Cupra exhaust 280 vs 290

[jip]

Hey guys,

Just bought myself a Cupra ST 280 DSG 2016 a couple of month ago. The exhaust sound is to lame so I'm planning to do the middle-silencer delete.

Anyone done it on the 280 and have a good video of it?

Any pictures of them side by side to compare?

In this new superb video review, he says the only difference between 280 and 290 exhaust is that the middle silencer is gone. Correct?

youtube.com/watch?v=4SGzuURoips

Jesper, Sweden

 

[zondaff]

Probably of better quality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emIqBQ3dUjw
What I posted last week, the exhaust is minus a silencer by the rear wheel arch, that and some ecu remapping for the pops on let off.

 

[jip]

Watched you're video before Will probably cut it and TIG weld a nice V-flange so it can be restored!

 

[zondaff]

Watched you're video before Will probably cut it and TIG weld a nice V-flange so it can be restored!

Sounds good! There's a new upload now on the same channel, it goes into depth on the exhaust with some footage

 

[alper]

I came across a really nice vid the other day showing clearly how different (see: better) is the sound on the 290 can't seem to find it right now...

 

[jip]

I came across a really nice vid the other day showing clearly how different (see: better) is the sound on the 290 can't seem to find it right now...

Post if you find

 

[jip]

Sounds good! There's a new upload now on the same channel, it goes into depth on the exhaust with some footage

Definitely gonna check them out! Thanks =)

 

[alper]

Post if you find

Just did, the difference is too big to be neglected I think! The 290 cracks and pops are amazing imho, enjoy:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZbNPb74c00

 

[Trettiosjuan]

Här har du ett bra klipp med svensk ljud (290)
https://youtu.be/mPTHFuvzgu8

I read that the final silencer also was different and that the whole system is 5,4kg lighter. But you can just try removing the middle silencer...

 

[robin cur]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SGzuURoips

Sound like it falling to bits

 

[kiddo]

Delete middle silencer and we're golden

 

[Seastormer]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SGzuURoips

Sound like it falling to bits

I agree, not very appealing.

 

[alper]

The 290 exhaust is how the Cupra should have left the factory in the first place. Has that extra character and bark that shows its a special model and not a baseline Leon which, admittedly, the looks struggle to ensure. That constant cracking in the last video must be something to do with his camera, it shouldn't do like that on steady throttle and it doesn't in any of the other videos I've seen.

 

[nf2029]

Does anyone have any instructions (preferably with pictures) on how to remove the silencer? Been unhappy with the sound of my ST 280 since I picked it up!

 

[bigflause]

not a fan of the fart sound. glad I went for the 280 now...

 

[bretth1974]

Can't believe people would butcher their car just to make it sound like it has flatulence. Unless it's a V8 or similar just sounds rubbish.

 

[alper]

Can't believe people would butcher their car just to make it sound like it has flatulence. Unless it's a V8 or similar just sounds rubbish.

It's pretty common actually on sports cars when the stock exhaust system disappoints... No need to do that on the 290 though. I think it's unfair really on SEAT's side towards the people that bought the 280 versions. Should have offered the upgrade to them as well if not for free, at least at a fraction of the actual cost.

 

[shadak]

agreed. I cant afford a V8 and love the sound of 290 for what it is, 1 more month until delivery weee. Cant imagine I would have bought a used/stock 280 instead and saw all these vids.

 

[Trettiosjuan]

Will the manual if not fart, at least gurgle when releasing the throttle in Cupra mode?

 

[Kurtje]

Next Monday a friend is gonna switch the 2 silencers from the Cupra 280 for the new one of the 290 on his car.