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Awesome! Glad to hear there's finally a legitimate solution. Got any sound clips of the new whistle-less setup? I'm curious how it compares to mine (Mk7) which has a very mild whistle...I got a replacement Borla with a build date of 8/11. According to Chris, they updated the Y pipe going into the mufflers.
I can confirm there is a visible difference in the Y pipe as well as a slight difference in the shape of the tips.
Installed last night and took a long drive today. No whistle!!!
Seems like some very subtle changes made a difference in whatever airflow issue was causing the whistle.
Do you still have the boxes? What was your build dates?I'm also very curious myself. The replacement system Borla sent me was worse than my first one. My first one also has a mild whistle, which is the one I currently have on the car. I might give them another go around.
Do you still have the boxes? What was your build dates?
My first was January 21 IIRC, the replacement was 8/11.
I called borla in April—the exhaust was supposed to be an anniversary gift lol—and they were out of stock, with the next batch scheduled “end of July”
Summit racing had one in stock, so I went with that, which was obviously an earlier build. The timeframe at least seems legit for some type of revision, and as noted, there are definitely some visual changes.
I’m happy so far. Also happy I didn’t need to go through refunds and return shipping and spending another couple hours laying on my back on concrete in almost 90* weather underneath the car swapping exhausts. I’m getting too old for that shi*
Do you still have the boxes? What was your build dates?
My first was January 21 IIRC, the replacement was 8/11.
I called borla in April—the exhaust was supposed to be an anniversary gift lol—and they were out of stock, with the next batch scheduled “end of July”
Summit racing had one in stock, so I went with that, which was obviously an earlier build. The timeframe at least seems legit for some type of revision, and as noted, there are definitely some visual changes.
I’m happy so far. Also happy I didn’t need to go through refunds and return shipping and spending another couple hours laying on my back on concrete in almost 90* weather underneath the car swapping exhausts. I’m getting too old for that shi*
The mercury hit about 107 in my neck of the woods today, so I hear you.
The only box I have is the one sent to me to box up and return my current system. I'm still going back and forth in my mind on my next move.
The replacement was sent to me sometime in July if I remember correctly. Fitment also wasn't as good as the original. I might call Chris tomorrow to go over options.
I got a replacement Borla with a build date of 8/11. According to Chris, they updated the Y pipe going into the mufflers.
Installed last night and took a long drive today. No whistle!!!
Seems like some very subtle changes made a difference in whatever airflow issue was causing the whistle.
Good to hear, Charlotte:R. Welcome to the whistle-less Borla users group. Good to hear they figured out the issue.. enjoy your lively car!
GTI Jake - If I was close by I would definitely stop by your shop. I'm thousands of miles away. Hope the storms haven't been too bad out there. I bet you're super happy you got the drainage fixed at your new place. Which reminds me, I too recently upped the sump-pump capacity and added a release valve above ground for those times when it rains like monsoon where the outlet pipe (perforated) gets overwhelmed.
I really wish someone local had a R I could use for development.
There’s not many Rs in the Charlotte, NC area and several of them have already flaked out so it’ll probably never happen, but for a group of enthusiasts with really no good exhaust options I’m honestly blown away that nobody’s stepped up to the plate.
Jake, you could search in your area for totaled R's in salvage yards. I don't think you will be lucky to get the downpipe as those cats command a hefty price, but the cat-back could be sourced to make a jig from.
Build date on my box was 9/15/20, so not a newer revision. It sounds so good, and the whistle isn't really that noticeable, so I'll probably hold off unless it gets worse. I need to film a few clips outside the car so I can hear what it actually sounds like.
What was wrong with the fitment? Curious because my passenger side exhaust tips stick slightly further out than on the driver side.