Can the MK8 GTI Sound Good? | Clubsport Muffler Install

There are many European models that we don’t get in the US that we drool over. One of the them is the Clubsport GTI. The first Clubsport GTI was introduced in 2016 and is a GTI with an upgraded everything. They have the same engine found in Golf R models, and the Clubsport S, set a world record for the fastest FWD car around the Nurburg ring.
For MK8 the Clubsport GTI isn’t much different it gets an Upgraded engine, exhaust, and even exterior parts. While we can't get a Club Sport MK8 GTI in the US you can retrofit parts like this Exhaust and Rear Valence to give your MK8 GTI a Clubsport Sound!
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0:00 Why Would You Want a Clubsport Muffler?
1:01 Stock Valence & Muffler VS Clubsport
3:37 Removing Stock Muffler
7:25 Checking Stock Valence Clearance w/ Clubsport Muffler
8:33 Removing Stock Valance
12:03 Installing Clubsport Valence
14:34 Installing Clubsport Muffler
16:19 Stock VS Clubsport Exhaust Clips
18:35 Thoughts on Sound inside Car
19:37 Last Few Notes

[@Deutscheautoparts]

Thanks for watching! Here is the link for the MK8 GTI Clubsport Rear Muffler and Valence Retrofit - www.shopdap.com/mk8-gti-clubsport-rear-muffler-and-valence-retrofit.html Visiting the VW Port, Picking up our MK8 GTI, and installing a short shifter - Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5-knaqkqMhmgtE

[@michaelnewman4418]

I have a Clubsport S muffler that I had on my MK7 and now I’m driving a MK7.5. Do you know if there is a valance I can get that will let me run the Clubsport S muffler? I really enjoyed the tone of the muffler and would love to use it again. Thanks!

[@idontwantafrickinhandle]

The 3 dimples you identified where you cut the muffler is indeed the factory location for cutting the pipe and using the butt clamp. You are actually meant to cut on the middle dimple and you'd have a perfectly fitting muffler. The same method is used across the entire VW group and it's basically in place for when you need to replace a muffler. For example, on dual rear muffler VW group vehicles these 3 dimples will be present on both sides. Cheers!

[@vagpro2546]

GTI 245 ch ...bullshit

[@texx1017]

"How do you know it will sound different at all " "I actually don't" That's the spirit !... This is why watch your videos...lol

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I mean clearly it's gonna sound different, alone from looking at the difference in size the tips had.

[@williamk1800]

Paul lowkey one of the funniest car dudes on youtube.

[@4BillC]

Decent upgraded sound. Especially for a "stock" muffler!

[@gavincockerham122]

That actually sounds really crisp and has the right amount of throat

[@zeitgeist2720]

Just stopped by my local dealership to check out the MK8 and although I’m keeping my MK7 Sport for now it definitely looks way better in person.

[@oaxaple4636]

Who

[@bjjbrawler1]

@@oaxaple4636 You

[@ivanjovanovic362]

Yeah but it has trash interior

[@oaxaple4636]

Asked

[@quadmeister]

Mk7 is way nicer indeed!

[@Hc-ur6rw]

Those bends/marking on the pipes are intentional. Can look it up in the repair manual (if you have access to one), it means that if you ever need to change that part of the exhaust the middle marking is where you should do the cutting.

[@mikesvirtualgarage9917]

Sounds great with a pretty easy install. As always, some fun one liners from Paul :D

[@AlexMK7]

The manual shift noise😂 Great video, excited to see all the future installs for the MK8!

[@ericcanright2803]

Sounds great! Just picked up my MK8 a few days ago. Excited to see more content!

[@amirnikdel9306]

i really like this video. you go step by step about everything u do.

[@bm717252]

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾 on your new MK8 GTI. Manual FTW 🙌

[@pdee886]

Nice OEM upgrade. Sounds much better. Gotta love the pops and backrap. Should've fired it up with no muffler too. I think that's pretty much mandatory everytime I build my own exhaust or swap for another. I really like the mk8 display and cluster. Looks very modern but still simple enough to read. Keep up the great work.👍

[@vroomgc]

Agreed I like the new look also

[@njorsing]

This^ It's mandatory to fire it up with no muffler

[@joshbrennan8545]

Great vid Paul. Keep them coming mate!

[@wadebyneveldt4641]

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this

[@theGinthebuilding]

Keep the daily/weekly videos coming!

[@-redtango]

Pops n bangs = Johnny Race Car spec 👌

[@timgoode8278]

Haven't touched my 2020 yet, had my go to skilled muffler man install Magna Flow cat back with the solid 4" slashed Magna's on my 012, sounded and looked sweet. Great video guys.

