OEM Exhaust w/retrofit black 3.75 double wall angled tips, unitronic DP, OEM Rez. Del

[2015S3]

So I didn't feel like spending $2K on an exhaust now that I have the Unitronic Downpipe and Resonator delete. I love the sound now but hated the little tips on the OEM and wanted black tips anyway.

Right now they are clamp on, but will eventually weld them on, now it looks and sounds the part.

[coolwater]

So I didn't feel like spending $2K on an exhaust now that I have the Unitronic Downpipe and Resonator delete. I love the sound now but hated the little tips on the OEM and wanted black tips anyway.

Right now they are clamp on, but will eventually weld them on, now it looks and sounds the part.

How much are the tips? Did they require any modding to fit? Fit a regular s3 valance?

-cW

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[techandtest]

http://giphy.com/gifs/hero0fwar-cadd...pz81S7usvTIM8w

[2015S3]

No modding of the valence at all just installed a rear carbon fiber diffuser on a friends car with the same tips in chrome and they fit fine.

You just have to cut right behind the ovals

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Tips are like $22 on amazon a PC.

I got for $100 shipped

[selp]

well, that looks awesome.
Can you share the link? or part number, something? me wants!

[Blaine]

All anyone needs to do is take the exhaust tip pipe diameter of the stock pipes. Measure the length you need. Then look online for the size and type of tips you need. The list of exhaust tips available is ENDLESS... every size and type is out there.

Remember you not just buying the catback exhaust for the sound and looks, but also the aftermarket catback exhausts are much lighter as well. I'll have the weight difference between the OEM and the AWE Track exhaust posted once mine is delivered. I weigh and compare EVERYTHING I install. For some header back installs on some vehicle applications I've seen weight savings of 50-60 lbs or more. Esp. if you dump resonators, cats, exhaust valves (not the ones in the heads...), and the large OEM mufflers.

[2015S3]

Common most of us don't care about weight and looking for some options for tips. The weight offset versus WHP is negligible as exhaust add very little performance gains unless you are big turbo, EWG etc. I saw very little gains with my 500 WHP Rotated 2011 STI, downpipes, External; waste gates are a different story. Yes if you go straight pipe back you will see some very good gains at least with my experience. Your vehicle lists look quite extensive and if you have had different experience it has not been mine with turbo-charge 4 cyls.

The part number is EX-1012B by DC sports 1012 is the chrome number. Like I said I will be most likely welding these on or getting a different one etc. but for now these serve the purpose well and look good.

I am waiting on my new rear diffuser as I am sure I will need to readjust them another good reason they are movable and bolt on for now.

[selp]

Blaine,
You mentioned you weighed the catback (stock vs AWE). What were the results?
It doesn't compute in my head, or out of principle, the need to spend at least 1.5-2k on a catback, to reduce 10-15 lbs and gain sound sound.

2015S3,
Thanks for the part number. I will more than likely be doing this too!
On amazon, the description mentions that they are mirror-polish finish, on your pictures they are a bit matte. Is that just the camera or me crazy?

[2015S3]

The B at the end of all the parts numbers for DC indicate Black.

I used my cordless saws all it is a handheld version and works amazing!!!!

[Sepang_S3]

I thought the stock tips were bolted on?

[A20V200]

I thought the stock tips were bolted on?

Nope...just some clips hold the tips on.

[bent]

No modding of the valence at all just installed a rear carbon fiber diffuser on a friends car with the same tips in chrome and they fit fine.

You just have to cut right behind the ovals

What do you mean cut right behind the ovals? I though these were bolt on and you can optionally weld them?

[Sepang_S3]

Nope...just some clips hold the tips on.

So you wouldn't have to cut them off, correct? The new tips would slide over the pipe and bolt on

[2015S3]

You have to cut the OEM piping is flanged to an oval to match the tips, yes you 100% need to hack off those ovals to get the round portion of the slip on tip to fit.

I will update pics tonight.

[Blaine]

Blaine,
You mentioned you weighed the catback (stock vs AWE). What were the results?
It doesn't compute in my head, or out of principle, the need to spend at least 1.5-2k on a catback, to reduce 10-15 lbs and gain sound sound.

Won't be able to weigh it until mine gets in. Takes awhile for anything to get shipped to Germany. I'll do a post picture heavy once its in with weights and all.

Usually I like to my exhaust custom made and tuned for sound to my taste at a muffler shop with tips and mufflers I pieced together to save $$, but since I'm in Germany I don't have that option anymore. So I'm stuck with bolt on kits.

[Baggio]

No modding of the valence at all just installed a rear carbon fiber diffuser on a friends car with the same tips in chrome and they fit fine.

You just have to cut right behind the ovals

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Tips are like $22 on amazon a PC.

