MK7.5 GTI with 034 Downpipe + VW TCR Exhaust

Half (?) throttle, stock resonator.

[@essayedgar]

Wow that sounds really good. The GTI is definitely the best value sporty car that's still practical

[@thedarkgreenvanman]

Nah EcoBoost mustang all the way and I’m a Mk7 owner

[@cameronedwardson7264]

@thedarkgreenvanman bahahahah yeah right

[@arthurdebondt6174]

Sport car😂😅

[@arthurdebondt6174]

@Nelbone rs6 v10😙😙

[@ronukepixels9629]

​​​@@thedarkgreenvanmanthe ecoboost sounds like shit

[@HopOFFmyGlock]

Thats a great color I went with the cornflower blue but boy that looks good 👍

[@Whiponized]

It doesn’t go good wit the rederooney tho?

[@jhondiick4202]

Looks like a stock gti not even lowered nothing😆😆😆😆

[@tredfxman]

You should check out the Carbon Steel Grey GTI Clubsport at my channel! 😎 European sold Only! 👍

[@BenTroxell]

I have yet to hear one of these that sounds good.

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Well Ben it’s important to remember that in real life, things sound better or different than when shot on an iPhone camera. Check out some of the track videos, especially the laguna in the rain vid, the GoPro captured the sound better. I liked the stage 2 sound a lot, but you’re definitely not gonna confuse it with a lambo

[@jeffrey5654]

This one is perfection

[@Oogabooga06]

Yo how did you get rid of the dsg fart???

[@Redk00laid]

7 speed dsg ??

[@kailevy7098]

I have a maperfomace cated downpipe and muffler and res delete, how much of a difference would adding the tcr muffler make, I need it to be a little quieter

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Good god do not add the TCR muffler if you want it to be quieter. TCR muffler + 034 catted DP with stock res was LOUD. I later found out the TCR exhaust is basically 90 percent of a straight pipe. You’ll also have quite a bit of drone.

[@MachonaVideos]

Are cars like the GTI, R, S3, RS3 etcs popular in the US? They're massive here in the UK but in the US, I'm not so sure what the car scene is like.

[@joeyn177]

It depends where in the US but the GTI is pretty popular. Living around LA and San Francisco I see GTIs, Focus STs, and CIvic Type Rs pretty frequently. Pretty sure sedans and coupes are still more popular though. See lots of M3/3 series, G35/37, 350/370z, miatas, WRX, 86 twins, mustangs, challengers, etc. The only new hot hatches being sold here are the GTI/R, Civic type R, and the upcoming GR Corolla. Veloster N is getting cancelled next year and the rest are gone already. I don't see RS3s much though. Audi only sells the sedan version here and people probably buy the supra or M2 instead.

[@osprey2499]

I wish I wanted to keep my GTI enough at this point to still consider an exhaust. I bought some mods and then I started having issues left and right before I even got them all installed. It's a fun car, but seriously after a simple brakejob the car now has a squeal that comes from the rear left? Bought the rotors and pads from FCP Euro and only one side makes noise. Oh and a shop claims that one of my calipers is leaking from the boot. Although when I stopped in to my VW dealership they said it was fine.

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Jake - install anti squeal paste on the pads like CRC Brake Quiet, that will reduce the squealing or eliminate it entirely. Sporty pads will have some minor squeal. Which pads did you buy? Personally I ran the Ferodo DS2500 and found the squeal to be bearable since I loved the way those pads felt. also make sure you properly bed in the pads. If your GTI caliper is leaking from the boot that is a very simple rebuild with a gasket. I would recommend either getting a second opinion from the dealer or asking the shop to check on it again. It should be obvious. GTIs are great cars, and everything has some minor problems. My MK7.5 needed a new intake manifold at 950 miles which was done under warranty, but after that had no issues for the next 15k. My MK6 never had serious problems until I had to drop a few hundred on an O2 sensor after putting 50k miles on it.

[@TTGamingTrinh]

Wow sad to hear you have been problems with you GTI! The problem I have had with my GTI is the CV boots. had them replaced twice since purchase. other than that, the car has been great!

