Cupra 2016 290 ST - Exhaust sound

[Joske Vermeulen]

I recently bought a 2016 DEMO model.

I absolutely love the car, but I'm a bit disappointed with the exhaust sound, compared to hatchback models I saw on YT.

What are some options I can do to achieve a better sound. Without spending thousands on a full exhaust system.

I'm planning to do a stage 1 remap in the near future aswell.

 

[black_sheep]

You can delete the resonator for some additional noise, which is a popular , but still won’t be as loud as the hatchback version.

VAGSport Seat Leon Cupra 290 (inc. ST) Resonator Delete Pipe Kits

VAGSport's Cupra 290 resonator delete pipe kits create a beautiful deeper tone/murbles for the manual/DSG 290 Cupras, including Estate/ST and 2019 models.

progressiveparts.com

 

[Joske Vermeulen]

Okay thanks.

Can you combine the reso delete with a backbox delete !? And maybe a pops and bang tune ?

 

[Joske Vermeulen]

You can delete the resonator for some additional noise, which is a popular , but still won’t be as loud as the hatchback version.

VAGSport Seat Leon Cupra 290 (inc. ST) Resonator Delete Pipe Kits

VAGSport's Cupra 290 resonator delete pipe kits create a beautiful deeper tone/murbles for the manual/DSG 290 Cupras, including Estate/ST and 2019 models.

progressiveparts.com

Which model should I choose ?

 

[black_sheep]

Okay thanks.

Can you combine the reso delete with a backbox delete !? And maybe a pops and bang tune ?

Yes, you can; however, probably best to do one section at a time so you can see if you like it first.

If you do a lot of motorway miles and/or carry passengers in the rear of the car, then removing the resonator may cause the exhaust to drone.

The pops and bangs are only really possible via a map which deliberately retards the timing - I have no personal experience of this on my own vehicle, but this article explains:

Pop and Bang Maps Guide: Should You Get One?

Crackle maps, Pop and bang maps, call them what you will, they’re popular. But are they safe and should you get one? Fast Car investigates.

www.fastcar.co.uk

Unfortunately the exhaust in the ST Cupra (and Golf R) hasn’t been designed for noise.

 

[black_sheep]

Which model should I choose ?

You need to take a look under you own car to establish which exhaust system you have (version 1 or version 2) - version 1 has a joint circled in blue: