Firing on all five.
SwitchPath™ Exhaust:
Smooth bends, tight packaging, and two attitudes. The SwitchPath™ Exhaust is comprised of primarily 3-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel featuring a 3” valved passenger-side tip outlet and a 2.5” driver-side outlet with tailored resonator.
SwitchPath™ retains the factory valve behavior, and obeys the RS 3’s ECU commands based on throttle input, engine speed, and Drive Select. Sneaking out in the morning or creeping through town? Close the valve. Drop the hammer (or click into Dynamic mode), and your RS 3 will sing a signature AWE tune with enhanced RS burbles that will provoke a firm grin. SwitchPath™ comes complete with a plug and play valve assembling to enable easy installation with no valve actuator transfer necessary.
Track Edition Exhaust:
The Track Edition takes all of the precision engineering and performance of its SwitchPath™ counterpart, minus the valve on the passenger’s side. The result is a constant “valve open” mode. If you’re craving rich 5-cylinder tone at all times, this is your dose of steel.
Note: This version is known to get rowdy, and may be too much for many. For that reason, this particular version cannot be returned due to sound preference. Prepare yourself.
What’s in the box?
Complete AWE SwitchPath™ or Track Edition Exhaust, valve simulator brackets (one with SwitchPath™, two with Track Edition), and all required hardware for installation.
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AWE Exhaust Dyno Tests for the Audi 8Y RS 3
Below are comparison dyno tests as performed on our Mustang MD-500-SE AWD dyno.
Wheel Horsepower Gains for the AWE Exhaust Suite for the Audi 8Y RS 3
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.
COVERED
Original owner.
PERIOD
One year from date of new product purchase (proof of purchase required).
ACTION
Repair, replace or consult toward resolution at AWE’s discretion.
LABOR
Not covered.
SHIPPING
Customer is responsible for all shipping costs. If AWE deems the item to be defective and the item is either repaired or replaced by AWE, shipping within the US is covered by AWE.
RESTOCKING FEE
There is no restocking fee.
EXCLUSIONS
Only applicable to products where it is clearly stated as such on www.AWE-Tuning.com.
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.
COVERED
Original owner.
PERIOD
30 days from purchase date, with proof of purchase.
ACTION
Consultation toward resolving installation issues. Should AWE deem that installation issue is due solely to a manufacturing defect, AWE will issue a replacement product or portion of product, free of charge.
LABOR
Labor is not covered.
SHIPPING
If claim is determined by AWE at its sole discretion to be a manufacturer defect, AWE will cover two-way shipping to AWE either from consumer or dealer, and back to either consumer or dealer. AWE may also request a “Destroy in Field” of any defective parts.
RESTOCKING FEE
No restock fee for Manufacturer Defect.
EXCLUSIONS
No exclusions.
