SwitchPathâ„¢ Exhaust

Smooth bends, tight packaging, and two attitudes. The SwitchPathâ„¢ Exhaust is comprised of handcrafted 3-inch and 2.5-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel with a valved passenger-side tip outlet. SwitchPathâ„¢ retains the factory valve behavior and obeys the Golf R's ECU commands based on throttle input, engine speed, and Drive Select. Sneaking out in the morning or creeping through town? Close the valve. Ready to rip? Toggle into Dynamic and your Golf R will sing a signature AWE tune with enhanced crackles that will provoke a firm grin. And we made it easy to convert between SwitchPathâ„¢ and Track Edition if you decide at a later date to change your volume with our Conversion Kit. Easy. AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ comes standard with 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips in your choice of Chrome Silver or Diamond Black, complete with stamped AWE logo. If you're interested in push button mood control beyond what the factory wanted for you... you're in luck. The AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ Remote and accompanying control box (both sold separately) overrides the factory valving to allow the exhaust valves, whether it be on the AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ Exhaust or the stock exhaust, to be opened or closed manually via the SwitchPathâ„¢ Remote. Please note, the AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ Remote overrides the stock valve control, meaning the exhaust must be opened and closed with the remote as desired.An exhaust for the hottest of VW's hatchbacks - with options to suit every taste, and unmatched quality, fitment, performance and tone.

Product Overview

Smooth bends, tight packaging, and two attitudes. The SwitchPathâ„¢ Exhaust is comprised of handcrafted 3-inch and 2.5-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel with a valved passenger-side tip outlet. SwitchPathâ„¢ retains the factory valve behavior and obeys the Golf R's ECU commands based on throttle input, engine speed, and Drive Select. Sneaking out in the morning or creeping through town? Close the valve. Ready to rip? Toggle into Dynamic and your Golf R will sing a signature AWE tune with enhanced crackles that will provoke a firm grin. And we made it easy to convert between SwitchPathâ„¢ and Track Edition if you decide at a later date to change your volume with our Conversion Kit. Easy. AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ comes standard with 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips in your choice of Chrome Silver or Diamond Black, complete with stamped AWE logo. If you're interested in push button mood control beyond what the factory wanted for you... you're in luck. The AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ Remote and accompanying control box (both sold separately) overrides the factory valving to allow the exhaust valves, whether it be on the AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ Exhaust or the stock exhaust, to be opened or closed manually via the SwitchPathâ„¢ Remote. Please note, the AWE SwitchPathâ„¢ Remote overrides the stock valve control, meaning the exhaust must be opened and closed with the remote as desired.An exhaust for the hottest of VW's hatchbacks - with options to suit every taste, and unmatched quality, fitment, performance and tone.

• 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
• Available AWE SwitchPath™ Remote for push-button mood control (sold separately)
• Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
• Features the AWE No CEL Guarantee
• Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3” and 2.5” U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Lifetime Warranty
• Max gains of 12 hp and 9 lb-ft of torque at the wheels (turbo-back, stock software)
• Perfect fitment, guaranteed
• Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE

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SwitchPath Exhaust for MK7 Golf R - Diamond Black Tips, 102mm

AWE Tuning SwitchPath Edition exhaust systems are available in a wide range of options to complement your particular vehicle. An unmatched piece of performance engineering, these systems unlock the perfect combination of exhaust tone, sound volume and practicality. SwitchPath incorporates a proprietary mechanical valve system that controls sound volume—from civilized to aggressive. Besides the incredible sound, drivers have experienced double-digit gains in both horsepower and torque. The cat-back or rear axle-back systems feature mandrel-bent .065 in. wall 304 stainless steel construction, with a variety of chambered/valved muffler, inlet/outlet, and tip choices. Examine the options available for your vehicle.

Additional product details:
• Minimal bends, maximum flow, push-button attitude
• Tip options include 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips in chrome silver or diamond black
• Most models utilize factory valving
• Precision-engineered X-pipe to unlock clean, epic tone
• When the valves are closed, SwitchPath produces a refined aggressive howl while remaining full-bodied and powerful; no congested, metallic sounds when on the throttle. At cruising speeds, interior acoustics are close to stock.
• SwitchPath design allows driver to select volume
• In-cabin remote toggle
• Application-specific to guarantee perfect fitment