Tiguan Exhaust

[azza83]

Hey guys, following earlier comments on this thread, I fitted the MK7.5 Golf R Muffler to my MY18 Tiguan about 3 months ago with an AWE Switchpath Remote.

We simply angled the tips down (rather than removing the trim) but retained the OEM valves... The hangers are exactly the same, but there is some cutting & extra pipe work required to fit - need to remove the golf resonator which is further back than the Tiguan and fabricate a length to the existing system.

The AWE Switchpath is easy to install too (plug & play), just need to cut off the power connector and wire positive/neutral to the boot accessory socket. Works great to open/close instantly when you want more sound or to keep the wife/neighbours happy early morning!

I’ve got the APR Stage 2 with Down Pipe, so found the system had a lot of “rasp” without being muffled, so we installed a 3” Stainless Resonator directly into the down pipe - this made it far more enjoyable and sounds even better as the system carbons up too!

Valves closed, its subtle without any drone and valves open its deep, loud & sporty... Easily switchable depending on mood and both have a great DSG soundtrack too!

Happy to answer any questions! Cheers!

[tigger73]

Interested to see some pics with the position of the resonator. Also details on the resonator if you have it. I have a Mk7 muffler in the shed which I'll fit in the next couple of months, however interested to find out what difference there is between the 7.5 and the 7. I thought there was just a slightly different width in the tips.

[veew]

Its $250 approx. But fitting it is the question as they have to pull power and ground To It for it to work.

Hey guys, following earlier comments on this thread, I fitted the MK7.5 Golf R Muffler to my MY18 Tiguan about 3 months ago with an AWE Switchpath Remote.

The AWE Switchpath is easy to install too (plug & play), just need to cut off the power connector and wire positive/neutral to the boot accessory socket. Works great to open/close instantly when you want more sound or to keep the wife/neighbours happy early morning!

I’ve got the APR Stage 2 with Down Pipe, so found the system had a lot of “rasp” without being muffled, so we installed a 3” Stainless Resonator directly into the down pipe - this made it far more enjoyable and sounds even better as the system carbons up too!

Valves closed, its subtle without any drone and valves open its deep, loud & sporty... Easily switchable depending on mood and both have a great DSG soundtrack too!

Happy to answer any questions! Cheers!

Thanks for the info guys!

Azza83, did you have to buy one or two sets of the Switchpath devices? ie. does one device connect to both valve controllers?

[jazzyjames999]

Hey guys, following earlier comments on this thread, I fitted the MK7.5 Golf R Muffler to my MY18 Tiguan about 3 months ago with an AWE Switchpath Remote.

We simply angled the tips down (rather than removing the trim) but retained the OEM valves... The hangers are exactly the same, but there is some cutting & extra pipe work required to fit - need to remove the golf resonator which is further back than the Tiguan and fabricate a length to the existing system.

The AWE Switchpath is easy to install too (plug & play), just need to cut off the power connector and wire positive/neutral to the boot accessory socket. Works great to open/close instantly when you want more sound or to keep the wife/neighbours happy early morning!

I’ve got the APR Stage 2 with Down Pipe, so found the system had a lot of “rasp” without being muffled, so we installed a 3” Stainless Resonator directly into the down pipe - this made it far more enjoyable and sounds even better as the system carbons up too!

Valves closed, its subtle without any drone and valves open its deep, loud & sporty... Easily switchable depending on mood and both have a great DSG soundtrack too!

Happy to answer any questions! Cheers!

How much did it cost to get the mk7 muffler and switchpath installed? Defo doing this.

[azza83]

Interested to see some pics with the position of the resonator. Also details on the resonator if you have it. I have a Mk7 muffler in the shed which I'll fit in the next couple of months, however interested to find out what difference there is between the 7.5 and the 7. I thought there was just a slightly different width in the tips.

The resonator we used was a Stainless 12” long Lukey Performance, clearance was an issue fitting anything bigger without redesigning - didn’t want to cut the DP but was the only option. No major differences we were aware, the MK7.5 just became available first.

Azza83, did you have to buy one or two sets of the Switchpath devices? ie. does one device connect to both valve controllers?

Just the one Switchpath - the harness connects to both valve controllers and was very easy install.

How much did it cost to get the mk7 muffler and switchpath installed? Defo doing this.

The muffler was from a brand new MK7.5 Golf R, installed for $600, the Switchpath was $380 (Online from Mode Auto Concepts - DIY Install) and the Resonator was $220 installed. All in for $1200.

Well worth the exercise!





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[jazzyjames999]

The resonator we used was a Stainless 12” long Lukey Performance, clearance was an issue fitting anything bigger without redesigning - didn’t want to cut the DP but was the only option. No major differences we were aware, the MK7.5 just became available first.





Just the one Switchpath - the harness connects to both valve controllers and was very easy install.



The muffler was from a brand new MK7.5 Golf R, installed for $600, the Switchpath was $380 (Online from Mode Auto Concepts - DIY Install) and the Resonator was $220 installed. All in for $1200.

Well worth the exercise!





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Thanks Azza, but why did you get a new resonator? I was planning on using the stock one and connecting the mk7 muffler to it.

[azza83]

Thanks Azza, but why did you get a new resonator? I was planning on using the stock one and connecting the mk7 muffler to it.

The APR Down Pipe removed the factory resonator, so if your still running the stock system then need not worry about this step mate

[veew]

Cheers for the reply Azza83.

City Performance Centre in Vic quoted $369 + $15 for shipping interstate.
It is a bit more than I was hoping so will have to think about it. Just harder to sneak past the CFO (wife) haha.
I've asked if they are willing to do group buy pricing, if they are who else is keen?

[azza83]

Cheers for the reply Azza83.

City Performance Centre in Vic quoted $369 + $15 for shipping interstate.
It is a bit more than I was hoping so will have to think about it. Just harder to sneak past the CFO (wife) haha.
I've asked if they are willing to do group buy pricing, if they are who else is keen?

Yeah, it was a bit more than I wanted to spend on a switch too - the MK7 valves are closed by default but the MK7.5 is open and was too loud open for daily driving with the DP, so I needed a way to close it and still have the option when I wanted some noise

[veew]

Yeah, it was a bit more than I wanted to spend on a switch too - the MK7 valves are closed by default but the MK7.5 is open and was too loud open for daily driving with the DP, so I needed a way to close it and still have the option when I wanted some noise

Did you install the exhaust switches yourself?