[@conorc4594]

This install looks way easier than expected. It's nice to see a valence install tutorial, since I just did an ECS Tuning Diffuser on my mk7.5 GTI Rabbit Edition.

[@billmcdonald2436]

“This is you, this is the guy she told you not to worry about” it’s funny because it’s true. Best line in a KZbin video award goes to this one.

[@vaughan2203]

I can't stop staring at your tips.

[@steveschmidt5574]

Sounds great! Especially for an OEM part.

[@boticdan]

Thanks Paul and DAP for always coming out with the most informative, entertaining, useful VW videos. Please make this mk8 look sick!!

[@lglg4151]

Great job...from Argentina... Keep it up...

[@basedemt6608]

You guys make me want a GTI or Golf R now.

[@clemsonguy99]

Wow. Pleasantly surprised. Sounds much better.

[@subieracer005]

That sounds so mean!! Nice upgrade for sho!

[@louisconstandine2988]

Sounds Awesome. The Oval Tips are very much more symmetrical with the body shape. The original round tips look more like after thoughts.

[@HypnoticMilotic]

I didn’t expect that much of a difference but the Clubsport pleasantly surprised me. GGs.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

It makes a stack more power, so legally it's allowed to be louder stock.

[@endroo93]

Great job dude, sounds rad! Wish you could see the new Octavia RS irl too though.

[@bartofilms]

Sounds great and not obnoxious at all. I like the grumble ( 'tira sassi' = 'throwing stones' in Italian) sound as it returns to idle. Worth the price of admission, just that... 😉👍.

[@awd_gli9632]

Nice work Paul! The only thing I would've done different would be a touch of anti-sieze around the clamp, in case you ever needed to remove it.

[@rossbowman202]

Sounds great Paul.

[@JasonBryantGreen]

Wow that club sport muffler does make a Huge difference

[@jayburrell]

Great video and content 👍

[@ggreyshade]

pops and bangs from the factory!! me and my mk7 1.8t gsw are jealous xD

[@alexiangelatos2116]

Car sounds great. And yes that dimple is the cut location. As a Porsche (previously Vw) tech I can confirm that’s where to cut.

[@ilimit]

Wow I didn’t know this part existed. As I did a walk around on the latest MK8, I said exactly this. The tips would looks much nicer if they were oval shaped and slashed cut. And you sir, have done exactly just that. Looks amazing!

[@crazyeyez1502]

Definitely sounds better! 👍

[@JJJinez]

lol nice tutorial! that muffler sounds and looks like the OEM from the Cupra290 that we have in Mexico! (actually the Seat Leon Cupra290 is a GTI clubsport)

[@vickomf1]

Can’t beat it. Straight forward install. Nice tone to it. Price is not terrible for OEM.

[@JeffTrop]

We have our JB4 tuner coming out soon on our MK8 GTI shop car. Can't wait to see the dyno numbers. Should pick up pretty good power on this updated motor. Love the vids, that exhaust sounds great!

[@Deutscheautoparts]

cant wait to see more on them!

[@escos0410]

My mk8 CS GTI after 3 runs averaged 322bhp (give and take) it’s savage, 60 to 120mph takes 10.9 secs now after 14k miles

[@justinlowther4493]

I have the short throw shifter on my mk7 tdi. Love it!

[@bodyboarder831]

"This is you, and this is the guy she tells you not to worry about" 🤣🤣🤣. Had me in tears

[@robtoogood201]

Looks so much better

[@23Victorg]

Sounds good. Crisp tone

[@MatteoSalvato]

Amazing job! And compliments on the channel, so funny and informative! Quick question: does this procedure void warranty even if it’s a Volkswagen exhaust?

[@DugEphresh]

So SICK! That club sport gear looks sooo much better imho. keep em coming and keep up the good work! Love those 30-day Virginia tags bro, xD. Still can't wait for my MK8 R!

[@Kasperblk]

Sounds very nice.

[@scooter56tuna]

Really enjoy your videos. I've got an Atlas. Ever think about modifying the engine splash cover with holes for filter and drain plug access workout having to take the cover off to change the oil?

[@RyanSheppard]

Nice tips bro

[@mkviis]

I installed a custom catback thankfully and I mean it, it is valved, i remember driving 3 hours with the valves open I got a headache, when the valves are closed, it is quieter than when it was stock, basically sounds like a vacuum cleaner.

[@jayorzell3656]

Got mine Monday, installed it today ( on jack stands ) this video made installation a piece of cake! Hardest part was getting the rubber hangers off the old muffler. Keep doing what you guys do! Love the look and sound! ✌🏻✌🏻

[@SWEETVENOM100]

How was it making the cut to the stock muffler?