[@SlowDriverSean]

How loud is it and is there any drone?

[@TheFlyingPLiner]

What did you film with? I feel like I'm watching 3000p resolution.

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

iPhone 12 Pro

[@MrAyoub147]

what wheels brand/model do you have ? looks slick

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

They’re Sparco Assetto Gara in matte bronze

[@MrAyoub147]

@@TheGreenS4Channel 17 or 18 inches ?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

@@MrAyoub147 eighteen

[@mkviis]

You don't want to hear my car, 3 inch decat downpipe and straight pipe (valved)

[@PistonPerspective]

Is this the whole TCR cat back or just the stock resonator and a TCR axle back muffler ?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

TCR axle back, stock res

[@PistonPerspective]

Man how did you get it to shift so fast when you’re not at red line or full throttle, my shifts always seem to be pretty slow with my ie DSG tune which I guess are all pretty comparable

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Idk! 034 might have some secret sauce. Also idk your year but the 2018+ has the DQ381 not DQ250

[@adr3510]

Some tunes spool more between shifts

[@stevensuarez5372]

hey man do you know how this sounds compared to catted dp with a muffler delete ? thanks

[@kinnstreamz]

Don’t do a muffler delete with a down pipe. Just had it done on my car and it’s WAY too loud, drones way too much and loud does not mean it sounds good. Gets super raspy above 3000rpm. I suggest a aftermarket catback with a downpipe or a downpipe with stock exhaust. Go with a new catback for better air flow. These 4 cylinder engines are not meant to be stupid loud, so I highly suggest you don’t do a muffler delete with a downpipe

[@stevensuarez5372]

@@kinnstreamz thanks for the reply, are u catted or catless? i was thinking catted downpipe and throw a vibrant res to fix the drone… thoughts ?

[@emanueldominguez444]

What wheels are those? They look nice af

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Sparco Assetto Gara in matte bronze

[@WhiskeyTango-TM]

To me, all stage 1 and stage 2 GTIs sound the same to me, from MK5 and up. Doesn't matter wtf you have bolted on. Besides crackles, there is only the slightest of difference, barely noticeable unless you're a complete GTI nerd. Yet I keep clicking these videos to hear another one of us showing off our GTIs, lol.

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

I have to tell you - in person, they do not ;)

[@williamelliott2172]

Hey man what colour is this? Is it wrapped or painted cheers

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

It’s a stock VW color for 2019 - Great Falls Green Metallic

[@williamelliott2172]

@@TheGreenS4Channel thanks so much bro I’m in Australia so we never got that colour haha

[@rudydaberry122]

My 2020 GTI doesn’t have DSG farts idk why

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Post 2018 with the 7 speed has no farts unless you tune. Emissions or some dumb shit

[@rudydaberry122]

@@TheGreenS4Channel damn that sucks I love the farts

[@kristofferfrid2195]

Have you catted downpipe? Resonator delet? Sounds awesome!

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Catted 034 downpipe, stock resonator. I like it a lot, i'm giving it a month or two to decide if it's too loud. One of the experts on the GOLFMK7 forum explained to me that the TCR exhaust is "basically a straight pipe" which explains why it's so loud with an aftermarket muffler.

[@kristofferfrid2195]

Okey! Nice 😃 I've got a TCR system for my golf 7 gti im going to install soon and I have a 3" MAPerformance catted downpipe installed now but i want more sound! this sounds perfekt!

[@Redk00laid]

Saw your list of mods on Reddit, I’m looking to go the same route. Could you upload more sound clips ? I plan on going 034 software stage 2 2019 gti 7 speed dsg. Not many videos on how the 7 speed dsg sounds with mods.

[@justingerard262]

I ended up taking this exhaust off and selling it. I realized it really was too loud for my personal taste when paired with the DP. But when I go to Laguna Seca late this month, I'll get some sound clips inside and outside for the channel.

[@Redk00laid]

@@justingerard262 ok thanks. I think I’m just going to go resonator delete and not get the TCR exhaust. Were you able to produce dsg farts with your 7 speed dsg?

