GTI Exhaust Install! +Unitronic Stage 2 Tune

[@hemi5point7]

Just picked up a 2017 GTI Sport with the DSG for my wife. 49,000 miles. We love it! Trying to talk her into letting me modify it!

[@kidkicker81]

I have the same car. DO IT! I'm uni stage 2 and it's so fun. Nice power and still get good mpg, 30+.....IF you can manage that foot and gas pedal relationship...it can be tough sometimes, lol.

[@mckylecfc]

The Uni DSG tunes are an absolute must!

[@tredfxman]

Check out the modded GTI Clubsport MK7 at my channel guys! 👍

[@tredfxman]

@@mckylecfc Im thinking goin for TVS Engineering for my GTI Clubsport as were lucky enough to have em close here in Sweden 🙂

[@lueboat]

did you end up missing anything about it?! i’m stationed in germany and i’m picking mine up (exactly like yours @ 49k miles) sometime this week!

[@martinhello7048]

this is the sound that was missing so beautiful

[@Deedspemon]

I thinks it’s crazy af how a day or two after I got my gti, I find this channel. It’s amazing how fate works sometimes

[@djesm1t]

Fate or good marketing ;)

[@DraayXJae]

Nah it's google watching your every move bro lol 🤣

[@J_brzy]

I found your channel by accident, but I'm really glad I did. You share great info and are actually entertaining. Thank you!

[@shawnnass6455]

The GTI looks clean and sounds really nice but if you want it loud and soft when you want just get a valvetronic exhaust so you can open the valve when you want it to be loud or close the valves to make it softer : ) as well please do a TCU tune so you can have faster shifting times and it sounds really nice. I really enjoyed this video. Keep up with the nice videos.

[@jacobMMotorsport]

now that's a proper-sounding car. You can hear the turbo spool pul pops and intake. SOOOO SICK

[@abramkidane9387]

@Bryce Czirr boo! you can be negative all you want but my golf sounds AMAZING. and I have absolutely no complaints with it.

[@jacobMMotorsport]

My 15 focus st sounds pretty good I got a 3” cat back

[@jacobMMotorsport]

@Bryce Czirr it sounds pretty damn good it’s just got a deep burble to it and especially at high rpm

[@misaelchavez9580]

@Bryce Czirr honestly turbo 4 bangers will never sound that good only good sounding engines are 5 cylinders, some 6 cylinders and up and I own a gti lol

[@RodalAuto]

To those who don’t have a lift: don’t be discouraged, you’ll learn more things without one

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I did this install on jack stands faster than this guy on a lift haha

[@RodalAuto]

@@JacesOwnWorld glad to hear that, good work man

[@nolanrobertson2546]

@@JacesOwnWorld he’s also filming at the same time. Everyone goes at their own pace bud.

[@emeryz10]

When it comes to learning, I understand the old saying of, give a man a fish and feed him for a day or teach a man to fish feed him for a lifetime. But at this point, I’d rather someone just giving me a fish rather than teaching me.

[@JuanPerez-om2vj]

I installed my down pipe on my 18 S3 on ramps, the install on the S3 and Golf R take a bit of time due to the driveline that needs to be disconnected. I’m currently stage 2 IE tune with crackle tune.

[@brentmc79]

The AWE Touring catback (not the Track catback) paired with a catted downpipe does a great job of keeping it quiet until you really get on it. It looks similar to your Uni catback, but with a slightly larger mid-pipe muffler/resonator.

[@adr3510]

Interesting that’s exactly what I’ve always wanted. Something not obnoxious, but let’s you know what it’s got when you want it to.

[@jonathanplante6561]

Going awe for my mk5 , great price for the quality it seems

[@Reynar7]

This channel is so good, and you seem so humble about everything. Dont lose sight of yourselves.

[@guelahpapyrus8807]

I feel you on the after market downpipe with the stock catback. I'm not big on super droney sounding cars but the performace is always nice. If it's too lound somtimes it's too obnoxious. Something suttle but purs very nicely.

