All Your Mk7 Gti Needs Is A Downpipe 

Not only is this video what I needed right now because I’m looking for a first mod, but it was straight to the point and there was sound clips. And you have a manual and that Gti is sick. Plus 50$ does sound cool

Just getting started with my own mk7, and I stumbled upon your channel. Great content for helping me figure out where to go with my own gti.

That sounds great, & I dig that you haven’t gone overboard on mods.

This is one of the reasons I did the down pipe first on the A4. I'm not a loud exhaust person, I just like little bit of that tone.

Definitely a good recommendation. I am thinking about a daily driver gti and this would make the most sense as a mod. :)

This sounds perfect man. I did the muffler and resonator delete and regret just not doing downpipe. My Accessport gets here tomorrow and I will probably try to get an APR tune some day after watching your videos.

Great input, I saw a little difference in the tone of mine after my resonator delete but definitely wish I just focused on getting the downpipe first.

This definitely changed my mind about a future exhaust setup

Literally have the same car as you and same exhaust setup my dude haha loving it 👌🏽

I have a res delete with a catless downpipe and I love how the pops sound like gunshots now instead of popcorn

I can second this opinion. I had originally done a resonator delete and after the cat-less downpipe with a resonator from MAPerformace the tone was perfect. No terrible drone and it is just right when you step on it.

I got myself the APR catback system, the sound improvement is like day and night. Stock is basically no sound at all. The exhaust didn't cost much more than the downpipe, and here we have the issue of easily making your car illegal, so everything needs approvements and shit. But I might do the downpipe as well, since it seems to help a lot.

I definitely agree with getting a DP while keeping the rest of the exhaust stock. I'm going this route when I go Stage 2. Coupled with a free-flowing intake/charge pipe system, it'll definitely round things out and make for a pleasurable driving experience.

I might reconsider a full exhaust system and just start with a downpipe then. Good video! Very concise and direct.

Agreed, I considered getting a res delete but after reconsidering it I changed my mind. APR downpipe with stage 2 is perfect imo, doesn't pop for days like some other tunes and isn't excessively loud. It's just perfect.

Love the videos mam, you’re one of the reasons I decided on getting a mk7 gti myself.

Its sounds amazing! I might do it for my mk7! Love your content

Great video 👍 agreed best exhaust mod all day. I've had the APR downpipe for about a year now it's been great.

Just ordered a downpipe the other day and this video definitely helps reinforce that decision!

So true regarding just a downpipe for the MK7 GTI. As a 3 year owner of my 2015, I have to say, the stupid amount of money spent on different exhaust variations versus having just purchased a quality downpipe from the get go stands as the biggest frustration I had early on. Beginning with a custom 400$ axle back aka stainless piping with nice tips so therefore deleting the muffler, only caused the car to sound good on startup. Trash afterward. Then, on the same setup, I thought res delete. This resulted in further dissatisfaction, except now I didn't even have my stock catback to utilize anymore. Long story short, after having most recently had a catless downpipe and some version close to just a basic resonated catback, I finally got it right, with a catted USP downpipe on a stock catback. Shit I wish I knew from the get go, but my past Volkswagens were different. All in all, totally agree with you🍻🇩🇪

So many goodies my gti would love! Channel is awesome dude

I just got my first car, and its a mk7 gti. I wanted to go APR stage 2 and I watched all of your videos. But now I know from a person that has experienced it all, that just a downpipe is gonna do the job. I just want the car to be a little louder, and make some pops and bangs. So now I know a downpipe is the way to go, but know the question is which downpipes should I get. Thanks for all the help from the videos, keep making great content.

Thanks for the tip, dp will be my first exhaust mod.

Great stuff!!! Keep it coming👍🏽

New to the GTI club and trying to decide what my first mod will be. Love your videos man keep it up.

Love the video I think you're exactly right on my Audi A3 2.0 turbo FSII did the 3 inch downpipe from ECS tuning along with a resonator delete an absolutely love it with the stage 2 tune my GTI that just got hit in the parking lot and then I'm slowly repairinghas a stage 1 APR tune with a full 3-in exhaust and I actually paid close to $2,500 for that exhaust and like the exhaust on the Audi a lot better and paid a quarter of the price

So glad your keeping that mk7 gti life going!