[@justingerard262]

@@Redk00laid yeah on stage 2. It’s not exactly like it would have been from a 6 speed DSG but they sound nice

[@Redk00laid]

@@justingerard262 that’s what I’ve been trying to research and find out. Some have claimed regardless of tune/exhaust set up dsg darts are not possible with the new 7 speed but I guess it’s not entirely true ? How is the 034 down pipe working for you in terms of general cabin drone?

[@justingerard262]

@@Redk00laid I find the drone on the 034 DP to be extremely minimal if nonexistent. Not remotely bad for a long drive. With the exhaust it was definitely there. The DSG farts on the 7 speed with stage 2 are definitely less pronounced than on a 6, but to an extent I’m told that’s because the transmission is set up differently ie it’s hard to re-tune back in. But you’ll recognize them as Dsg farts

[@Slipperystick73]

Has that got a res delete or is it a stock TCR catback..?

[@ronukepixels9629]

it tcr axleback, i saw one of his comment say that

[@mikefalewicz9707]

Do you have any more sound clips?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Mike Falewicz I’m going to take some interior audio clips this weekend.

[@Redk00laid]

@@TheGreenS4Channel any update ?

[@VWTalk]

which downpipe was this? was it catted?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

034 downpipe - catted

[@Locallybuiltauto]

What tune are you on

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

034 stage 2

[@dhk620]

Are you lowered at all?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

No, not lowered.

[@dhk620]

@@TheGreenS4Channel thanks, do you remember the wheel/tire specs you ran on this? I’m really digging the setup. I just got a 21’ gti.

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

@@dhk620 congrats and welcome to the club. This car was running 235-40/R18 tires, they were 235 instead of 225 for a little more meat. The wheels are 18 in Sparco Assetto Gara in Matte Bronze. If you’re looking for lowering I highly recommend the 034 Dynamic+ springs. They’re wonderful on the S4 I have now.

[@dhk620]

@@TheGreenS4Channel that’s why this looks so good, for some reason I thought they were 18’s. I’ll have to look into those springs. I’m coming from a 2011 GTI that I had low on coilovers. The ride quality of this new one stock is amazing so I’m scared to touch it rn😂

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

@@dhk620 I’m so sorry. I made a typo. They are 18in. My current car is 19in

[@jozakroat]

stock suspension?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

Stock except for 034 rear sway bar and end links

[@DJJumpdancer]

it is higher than stock tho

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

@@DJJumpdancer no

[@DJJumpdancer]

@@TheGreenS4Channel i have never seen a gti that high even in the showroom of the dealer

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

@@DJJumpdancer I can assure you it’s completely stock ride height. Might be the angle in the video or something but I’ve had it parked next to other MK7’s and it’s right on par. The only possibility is that the car was on 235-40/R18 instead of 225 tires which would give a little more sidewall, but we’re talking a few millimeters at most.

[@PistonPerspective]

6 or 7 speed dsg?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

7, this is the DQ381

[@PistonPerspective]

@@TheGreenS4Channel what dsg tune? that sounds fast af shifting

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

@@PistonPerspective It's the 034Motorsport ECU+TCU tune. I liked it a lot.

[@PistonPerspective]

@@TheGreenS4Channel hmm I looked but can’t find the dq381 tune on the website

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

@@PistonPerspective Hm, that's interesting. This was "very close to being done" beta tune software when I had the car (since I'm local to them). I thought they'd released it already. You can email [e-mail] and they may offer it to you. My bad, should have mentioned that before.

[@BrunaEltzroth-f3t]

Bednar Crescent

[@JonLevel2]

I have a cc with the 2.0. How is the crack overrun with the 034 tune?

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

It was good with the Downpipe. Have to switch to the sport manual mode, then the cracks and pops were good. I didn’t have the crackle tune specifically so this was just what you got by default. I thought it was balanced

[@DJJumpdancer]

why is it so high ? it should be lower even stock

[@TheGreenS4Channel]

No reason for it to be lower than stock with a rear sway bar, especially in the front which was totally stock.

[@StuartMiller-o3v]

Vicky Union

[@AndyKarim-i1s]

Kirk Route

[@briocheman21]

fart