[@OutaSight83]

DSG's sound so good. Makes me want one over a manual if I end up getting a GTI tbh

[@JohnDoe-xw1jk]

i got the manual because if the dsg ever broke i would go broke fixing it. dsg is so cool tho

[@JohnDoe-xw1jk]

@@bennocturn um.. it literally is. It's called dsg farts go look it up it's the pops the dsg makes when shifting

[@Jnlix1k]

@@JohnDoe-xw1jk dsg farts are the best!

[@erikrodriguez5065]

Manual is nice and all. Owning one, I wish I’d gotten a dsg trans. Super fast shifts, cool farts and really good for daily driving honestly. All my cars have been manual trans and I’m over it. I just want to play with paddles and get consistent track times 😂

[@bkroko]

Bro the dsg farts were literally half of the reason I went for a dsg

[@TheDukewilson]

Each video feels like an episode in the greatest show. Loving the content recently man!

[@brekdown29]

Nice! On my 7R I went full out with a turboback (catted downpipe) and stage 2 with every single bolt-on known to man. With my current 7.5 GTI I plan to go straight to IS38 but on the stock downpipe. GIAC (and maybe others too) offer a stock downpipe IS38 tune. You still need all the other bolt-on's like freer flowing catback, intake, and intercooler, but I think it's rad you can get the IS38 now on a GTI with the stock downpipe.

[@sebmartin5586]

wait so you dont need a dp to go is38?

[@Digital_Meltdown]

I'm running effectively the same setup -- 2015 GTI DSG w/ a Unitronic Stage II tune (ECU & TCU) -- and love every bit of it. Also running the Unitronic carbon fiber intake, Unitronic turbo inlet, CTS Turbo downpipe (high-flow), and CTS Turbo catback exhaust. My wheels are Regen R35 rims wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S rubber. GTI love for life!

[@JamesDeanLP]

Does anyone else miss when Cameron was the one doing most of the car work? I dont have anything against Randall but I remember watching the z build and it felt a lot like a couple friends hanging out but the new videos feel less like a group of friends having fun modifying cars and more like an experienced guy building a car and Cameron recording it

[@CameronAlford]

Having Randall’s help full time at the house on the cars and Justin’s help editing has been the only reason I’ve been able to upload this much at this quality level. The only downfall is exactly what you’re explaining. I definitely am working towards getting a filmer here soon so that they can film Randall and I both. This will allow me to capture that vibe again but for now I’m rollin with the punches until carmaspeed and the channel grows enough to pay a filmer full time. I appreciate this comment and the input. Helps me a lot. Thank you James 🙏🏻

[@dehhota]

the moment we’ve been waiting for 🥵

[@MindsetMastery148]

I love how he went to change gears at 9:58😂manual life🤟🏼

[@ryousaf9644]

Hes puttin it into sport

[@jamesrichardson7164]

The Vibrant 17950 resonator is a good solution to the drone. Very big mod for people who put a turboback exhaust on MK7 GTIs

[@TheRoadsideHeroes]

Just found your channel today brother, I’m about to pick up a dsg gti as well and I had no idea what modding it would be like. You have done a great job at familiarizing me with the car and I have never been so confident about modding a car myself!! Respects man, you got my sub!

[@oleksandrgutsul2596]

mannnn love this guy. I really see you going far in KZbin!!

[@Level-Zero-Drift]

11:42 Unless you have an electronic valve on your exhaust, I have one on my mk6 and it so worth it!

[@euroberto85]

I did this install on the ground for my wifes MK7, the unitronic downpipe splits at the crossmember which makes life easy. The megan racing one i got was a nightmare to twist around the crossmember

[@MrBombboy321]

Loving this man, this car is so well-rounded.. congrats on the new rig too proud of you man! Been watching since the Z and ST! Great content, much love from PA 👍🏼

[@CameronAlford]

What new rig?? And thank you, I Appreciate you Mark!

[@MrBombboy321]

@@CameronAlford The two-post man it’s fantastic you HAVE to refer to it as (Betsy) for me haha. I am constantly showing my girlfriend your videos and she’s gonna have an EARFUL tomorrow when I let her know you responded hahaha.

