I Straight Piped My MKV GTI | WAY TOO LOUD!

[@samyouhnis6058]

doesn't sound amazing but it doesn't sound horrendous

[@RatchetWrenches]

sam youhnis yeah I truly don’t know how I feel about it

[@magnetacyan5032]

Sounds like a diesel truck lol.

[@benjaminfincher7600]

Ratchet Wrenches would yo recommend ?

[@davesharp5507]

I like it. I like the way engines sound when pulling at lower to mid range rpm. I think full, true straight pipes allow for a very nice low to mid range rpm tone

[@gtijoey]

Bought a GTI 4 days ago, has a dump valve but also a stock exhaust. Sounds kinda odd so this video is really interesting to me. Hope to see more in the future!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Interesting I’ve always wanted to see how a dumb valve sounds. But yeah we have tons of gti content in the channel, so def make sure to subscribe and check out the rest!

[@fletchnev20]

Have you ever thought of color matching your side flares and rear bumper? Would love to see a how to video on that so I can do it to my GTI

[@RatchetWrenches]

fletchnev20 yeah I’m thinking once we get some warmer weather that I’m going to do it for sure. So stay tuned for a video of that

[@aaiizee3]

Keep it!!! I been daily driving a straight piped mk5 since August. Can’t get over the pops and crackles. And the loudness, you’ll get used to it in my opinion, I thought it was Soooooo loud at first but now I don’t even consider my car THAT loud, parents still think it’s too loud tho 🤣

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hmmm interesting I might give it a shot then!

[@JuiceBoxPlus]

@@RatchetWrenches yeah man what do you think of it now, before I thought it was two loud now I love it

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@JuiceBoxPlus I enjoyed it for a little bit but I have it all back together since I’m selling it. It does grow on you tho hahaha

[@JuiceBoxPlus]

@@RatchetWrenches lol I’m trying to make mine louder rn

[@EmilyRose900]

My MK5 has a 3"straight downpipe with no cat, 3"" pipe to a Magnaflow muffler 3"" in and out, to an oval tip. Looks nice and sounds pretty loud imo, but the crakles and pops are where it's at.

[@RatchetWrenches]

See I have a 3” non catted downpipe that goes to a AWE Tuning 2.5” catback and I think that was my downfall. I should’ve did 3” all the way back. I have crackles and pops at low RPMs but if I had the 3” like you I’d prob experience a lot more! I’m jealous hahah I should’ve done that. Maybe that’ll Magnaflow will be my next purchase If I don’t upgrade to the S3. Do you remember by chance that price of your magnaflow catback?

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

I am supposed to pick up either a charcoal grey or a white 4door version of that car this weekend, i hope!! Hoping the money is freed up and i dont have to wait till mon or tues!! Cant wait to be runnin a GTI again-- havent had one since my '86 or '87 mk2 gti 8 valve , slow as hell but handled absolutely AWESOME!!

[@BabyCharlotteschannel]

**both auto tranny's but with paddle shifters obviously(!!) which im payked about cause not wanting a standard when i gotta go to the city....

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hell yes! Best of luck with the purchase! Welcome back to the GTI family haha such a fun car to drive.

[@TheDopestMr]

I straight piped my mk5 GTI too and it was too loud at first but now I'm used to it

[@RatchetWrenches]

Juni TGOD damn I wish I could get used to it hah. Just daily driving it on highways isn’t fun. The drone is through the roof man. Can’t even hear myself think 😂

[@TheDopestMr]

Ratchet Wrenches yes the drone is annoying especially around 150kph but the louder DSG farts make it all worth it for me haha

[@RatchetWrenches]

Juni TGOD hahah true those farts are iconic

[@gaveroid418]

Sounds awesome, though I'm not the one having to sit through the drone in-person so it may be easier for me to say that... Funny you said people were looking at you, these cars still turn heads for one reason or another. I was going through Mt Holly in my Mk5 the other day (note: debadged) and I'm pretty sure some dude Hitler saluted me... stopped in his tracks, turned towards me, stood up straight and put his arm in the air! I'm gonna take it as a positive thing rather than an act of neo-Nazism lmao.

