2014 B8.5 Audi S4 6SP MT with AWE Touring Exhaust and Non-resonated Downpipes

A comparison of exhaust notes between a set of stock downpipes and AWE non-resonated downpipes bolted onto a 2014 Audi S4 with a six-speed manual transmission. Here's the list of mods:
UPDATE (01/11/2016)
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* A bigger Magnuson Supercharger kit has been installed to replace the factory supercharger and the Stage 3 ECU Tune was supplied by APR (no more GIAC).
* Stage 2 Supercharger Pulley was replaced with the Magnuson Supercharger Pulley (slightly bigger than Stage 2)
* The APR Cooling Performance System (CPS) V2 has been replaced with the AMS Alpha Cooling System.
* Added Demon Eyes for headlight LED effects
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ENGINE
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* AWE Touring Exhaust
* AWE Non-resonated Downpipes
* AWE S-Flo intake (CF)
* AWE Supercharger Pulley
* GIAC Stage 2 V2 ECU Flash software
* APR CPS V2
* 034 Motorsports Transmission Mount
SUSPENSION
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* KW Variant 3 Coil-over suspension
* SPC Adjustable Control Arms
* Eurocode ÜSS Billet Aluminum Adjustable End Links (front/rear)
* Eurocode ÜSS Adjustable Stabilizer Bar Set (front/rear)
* Eurocode Alu Kreuz Billet Aluminum Drivetrain Stabilizer
* Eurocode Meisterwerk Adjustable Short-Throw Shifter
TIRES/WHEELS
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* Michelin Pilot Super Sports (255/35/19)
* HRE FF01 in Hyper Silver (19x9.5)
AESTHETICS
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* Custom-painted RS-style front grille
* P3 VIDI
* HID Fog Lights conversion
* Ecode Headlights
* Deval Carbon-Fiber Rear Diffuser
* Xpel Clear Bra (front bumper only)
* 3M Crystallilne Window Tint (60% visibility)

[@bitkurd]

Daaamn that supercharger whine 1:40

[@awetuning]

We love this video!

[@NuffSaidFred]

Thank you for the amazing products you developed for the S4!

[@awetuning]

NuffSaidFred You're welcome, proud to have you in the AWE family!

[@benpotts219]

Sounds unreal!! Does the non-res DP make any difference in the drone at cruising speeds? I know that AWE's 180 technology is good for eliminating drone in the catback. Wondering if the DP makes it drone more. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Thanks bro.

[@NuffSaidFred]

Ben Potts drone is inevitable as soon as you install an aftermarket exhaust system, whether it's minor or noticeably loud. It's very subjective and depends on your tolerance level. With the non-resonated downpipes, you will hear a an increase in drone at certain engine speeds, especially if you're driving on an incline. You just have to be smart with the gear you're in. I'll post a follow-up video later with a recording of what my car sounds like inside the cabin at various speeds. It's better than me simply explaining it because you and I may not have the same sensitivity to increased noise.

[@virenpatel9973]

Good god you can hear that whine on the third pull before you even see the car.

[@v1tam1ns]

Superchargers sound so fucking sick, god damn.

[@SPRCRS]

Sounds good!

[@loganrhodes8912]

Insanity. Killin it over there @awe

[@steven7158]

This things sounds and looks mean!

[@highestpoint945]

Very good!

[@Spirited_Driver]

Not sure about in-car sound but i think stock dp sounds better. doesn't have the cheap rasp.

[@NuffSaidFred]

+Spirited Driver you only hear that slight rasp if you're revving while in neutral gear. I didn't know this at the time, but if you keep the transmission in gear and just hold the clutch down while revving, you get a smoother revving sound that goes beyond 4000 rpm. The rasp results from the delimiter to the engine speed while in neutral (keeps it below 4000 rpm). The other advantage of the non-resonated downpipes is it gives the Touring exhaust two additional characteristics: crackles and pops when you accelerate and let off the throttle without changing gears.

[@olstech24]

Beast!

[@wag121471]

that car sounds amazing!!

[@alihajji1490]

Hey man, loving the sound. I just wanted to ask where you got the Ecode Headlights because that yellow bit annoys the crap out of me.

[@benpotts219]

@nuffsaidfred Sounds unreal!! Does the non-res DP make any difference in the drone at cruising speeds? I know that AWE's 180 technology is good for eliminating drone in the catback. Wondering if the DP makes it drone more. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Thanks bro.

[@thicctankthomas6409]

so nice!

[@gsfare1]

Did you have any problems with knocking from the exhaust at all? I went for the full AWE system with non-res down pipes too but it knocks really bad when it's warm. No problem when it's cold so it's obviously an expansion thing. p.s. how's your clutch holding up? :-) I'm not sure the factory clutch is powerful enough...

[@NuffSaidFred]

gareth fare I'm not sure if I'm experiencing any knock. I do hear some crackle when I left off the throttle, but I like having that sound. My clutch is still good. I think the clutch won't be an issue for a very long time. I've seen guys who drag race the S4 a lot for at least two years with just the stock clutch and they haven't complained about their clutch slipping. I only track my car.