[@MrBombboy321]

@@CameronAlford I appreciate you and your hard work and efforts for the community, you’re truly showing the people, including myself, that we CAN do it, nothing fancy needed. Love it, great talking to you man stay safe

[@movethebone2682]

Much love for this channel, blew the hell up

[@joakim123451]

''Loud when you want it, and quite when you want it'' literally what a valved exhaust does. But good vid dude. keep it up

[@mullenli]

The best video for GTI downpipe installation video . Thank you

[@GermanEliteTuning]

AZ gang. Great video man. Just subbed. Keep up the great work.

[@TheChemicalBassist]

*Goes for test drive after install* Captions: "Music 🎶" Good algorithm

[@jacobharper5053]

I’m so excited to put a new exhaust on my GTI! Thanks for these really helpful videos!

[@robertbrathwaite4191]

I saw the hand, ready to shift to the gear..it's alright my dude!..it's happens to the best of us.

[@Edgar_Allan_Poe_50]

Very clean shoot and very clear, concise explanation of everything.

[@jrthestar718]

I have full cts downpipe/exhaust to stock muffler on my mk6r stage 2+ apr and it’s only loud at warm up and perfect noise level for someone who doesn’t want a loud exhaust 24/7

[@nicholasfitz]

discovered your channel through this video and I instantly subbed good stuff man

[@ILeapZHD]

I’ve been waiting for this 🕺🏼

[@BlackStallionGT]

That beat with the flute was dope

[@t-mo199]

Such a good point, no such thing as a dumb question. Any question is a good one imho.

[@davidgriggs3967]

Does your flash tune allow for boost by gear? You can use this to limit wheel spin.

[@brandoayala303]

Love your content man, I own a 5.0 but it’s cool learning about all these other platforms

[@joshbell123]

I actually just sold my 5.0 for one of these. Wanted someone a little more usable while still able to have fun with it and I have no been disappointed with the potential of this platform so far

[@YakuzaxGeneralz]

Hey im also in Phoenix. This vid is helping me decide between a mk6 and mk7. Hope to see your whip on the streets.

[@jfan5453]

love unitronic, pumped for stage 2 this week, I've done unitronic intercooler, tip intake, charge pipes and I wish I could've done the downpipe however I'm located in china so our models here have different exhaust sizing

[@Blando7887]

I subscribed to your channel because I bought an Mk7 Autobahn, Throughout my life I have not owned fun cars, I was really impressed by the agility and acceleration of the Gti, My car is currently bonestock, however I plan to go Stage 1 and the intake for sure, the stage 2 Im not rich enough for

[@ZacWade]

You can really hear that transmission shift now, fast

[@exothermal.sprocket]

Or use an exhaust brand with a forward resonator, to cut down some of the noise gained from a downpipe. I recommend the stainless system from Cobb.

[@kyleott1210]

Appreciate this Chanel a lot thanks so much Cameron🔥

[@nicholaskanagie8092]

Ok... Im sold. Definitely putting this on my 13 CC.

[@smyc3408]

Currently saving up to buy a mk6 gti, and just found this channel which i will for sure be watching to help me find performance parts and educate myself on this beautiful ride🥰. Keep it up brother:), love the content and the car♥️cant wait to see this whole build come together!

[@Hypantaleo]

I have the same dp... its amazingggg only downside is that it gets A LOT quieter after you use it because it gets coated and broken into, so after like a week or two it starts to decrease in volume BUT it is still loud

[@JacesOwnWorld]

I’ll say you did it right buying a base model, especially knowing that you’re going to be upgrading everything anyways. That’s what I did, and even with all the mods I’ve put on my car, which is way better than an Autobahn version as it sits, I still haven’t even come close to the amount an autobahn version cost.

[@GenerationRx]

Did mine on the ground, last month. ONLY hard part getting out the OEM pipe, lift wouldn't have made a difference imo Extra set of hands > lift

[@uscbigdawg]

@Cameron Alford - I’m in Phoenix too. Mind if folks swing by and pick your brain on picking up a used GTI?

[@Chrislav7]

I have a catless downpipe and resonstor delete back to my stock muffler in my FoST and it sounds pretty good. Loud when on it, quite when cruising even at 75mph. Bet it would sounds pretty nice in the GTI too. It suits my lifestyle (tradesman here, so early morning cold starts) I just hate those weird ST exhaust tips.

