New SQ5 Axle-Back

[MagnaFlow]

Hey everyone! We're proud to announce the release of our new Touring Axle-back for the SQ5 platform. This system is great for those owners looking to get an improvement in tone, but still maintain a volume acceptable for daily driving. This system (19238) is constructed of mandrel bent 2.5" stainless steel, finished off with quad 3.5" double-walled tips. We took extra care to make sure this system retains the functionality of the OE exhaust valves, because you shouldn't have to compromise when it comes to your car. All of our exhaust systems are made here in southern california, and will come with a lifetime warranty. Let us know what you guys think! We'd be happy to answer any questions you guys may have.

[colby7]

What's the price?

[Adplaya]

Direct bolt on? And yea price? Or estimated date of release?

[snig]

Valve functionality? Sold. Thanks for listening to the community guys!

[BarryT82]

What about the TDI?

[hurricanes28]

Is this made for the 2.0t


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[kinkade]

How is the interior sound level, and is there any drone ? How does this compare to the AWE exhaust ?

[zachf88]

most importantly, where's the sound clip?

[TopTrim]

I installed one of the first if not the first production unit. I think it's great! Just a little louder and deeper than stock. It's on my wife D/D and she like s it.
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[arrrrrs4]

Google "Magnaflow 19238" it'll bring up links to a few sites already selling it. Looks to be $1523.12

[TopTrim]

most importantly, where's the sound clip?

[TopTrim]

Google "Magnaflow 19238" it'll bring up links to a few sites already selling it. Looks to be $1523.12

You can do much better than that if you search for coupons...

[Adplaya]

Maybe a video of a cold start? Honestly cant hear anything over that SC whine.

[TopTrim]

I'll try to get one this weekend.

[CloseEncounters]

Is this made for the 2.0t


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My thoughts exactly!!! There are after all much more 2.0T's out there than SQ5's...

NOTE: Official Disclaimer! No disrespect was intended to my SQ5 brothers :) Wish I had one !

[hurricanes28]

My thoughts exactly!!! There are after all much more 2.0T's out there than SQ5's...

NOTE: Official Disclaimer! No disrespect was intended to my SQ5 brothers :) Wish I had one !

I wish I Had an SQ5 I would not upgrade it. But thanks brothers I cannot afford the extra 25k added to base price. Not


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[MagnaFlow]

Thanks for sharing the video of your car Toptrim! Sounds awesome!

Direct bolt on? And yea price? Or estimated date of release?

These systems are available now and currently in stock at a number of dealers! The MSRP price is $1523.12, and for installation you will cut your factory exhaust behind the stock resonator and use the included clamps to connect the new system.

Is this made for the 2.0t

We are currently working on a system for the 2.0t!

Valve functionality? Sold. Thanks for listening to the community guys!

You're quite welcome! Our exhaust systems will always retain the valve function on cars that have it from the factory.

What about the TDI?

At this time the application is for gas models only.

How is the interior sound level, and is there any drone ? How does this compare to the AWE exhaust ?

Interior sound level should be close to stock at idle and cruise with no drone. Toptrim may be able to share his opinion on this as well. The AWE appears to be more than an axle-back, but this system will deliver a different tone.

You can do much better than that if you search for coupons...

This is true! There are a few vendors here on the forums that carry our products and frequently run promotions. If you keep your eye out, you can usually jump on the deals and save some additional money!

[Mops@Nemesis]

Nice job @MagnaFlow Low profile cans look really good too.

[bomb39]

Thanks for sharing the video of your car Toptrim! Sounds awesome!



These systems are available now and currently in stock at a number of dealers! The MSRP price is $1523.12, and for installation you will cut your factory exhaust behind the stock resonator and use the included clamps to connect the new system.



We are currently working on a system for the 2.0t!



You're quite welcome! Our exhaust systems will always retain the valve function on cars that have it from the factory.



At this time the application is for gas models only.



Theirs appears to be more than an axle-back system, but this system will deliver a different tone.