[@jayorzell3656]

@@SWEETVENOM100 not bad at all. I used a pair of the exhaust pipe cutters.. the worst part was getting the hangers off.

[@SWEETVENOM100]

@@jayorzell3656 how did you measure ? I’ll be doing it on my back😫

[@jayorzell3656]

@@SWEETVENOM100 that’s how I did it… the entire process took me about an hour and 45 minutes. Which no joke 45 minutes of it was messing with getting the rubber hangers off. Plenty of wd40 and the pic tool method mentioned in video along with some patients does it..good luck!

[@SWEETVENOM100]

@@jayorzell3656 just rented a Reciprocating Saw and got her done. 1.5hrs only because I was trying to like the tips the best I could. Sounds pretty tame but I haven’t taken my car above 5K yet. In comfort it’s quieter than the stock exhaust!

[@billynguyen710]

The mk8 GTI doesn’t sound bad at all with the stock muffler.

[@Ace21kg]

True, but better is always nice

[@Evowar05]

sounds like a vacuum cleaner man.

[@MrArchie800]

Yep, just got one last month and considering the sound usually gets slated I was pleasantly surprised that sounded more fruity than expected.

[@ipwndrums]

@@MrArchie800 Keep in mind unless you've entirely deleted Soundaktor from the GTI you may be under the influence of artificial sounds.

[@daydream2818]

Wow that’s something forsure!

[@ThraxJay]

Definitely keeping my PP mk7 but this is a nice vid

[@lordxenu2487]

Good video! Big fan of the OEM+ choice of mods. I’ll be buying this rear balance and clubsport muffler for my 40th Anniversary GTI soon.

[@patrick9316]

Kool can't wait.

[@2qwik4u]

Sounds great

[@Trystan46]

Good video!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍💯💯💯💯

[@billyjoe3309]

Here we go!!!

[@scottanson7520]

Cool mod your car is. Cool

[@Me-sb3mx]

Cannot wait to see other mods !

[@lukewalker1051]

This automotive engineer's opinion. I was young once and changed every exhaust on all the performance cars I owned. Not any more. A waste of time and money and every louder exhaust has a trade off of harshness at some interval of RPM and load. This is better than most because it is an optional factory muffler but again, a fair amount of money with the price of German factory parts and very similar to the stock muffler as you note. Increase in depth of tone under load isn't something a driver wants anyway in daily driving. Nice video though and you do a nice job. Thanks PS. what I have learned over the years about exhausts. A quieter car overall is more enjoyable because you can wring its neck, be up on the cam and closer to redline without drawing attention of the police. Same with motorcycles for those that enjoy performance on two wheels and have a need for speed. Further, for non-spirited driving, a stock exhaust is less obnoxious to live with day in. Young people learn this after their 5th modded performance car. Some lessons in life take a while. 😉

[@buraksarikaya9798]

Can confirm this x 100. I own a 16” 320i. Exhaust is not even loud and sporty driving is really fun and the rear goes if you force it to. My lil bro has a 13” S3. 300hp with stock exhaust. It was fun driving till the fucking exhaust was giving me headache by just cruising. I cant imagine other cars with custom exhaust being fun to cruise along in. Sleeper cars are also more fun because people dont expect anything of it.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@buraksarikaya9798 That's why in Germany every exhaust system is not really louder than the original one, it just sounds different. Every legal one at least.

[@jameschapdelaine5174]

Content was good, jokes were epic!

[@jeremysmith876]

Sounds good but more importantly it looks ten times better!

[@jonathanpeterson1]

You are my hero

[@onlyhereonce7290]

Job well done.

[@tobygeorgeharribo]

Being one who owns a Mk8 Clubsport here in the UK, it's really interesting to see people putting parts from the Clubsport onto the regular car. Quite inspiring actually!

[@FabioLeon71]

Complimenti per l'ottimo lavoro :-) Che dimensioni hanno i due finali ovali del terminale della golf clubsport ?

[@rudolfopadilla535]

I like to use silicone spray to remove those rubber hangers, it works great every time.

[@poyo3582]

I wish I worked for Paul most entertaining internet car guy

[@Max_Thunder]

Very nice.

[@ahmetozkan1330]

Well done. Thanks mate. Any power gains?

[@avprox777]

5:25 SAFETY SQUINTS ENGAGED

[@rick7439]

“You probably don’t have a lift” You think you’re better than me?! 💪

[@dahuseventy]

Nice vid. Have you heard of the SEAT leon Cupra model sold in Europe and Australia? My profile pic, there's one. Basically VW bought out the Spanish auto make (not entirely) and with the help made an evil stepbrother to the Golf GTI/R. They are nice, equally fast and sound the same. VW engine with Audi design. Front wheel drive only. The Cupra ST (station wagon) is the only 4 wheel drive version. The Cupra 300 comes with 300 hp and the Cupra R comes with 310 hp.