[@andikryeziu9818]

Congrats! U just earned a new subscriber ,keep up the amazing work!😘

[@Plupx]

if anyone isn't getting a downpipe purely for soud reasons, on the stock cat-back it's a tiny weeny bit louder than stock cruising around, but still opens up nice on throttle :D

[@r4wnCS]

Can't wait to get another R again soon. Probably going manual but still torn on between that and dsg. Love the content as always man! Huge thumbs up before I even watch! The only channel I have notifications on for!

[@CokeMk7]

i love that this is one of the few cars where you actually have to consider getting the auto version even as an ethusiast

[@Blue20M]

Fantastic content ! Keep it up!!!

[@furkantekin9095]

Why does the car have old headlights and not orginal GTI headlights?

[@78oaso]

Hi from San Diego, barely have my MK7 as a phasers day and birthday present 😉 It comes whit some modifications Ink, exhaust etc, but smells like smoke in the car, is that normal?

[@roddyhaley3005]

Them DSG farts made my jaw drop

[@mattthemotoguy1947]

God I love those snap shifts

[@g4holla]

Just a quick note for people flashing their GTI: Leave the key fob in the car while it's flashing. I kept mine in my pocket and left while it was going, and the flash failed. Apparently the voltage drops when the accessories are on and the car detects no key in the vehicle..

[@MTLVWRVlogs]

Your videos are amazing dude

[@眭铸涛]

Damn, i feel better than my APR downpipe with Awe Cat-back... I love it

[@sportd13]

Loving the GTI series, I want to mod mine but my warranty is making me a B*tch

[@ThEUNchaRtedmAN]

Same here lmao

[@josevictorcarreonferreyra1501]

X3

[@micaiahreese]

Not doing it any time soon, but when I do, I need a downpipe that isn't gunna amplify the noise a shit ton. I have a borla catback and the few videos I've seen that have the borla with a downpipe and some people's posts, the borla gets ridiculously loud and tractor sounding. I wanna keep the noise deep and not tinny sounding

[@C_Z_Tv]

Love you’re videos man

[@rafaelpluymers2861]

My dad is a big fan he love your videos and I love the 350z you guys did my dad got me a gti mk7 2017 for my birthday but I think going to let dad keep the gti I'm saving up for a 350z or a 370z

[@samerbayoumi6378]

yea i rocked the dp and stock cat back. Love it. Perfect volume. I got a custom titanium DP. Makes a cool sound and is not crazy loud. THought about getting new tips tho. Or getting the clubsport muffler

[@brandonmercado9061]

I have been watching your Chanel since you had the Mazdaspeed3 love the content. I think when you do go is38 you need to go with Equilibrium Tuning that’s what I run on my Mk7 GTI and it is the best tune you can get on the market and you can run the accessport I am currently pushing 390whp and 400+wtq on a stage 2

[@brandonmercado9061]

I don’t have the is38 cause they have there own turbo that is far better then the is38 and you can make close to 500whp

[@brandonmercado9061]

Look into them for me please Equilibrium Tuning

[@alexanderpowers4515]

Awesome content as always buddy! I can’t seem to find the video of how to put a Gti on jack stands? Thanks!

[@BataFPS]

Bro you are a beast. Keep it up.

[@conor2948]

You answered my question if unitronic from the last video if you’re sponsored by them or not!

[@conjohn14]

The vids are great man

[@Josuee5.0]

I have tcr exhaust I plan on keeping that with DP lol hope not too loud

[@atypical_blk_guy]

Looking at 2018 pure white GTI but nervous about owning a vw.

[@CameronAlford]

People stress about it too much. The only thing that goes wrong with these cars that I am reading on is the plastic intake manifold runners. You just have to replace the intake manifold they make it with plastic so it’s a weak point but it doesn’t seem like people have that issue until around 100,000 miles

[@atypical_blk_guy]

@@CameronAlford thanks for the response, the more I speak to owners my mind is getting put to ease.