This is true! There are a few vendors here on the forums that carry our products and frequently run promotions. If you keep your eye out, you can usually jump on the deals and save some additional money!

How about 3.0T models?



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[davedc]

Hey everyone! We're proud to announce the release of our new Touring Axle-back for the SQ5 platform. This system is great for those owners looking to get an improvement in tone, but still maintain a volume acceptable for daily driving. This system (19238) is constructed of mandrel bent 2.5" stainless steel, finished off with quad 3.5" double-walled tips. We took extra care to make sure this system retains the functionality of the OE exhaust valves, because you shouldn't have to compromise when it comes to your car. All of our exhaust systems are made here in southern california, and will come with a lifetime warranty. Let us know what you guys think! We'd be happy to answer any questions you guys may have.

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Very intriguing! Will you do a black chrome/ diamond black colored tips model for the many of us who have black optics (ala AWE)? I dont think Id put this chrome/SS on my otherwise chromeless rig..

[zachf88]

what about 3.0T version with dual tips? Also, any noticeable drone in cabin at highway speeds?

[MagnaFlow]

We appreciate everyones interest! For the time being, this will be our primary system for the SQ5, but there is always the possibility we will produce different applications/styles at a later time.

[TopTrim]

what about 3.0T version with dual tips? Also, any noticeable drone in cabin at highway speeds?

No drone. Almost like stock cruising the highway.

[hurricanes28]

What about the 2.0t


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[Pittdawg]

At this time the application is for gas models only.

What's this then?

http://www.magnaflow.com/07techtips/pdfs/15331.pdf

[Im-AUDI-here]

Just pulled the trigger on this. Getting it installed on the 12th.

[hurricanes28]

How much for the 2.0t system


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[TJay74]

Would a person be able to use the Magnaflow system on their SQ5 along with the AWE non-resonated down pipes as well? I have always been a Magnaflow guy, had their systems on my last 5 vehicles. The allure to the AWE system is not only the sound increase, but you also gain around 20hp if you opt for the NRDP as well.

[Mops@Nemesis]

Would a person be able to use the Magnaflow system on their SQ5 along with the AWE non-resonated down pipes as well? I have always been a Magnaflow guy, had their systems on my last 5 vehicles. The allure to the AWE system is not only the sound increase, but you also gain around 20hp if you opt for the NRDP as well.

You would be able to use the AWE NRDP

[Pepper SQ5]

you also gain around 20hp if you opt for the NRDP as well.

Where did you hear/see that?

[zachf88]

We appreciate everyones interest! For the time being, this will be our primary system for the SQ5, but there is always the possibility we will produce different applications/styles at a later time.

SQ5 and 3.0T are the same fitment, just dual tips instead of quad....

[Pittdawg]

Hey everyone! We're proud to announce the release of our new Touring Axle-back for the SQ5 platform. This system is great for those owners looking to get an improvement in tone, but still maintain a volume acceptable for daily driving. This system (19238) is constructed of mandrel bent 2.5" stainless steel, finished off with quad 3.5" double-walled tips. We took extra care to make sure this system retains the functionality of the OE exhaust valves, because you shouldn't have to compromise when it comes to your car. All of our exhaust systems are made here in southern california, and will come with a lifetime warranty. Let us know what you guys think! We'd be happy to answer any questions you guys may have.

Is stock smaller than 2.5? 2.5 doesn't sound like a larger than stock size for a 3.0 liter supercharged application.

[drumnjuny]

I have this installed (was one of the first ones with Top Trim) and absolutely love it. I didn't buy the SQ5 to be a racecar and wouldn't be able to live with the drone of the AWE. But, when i step on it i can hear it, deep and throaty. from out side the car it sounds even better and deeper! also maintains the valves so you can still swap comfort vs dynamic but, after turning off the Soundaktor thing i haven't found too much difference between the two exhaust settings

NOT super loud, doesn't replace the mid muffler that is why. so keep that in mind when thinking about buying it. if you want a rennwagen SQ then might not be for you.

