Official MK7 Muffler Delete FAQ/Review Thread

[Cowzill00]

3rd, until then... someone make this for our cars that is as simple as cut and clamp.

It is surprising kits like this aren't available. I see the pieces available in other catback kits, just no option for suitcase cutoff only.

 

[FastEggMk7]

I love mine

 

[kDizz781]

It is surprising kits like this aren't available. I see the pieces available in other catback kits, just no option for suitcase cutoff only.

Maybe if enough of us ask a vendor they will make it.

It's such a popular mod, I no don't see why no one is taking advantage of it.

ECS?
MAperformance?
Nameless ( they make muffler deletes for Subarus)
CTS?
AWE?
APR?

Someone!

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[Diggs24]

How does one remove the heat shield above where the rear suitcase muffler sits? Does the catback need to be off the car to get at it?
I've got some drone around 2k with a muffler delete, stock downpipe and stock resonator... Considering the Vibrant 17930 resonator Gti jake recommends in another thread but maybe I'll try this first.

I did this. You just tear it out. Pull down at the pegs with some pliers. There are 5 of them, 2 towards back and 3 towards front of car. A big flathead screwdriver helps to pry as well. Mine came out in pieces.

 

[Cowzill00]

Maybe if enough of us ask a vendor they will make it.

It's such a popular mod, I no don't see why no one is taking advantage of it.

ECS?
MAperformance?
Nameless ( they make muffler deletes for Subarus)
CTS?
AWE?
APR?

Someone!

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[emoji106] Well here’s my vote. Heck, they don’t even have to make it. Just package the subset of parts already available on a kit like Cobb and others offer. If the price was right they’d sell well I would think.

I’m sold on a cheap sound mod like this. I don’t want to spend big $ on exhaust until I do a turbo back, and tint/tune/tires mop up a fair amount of cash for a new owner. That puts high end exhaust upgrades later for me. I’m guessing I’m not the only one that thinks like that.

 

[Revolution091]

I did this. You just tear it out. Pull down at the pegs with some pliers. There are 5 of them, 2 towards back and 3 towards front of car. A big flathead screwdriver helps to pry as well. Mine came out in pieces.

Did you notice any difference after doing it? What is underneath there? Got any photos?

 

[Diggs24]

Did you notice any difference after doing it? What is underneath there? Got any photos?

No difference.
Just the underside of the car.
No, didn't see the point.

 

[Revolution091]

No difference.
Just the underside of the car.
No, didn't see the point.

Thanks. Some have suggested it might help with drone.

 

[kDizz781]

[emoji106] Well here’s my vote. Heck, they don’t even have to make it. Just package the subset of parts already available on a kit like Cobb and others offer. If the price was right they’d sell well I would think.

I’m sold on a cheap sound mod like this. I don’t want to spend big $ on exhaust until I do a turbo back, and tint/tune/tires mop up a fair amount of cash for a new owner. That puts high end exhaust upgrades later for me. I’m guessing I’m not the only one that thinks like that.

I sent ECS, Nameless, and CTS an email asking if they would be interested in producing something like this.

Let's see if there are any responses... How awesome would it be if they worked with the community. I might reach out to MAPerformance next

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[kDizz781]

So I reached out to Ian from MAPerformace, and he replied almost instantly. I guess they have developed a muffler delete for some WRXs and he will look into this.

Props to MAPerformance and Ian for actually responding, hopefully they will have some good news soon.

 

[Hockey]

I was looking into doing a resonator delete, but now I'm torn with a muffler delete. Is the drone really that bad?

 

[Cowzill00]

I was looking into doing a resonator delete, but now I'm torn with a muffler delete. Is the drone really that bad?

I think it depends on whether you're keeping the stock downpipe or not. You don't want to delete the resonator with an aftermarket dp.

Read GTI Jake's muffler thread:
http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=33309

 

[Hockey]

Would an aftermarket resonator with a muffler delete quite the car down? I'm going to try the muffler delete but would like to know my options if it's too loud.

 

[demi9od]

Would an aftermarket resonator with a muffler delete quite the car down? I'm going to try the muffler delete but would like to know my options if it's too loud.

The Magnaflow I run is a straight through resonator replace and significantly quieted things down.

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[Hockey]

The Magnaflow I run is a straight through resonator replace and significantly quieted things down.

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Pardon my ignorance, but how do I know what resonator will be quieter? Is it just design, or does a longer resonator control more volume? Thanks.