[@3vil8unny]

I work in gravel with ramps and low profile jack and some stands and im a big guy i can make it under do most stuff

[@bryantnewton5845]

Best mod you need for that is an OBD eleven. Trust me about the most fun you can have modding your car for $100. On these mqb cars you can change just about everything

[@daveperryLXXVII]

What did you do to get their cable and to purchase the tunes as all i see is find a dealer. Id rather much flash it myself then wait all day for a 15minute job

[@zone47]

Good procedure video, thanks! I wonder if the overrun option is hard on the cat over time? I'm thinking so, although it sounds pretty sick.

[@be00]

This is a banger !!!

[@timwolf6470]

Exhaust valves tho best of both worlds

[@robbetts]

Great stuff. Any chance you did a dyno before and after the tune/downpipe?

[@Mrtom40]

Omg dude you need to do a dogbone insert if you have a dsg you will be blown away

[@jamieehrenworth8748]

This seems so easy on a non-power pack car. It is much more difficult to take the two nuts off that hold the downpipe to the block as well as wiggle it out

[@loganbenson8675]

Do you need any additional tune for all the stuff before the Downpipe goes on?

[@funky_bottoms8675]

👍on the content. The question I have is I have the APR stage 1 tune. Since I live in California I can’t get the APR down pipe. If I bought the the UT down pipe will I have to install the UT software tune?

[@stevenpires]

Does it have to be with a tune from unitronic or can I ask my mechanic to do one and use the cobb accessport to upload it?

[@batkid_pr2431]

What did you do after installing the downpipe ? Because after I installed it I got a check engine light about the oxygen sensor which is removed and I deleted the code but it keeps coming back

[@Randumb_kev]

video might be to old for a response but did u get a CEL and if so did you use the unitronic to tune it off ?

[@jasonmacias6368]

Really enjoy your videos. How does this setup affect the mpg?

[@CarlosOrtiz-wv8pw]

The downpipe looks a lot like the TDI's. Will it fit one?

[@modified_eurosport]

Very Respectful Sounding.... odd way of saying it, but it’s not obnoxious, but it hits when you want it to🔥

[@sandrosilvatopogolfgtiegti2969]

Golf GTI top show ate os gringos sabem oque bom de verdade 👏👍😍

[@shadschmidt3581]

Almost to 200k!!!!!😮

[@daneostilly9729]

Ok weird question. Over the summer I modified my 2018 GTI S (6 speed manual) a good amount. Anyway I put the Unitronic turbo back on and at this point all I had on was a sway bar wheels and tires. now bc the car wasn’t tuned my engine light was on but the car sounded amazing everytime I got on it. Like a really rich throaty sound. (Only bad part of the exhaust is drone on highway) after I put the APR Apex air intake and tune I feel like I have lost some noise but it’s not always.. if that makes sense. cold starts are amazing for the first few minutes sometimes after stopping and starting again it sounds good and rich but I feel like I never know now when Im gonna get that really rich noise under acceleration. The car always sounds good bc of exashur but sometimes it’s quieter sometimes it’s not as throaty and aggressive sounding. It can’t be the tune? And since tune I have new radiator new Unitronic Intercooler new aftermarket clutch. The car is running great I just kind of miss the way my exhaust sounded before either the tune or before the intake. (Intake gives me a lot of air noise in The Cabin and out of the cabin. I’m wondering if it’s only the air intake effecting that? Anyway any ideas would be appreciated. If it’s one adjustment I would make it. Thank you.

[@viktrancestudio6398]

just curious what happens if you dont install the recommended hardware and just have the intake ? Makes a massive difference in cost (almost 3.5k usd)

[@nillbill6639]

Down pipe life.. Classic line bra !

[@jd32k]

so downpipe aside. Would you reccomend the unitronic tune? im about to get it for my gti

[@thebigbosss1000]

I have a 2012 Volkswagen CC 2.0t I’m trying to upgrade me exhaust system what do you recommend me doing ??

[@thearchaangel]

Hey man Im in the West Valley, where are you getting your 93 fuel. I have a Mk7.5 R and unfortunately due to fueling I dont think I can go higher than stock because there's no 93 close.

[@YoungWI]

Hi, Which brand of downpipe are u install on GTI pls? Miltek an other ?