[@tolgaayazseven9139]

Great content! Are there any shops in Philadelphia area that can install this that you know of?

[@crispy-steven2076]

Yeah baby!

[@GolfCoyote]

WD40 is a miracle worker on exhaust hangers. Makes it a breeze

[@du3lcitiz3n]

I can't wait to see what you guys do next. My local dealer got one in this week in that color for 40K tempting me.... but I can't stand 4 doors. So I'll stick with my MK7 2015 GTI and just go stage 2 this spring and get some new shoes for her. Ha

[@RazzmanMK8]

2 doors are Soo rare. Even I got one. Definitely a keeper.

[@du3lcitiz3n]

@@RazzmanMK8 i need to post pictures

[@chrisnewby5713]

This guy is funny 😁 👍

[@Jman5001]

OEM+ pops and bangs. VW Driver Gear needs a commemorative flatbill/vape/sticker combo pack.

[@phillipberk5767]

This is a really nice OEM+ mod. I bet with a catted downpipe this would be a great way to get more noise and power once tuned, without being too boy racer or looking modded. Resonator delete may introduce too much rasp and drone, but also may be a good warranty friendly way of a louder OEM+ exhaust combined with this muffler. I don't own a MK8 nor do I plan too but always fun watching videos on cool cars.

[@catinthehat5140]

Catless doesn't change the sound much

[@phillipberk5767]

@@catinthehat5140 it does a lot, at least on all the platforms I owned, but it introduces a requirement for tuning, or a cel, smell, legal issues, and warranty issues,

[@Jameshhl]

Cool, so you'll be carrying the euro version of matrix headlight and taillights at shopdap? because I really don't like the look of US version haha

[@janicko_yt]

Wow it has same pedals as my 2017 Skoda Fabia with sport pedals option

[@magician2166]

Thank you. Your videos are great. I have two questions. What is the RPM in 6th gear at 60MPH and what is the real life fuel economy? Thanks again.

[@escos0410]

Iv a mk8 CS pushing 322bhp stock I did a round trip of 252miles each way (504) 9.56 gallon shared by the miles done It was doing 48/51mpg

[@cse5975]

The shorter way😆 front bumper looks cool...

[@mtn0freek]

awesome

[@donbrashsux]

Didn’t know Paul could play the German bagpipes that well

[@sixoh_diesel5662]

0:41 I spy a project Alltrack shirt! (wearing mine right now)

[@vasilis_03]

Hey Paul! Do you know if the euro spec gti has the same muffler as the clubsport? Aside the different tips?

[@MacLimitRange]

Change the stock muffler with a stock muffler. Nice upgrade.

[@mr_cardrian2083]

Its funny to watch as a German 😂 3:20 „because, they dont trust us“ So we put maximum a trailer with 1.500kg on our cars. Thats nothing in comparison to the cooler looking US Trailers 👍🏻

[@nathanlee2451]

apart from the muffler, was the rest of the exhaust standard? or did you have a res delete to or anything? I've ordered a res delete kit as didn't think about doing a clubsport muffler on my gti, is it still worth doing the res delete kit along with this clubsport muffler? or should i just return the res delete kit and do the muffler instead? cheers Nath

[@jonnyrocket]

Selbst in Deutschland sucht die Kiste noch ihre Fangemeinde.... mit ausgesprochen durchschnittlichen Erfolg.. Die Mogelei mit Abgaswerten und mehr als zweifelhaften Kundenservice und Kulanzregeln, lässt sich nur noch durch massenhafte Tageszulassungen durch Händler beschönigen..Liebe Grüße, ein Fan...

[@ecmcomichael1]

So my question is this: does this swap improve power and acceleration and what effect has it had on your fuel mileage? Or is this just more for looks and sound? Thank you. I just bought a pomelo yellow GTI 40th anniversary edition, and I absolutely love it!

[@backstraptukken]

Looks and sound

[@slipknotron1626]

both mufflers sound great but i will give the edge to the clubsport

[@sandmangti7040]

Not pointed out but Clubsport exhaust is flow through design. Meaning a golf ball can be rolled through it. In a non Clubsport it has chambers and a ball can not roll through it. Better flow.

[@zwarte00piet54]

Hey DAP! I bought the clubsport muffler and looking for the valance now - since I'm in Europe my car does have a towbar in the big open hole - you think the valance would fit if I sacrifice the towbar and don't use it or is there not enough room behind the valance?