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Old May 4, 2012 | 09:02 PM
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I have a 97 1.8t FWD that is now my toy. Its just a pure joy to drive. Im curious as to what kind of exhaust choices there are out there so I thought Id ask you guys what you think, recommend, or are running on your A4s. I do like Borla. What kind of muffler configuration do these cars have? Looking to get a better sound without turning my piggy bank into bacon lol
 
Old May 4, 2012 | 09:28 PM
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Didn't like the stock tailpipes. Or tips, if you could call them that. So I bought 2 chromed tips from a NAPA store and welded them on.
 
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Old May 4, 2012 | 11:22 PM
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Hey man! I have an 01 a4 1.8Tqm, and just recently installed a cat back exhaust with a vibrant 1148 muffler and it sounds great imo. Here is a short not very good quality clip of a rev test I did. Let me know your thoughts, or if you have any questions! :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROjCC...e_gdata_player
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 02:02 AM
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Sounds great how much was that cat back?
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Brochacho
Hey man! I have an 01 a4 1.8Tqm, and just recently installed a cat back exhaust with a vibrant 1148 muffler and it sounds great imo. Here is a short not very good quality clip of a rev test I did. Let me know your thoughts, or if you have any questions! :P

2001 Audi A4 1.8T Vibrant 1148 catback - YouTube
That sounds great, Ill keep yours in mind Where's a good place to get exhaust and mufflers from for our cars?
 

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Old May 5, 2012 | 02:55 AM
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1997 A4 B5 1.8t FWD Automatic
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 08:32 AM
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I bought the vibrant muffler from amazon, and had it put on wit a cat back at my local exhaust shop.
 
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What do you meant you had to put it on with a catback?
 
Old May 5, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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He had the shop build the piping and weld it all up. I did the same on my 99 30v. Gave them the muffler and resonator and they built the piping and put it all together. Grand total on everything was around $330. Compare that to a purchased system for $1000+ and it's the way to go.
 
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Whats the diameter of piping they used?
 

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