Just installed VRSF single midpipe, my impression after 2 days of driving

[Spun Crankhub]

*My exhaust setup before these midpipes is VRSF catless downpipes, and stock exhaust.*
Bought this thing through Extreme Powerhouse, and it arrived I believe about two weeks after placing my order.
Because this setup is 4 pieces the box is not that big, and lugging the box in from my front porch was not too tough a task.
Sadly one piece of piping was packed too close to the outside of the box, and it was dented in transit enough that it would not slide into place with the next bit of piping in the system. I was able to get it back into shape with a rubber mallet, but of course you never want to have to do any sort of repairs on a brand new part.
Installation of this system is literally the same as the AA mid, and this VRSF product installs as advertised.
For now I am not running the mid brace until I get to Ace Hardware for some spacers, as the clearance needed between the body and the large single section of piping is easily 3/4”.
My impressions after install:
Pros
The car sounds so mean in Sport plus, I love it!
When you catch a good shift and the turbos spool just right my butt dyno says the car is definitely a touch quicker.
Cons
the catless smells are not the best when you have the windows down and pull up to a stop.
I seem to have a bit of rattling from what feels/sounds like under the shifter. I double checked all clearances, and re tightened hardware, but my belief is that the down pipes may be sitting a tad lower after midpipe install, and rubbing on the front subframe. I will be removing lower body pan to inspect this weekend.

Here is a quick vid of me revving between 2k-6.5k with the engine warm from a 15 minute drive...

[sicck_m4]

MPE muffler or stock?

[Groganrocket]

Originally Posted by sicck_f82

MPE muffler or stock?

Stock

[Spun Crankhub]

Originally Posted by sicck_f82

MPE muffler or stock?

Stock exhaust. As of right now I cant see myself spending the money for MPE or my fave Akra. I need to do KW Clubsports.

[Spun Crankhub]

Originally Posted by Stark7x

Have you checked for any leaks, after install? Curious to hear if yours is leaking at the ball clamps... like mine? Here's a picture.

I went for a drive, and after drove the car right back into the garage to inspect and re-tighten all connections. Everything looks very impressively tight and on straight.

[mike@x-ph.com]

Thank you for the video and congrats

[imminence]

Do you have 3 or 5 bolt front? I have a set of kw 3-way clubsports

[Spun Crankhub]

Originally Posted by imminence

Do you have 3 or 5 bolt front? I have a set of kw 3-way clubsports

5 bolt

[NickyC]

I think that sounds great!!

[Spun Crankhub]

Originally Posted by NickyC

I think that sounds great!!

Thanks!!!
A friend sent me over a clip we took when my exhaust was stock, and it has that tinny/hollow sound. Ill have to upload and post here.

[Spun Crankhub]

Originally Posted by Stark7x

Have you checked for any leaks, after install? Curious to hear if yours is leaking at the ball clamps... like mine? Here's a picture.

Btw, I like your spacer setup using those nuts. Are the bolts threaded to those bolts, or is their inside diameter larger than the bolts?

[Stark7x]

Originally Posted by TacoChris

Btw, I like your spacer setup using those nuts. Are the bolts threaded to those bolts, or is their inside diameter larger than the bolts?

They are larger, so they act like a spacer. That being said, when the car is cold, it still rubs on the brace even with those spacers. I get the annoying vibrating sound. I think I’ll just remove the brace altogether. It’s clear that this thing doesn’t fit right. I’m sure the brace has its function on track, but mine won’t be going there.

Once I remove the brace, if it’s still making noise, then it’s rubbing on the wall right where it turns after midpipes.

Like they always said, you get what you pay for. 😏

[Spun Crankhub]

Originally Posted by Stark7x

They are larger, so they act like a spacer. That being said, when the car is cold, it still rubs on the brace even with those spacers. I get the annoying vibrating sound. I think I’ll just remove the brace altogether. It’s clear that this thing doesn’t fit right. I’m sure the brace has its function on track, but mine won’t be going there.

