MK8 GOLF R DOWNPIPE INSTALL DIY - HOW TO INSTALL A TRACKSLAG DOWNPIPE ON A 2024 VW GOLF R 8Y AUDI S3

MQB Evo How to install a downpipe on a MK8 VW GOLF R (2024 VW Golf R). Full tutorial with no cutting, no unnecessary driveshaft or axle removals. I did this on quickjacks, but this could easily be done on jackstands.
Trackslag 4” Catless Downpipe for MK8 Golf R and MQB Evo (Audi S3 8Y)
Product: "Trackslag GEN4 Decat 4wd Downpipe (TRACK ONLY)" trackslag.com/home/51-mk8-r-d...
Exhaust clips video: • 2024 VW Golf R (MK8) w...
0:00 Introduction
0:38 Preparing to Remove the Front Subframe
1:33 Removing the Dogbone Mount
3:30 Dropping the Front Subframe
5:58 Removing the Exhaust Clamp & Rear O2
7:07 Removing the Top O2 and V-Band
9:05 Removing the Axle Cover
9:36 Removing the Downpipe Bracket
11:48 Dropping the Stock Downpipe
12:18 Comparing the Stock Downpipe
14:05 Installing the Trackslag Downpipe
16:21 Dropping the Car down and First Start
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The Golf R
2024 Volkswagen Golf R with Carbon Package
-ENGINE-
Trackslag 4" Catless Downpipe for MK8 Golf R EA888Evo4
BMS Short Throw Clutch Stop
Racingline R600 EVO Intake
Matte Carbon Fibre Cover for Racingline R600 EVO Intake
Unitronic Stage 1 Tune Low Torque Clutch Saver
Forge Short-Shift Kit
CTS Turbo Shift Endlink Bushings
Dieselgeek SuperSlider
Dieselgeek Shifter Shake Bushing
(Uninstalled):
BFI Stage 1 Engine Mount
BFI Stage 1 Transmission Mount
-SUSPENSION-
Audi RS3 Brake Ducts 8V0407811
SuperPro Rear SwayBar End links TRC4300
Moog Front SwayBar End links
Whiteline KCA472 ball joints
Racingline Subframe Insert Kit
H&R Sport Springs for MK8
H&R Front Swaybar 27mm for RS3 and MK8
H&R Rear Swaybar 25mm for RS3 and MK8
-WHEELS-
Titan-7 T-S5 19x8.5 Wheels in Titanium Gray
OEM Bridgestone 235/35/19 Summer Tires
Winter tire setup
VW OEM Estoril Wheels 19”
Nexen Winguard Sport 2 235/35/19
-COSMETIC-
FitCamX Direct Fit Dashcam for VW MK7 and MK8
Suntek 10% Tint
Rokblokz Short Rally Mud Flaps for VW Golf 8
Audi S3 Jack Point Kit
“China Special” Gloss Black Mirror Caps for Passat B8
(Uninstalled):
VW OEM Clear European Dynamic Taillights for VW Golf 8 5H1052200A
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[@MbhMbjk]

Thank you for thes videos

[@dksaevs]

Thank you now i know how to do my downpipe.... cool! sounds great too

[@VWTalk]

It was hard for me to find any info on this that was straightforward, so glad it helped! It was really loud with the decat, but I just added a OEM resonator to clean up the noise, and it's perfect!

[@conradclaassen1214]

Great vid 👍🏽

[@VWTalk]

Thanks Conrad, appreciate it

[@Zehnuss]

14:01 that is the impeller wheel not the compressor wheel, otherwise informative and helpful video. Also another point, you should always remove an oxygen sensor from the harness connector, twisting it up like that is not good for the wire strands.

[@VWTalk]

Yeah I mixed that up on the compressor wheel. O2 sensor was disconnected, once you get hands on these new o2 sensors you’ll realize the wires are tricky. Regardless I don’t use my o2 so dosent really matter 😅

[@du3lcitiz3n]

I'm hearing the performance gains aren't really worth it even tuned. I've decided to skip the DP and just get a Catback on mine. We'll see how long that lasts... I'm in a manual and on the Full Torque APR Stage 1 93 tune. To go stage 2 they only recommend doing a CAI, and Intercooler... obviously I'd also have to do my stock clutch at that point too. I'm curious how long my stock clutch will last on the current tune.

[@dksaevs]

Doing my mk7 first but after seeing this maybe I'll do my mk8 first.

[@RyanSmith-hq8dq]

Did you have any issues with your alignment once everything was reassembled?

[@VWTalk]

I had to get it realigned but camber was spot on. Toe wasn’t neither was caster. I also did a full springs install at the same time so probably didn’t help. Technically you should always get an alignment after dropping the subframe but subframe alone should affect camber more than other things.

[@rastin.g2796]

Do you have the specifications for the bolts you need to replace?

[@VWTalk]

They are all the same as the MK7. I had the repair manual at the time from a friend of mine. You can find them online. I’d have to search for them again to find them.

[@pietervs1111]

Will deleting those 2 secondary cats cause a CEL? I have and s3 8y and was wondering if this is a good idea to add more sound

[@VWTalk]

There’s nothing in them in North America but even if you’re in Europe those secondary cats probably wouldn’t throw a cel because there’s no o2 after them

[@CameronHere]

@@VWTalk Hi, I also got a 2024 mk8. I recently picked up a full exhaust from IPE, are you saying that the car won't produce a CEL? Based off of your previous response, if you're not having a CEL with a catless downpipe then I should be fine with my high flow 200 cell race cat. Great video btw, I'll be referring to this for my install. Thanks *edit* Is your car tuned as well?

[@scarfacewop]

@@CameronHere i have a CTS turbo Evo downpipe on my 8Y S3 2022.. and it sound exactly like this

[@denistremblay4713]

I noticed you still have your engine cover, as do i on VW golf R 2024, do you know if VW finally fixed the issue?

[@VWTalk]

Mine didn’t come on the car they had to warranty it

[@szafrankk]

I think they did. Mine (2024 EU) also has the engine cover :)

[@du3lcitiz3n]

mine came with an engine cover also. I think they fixed it for the 2024's

[@mbafalosable]

Do you know all Bolt torgue specs ?

[@VWTalk]

They’re all the same as the mk7

[@ejmendestani1907]

How big is the pipe 3“-4“?

[@VWTalk]

4". Big boy pipe.

[@philipward9251]

r those stock taillights?

[@VWTalk]

They’re OEM tails but not stock

[@1bojanbojan]

That is loud!

[@VWTalk]

Yeah, it’s a bit overwhelming tbh. I’m currently investigating a s3 resonator retrofit

[@Mohamed-ng7gw]

How it sounds while driving?

[@VWTalk]

@@Mohamed-ng7gwnot bad cruising on the highway but it’s loud accelerating. I’ll post some clips soon

[@shaneeggert6866]

What brand downpipe?

[@VWTalk]

It’s a Trackslag downpipe