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[@dionsanza4600]

Wished you did a before and after comparison of it plugged and unplugged

[@midtenn_life]

Exhaust sounds are so hard to get right through microphones, recordings typically don't do them justice. It is just deeper in sound, but since that video I have changed exhausts.

[@rcabal1466]

As always, thanks brother for the video!

[@midtenn_life]

Any time, man!

[@connerlloyd4954]

Do you know if this trick would work on a 2017 Audi Q7? If so would the harness be in approximately the same location?

[@johny4650]

Hi Lance, does this make it sound like dynamic mode or louder?

[@midtenn_life]

So it does make the exhaust deeper all the time. But if you want the pops and bangs then you still need to put it in sport mode.

[@rcabal1466]

To piggy back off of what Lance said, it's said the the exhaust valves are not open full time, even in dynamic, so this should make it louder regardless of what mode

[@CoachD4]

Dynamic pops are almost 100% interior audio aha

[@daleclough9001]

Hi! Can you confirm the valve will remain open after the connector is disconnected? Did you have the add a mechanical feature to keep the valve open?

[@midtenn_life]

The valve will for sure stay open

[@daleclough9001]

@@midtenn_life thank you sir!

[@paulgarcia1087]

Is the flap always open when the car is shut off or do I need to put it in Dynamic then shut the car off?

[@midtenn_life]

Gotta forgive me a little here, Paul. It has been a while since I looked into all of this but from memory I believe it stays closed, on start up, regardless of what mode you are in. Even if you are in dynamic when the car shuts off it will still be closed when you start. Again, from memory and I have slept a bunch of times :)

[@paulgarcia1087]

@@midtenn_life ok thanks, after reading my question I realized I left some of it out. Basically does it matter when I unplug the valve or do I have to wait for the car to open the valve then unplug it so it stays open

[@midtenn_life]

@@paulgarcia1087 the only way I can answer this is, turn your car off and look up there, if it is open then just unplug it. if it is closed, then maybe start it, put in dynamic and turn off and see if it stays open. The flap moves a lot faster than you think it does.

[@GrumezaStefan]

The motor is 2.0L or 3.0L?

[@midtenn_life]

3.0T

[@dldjros69]

What are the cons of this? Why are the flaps there?

[@midtenn_life]

Not that I have ever found, but I love to hear my exhaust. It will throw a soft code that you will never see on the dash or anything. It is quieter with the flap closed.

[@50caLIndycar]

Why not just setup your individual driving mode with dynamic exhaust?that's all I do. So your valve is always open when driving in individual mode.

[@midtenn_life]

Not everyone wants to drive around with the dynamic suspension setting, Lord knows I don’t. My individual is set to comfort but I wanted the benefit of deeper, flap always open setup. Mine isn’t like that anymore since I have AWE mufflers though.

[@50caLIndycar]

@@midtenn_life at least in my 18 the suspension setting is separate from the exhaust setting

[@midtenn_life]

@@50caLIndycar do you have factory air suspension?

[@50caLIndycar]

@@midtenn_life yes

[@wyattsmith-kg5gw]

my Audi q5 don't got that. help

does the sq5 have a valve on both sides or just the driver's side?

[@midtenn_life]

From what I remember, driver only.

[@IainB]

Doesn't this throw codes once you unplug it? Hence the need for a plug-in delete? I would absolutely tap up the actuater plug that's open now.

[@midtenn_life]

Yes, it does throw a soft code, so therefore it does not show up in the dash. IMO there is no need to spend money on plug in delete since the CEL does not come on. The dealership never says anything about it either.

[@metal4719]

You think it will work on an a6 2015 ?

[@midtenn_life]

I think it will work with any car that has the flap.

[@BlkWhite466]

Does the 2021/22 B9.5 have the same?

[@midtenn_life]

I am not 100% on that but I don't know why it would be different. If you are in normal drive mode and put it into sport and notice a sound difference then I would say yes.

[@CoachD4]

Yes

[@mpddiesel]

Anybody know if the trick works on a 2015 SQ5?

[@midtenn_life]

I would assume that if your car has that "flap" it would probably be the same.

[@mpddiesel]

@@midtenn_life Thanks. Not sure if 2015 has a valve or not. I’ll crawl under there when I get off work!

[@oldy20b]

@@mpddiesel can i get an update on this pls. I have an 2015 SQ5 and am wondering if it makes a difference

[@mpddiesel]

@@oldy20b It works. Just make sure you have the valves open when you unplug your connector or they will stay closed. I have a video short on my channel after deleting resonators and mufflers. I used a magnaflow 11385 in place of the two small resonators in the center. It sounds good, but drones badly on the highway. I plan to add two Vibrant resonators in place of the deleted mufflers to see if that will tone it down a little. Its just a bit loud for my taste currently.

[@ewong7512]

I think the b8 has valve on both sides. It open and close the speakers. But works similar way.

[@DannyC03]

Great video! Do you know if this would work for a Q5?

[@midtenn_life]

Hey, Danny. Honestly, I don't know if the Q5 has that ability or not. Sorry.