I got for $100 shipped

Do you have a link to those tips? I really like the black look! Thanks!

[Tdub Lion]

Do you have a link to those tips? I really like the black look! Thanks!

Same. Link please

[2015S3]

http://www.amazon.com/DC-Sports-EX-1.../dp/B00GMNL8LO

[Baggio]

http://www.amazon.com/DC-Sports-EX-1.../dp/B00GMNL8LO

Thanks!

[tateltot]

I bought a set. I'll report back with some pictures when I get them on.

[Baggio]

I bought a set. I'll report back with some pictures when I get them on.

I just bought them as well. Will post pics when installed.

[flimay2k]

I bought one of these some time ago and I gave up when I realized it would not fit without cutting the original pipe, and even cutting I thought it would be a tight fit. I would really appreciate a pic showing the actual connection, the oval section is a long piece so you need to cut a pretty good chunk of original exhaust. I might give it another try now that I know it will work, my original pipe tips are not in a very good shape.

[Tdub Lion]

So i did mine tonight on the A3 and it was super easy. Just went and grabbed a pipe cutter from home depot and dropped the exhaust down via the two bolts that hold the rubber exahust hangers A few spins and it was off. But for just the duel tips of the A3 i have to say it looks really good. A lot better than the stock (way to small for the holes) tips. Forgot to take before shots

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[tateltot]

So i did mine tonight on the A3 and it was super easy. Just went and grabbed a pipe cutter from home depot and dropped the exhaust down via the two bolts that hold the rubber exahust hangers A few spins and it was off. But for just the duel tips of the A3 i have to say it looks really good.

Agreed. Very very nice. Do the resonated tips change the sound at all in your opinion?

[Tdub Lion]

Agreed. Very very nice. Do the resonated tips change the sound at all in your opinion?

No not at all that i could tell. Still quite as a mouse just looks a whole lot better lol.

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[VWVW]

For those who wants to change their A3 dual tips, there are other alternatives as well. Miltek USA has some 100mm tips. The link is for the tips. The video has the miltek catback with the very same tips just so you get an idea how well they fill the holes.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...100/ES2996373/

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...100/ES3106583/

[tateltot]

For those who wants to change their A3 dual tips, there are other alternatives as well. Miltek USA has some 100mm tips. The link is for the tips. The video has the miltek catback with the very same tips just so you get an idea how well they fill the holes.

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...100/ES2996373/

https://www.ecstuning.com/Search/Sit...100/ES3106583/

Those are gorgeous. It's a shame that they're so expensive. $36 vs. those at $175.

[VWVW]

So i did mine tonight on the A3 and it was super easy. Just went and grabbed a pipe cutter from home depot and dropped the exhaust down via the two bolts that hold the rubber exahust hangers A few spins and it was off. But for just the duel tips of the A3 i have to say it looks really good. A lot better than the stock (way to small for the holes) tips.

Very nice. Would it still fit if I don't want to cut the pipe? What is the OEM pipe diameter at the tip inlet?

[Tdub Lion]

Very nice. Would it still fit if I don't want to cut the pipe? What is the OEM pipe diameter at the tip inlet?

No you have to cut it just behind the big part where it gets smaller.

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[Tdub Lion]

Very nice. Would it still fit if I don't want to cut the pipe? What is the OEM pipe diameter at the tip inlet?

It wont effect the warranty at all if thats what your worried about.

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[VWVW]

It wont effect the warranty at all if thats what your worried about.

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Not worried about warranty. I am more interested in the Miltek tips which take 3" inlet, so I am just wondering after removing the OEM tips whether the pipe diameter is 3".

[Tdub Lion]

Not worried about warranty. I am more interested in the Miltek tips which take 3" inlet, so I am just wondering after removing the OEM tips whether the pipe diameter is 3".

Just measured and they are are a little under 3 they are about 2 3/4 inches.

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[VWVW]

Just measured and they are are a lottle under 3 they are about 2 3/4 inches.

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Thanks!

[tateltot]

Had the tips installed this morning. Welded on, $100.







This might force my hand to finish the vinyl wrap work on the aluminum accents. ;)

[TCHUN003]

Wow that looks great

[coolwater]

Had the tips installed this morning. Welded on, $100.







This might force my hand to finish the vinyl wrap work on the aluminum accents. ;)

Looks real nice. Really fills the holes at lot better!

-cW

[atenzany62]

Had the tips installed this morning. Welded on, $100.



This might force my hand to finish the vinyl wrap work on the aluminum accents. ;)

looks nice, what wheels on the car?

[tateltot]

Looks real nice. Really fills the holes at lot better!

-cW

Thanks! (Also, that's what...she/he said?)

[tateltot]

looks nice, what wheels on the car?

VMR 710FFs in 19x8.5.

[selp]

hows the sound?