Thats the sound im looking for! Thanks!

Its good to hear you say that. I think it was yours or maybe Jr14's video I watched after the Ma performance downpipe. install. I thought that it sounded pretty damn good with just the downpipe.

Funny to find someone else like me , I don't own a gti but just like you I did catless downpipe install with stock exhaust and it was the best of both worlds , loud enough so you can hear it but quiet when you need it,( rolling windows close). At the Dyno with a tune the best gain was the downpipe. I vouche for this 👍👍👍👌👌👌I think its good on most cars

Great video...definitely will help influence my decision on what exhaust modifications to do on mine :)

I went for a Catless DP instead of full exhaust system and best mod so far. Car sound good on acceleration. No drowning noise when cruising and of course some few ponies

Been watching vidoes with JR14 and his MK7. Keep up the good work man...

I’m running a full 3” from the turbo back with only a high flow cat. I definitely plan on keeping the resonator or muffler on my next build. Lol

Loving the videos! Keep up the good work!

Yeah, that sounds perfect! Pops and crackles.

I love GTIs so much I can’t wait till I get mine

Sick video🤘Definitely getting a cts downpipe for my mk6

Aye been watching/subscribed for a while. Love ur videos man, goodluck with everything.

Your set up sounds great!

I have a Remus Catback with a res delete and stock DP. Sounds deep. SOMETIMES I wish it was louder. But for daily driving, I’m quite happy.

I’ve been on edge about getting the Maperformance catted dp for my Mk7 and this video might have just sealed the deal

Thanks for the advice man. Just got an AP w/EQT tune and considering what's next. Looks like it's gonna be a down pipe xD

Hey bud I watch the video, appreciate your time for making such a video. I have a question to ask. Did you keep the resonator and muffler on or both are deleted and also what stage have you tuned it? Thank you

Sounds so good!

I listened to your advice man, got the APR dp and love it with with stock catback. Thanks! Also would love the ecs card 👍

I went the same route, starting with a muffler delete. After installing a catless downpipe it became ridiculously loud, obnoxious, and tinny sounding. I ended up throwing on a vibrant resonator along with the stock muffler and it became a little too quiet for my taste, sounded just slightly throatier and louder than stock. Ended up going with an electronic cutout between the resonator and muffler so it can be relatively loud and decent sounding when open and almost stock when closed.

Just got my mk6 gti a couple months back and a cool $50 would be very helpful in starting to mod this thing! Great short video

Great video! Congrats on 8k! Gotta love a giveaway

Muffler delete is great if you don't plan on ever going Stage 2. Downpipe + OEM catback is good but you may want to swap resonator to the Vibrant 17950 to reduce drone

I got a bull x catted 3.5 inch DP on sale and kept the factory catback and it sounds so much better. Got it with a custom tune and it really woke up my mk7.5 gti. Needs fine tuned on the dyno again, but damn is it quick! 6sp MT FTW!

I’ve literally been debating what to do, like down pipe, cat back, or res delete. And then on top of that there are so many options for each too and different combinations

Actually interested in just a down pipe now, thanks for the info!

Great car! Thanks for sharing your experience

Just pulled the trigger on a DP today online, super stoked!

Good advice with just using the downpipe...might stray that way myself.

This will help a lot on my first mk7 mod

Gti sounds sick; planning on doing the same thing to my stage 1 Tiguan 👌🏼

A muffler delete sounds tinny. I did a resonator delete and its subtle but without a doubt louder, mostly around 3k. The downpipe sounds great, but it should be your only exhaust mod. The same goes for that clubsport s muffler, which seems to be a bit louder.

So after watching this im actually about about to pick an oem one up and possibly do an ecs res delete with my boost dynamic crackle tune. I figured from everything i read the oem exhuast actually flows better than most afternarket ones and lasts forever and will sound miles better than my 2.25 stock exhaust with a tiny resonator wayyyyy to raspy lol

car sounds gooood! keep it up g

What’s up man! We have the same car, same year and everything except mines gray! Been watching your vids for a while now, good stuff.