[@schnickman]

the guud stuff: marvelous soundtrack! #Messerschmitt262

[@brzt23]

Hello friend! Can you give me some informations on your car, please? I know these wheels are Liquid silver FF01's, just want to know size, width and offset. Did you have to use spacers? Stock suspension? Did it rolled your fenders? Tire measures? Watched this video a couple of times, been dreaming on here! Amazing car, loved it!

[@NuffSaidFred]

Vitor Lopes First of all, thank you for the compliments and I apologize for responding late. My FF01/FlowForms are 19x9.5 with an offset of ET45. It's a perfect fitment. No spacers or fender rolling required. I have KW V3 coil-overs for the struts. I'm running Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires in 255/35/19. Though I could have gone with 265/35/19 to reduce the minor stretch--I'm not a fan of any stretch.

[@brzt23]

NuffSaidFred No need to apologize buddy. Thanks for your answer! :)

[@perryautomotivemishawaka3435]

hows the stage 3 supercharger going for you? i heard they had to revise their tune?

[@myyusauce]

Sounds good! Does it drone however?

[@NuffSaidFred]

+Myy_Sen all aftermarket exhausts have drone but the level varies. This setup definitely has drone, but it's not something you can't tolerate. It's noticeable if you're driving uphill for an extensive period, which you can alleviate by shifting into a higher gear to lower the engine speed.

[@AprilVic]

+NuffSaidFred Does changing the stock downpipes to non-resonated ones create more drone? Im having awe touring w/ stock downpipes right now and my gf is already complaining about the drone.

[@NuffSaidFred]

+Victor Yao yes, the drone will be louder with non-resonated downpipes.

[@kevindellavecchia1317]

Curious as to the HP/WHP & Torque this S4 has with the list of mods

[@christiangiap]

dank as fuck

[@BLACKPANTHER-me6qn]

Man I can't decide between a s4 or keep my Evo x

[@NuffSaidFred]

Shamar Washington Probably better to hear it at the track. Here's a clip from a recent track day event (June 14). The external microphone was mounted on the trunk lid in the rear. It doesn't sound this loud inside the car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqu0YpykqLKhjMU

[@BLACKPANTHER-me6qn]

NuffSaidFred​ thanks I'll be getting my s4 in like 3 months think I'm a get white

[@grrrrr80]

whats the best setup with minimal drone.

[@JulioHernandez-fs7cd]

sweeeeeet black baby jesus

[@tillsy23]

Eargasm

[@jamesnehme5721]

I'm considering getting non-resonated downpipes but I'm worried it's gonna be too loud. Right now I have the track edition with resonated downpipes. Do you think it would be too loud with the non-resonated downpipes? Anyone else have feedback on this?

[@NuffSaidFred]

Yes, the track edition is already loud so getting non-resonated downpipes will make it even louder. My setup is pretty similar to the track edition with resonated downpipes in terms of decibel levels.

[@CBMArts]

What wheels are those? and how much?

[@NuffSaidFred]

Cameron McPherson They're the HRE FF01 (FlowForms) in 19x9.5 (silver). Contact PURE Motorsport for pricing.

[@LabMotorsports]

do downshifts sound good? do you get a blip?

[@NuffSaidFred]

+Jayfer Zahir Yup, it has auto rev match. Check out one of my track driving videos to hear it.

[@aaaron19]

+NuffSaidFred howd you get auto rev match

[@NuffSaidFred]

It came with the car.

[@aaaron19]

Wait yours is manual right?

[@NuffSaidFred]

+ribbsPvP yes it is. It simply means the engine automatically does the engine speed blipping for you so that the car doesn't jerk forward. It's not the 'farting' sound of a DSG transmission.

[@cascadereigns8220]

does this pass emissions?

[@NuffSaidFred]

I guess I'll find out for sure when my car needs to be smog checked in a couple of years.

[@JuergenGDB]

Yeah I would like to know as well. I decided that the AWE sounds better non resonated, but would like to know if I can pass emissions and not have any dash lights, light up.

[@demize6]

wheels?

[@NuffSaidFred]

See the description of the of the video.

[@Maciek_s92]

What rims?

[@NuffSaidFred]

+Maciek s These are the HRE FF01 FlowForms in 19x9.5

[@RossMKF1]

This is the $700 dollar exhaust?

[@NuffSaidFred]

Ross MK I believe the average price is $1,700.00. Go to *****'s website, or one of their dealers.

[@RossMKF1]

NuffSaidFred Thanks

[@lixiang7349]

California hmm how fast can this car go in traffic?

[@NuffSaidFred]

Sean L If there's bumper-to-bumper traffic, not very fast. Otherwise, I go with the flow of traffic (70-80 MPH), but I've seen crazy people drive 90 MPH - 100 MPH on our freeways. On weekends, we're fortunate to be blessed with some of most scenic canyon roads you can take your car on for some spirited technical driving. If I have the itch to go really fast, I have four race tracks to choose from in Southern California where I can push it to 135 MPH or faster. :)

[@NuffSaidFred]

+Marc De La Rosa Race tracks? There's Auto Club Speedway, Willow Springs, Chuckwalla, and Buttonwillow.

[@maxschlossberg9879]

102mm tips?

[@NuffSaidFred]

90mm polished tips

[@lawrenceshields8791]

Sounds great!