[@RatchetWrenches]

It does sound good yeah it’s just the drone. The camera doesn’t do justice unfortunately it’s hard to portray sound over video ya know. But hahaha yeah these cars always turn heads for sure. Or maybe just the noise made him turn his head hahah. NO way that’s so crazy that someone did that to you😂 yeah let’s hope it wasn’t for a neo-nazism act but that’s still so funny 😂😬

[@bap7929]

Sounds good with and w/o the muffler. I will say though you might get tired of driving w/o the muffler after awhile, especially if it’s your daily. Y’all should get an old school muscle car or truck for the project, that would be cool and simple to work on.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah I agree it gets over powering when driving around 50-60 mph. The drone is just too much! But hmm that is a possibility for a project car for sure! We are still undecided

[@danieldyman7196]

I cut the pipes on my GTI as well and I'll tell you this it ain't nothin compared to cutting the pipes on an old GM V6

[@fletchnev20]

Love the GTI content keep it up

[@charltonmoore452]

I have a Audi A3 Sportback S-line and I will do a resonator delete and a Borla muffler. My brothers stage 2 MK7 has this set up and it sounds nice with his CTS downpipe. I am not ready for the downpipe quite yet but will be doing that with a tune and a K04. I already did a metal Graf waterpump, R8 coils,Rs7 plugs, O2 sensors, PCV system, petronas DSG fluid , and Liqui-Moly oil. Love the 2.0t.

[@giovannimora9134]

Aye I got the same car! And I got a few videos on it only a resonator delete w/ intake

[@charltonmoore452]

@@giovannimora9134 Nice! Twins!! Lol

[@sazimsomi1787]

i did this to my Audi A3 8P 1.8 , coins were even rattling!!! and i made soo much friends!!! but i understand when you say "its too loud".

[@RatchetWrenches]

Coins were rattling! Love it and I’m sure your neighbors loved it as much as ours did 😂 but yeah it’s really loud. If it wasn’t my daily I’d prob keep it this way but I need something a lil more comfortable hahah

[@sazimsomi1787]

@@RatchetWrenches i am thinking of getting those electronic valves, (just one) so that the exhaust doesnt always has to be loud all the time. :)

[@RatchetWrenches]

That’s definitely a smart way to do it! Best of luck

[@adamo80nine]

Did you do your headliner ? Mines hangin pretty bad

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah I did! And we just bought another mkv GTI and the headliner is saggy too so we’re gonna do it and create a tutorial because it’s super common

[@JoseHernandez-dd1jk]

I have a 2006 golf rabbit 2.5 and I have so many questions and I was wondering if you could help

[@RatchetWrenches]

What do you need to know? I can help the best that I can !

[@JoseHernandez-dd1jk]

Ratchet Wrenches what cheap mods have you made for performance wise

[@RatchetWrenches]

Jose Hernandez well it’ll be different for you since you have the 2.5 I’d do a intake Chance the plugs and coil packs for performance upgraded ones, exhaust with a high flow cat

[@osvaldopinzon9674]

What are the measurements for ur rims??

[@RatchetWrenches]

Honestly I’m not exactly sure anymore since I don’t have the car but I believe it was 18x8.5 with a +35 offset

[@osvaldopinzon9674]

@@RatchetWrenches thank you

[@johntinker9832]

Hey man is my tcm Transmission control module in the gearbox on my 2007 Gti just got the DSG transmission in an automatic

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hey yeah it’s within the transmission yup

[@BlueHoodie74]

WD-40 always helps. Just soak it and it you won't end up snapping them 👍

[@donovansmith8485]

Pb blaster works better in my opinion but same thing

[@jay9431]

Whats the1st thing I should start with to make my car sound louder

[@RatchetWrenches]

First thing I’d do is get rid of the muffler. Wether you get a catback system with a smaller muffler or you cut the stock muffler off and run pipe out the back. Or you can even replace the stock muffler with a smaller one. There’s a couple ways to really go about getting the car louder

[@ciawoS600amg]

I have an 1.9Tdi mk5 and I want to get it louder do u guys know what I can do to get my mk5 loud?

