[PMW0801]

Hey guys,
So I had the Active Autowerks single non resonated mid pipe paired up with my stock muffler with Dahler valve controller. Loved the sound but decided that I wanted an aftermarket axle back system. I purchased the Valvetronic axle back system and installed it last night. Car definitely has a deeper tone but seems quieter for some reason. Also seems to have less "burbles and crackels". Does this make sense? I read that the muffler has to "break in." Is this correct? Any feedback would be great. Thanks

[mike@x-ph.com]

Valvetronic quieter than stock does not make much sense

the muffler does take some time to break in but the difference should be noticeable right away

[Valvetronic Designs]

Originally Posted by PMW0801

Hey guys,
So I had the Active Autowerks single non resonated mid pipe paired up with my stock muffler with Dahler valve controller. Loved the sound but decided that I wanted an aftermarket axle back system. I purchased the Valvetronic axle back system and installed it last night. Car definitely has a deeper tone but seems quieter for some reason. Also seems to have less "burbles and crackels". Does this make sense? I read that the muffler has to "break in." Is this correct? Any feedback would be great. Thanks

Hello!
That is odd indeed, shoot us an email and one of our support techs will touch base with you. We must confirm MAXIMUM LOUD!

[chris3g]

With the valves open it’s a basically a straight pipe, very little exhaust should even be flowing through the muffler.

[PMW0801]

Just got off the phone with Valvetronic and he explained everything in GREAT detail. Don't get me wrong here guys, the car sounds AMAZING!!! It's a more refined smoother sound with a great deep tone. Car is more quiet in the cabin for sure but outside of the car sounds great as well. Will end up going for some catted DP's in the future to give it a little bit more aggressive tone. Probably will go MAD DP's with sensors to block CEL. Any recommendations on DP's?

[MagicF8x]

Originally Posted by PMW0801

Just got off the phone with Valvetronic and he explained everything in GREAT detail. Don't get me wrong here guys, the car sounds AMAZING!!! It's a more refined smoother sound with a great deep tone. Car is more quiet in the cabin for sure but outside of the car sounds great as well. Will end up going for some catted DP's in the future to give it a little bit more aggressive tone. Probably will go MAD DP's with sensors to block CEL. Any recommendations on DP's?

Any downpipe with an 02 spacer

[Limegrntaln]

It seems like everyone I see change the valve controller, complains when they change something on the exhaust. I'm hearing people download the new software update, and say that it made the car too quiet and they're ready to sell it, now. I updated and didn't notice anything like that. Wonder if something is going on with these controllers. Almost like the valve controller manipulates the active sound design module. Its always someone complaining about how the sound has changed inside the car.

It it doesn't sound like it makes sense, but, I keep seeing people complain. Nothing to do with Valvetronic, specifically, just any exhaust, really.

[PMW0801]

Originally Posted by Limegrntaln

It seems like everyone I see change the valve controller, complains when they change something on the exhaust. I'm hearing people download the new software update, and say that it made the car too quiet and they're ready to sell it, now. I updated and didn't notice anything like that. Wonder if something is going on with these controllers. Almost like the valve controller manipulates the active sound design module. Its always someone complaining about how the sound has changed inside the car.

It it doesn't sound like it makes sense, but, I keep seeing people complain. Nothing to do with Valvetronic, specifically, just any exhaust, really.

I love the Dahler valve controller. Worked great with the AA midpipe and stock muffler. I don't think it's the valve controller. I think the Valvetronic just gives a smoother deeper tone now compared to louder more aggressive sound with the stock muffler and AA mid pipe before.

[Limegrntaln]

Originally Posted by PMW0801

I love the Dahler valve controller. Worked great with the AA midpipe and stock muffler. I don't think it's the valve controller. I think the Valvetronic just gives a smoother deeper tone now compared to louder more aggressive sound with the stock muffler and AA mid pipe before.

It just seems like a coincidence that anytime I hear about it, it seems to be someone that has a valve controller.