Borla cat-back for your Golf R

[alvint@borla]

This is Alvin from Borla Performance Industries in California. I wanted to share these images a drive-by video clip of our new Borla Cat-back for the 2012 Golf R! More info soon to follow on this exciting product...

Dual 4.25" diameter polished stainless steel tips..


2.75" diameter pipe and a single 'Golf R-specific muffler' with patented Borla Multi-Core Technology


Clean lines with mandrel bends and terrific ground clearance..


Revving + Interior + Drive-by video...
http://youtu.be/sMOHudzYhPw

[michel]

Alvin, good looking exhaust but why not 3in instead 2.75in?

[climbingcue]

Looks good...

[alvint@borla]

Alvin, good looking exhaust but why not 3in instead 2.75in?

For great mechanical fitment and proper sound attenuation, this combination in 2.75" pipe and multi-core Golf R specific muffler works very well. If I may ask, why a 3" cat-back?

We understand the benefits of larger diameter pipe on turbo vehicles and (trust me) we could custom mandrel bend larger pipe for the Golf R. As with every system application we develop, we take the customer wants and needs into consideration. We understand most of our customers are looking for an aggressive exhaust note with plans for a tune down the road for added performance.

This cat-back is ideal for if your looking for an emissions compliant bolt-on exhaust and a louder-than-stock exhaust note at wide-open-throttle without the annoying cabin resonance (drone) while cruising.

Also remember this... if there's true market demand, we have the option to offer product for the Off-Road-Use-Only track car in a full turbo-back system or catless downpipe.

[ecirwin]

Looks good, but hard to judge the sound with all that wind noise. It would be great to have some more sound clips. One at idle with some throttle blips, you know the normal. Also one in the cabin, with some kind of reference sound, like someone speaking in a normal tone. The cabin clip should include mild acceleration from a stop, some highway cruising, and a hard acceleration from a stop.

[alvint@borla]

Stay tuned for better video in a week!

[alvint@borla]

Stay tuned for better video in a week!

For those with unbiased questions about this exhaust note or would like to hear it live, you can contact Mark @ Barber Volkswagen in Ventura, CA. (805)642-6707. This product is installed on a 2012 Golf R. Thanks!

[alvint@borla]

Looks good, but hard to judge the sound with all that wind noise. It would be great to have some more sound clips. One at idle with some throttle blips, you know the normal. Also one in the cabin, with some kind of reference sound, like someone speaking in a normal tone. The cabin clip should include mild acceleration from a stop, some highway cruising, and a hard acceleration from a stop.

[ecirwin]

Nice video. Very comprehensive, just like I asked for.

So how much is the cat-back?


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[alvint@borla]

Nice video. Very comprehensive, just like I asked for.

Glad it worked for you. Standard video format, really.

More info on our website with a limited-run pilot build of 5-pcs available in 2-3 weeks.

Anyone Golf R drivers attending Fastivus this September?

[Coderedpl]

You had the soundaktor plugged in didnt you?

[droopy1592]

You had the soundaktor plugged in didnt you?

Came here to say that

[veuu]

Thank for posting a better video! How much does the whole system cost?

[PDXA4]

Sounds very nice, I loved the Borla exhaust that I had on my old B5 Audi A4...

[ecirwin]

More info on our website with a limited-run pilot build of 5-pcs available in 2-3 weeks.

It must be hidden really well on the website. Please provide a link.

[alvint@borla]

It must be hidden really well on the website. Please provide a link.

Read: 2-3 weeks

[Coderedpl]

Came here to say that

If you're asking if i did, not necessarily.

I just think it kind of takes away from hearing the true exhaust tone on the interior shots.

[alvint@borla]

If you're asking if i did, not necessarily.

I just think it kind of takes away from hearing the true exhaust tone on the interior shots.

Not sure what you're asking or stating here. Please clarify...

[ejand22]

IMO, this is the best sounding exhaust for the R to date. I'm definitely interested in learning more when info becomes available.

[ejand22]

Any updates you could share with us?

[alvint@borla]

Those attending FASTIVUS 2012 can see and hear our new cat-back on a customers' Golf R at the 9/1 GTG and 9/2 track day at Willow Springs International Raceway.

[flieger]

I sent this email earlier, are you planning on offering black tips on this exhaust? I realize hat this is purely a cosmetic thing, however it's an option I'd like to see available from Borla. Also, what is the overall weight savings on this exhaust over a stock unit? Thanks-

[darthfuhrer]

I sent this email earlier, are you planning on offering black tips on this exhaust? I realize hat this is purely a cosmetic thing, however it's an option I'd like to see available from Borla. Also, what is the overall weight savings on this exhaust over a stock unit? Thanks-

That would be good to know!!

[ESA31.8T]

Not sure what you're asking or stating here. Please clarify...

Hi Alvin,

The soundaktor is a noise maker built into the car - it actually makes noise and hides the true sound of the engine.

Can you make a new video of the car with this unplugged?

See post #2 in this link: http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthrea...aktor-be-Gone-!

It literally takes less than 2 minutes to unplug and the difference is pretty amazing.

Note...I've ran your exhaust on all my R's in the past along with my Rovers.

[ThatJohnGuy]

Hey nice to see you guys coming out with the catback. Not to talk **** but are you actually going to make a downpipe for this? You guys just gave up ont he MkV GTi full TBE after using some candy white GTi to test and fit and dyno your MkV catback. On a positive note, I LOVED LOVED LOVED my Borla catback on my MkV, but was severely disappointed you never followed through with a DP for it. I miss Pt. Hueneme/Pt. Mugu and all those agricultural roads :-p

[betterthansx]

Alvin, good looking exhaust but why not 3in instead 2.75in?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U7uyGRopxQ

bigger isn't always better