[@UncleBen-fd5xi]

Well diesel doesn’t get much loud except its a 6 cilinder. Then, the sound gets more interesting. But in order to get a better sound straight pipe it.

[@dhyeymsavani4524]

Hey buddy came across you channel as I’m planning on getting Mk5 GTi do you still recommend of getting one and is it a good reliable car ?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hey man yeah it’s definitely a reliable car. Aslong as it’s been maintained and you keep up with the maintenance. How many miles is the one you’re looking at?

[@dhyeymsavani4524]

Ratchet Wrenches it’s 136000km which is i guess 87000 miles. Also been serviced with Vw till date. So thats a +point right. Also can you share me your insta i would ask you a few more questions if that’s okay. Thanks

[@RatchetWrenches]

Dhyey M Savani okay good yeah then that’s a good buy. But our insta is ratchet_wrenches

[@solisdruid8442]

Maintainence is key. They are built to be driven and driven hard. I'm finding random stuff expiring now. 06 FSI. Like my seat belt doesn't like to release anymore. Headliner needs replaced. Mechanically they are awesome. Pretty great to work on. Most major "consumables" are so easy to replace.

[@victorpalafox2012]

What exactly do you have on it to make it sound like that before the straight pipe?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Victor Palafox I have a 3inch high flow catted downpipe and then a catback by AWE Tuning

[@victorpalafox2012]

@@RatchetWrenches thank you!!!

[@kalifidler3062]

I have a cat back exhaust on my gti and it’s too quiet, should I get a stray pipe? I want it loud.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Do you have a downpipe? I highly suggest getting a uncatted or high flow catted downpipe. This will increase some noise and power. But if you want the most noise out of your car I’d pair a downpipe with a straight pipe yeah

[@kalifidler3062]

@@RatchetWrenches I don’t have a down pipe, but I will now get one thank you!

[@JulitoPapitoo]

I have a mk5 fsi with just a resonator delete, they just dont sound as good as the 20v 1.8t in my opinion. I used to have a mk4 with k04 stage 2 with 3" catless down pipe to 2.5 inch resonated catback, that sounded goooood.

[@RatchetWrenches]

True idk I like my sound obviously without this straight pipe(too obnoxious) but I agree I do love the 1.8t sound better than them 2.0t. I bet that thing ripped! I always wanted to do a mk4 build, I love the body style 😬

[@JulitoPapitoo]

@@RatchetWrenches Yea man that was a great car it was an 05 recaro interior 6 speed gearbox, I put a brand new OEM k04 in it only to sell it a few months later. I do love my mk5 though I tend to buy and sell cars a lot but I can live with this one for a while. I've got winter/summer wheel setups, roof racks, a trailer hitch for bikes.. very versatile little car.

[@robinnitsche5199]

Thanks for info, I got mk5 ferinhight,looking to mod ,k&N cis,turbo relife valve, next exhaust

[@RatchetWrenches]

Robin Nitsche of course, happy to help! And oooh my boy had a Fahrenheit. Yeah exhaust is a good way to go next. But all those mods you listed are well worth it

[@ThraxJay]

My MKV is also straight piped with a catless dp. Sounds decent for a 4cyl if you ask me lmao

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah they do sound great I just think for me as it being my daily driver I don’t want something as defining as this setup I had here for this video hahah

[@xiTzVibe]

How did you get that headliner

[@RatchetWrenches]

I reupholstered it after mine started sagging. Just went to get he fabric store and got some red headliner material

[@solisdruid8442]

As a person that's going deaf as a result of firearms and shop noise. This needs to be louder...

