APR catback system Golf VIII GTI exhaust system

PURE SOUND.

The APR catback exhaust system personalises the look, sound and performance of the vehicle. The TIG welds refine the system, which is handcrafted from T304 stainless steel for all components.

ATTENTION GROWLY

The straight-through brushed mufflers smooth the exhaust note to a deep growl without restriction. Strong, high-quality OEM-style brackets and clamps hold the system firmly in place and make installation and removal a breeze.

This makes installation simple and precise. The 3‘ (76mm) curved exhaust pipes provide an ultra-smooth path and direct exhaust gases evenly from the two 2.5’ (63.5mm) tailpipes. Removable, polished 4’ (102mm) slash-cut tailpipes complete the system and add a classy motorsport-inspired touch to the rear of the vehicle.

THE SYSTEM

The exhaust system uses larger pipes compared to the series and weighs 9% less. It uses 3‘ (76mm) pipes that split into a dual 2.5’ (63.5mm) pipe system.
The standard system uses 2.56‘ (65mm) pipes, which are reduced to 2.36’ (60mm) before entering the silencer. The exhaust gases split and leave the silencer through a dual 2.36‘ (60mm) system, but this is reduced again directly to 2.17’ (55mm). This reduction considerably reduces the overall cross-section of the system. The APR mainpipe has a cross-section that is up to 60% larger than the original. The whole thing is rounded off by 4’ (102mm) tailpipe trims which give the rear of the vehicle a sporty look.

The rear silencer is a double Helmholtz resonator and silencer in one.

The entire system is a ‘straight-through system’ with a 3-inch inlet (76mm) that splits evenly into a 2.5-inch (63.5mm) dual exhaust system. The exhaust gases first pass through the silencer, which is responsible for smoothing the exhaust note. The perforated pipes are tightly wrapped with stainless steel and glass fibre material. Unwanted frequencies are then eliminated in the two Helmholtz resonators. The exhaust gases flow through unhindered and ensure maximum performance. The silencer has an attractive brushed surface and is concealed high up in the exhaust tunnel. This means that the system is also suitable for lowered vehicles.

SHORTFACTS

• Stainless T304 steel construction
• TIG welded
• Single 3‘ (76mm) to double 2.5’ (63.5mm) brushed tubes with mandrel bend
• Polished 4’ (102mm) slash-cut exhaust tips (removable)
• Compatible with single and double-walled tailpipes from APR in various colours and designs
• Brushed silencer with Helmholtz resonator to eliminate droning noises
• Robust and precise mounting bracket
• OEM style slip clamps
• Plug-and-play design
• Low profile design, suitable for lowered vehicles
• Larger pipe diameter compared to the standard system
• Larger diameter of the tailpipes compared to the standard system
• Up to 60% larger pipe cross-section compared to the standard system
• 9% lower weight compared to the standard system
• In-house design with high-end production
• Easy to install

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