XForce Stainless Steel 3" Cat-Back Exhaust | 2015-2017 VW GTI Mk7

Love how the Exhaust Works easy install with two people may need to trim down the three to two and a half inch fitting to make everything fit correctly but made it up to the MAPerformance catted downpipe sounds great valve open nice and quiet with the small little grumble when the valve is closed.

First off shipping was FAST 10/10!! It didn’t come with instructions but for this being my first exhaust install with the help from a friend it took a little over 3 hours because I had the cat backwards, overall after install it made a nice deep tone I’m sure would sound crazy paired with a catless downpipe!

Quality product with a great sound!!!! Love the Varex muffler. Would highly recommend!!!

Shipping was super fast map performance did great on that . Exhaust is great quality in sound and welds . However had fitment issues with the part that goes from downpipe to new catback had to cut that down about an inch to make it fit . Also had to cut down the pipe so the driver side exhaust would mount without rubbing on rear diffuser . Other than that it’s great .

The exhaust itself is nicely constructed and welds look good.
Getting it on and off is relatively easy on jack stands.
It comes with both a resonated mid pipe and a non resonated one so you have the option to install either.
I personally chose the non resonated pipe which sounds great.
Compared to other exhausts it's not as loud but still sounds louder than stock, if not deeper and more bassy. The drone isn't really a thing even with the valve fully open.
When you floor it you'll definitely hear it.

Unfortunately there appears to be a missing rubber hanger that you will need to supply yourself.

If you're like me and you've seen those fancy YouTube videos by Xforce and are expecting to get the smart box included... You'll need to purchase it separately.
If you get the varex it only comes with the control box and not the fancy smart box that you access with your phone.

Once I finished up the install I took it to a muffler shot to have them weld the bolt on tips and rear pipe and check for leaks.

Overall this is a great exhaust for the price.
If I would do it again I would most likely not purchase this exhaust because I'm after something a little louder.
If however, you're seeking something calmer and not so obnoxious then this exhaust is perfect for you.