[@jonathancartwright4321]

Do you have a turbo kit?

[@RatchetWrenches]

No I kept the stock turbo. Never really decided to upgrade

[@b69sweeney]

Super entertaining. I wanna see more footage of Austin getting hurt, lol

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahah we can definitely make that happen! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍🏼

[@carguymike6004]

Quality content right here

[@CrazyUnicorn48]

Woulda been pissed had you not gotten a cold start of the ram😂I mean that’s why we all came here right

[@RatchetWrenches]

Well I’d hope the majority of the ppl watching this came for the gti otherwise they’d waste their time. But of course we couldn’t not put the hemi into it

[@justsomeguy3467]

Got my mk7 straight pipe I love it..just like my mk5 I had.. especially when you floor it and dag changes gear POP badass..or let off gas at low speeds gives pops almost like tuned although not lol

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahah that’s like my setup now on my s3 once you let off the gas with the straight pipe those pops are amazing. I do have mine pops and bang tuned but even prior the pops we’re just right!

[@nathanelliott6770]

Is this a full 3” exhaust?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Nah it was 3in downpipe to 2.5 catback

[@chayanesanabria5104]

Bro what are your wheel specs? And does it rub wen u take tight corners?

[@RatchetWrenches]

18x8.5 with +35 offset. Yes they rub on tight corners I’m really low. Plus I should’ve went with 215 tires and not the stick 225

[@chayanesanabria5104]

@@RatchetWrenches ok kool thanks for the info brotha.. I'm going to buy a mark 5 GTI DSG either today or tomorrow.. so I've been doing my research here and there.. I think the offset on your rims are perfect.. the GTI I'm buying is lowered but it isn't as low as yours so it should probably be fine.. might just do what said and go with 215 tires too.. either way man appreciate the info and good looks on the channel keep doing your thing!

[@RatchetWrenches]

No problem! Yeah I did a lot of research and +35 offset is the way to go but definitely invest in 215s I made that mistake of going the stock measurements. But then again like you said you might not be as low so you should be fine either way! But best of luck with your purchase!

[@dantevega522]

I like the way it sounds 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ and a 4th gen Camaro ss would be cool or maybe a 2010 challenger rt or srt but if you wanna be different nobody on KZbin does builds on the 2010 mustang gt with the 4.6

[@trellyproductions7685]

Plz can you send me the link to the straight pipe?

[@RatchetWrenches]

I don’t have one I made it up from exhaust pipes

[@trellyproductions7685]

@@RatchetWrenches so can you attach to an exhaust to it?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah As long as you’re going from the cat back. If you have a stock downpipe and you want to remove that you have to get a certain flange that bolts up to the turbo. In this video I have a downpipe with a high flow cat which is basically straight piped. Then I connected a few exhaust pipes to exit the rear of the car using bends

[@randomvideosyt5955]

I love the ram i got a 2012 dodge ram 1500 5.7 hemi all black with a afe catless y pipe with straight pipes sounds mean. yea brother just bought him a gti its a sick little car.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks I love the truck as well and nice I bet that does sound sick!

[@dominicboudreau5685]

What wheels do you have on there? Can I get a link at all?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Here’s a link for ya! www.customwheeloffset.com/buy-wheel-offset/F2118855120HB38-v2/f1r-f21-18x85-38?&gclid=CjwKCAjwj975BRBUEiwA4whRB0XGLPXgKq4-HXVV3IvFt4RPX_oBCyOZ6UbfWHseTWHoe4Fz1BdiDBoCVwoQAvD_BwE

[@brandonvogt2837]

Where did you get your wheels?

