.

do some research on that miltek before u buy there is tons of exhaust threads here and AR. if u don't care about making the car breathe u should at least care about longevity of the parts.

Mine is not rusted to shit and it has been on the car for at least 2.5 yrs if not more (don't know when it was installed beyond that, PO installed it) and has been through winter .

[ABanT]

Have a milltek now. Had a milltek on my a4 and neither of them are rusted.

Milltek was on the a4 (still on) for about 7 years.

[VinnysS4]

on the S4 im running JHM headers, FI exhaust to the axle and from axle back a custom setup with Borla XR-1 mufflers for a deeper sound. Everyone who has heard my car says its sounds incredible. I dont have any vids of it but ill see about getting a sound clip for you.

Yeah I think this is the route I'll most likely go with. I don't know what mufflers I'll choose. I'd love to hear I sound clip, that would be great

I like how my other car sounded when i put a resonator on it. I love loud cars. I just can't be driving one around now haha

[FastEddie]

Yeah I think this is the route I'll most likely go with. I don't know what mufflers I'll choose. I'd love to hear I sound clip, that would be great

I like how my other car sounded when i put a resonator on it. I love loud cars. I just can't be driving one around now haha

My car is only loud when you get on it. at cruising speed its very tame, second you give gas it wakes up. I honestly couldnt have asked for a better option.

[AvusPdx]

My Miltek has not rusted yet, PNW Oregon weather. Has not seen salt yet as far as I know. Purchased used (unknown usage), have them on for about a year now.

[Badtoyz]

Just Google rusted milltek and a ton of threads and pics come up. Not just for the rs4 either. Milltek kinda sucks right across the board. Plus did I mention no power gains over stock.....

Just saying if yer gonna spend money on exhaust why not add some power and sound instead of just sound.

[Avus RS4]

Just Google rusted milltek and a ton of threads and pics come up. Not just for the rs4 either. Milltek kinda sucks right across the board. Plus did I mention no power gains over stock.....

Just saying if yer gonna spend money on exhaust why not add some power and sound instead of just sound.

That bothers me because it's obvious they're using subpar products to enhance their profit margin charging prices similar to their competition superior products.
That's messed up!

[Avus RS4]

Few questions.
I'd like to keep my flap system in place, while increasing the tone of my exhaust to a nice noticeable level.
Now.
I see some x pipes that comes with the resonators, is that any important?
What's the difference between having an x pipe with or w/o resonators?
What would be my best set up as I've mentioned that allows me to keep my S function while having a throaty meaty sound?

[Badtoyz]

Few questions.
I'd like to keep my flap system in place, while increasing the tone of my exhaust to a nice noticeable level.
Now.
I see some x pipes that comes with the resonators, is that any important?
What's the difference between having an x pipe with or w/o resonators?
What would be my best set up as I've mentioned that allows me to keep my S function while having a throaty meaty sound?

I wouldn't recommend going without resonators. Without them there is a lot of drone which I find annoying when cruising down the hwy. If u don't mind it being super loud in the cabin ALL the time then go without them. In my car it's slightly louder than stock when cruising. It's only really loud at wot and the only drone I get is under 2k rpm.

As for keeping flaps... I don't see the point but if u really want them then your options are limited to just a couple exhausts. Millek and tubi i believe (someone correct me if I got that wrong).

The x pipe u most definately want. Proven power gains on almost all platforms. There is a thread somewhere showing proven results and explaining exactly how the x pipe works. Long story short it works.

resonators are downstream before the mufflers. the x pipe itself is not resonated.

[Badtoyz]

My car is only loud when you get on it. at cruising speed its very tame, second you give gas it wakes up. I honestly couldnt have asked for a better option.

your car sounds great man.

[Badtoyz]

heres one more of my car at the track. my buddy has a youtube channel so he made a little video. car sounds awesome I think and this run was only a 12.66 but my car ran 12.50s all day long with that setup. for a tune and exhaust still on stock clutch I was very happy with the car.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6gAvDVLhjM

[bshanna]

I wouldn't recommend going without resonators. Without them there is a lot of drone which I find annoying when cruising down the hwy. If u don't mind it being super loud in the cabin ALL the time then go without them. In my car it's slightly louder than stock when cruising. It's only really loud at wot and the only drone I get is under 2k rpm.

As for keeping flaps... I don't see the point but if u really want them then your options are limited to just a couple exhausts. Millek and tubi i believe (someone correct me if I got that wrong).

The x pipe u most definately want. Proven power gains on almost all platforms. There is a thread somewhere showing proven results and explaining exactly how the x pipe works. Long story short it works.

resonators are downstream before the mufflers. the x pipe itself is not resonated.

milltek and capristo are the ones that keep the flaps. It's nice to turn it down sometimes, that's all i can say.

[Avus RS4]

I wouldn't recommend going without resonators. Without them there is a lot of drone which I find annoying when cruising down the hwy. If u don't mind it being super loud in the cabin ALL the time then go without them. In my car it's slightly louder than stock when cruising. It's only really loud at wot and the only drone I get is under 2k rpm.

As for keeping flaps... I don't see the point but if u really want them then your options are limited to just a couple exhausts. Millek and tubi i believe (someone correct me if I got that wrong).

The x pipe u most definately want. Proven power gains on almost all platforms. There is a thread somewhere showing proven results and explaining exactly how the x pipe works. Long story short it works.

resonators are downstream before the mufflers. the x pipe itself is not resonated.

Thanks man, just wanted to make sure the impact of having the resonators or not.
I know all about cabin drone sounds, I can hardly take it

About the piggies?

[Badtoyz]

Thanks man, just wanted to make sure the impact of having the resonators or not.
I know all about cabin drone sounds, I can hardly take it

About the piggies?

Capristo..... that's right. Thanks.

Piggies is one of the best mods u can do for the rs4. I chose to go with the full downpipes but piggies are a good cheap mod. I have a set of stock downpipes for sale if u want to gut them

[importraceram]

As previously mentioned, this video is countless year olds... thanks for bringing it up again, car sounds great... can we redirect our attention to the APR/Magnuson supercharger stage 3 kit... thanks all and have a merry Christmas...

[Blackstallion]

milltek and capristo are the ones that keep the flaps. It's nice to turn it down sometimes, that's all i can say.

I think MTM can also be added to that list--not positive though...

[Badtoyz]

As previously mentioned, this video is countless year olds... thanks for bringing it up again, car sounds great... can we redirect our attention to the APR/Magnuson supercharger stage 3 kit... thanks all and have a merry Christmas...

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[Avus RS4]

Capristo..... that's right. Thanks.

Piggies is one of the best mods u can do for the rs4. I chose to go with the full downpipes but piggies are a good cheap mod. I have a set of stock downpipes for sale if u want to gut them

That sounds tempting.