virtual exhaust system... interesting

[onosqv]

Found this while browsing for oil return bungs, haha.

http://www.atpturbo.com/root/releases/release091004.htm

Are our cars even loud enough to benefit from this? I know that mine right now is a little too loud for the neighbors late at night, haha... it's n/a though, so that explains much of it.

[skydragoness]

Wouldn't there be some torque loss from that device? I mean, my bf's Z32 TT is running on downpipes and it doesn't do too well under no-boost (chokes off when decelerating). And who complains about a 3" exhaust being too loud on their turbo car? Last time I checked it's much quieter than an n/a with a 2.5-3.0" exhaust. Sheesh, if you can't handle the noise get a nice resonator or don't do anything to your car at all.

[hannibal]

It kinda seems contradictory. Like sky said, anyone who could appreciate the product would probably accept loudness in exchange for more power.

Not worth $235 IMO...

[st33f]

its cheaper and better to just get an elec cutout from jegs

[onosqv]

Wouldn't there be some torque loss from that device? I mean, my bf's Z32 TT is running on downpipes and it doesn't do too well under no-boost (chokes off when decelerating).

Well, it's only suppose to open up under boost.

And who complains about a 3" exhaust being too loud on their turbo car? Last time I checked it's much quieter than an n/a with a 2.5-3.0" exhaust

Are our cars even loud enough to benefit from this?.

Thanks for answering my questions .

Sheesh, if you can't handle the noise get a nice resonator or don't do anything to your car at all.

hehehe, I love the sound of my car. I'm sure it will be hella quiet (except once the bov goes off) when I put the turbo in. It's not I who doesn't appreciate my noise, it's the neighbors... damn neighbors.

But yes, it was just an interesting little toy, and I love toys dammit

[TheOne]

yeah it should be cheater just to get a electronic(preferably manual cause electronic can fai any time) cut-out from jegs or summitracing, you can open it/close it whenever you want......not everytime boost comes on.

[Juujai]

run a silencer on the street and take it off during track =)

[skydragoness]

Well, it's only suppose to open up under boost.

Thanks for answering my questions .

hehehe, I love the sound of my car. I'm sure it will be hella quiet (except once the bov goes off) when I put the turbo in. It's not I who doesn't appreciate my noise, it's the neighbors... damn neighbors.

But yes, it was just an interesting little toy, and I love toys dammit

Oh when i said "you" in my previous post, I wasn't referring to you specifically. I was referring to the website. I'm sure you understand that a turbo will definitely quiet stuff down a bit.

[rico05]

Why not just get a 3" exhaust? I have one (full turbo back)...isn't that loud.

[naed240sx]

I dunno, its kinda cool cause it would alow you to run a stock exhaust system, (very sleeper), withougt anyone knowing you actually have some mods. I guess that would be the only real use.

[get_up_mark]

that article talks about not drawing attention from law enforcement, but if you ever get pulled over with that thing on your car you could get a serious ticket. (if the officer knows how the hell it works)

[Fenvy]

I really think it's a bad idea,

I think this is more reasonable, something you can control

[JimmyMethod]

Anyone notice the demo is on a GTI?Even WITH a 3 inch catback, 1.8Ts are quite quiet...On top of that... when the turbo spools up, it's gonna be WAY louder than just a 3 incher, since it's not hitting a muffler. Hummin' down the highway wouldn't be a very enjoyable cruise...

It's just not very elegant...

[4felix20]

it's kind of a cool contraption...but not something i'd spend money on. there's way better (cheaper + user contollable) alternatives like everybody mentioned.i'm running a 3" exhaust with not cat and no muffler, it sounds fine. it's not super loud untill i go WOT. i'd still like to get a universal muffler though...