[@RatchetWrenches]

I got them on letgo but they’re f1r f21 wheels

[@timhoolio2120]

We ask we shall receive 😂

[@RatchetWrenches]

Tim Hoolio gotta give the people what they want

[@sajjaadmamdoo8265]

Sounds lovely

[@RatchetWrenches]

It does but it doesn’t for every day use

[@sajjaadmamdoo8265]

@@RatchetWrenches yea true bro 😕

[@BMW320i.fred.]

sympas ta video lol nice car ;) GTI POWER ;) ..... Fred to marseille (france)

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks for watching!

[@robertminner5576]

do you have a tune ?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah it’s an APR stage 2 tune

[@JoseHernandez-dd1jk]

Did you take off your catalytic converter for the straight pipe?

[@RatchetWrenches]

So you can yeah but I just deleted for this video my catback. I currently have a Downpipe that has a high flow cat converter on it.

[@JoseHernandez-dd1jk]

Do you still have the your exhaust connected to your stock exhaust manifold or you have replaced it with a aftermarket

[@RatchetWrenches]

Jose Hernandez well the 2.0 is turbo so I have a downpipe which has the high flow cat and that bolts right up to the turbo manifold

[@leoneckardt3757]

What is it for a kat? 200?

[@RatchetWrenches]

The downpipe with a high flow cat is about $400

[@leoneckardt3757]

@@RatchetWrenches thx but is it a 200 cells kat?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Oh okay my fault yeah it’s a 200 cell

[@collinsmith2424]

what the wheels

[@RatchetWrenches]

F1R f21’s

[@echodivy4565]

Gti content!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Echo Divy yerrr

[@olwethukhanyile7499]

is a manual transmission?

[@RatchetWrenches]

This one is dsg. We do have a manual one on the channel tho

[@jjohnson4341]

I would have personally left it the way you had it in the first place

[@RatchetWrenches]

Don’t worry i went back to that setup, I only did this for a video hahah

[@chriswhitehead6095]

Nice jacking point!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks!

[@sevyn8038]

So straight piping my catback will make the chances of it poping higher

[@RatchetWrenches]

And if you have either a high flow catted downpipe or a complete catless downpipe. The less restriction with more flow created that crackle and pop sound

[@sevyn8038]

Ratchet Wrenches yea I have a CT’s catless downpipe with a resonator delete at the moment

[@RatchetWrenches]

Interesting do you get any pop or not really?

[@sevyn8038]

Ratchet Wrenches yea abit like at the beginning when I first drive and I’ll have those pops every now and then but not a constant pop you know

[@RatchetWrenches]

SeVyN yeah when it’s cold it tends to pop more. But yeah I mean there’s a lot the goes into it. You gotta keep in mind the rpms as well. You can least get a custom tune to help get consistent pops

[@DavidsPlace20]

Subscribed!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you!

[@DavidsPlace20]

@@RatchetWrenches You are welcome!

[@845_Mk6]

Rim setup?

[@RatchetWrenches]

F1R F21 18x8.5 +35 offset

[@TheRealSuzuki6]

02:47 , oh noooooooooo

[@fernandosandoval2044]

That’s baby crackles to mine lmao u can here mine from 2 blocks away

[@RatchetWrenches]

Visual By Shadow hahaha damn what setup you runnin? And it’s pretty damn loud my neighbor heard me from pretty good distance

[@fernandosandoval2044]

Ratchet Wrenches I’ll send you a video sometime this week. I’m on a custom tune, K04 + upgrades. I’m around 330 whp. Still have a couple more upgrades to get close to 350-370 range to stay safe and reliable.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Visual By Shadow sounds good man! That’s awesome. Message us on insta when you got the video “ratchet_wrenches”

[@solisdruid8442]

205k on a factory clutch... and still counting.

[@therealjulez7886]

I wouldn't call it "tractor tone", it sounds aggressive af homie. hope u kept it

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah idk it just was too drony, but I kept it for a while before I sold the car

[@CrazyUnicorn48]

Holy shit your pinch weld😂😂

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah it’s ruined hahah oh well!

