AWE SWITCHPATH™ EXHAUST FOR AUDI C8 RS 6 AVANT / RS 7

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THE SOUNDS LEGENDS ARE MADE OF.

No drone, minimal bends, maximum flow, and push-button attitude. The SwitchPath™ Exhaust comprises 3-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel featuring a bespoke, straight-through center resonator featuring AWE’s proprietary drone-canceling solution, 180 Technology®, tuned specifically for the 4.0TT.

Maintaining and utilizing the factory valve behavior, SwitchPath™ tech obeys orders given via the MMI and Drive Select to determine its mood just as the stock exhaust would. 

The closed valve experience:

When the valves are closed, the SwitchPath™ Exhaust produces a refined, sophisticated soundtrack – no metallic sounds when on the throttle. At cruising speeds, interior acoustics are close to stock with no drone thanks to the 180 Technology® resonator in the center. SwitchPath™ tech also responds perfectly to the commands given via Drive Select, so if you drop the hammer while cruising, expect it to behave just like factory.

The opened valve experience:

Open the valves and the 4.0TT’s roar is uncorked. Dynamic mode achieves the ultimate contrast in behavior when compared to comfort driving modes (valves closed). The exhaust note is powerful, clean, and aggressive. Thanks to the 180 Technology®-equipped resonator in the center, drone-prone frequencies are still kept in check while allowing the exhaust note to reach full aggression.

Sound Perfection thanks to 180 Technology®:

As exhaust gases exit the 4.0TT engine and flow into an AWE 180 Technology® equipped resonator, they pass through strategically located ports, and into reflection chambers. Sound waves, carried by these exhaust gasses, bounce off the walls of the reflection chambers. By controlling the size and location of the ports and the chambers, we also control when the sound waves exit the chambers. The specific timing of when the reflected sound waves rejoin the main exhaust flow creates a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree out-of-phase sound wave that cancels out problematic frequencies. Call it science, call it magic, or call it 180 Technology® by AWE. 

AWE ReflecTip™ Technology:

Given the RS’ interior sound deadening, it made hearing the enhanced exhaust sound a challenge. This challenge birthed AWE’s parabolic tip design–the ReflecTip–engineered to reflect the exhaust note toward the driver so you can get the dose of excitement you crave when driving your RS. They’re 31% larger than the stock tips, fill the valance perfectly, and come standard in AWE’s signature diamond black finish. They mount independently to the bumper via included brackets allowing them to float around the outlets of the SwitchPath™ exhaust, reflect off of the inner geometry of the tips, and back towards you, the captain of the rocket ship. 
 
What’s in the box?

Complete AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust, two AWE parabolic tips in diamond black, two valve extension harnesses, and all required hardware and bracketry for installation.

Dyno Tests for the AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust for the C8 Audi RS6/RS7

Below are comparison dyno tests as performed on our Mustang MD-500-SE AWD dyno.

Wheel Horsepower Gains for the AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust for the C8 Audi RS6/RS7

Download Installation Instructions:

AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust for C8 Audi RS6/RS7

Lifetime Exhaust Warranty

SUMMARY

The AWE Lifetime Exhaust Warranty on select AWE exhaust products protects against manufacturer defects. Manufacturer defect is defined as any characteristic of the product which hinders its usability for the purpose for which it was designed and manufactured. The warranty against manufacturer defects doesn’t cover any cosmetic changes, or normal use wear and tear. All warranties cease at a product’s discontinuance.This applies only to AWE brand exhaust tubing, welding, flex areas.

COVERED

Original owner.

PERIOD

• AWE brand exhausts: Tubing, welding, flex areas: Lifetime
• Valves on exhausts: Three-years on mechanical components, one year on valve motors
• Electronics / Electronic Components found on any product: One year*
• Tip finish defects (please follow washing instructions prior to contacting support): One year 

 The AWE No CEL (Check Engine Light) Guarantee is noted on certain AWE products, and offers peace of mind against the appearance of Check Engine Lights when products are installed properly and used as intended, on vehicles with no additional modifications, with the exception of other AWE products intended to work with the product in question.

All AWE brand products have a fitment guarantee. This is our pledge to have made products that perfectly fit, for easy installation by a qualified installer.

WHAT IS 180 TECHNOLOGY®?

AWE's patented 180 Technology® works a little something like this: As exhaust gases exit the engine and flow into an AWE 180 Technology®-equipped resonator, they pass through strategically located ports, and into reflection chambers.

Sound waves, carried by these exhaust gasses, bounce off the walls of the reflection chambers.  Depending on the sound requirements of each vehicle, AWE acoustic engineers adjust the size and location of the ports and the chambers.  By controlling the size and location of these key elements, we also control when the sound waves exit the chambers.  The specific timing of when the reflected sound waves re-join the main exhaust flow creates a one-hundred-and-eighty-degree out-of-phase sound wave that cancels out problematic frequencies.

CONSISTENCY THROUGH CHANGE.

AWE 180 Technology® is not on a “one size fits all” concept. Rather, AWE engineers design sound cancelation resonators based upon the specific acoustics generated by vehicle types, thereby ensuring perfect sound, every time. It’s one of the reasons AWE exhausts have earned a reputation for the perfect tone, regardless of application.

WHAT IT MEANS TO YOU.

The result? The removal of unwanted tones in all AWE 180 Technology®-equipped exhaust systems. The sound produced by this formula is the perfect, signature note. Unlocked performance and spot-on tone, every time.

A VIDEO’S WORTH 1,000,000 WORDS.

180 Technology® in action, below.

Audi RS7 Sportback 2021–2023 Base 4.0L V8 AWD Automatic Hatchback
Audi RS6 Avant 2021–2023 Base 4.0L V8 AWD Automatic Wagon