[Adplaya]

I have this installed (was one of the first ones with Top Trim) and absolutely love it. I didn't buy the SQ5 to be a racecar and wouldn't be able to live with the drone of the AWE. But, when i step on it i can hear it, deep and throaty. from out side the car it sounds even better and deeper! also maintains the valves so you can still swap comfort vs dynamic but, after turning off the Soundaktor thing i haven't found too much difference between the two exhaust settings

NOT super loud, doesn't replace the mid muffler that is why. so keep that in mind when thinking about buying it. if you want a rennwagen SQ then might not be for you.

Well to be fair, not everyone has experienced drone with the AWE system, and less so without the NRDPs. Also the AWE is a direct bolt on system, i.e. saving the stock system in tact. Pros and cons to both, but with reading thread after thread on A5 forums, S4 forums ect I have come to the conclusion that saying the AWE system has drone just isn't accurate.

Only reason I looked into it extensively is because I do a lot of daily highway cruising and long distance, and not enough people have complained about the drone to deter me from the AWE exhaust.

[SQive]

AJ, sorry I couldn't stop and chat yesterday. I was late for a job, hence the speed.

I don't think anyone has complained about the drone unless it was the full AWE system with the NRDP's.
The AWE system with resonators don't drone, and I have the stock exhaust with the NRDP's and no drone.

[kinkade]

How is the Magnaflow different from the AWE ? Why is the AWE $700 more ?

[Adplaya]

How is the Magnaflow different from the AWE ? Why is the AWE $700 more ?

Louder + direct bolt on + 2 colors + ease of installation + awe is European exclusive and a performance company. About it

AJ, sorry I couldn't stop and chat yesterday. I was late for a job, hence the speed.

I don't think anyone has complained about the drone unless it was the full AWE system with the NRDP's.
The AWE system with resonators don't drone, and I have the stock exhaust with the NRDP's and no drone.

Haha you were hauling. And no worries man. SQ looked great

[drumnjuny]

And AWE goes all the way to the primary cats, afaik. It's like double the metal.

[drumnjuny]

Well to be fair, not everyone has experienced drone with the AWE system, and less so without the NRDPs. Also the AWE is a direct bolt on system, i.e. saving the stock system in tact. Pros and cons to both, but with reading thread after thread on A5 forums, S4 forums ect I have come to the conclusion that saying the AWE system has drone just isn't accurate.

Only reason I looked into it extensively is because I do a lot of daily highway cruising and long distance, and not enough people have complained about the drone to deter me from the AWE exhaust.

Everyone's idea of drone is different, which is why you see so many conflicting reviews. The only real way to know for yourself is sitting in one and deciding whether you classify the noise as droney or bassy, ha! If you haven't done so yet I suggest it. My last Audi was straight pipes and aggressive, I'm a bit old for that in my daily now and live in an area where I don't want to draw attention from police.

I also wanted to retain the valves, and I thought the AWE tips were too aggressive for me. But the AWE will make more power for whatever that's worth. Magnaflow is just an axle back vs a catback like the AWE

[TJay74]

Not knocking AWE at all since they are on the list, but being that the stock pipes are 2.5", AWE system is 2.5" and Magnaflow is 2.5" then there is a good chance not counting the NRDP in the mix that the Magnaflow will do just as well as the AWE system. If the stock piping size is being retained, then the gains will be mainly in the mufflers. The less restrictive muffler is going to allow more exhaust gasses to pass thru, so don't count Magnaflow out just because they are an axle back versus the catback.

Magnaflow is a top notch company, I've never had one issue with any of their products. On my 2001 Formula Firebird I swapped over from a Flowmaster catback to a Magnaflow catback. Same dyno with in days of the change with the same relative weather and the Magnaflow system put down almost 10rwhp more than the Flowmaster system. Plus it sounded better as well.

You are very correct on drone though, it is a very subjective item that is relative to each person who drives the vehicle.