Damn it’s nice to have gti content again man

I’d like to get a downpipe and tune for my mk7 one of these days. Been trying to build a computer so that’s took most of my time and by time I mean money lol great video man!!

Great advice!

True. Dp would he the inexpensive route. I have CTS catted and awe touring exhaust (not track), and when I get on it... it's perfect. Not too loud while just driving normally.

I’ve been wanting a downpipe for a while so the extra 50 would put me right there but keep up on the gti vids aren’t too many people out there doing them

Love your videos !!

Hey man, that's pretty cool, thanks for the insight and opportunity to win a sweet prize!

I swapped to a CTS turbo back exhaust for two reasons, 1. I liked the way it sounded compared to just a downpipe upgrade 2. I hate the tiny ass stock GTI exhausts, it just doesn’t look good in my opinion

YES! HELL YES! I am so glad you can confirm this for me. I also think it sounds best and you save a whole heap of cash . There is no drone in my opinion and it goes so well with a stage 2.

So its an interesting thought. Coz iv always been scared that if its to loud id go back to stock anyways. Which wod be complete cash waste & then id be better of just stayin with stock. I also have a decent stock exhaust since im from Europe were i bought the Clubsport GTI. But it still feels maby im missin out if not gettin anything..? 🤔

thanks for that👍🏼

Got the usp catless dp for mine and it sounds great!

I agree with ya, but I want to milk out the power and alittle volume won't upset me in the process.

Nice vid as always

Love the videos!! Just found it and i will continue to watch and follow!! Hope i get picked!!!!

I have a res + muffler delete with pretty much no drone. Makes me curious on how a dp would sound or if it would add a lot of drone. Great vid tho man

Got to love the holidays!

All those crackles sound so good!

Car sounds great, man!

i just did a muffler delete but i kept the factory size on the pipes 2.5" and it sounds very solid without drum or rasp.. but i feel i need more sound so im adding a downpipe to see how it goes with the 2.5" set up

I just want an exhaust that doesn’t drone but is a little loud in high revs and pops at shifts or when you let off the accelerator at high revs. I was able to achieve that on my E90 BMW 328i with just a muffler delete, but it’s seems to be harder with a 4-cylinder.

Great tip! I love the idea of only getting a down pipe

Good video! Just have a question, what is better to delete resonator or muffler? thank you.

Sounds pretty good 🤙🏼

Hell ya man sounds good af to me

Awesome videos!

Took your advice and installed a CTS Turbo Catted DP on my 'Thanks

Can I get a catted down pipe for the APR stage 2 tune or does it need the intake too? I'd rather not get an intake because I feel like the "gains" are questionable. Edit: Does your stage 2 tune in the video have the pops and bang added? Or is that just a plain stage 2 tune?

Followed your advice and now my pops and bangs tune sounds like a wheezes and coughs tune lol. Needs a res delete for sure

I think this is gonna be my first mod. thanks

It’s boost season. I need more boost. Keep up the content! 😎👍🏼

We have something in common, S2k's and Golf GTI's/R's. I've had my S2k for a decade and it's time to move on.. I LOVE it but I'm not getting any younger and need something more practical. Nice Vid mate. I'm stuck in between a MK6 R or a MK7 GTI. Your thoughts?

may have to go this route instead of shooting for a full exhaust set up

Dead ass thinking about just doing a downpipe now lmao

damn that sounds good. i did a muffler and res delete on my mk7 a while back, and i enjoyed it for a while but in all honesty it doesn’t sound good lol. i just ordered a rev9 catback for my car, probably gonna buy a cts downpipe pretty soon now after hearing this.

Love all your videos. Reflex silver gang I have the same one and 2015. I do have a muffler and resonator delete with stock downpipe and to be honest it’s pretty deep tone.. deeper than Borla S-Type catback. But.. once I get the downpipe that may be an issue because it’ll be too loud so watching your videos I might get a resonator but ima have to see. Also did you get your clutch issue resolved? I’m getting mine soon.. you could always resort to a shop here in Northern Maryland area besides a dealer.

A year later and I still don’t know which downpipe I should get because they all vary in price and forums haven’t been help that much because everyone keeps bashing on this downpipe or that downpipe

Lovin the videos! Keep it up! Oh and send it my way! Lol