Yea thats what i was wondering. As i live in illinois and laws here strict. So getting rid of the resonator will make it louder? I want to get a full magnaflow exhaust but dont have the money right now to afford one. And so the 14816 muffler should fit my automatic 1.8t quattro, as im leaning towards buying it. Are there any other reccomandations you possibly have on best exhausts for my audi? I'm looking for a loud raspy sound.