[@CrazyUnicorn48]

Ratchet Wrenches yeah fuck it😂

[@jackattack6045]

How’s your hand haha

[@RatchetWrenches]

Jack Attack scabbed lmao

[@knoxyish]

dronemobile!!!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Exactly yeah way too much noise 🤣

[@thelaughingman79]

you know...you actually lose power without the right back pressure right??

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah but it’s minimal power. Plus this isn’t my setup, it was for a video and fun

[@ziggyyWiggyy]

I like it

[@RatchetWrenches]

It’s definitely an acquired taste for sure!

[@CrazyUnicorn48]

Also, pb blaster

[@Max34557]

You're jacking up the car in the wrong spot...

[@RatchetWrenches]

You can use the pinch aswel it really doesn’t matter haha.

[@2km.a.r.s547]

No jack stand 🤦‍♂️🤕😬

[@reydenortiz2804]

Hey broo!!!

[@jarod0713]

dont let the car warm up instead of reving it

[@RatchetWrenches]

🤷

[@collinsmith2424]

y u mod a auto mk5

[@RatchetWrenches]

Why not? It’s faster and way more reliable then the manual. If you knew anything about VW transmissions you’d know that’s why ppl prefer to mod the DSG. I don’t mean that to be mean I’m just saying the dsg is the way to go

[@bryanzotta1733]

Yo want tractor. Try a TDI

[@RatchetWrenches]

True those do sound like one hahah

[@bryantohwl]

That’s cute. That you think this is loud 😂

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks man thought it was the cutest

[@ReeferOffcial]

No such thing as to loud own a skyline

[@chrisb2564]

automaticccccc

[@RatchetWrenches]

Good observation

[@reydenortiz2804]

I have your clone bro

[@reydenortiz2804]

The same car the saamee

[@reydenortiz2804]

Where are you from and how much did the downpipe cost?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Nice! Bet it looks hot hahaha. But my down pipe was about $400

[@PirateLoard]

not loud enough

[@RatchetWrenches]

Loud enough to create too much drone for a daily driver. Plus the camera mics don’t do justice for sound quality

[@trailbanggerr5779]

That’s automatic ew

[@RatchetWrenches]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@brandonsaric8010]

Christopher Ortiz it’s actually called DSG as of SMG

[@bandolero6339]

Dsg is not an automatic Transmission dude.

[@mercury0214]

Kelesh 63 yeah it is

[@mercury0214]

And who cares if it’s auto it’s way faster than stick lol

[@solisdruid8442]

Automatic... Ewww. Mine sounds nastier and dirty AF. 6 speed. Crackles for days. I call it the Ol' Girgly Girl these days

[@RatchetWrenches]

Solis Druid nice! Yeah I needed a reliable daily, I worked for vw for a while and quite honestly I hate replacing clutches so I went dsg. But yeah I bet the crackles sound amazing!

[@terrelmaz8424]

Nope, everyone knows dsg sounds better on VW's😍

[@solisdruid8442]

Would you rather have an awkward moment, smile and maybe a snicker? Or a larger smile and good laugh? Hearing a short, quick and muffled old lady getting up from a bench fart. Or a healthy and hefty organ rearranging, internal atmosphere regulating, trumpet from the gods?

[@terrelmaz8424]

@@solisdruid8442 idk man...organ rearanging🤣...bruh that sounds nasty af...buh honestly speaking, i love manuals, i prefer them over auto any day...actually, i prefer it on all cars...except vw's...they just dont need it...the dsg farts sound amazing, it shifts a million times faster than manual, so its always going to be faster...plus when you look at a vw now, you get this techy, modern vibe so i think its just a match

[@solisdruid8442]

@@terrelmaz8424 for me it's really having some form of direct control. Being in the snow belt area it doesn't matter the car. I would rather a standard any day. Yeah that auto might be faster on the 1/4. To me a auto trans, It's like aim assist. Just admit you are lazy or incapable of driving a car without help. It's ok. We all need help sometimes.