Once I remove the brace, if it’s still making noise, then it’s rubbing on the wall right where it turns after midpipes.

Like they always said, you get what you pay for. 😏

I feel like VRSF literally knocked off the AA down to the T. With that said hopefully what we got for $600, is basically the same as the product costing almost 2x that.
I know there is a brace solution being sold that just basically instead of being flat, has some bends to accommodate the larger midpipe.
Instead of removing, would you consider simply adding more spacers? I plan to experiment with spacers until I feel happy with the setup.

[snowhitem4]

I've had the VRSF single midpipe installed for about a month now. I do get the annoying vibrating sound once in a while even with the spacer.

Let me know if anyone figures out a solution!

[Spun Crankhub]

Originally Posted by Boostin FD

Same here. Mine vibrates with spacers and I added almost an inch of space. Next step is removing the brace altogether as I suspect it could also be rubbing against the wall where it turns. I’m contemplating on returning mine and going back to stock... just having a shop weld my cut exhaust back on

Is the vibration that bad that you would go back to stock? Mine I would describe as an occasional annoyance.
Going to be doing UUC short shifter as soon as it comes in, and when it does I am going back under my car to remove the body pan, and see if DP's are hitting subframe.

[snowhitem4]

Originally Posted by TacoChris

Is the vibration that bad that you would go back to stock? Mine I would describe as an occasional annoyance.
Going to be doing UUC short shifter as soon as it comes in, and when it does I am going back under my car to remove the body pan, and see if DP's are hitting subframe.

For mine it's weird because the noise is not consistent. There are days where it's more annoying, and then there are times where it doesn't even make the sound. Assuming it's the same for everyone else.

Also doesn't really matter if valves are open or closed, the vibrating will still happen. It usually happens on cold starts but i do often hear it on warm starts too.

[Tiago@VRSF]

Originally Posted by Stark7x

They are larger, so they act like a spacer. That being said, when the car is cold, it still rubs on the brace even with those spacers. I get the annoying vibrating sound. I think I’ll just remove the brace altogether. It’s clear that this thing doesn’t fit right. I’m sure the brace has its function on track, but mine won’t be going there.

Once I remove the brace, if it’s still making noise, then it’s rubbing on the wall right where it turns after midpipes.

Like they always said, you get what you pay for. 😏

If you've checked all your clearances I'd suggest using a gasket compound on any of the connections to ensure there aren't any leaks. An exhaust will only create vibration if it's making contact with the under chassis or if there's a leak.

Originally Posted by TacoChris

I feel like VRSF literally knocked off the AA down to the T. With that said hopefully what we got for $600, is basically the same as the product costing almost 2x that.
I know there is a brace solution being sold that just basically instead of being flat, has some bends to accommodate the larger midpipe.
Instead of removing, would you consider simply adding more spacers? I plan to experiment with spacers until I feel happy with the setup.

Our design is similar, the same way their N55 F30 downpipe is similar to ours. We improved upon the existing design and made a point to make it more cost effective and accessible to the average modder whereas AA targets the high end consumer.

Originally Posted by snowhitem4

I've had the VRSF single midpipe installed for about a month now. I do get the annoying vibrating sound once in a while even with the spacer.

Let me know if anyone figures out a solution!

E-mail support@vr-speed.com and we'll be glad to help you trouble shoot

[Johny Asfour]

More sound clips, please sounds epic !!

[unrealeck]

Been looking at the VRSF midpipe myself as it's hard to get AA here in the UK.

[RoundelM3]

Anybody have a sound clip of this midpipe with stock DPs and exhaust? Any codes associated with removing the secondary cats?

[k9lovr]

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

Anybody have a sound clip of this midpipe with stock DPs and exhaust? Any codes associated with removing the secondary cats?

+1

[mike@x-ph.com]

Originally Posted by RoundelM3

Anybody have a sound clip of this midpipe with stock DPs and exhaust? Any codes associated with removing the secondary cats?

Originally Posted by k9lovr

+1

Hi,
No codes as long as you are keeping the stock downpipe.

Expect a deeper tone without any rasp