[MrFergus]

Placed my order at Darkside Developments for a set of non-res downpipes this week and they are shipped already.
Quite excited to hear what difference they actually make. I hope they do open up the V8 just that little bit more. Sound from factory sports exhaust has disappointed me slightly over the years so hoping that’s about to change.

 

[MrFergus]

Look what’s turned up today 👍🥳

 

[TonyP]

Oooo very nice

 

[MrFergus]

Oooo very nice

Tony, I think these would suit your S5 very nicely...am I tempting you?

 

[TonyP]

Well I am looking for other mods.... 🤪

 

[Smokey Joe]

Very nice Mr Fergus. Keep us updated.

 

[MrFergus]

Very nice Mr Fergus. Keep us updated.

SJ,
Downpipes booked in for installation on Tues 31st Aug. This is not one for the garage floor so booked shop with proper ramp.

 

[VinnyRS5]

Interested to see how this sounds after installation as i am looking for slightly more noise from mine, keep us posted

 

[MrFergus]

Interested to see how this sounds after installation as i am looking for slightly more noise from mine, keep us posted

VinnyRS5, I’ll sure keep you posted. Roll on Tuesday!

 

[MrFergus]

6:30am - up bright early. This is the day of downpipe installation!!
I’ll let you all know how it goes.

 

[MrFergus]

Bitter sweet - there’s a story but when i am home I will tell you more.

 

[TonyP]

Oh... Hope not all bad....

 

[MrFergus]

Here’s the story. Got my non res downpipes fitted and it has totally transformed the engine note. It’s so much easier now to get that satisfying V8 growl even at moderate speeds. If you bury the right foot it can really shout. What I’m most impressed with is that I have zero drone. When my better half is with me and in comfort mode you’d not know there’s been a change (exactly what I wanted). When out on my own and in dynamic mode - WOW - incredible difference. In my opinion that’s how it should have sounded from the factory.
Here’s a few pics to feast your eyes on…would I recommend - for sure. But there was a costly discovery too 🤔
I put my car to Audi for a service and mot four weeks ago and since I got it back there has been a drip of oil on my garage floor. I booked a quick assessment slot with Audi today as well and they have diagnosed a pinhole in my front centre oil cooler 🥺 a cool £800 odd part in itself and it’s a front off repair with my dynamic cruise requiring a recalibration to finish. I’ve discussed them removing my oil cooler and I’ll source a reputable re-corer or refurb shop who can warranty their work and that will hopefully reduce the final bill hopefully.
Enjoy the photos.

 

[TonyP]

Nice work on the exhaust, bet it sounds amazing. Did you delete centre boxes as part of this?

Sorry to hear about the oil cooler, but at least you spotted it before any damage

 

[MrFergus]

Nice work on the exhaust, bet it sounds amazing. Did you delete centre boxes as part of this?

Sorry to hear about the oil cooler, but at least you spotted it before any damage

TonyP,
the only part removed were the resinators. The centre muffler and two rear mufflers with valves have all been retained. This keeps it 100% mot compliant. I honestly can’t believe the difference it’s made. That has been a very worthwhile mod in my opinion. I’ve done a fair bit of research over the years on exhaust mods and listening to audio clips or watching YouTube videos can not truly represent the proper noise of the exhausts. To hear it in person is the only way to appreciate what it sounds like. I’m a real “happy chappy”.

 

[MrFergus]

These are the OEM pipes that have been replaced by my non-res Darkside ones. Notice how dented the left hand one is? Makes you wonder how it got like that?

 

[TonyP]

Interesting dent, you would defo have felt that...