Eight generations of fast. Presenting the AWE Catback Exhaust Suite for the MK8 GTI:

• The first ever AWE Exhaust Suite for a GTI to feature patented drone-canceling 180 Technology®
• Available as the sophisticated, drone-free Touring Edition or aggressive Track Edition
• Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3" and 2.5" U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
• Features a slip-fit inlet adapter for perfect factory downpipe fitment while leaving an open 3” connection
• 5” double-walled slash-cut tips available in chrome silver or diamond black
• Individually adjustable tip outlets for ease of installation
• Strong low & mid-range torque gains with factory DP and software
• Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
• Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
• Conversion kits make it easy to swap between editions so you always have options
• Manufactured in-house at AWE
• AWE No CEL Guarantee
• AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee
• AWE Lifetime Warranty

Touring Edition: 

Introducing the first AWE Exhaust for the VW GTI to ever feature patented drone-canceling 180 Technology®. The Touring Edition features a 3” inlet complete with an adapter to accommodate the factory downpipe perfectly while leaving an open 3” connection. A bespoke straight-through mid-pipe resonator was designed specifically for the Mk8 to enable a deep, hearty tone both down low and up high no matter the transmission or where you decide to shift in the rev range.

In the center resides the AWE’s patented 180 Technology® resonator responsible for maintaining straight-through performance while decimating drone-prone frequencies. Thanks to the design and construction of 180 Technology® resonators, the internals will not break down and degrade over time causing tone change. Just full-bodied, drone-free rumble for life from the point of installation.

This configuration provides the best ratio of interior refinement and exterior rumble on the market (and yes, you can still hear the noises produced from Sport mode).

Perfect tone, compliments of AWE 180 Technology®.

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. 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. 

Track Edition:

For those looking to crank it to 11 with no intention of turning it down, Track Edition is your dose of steel.

The Track Edition retains all of the precision engineering from the Touring Edition, and the bespoke resonator in the mid-pipe, minus AWE’s drone-canceling 180 Technology® resonator. The result? Deep rumble with minimal filter, both in and out of the cabin, at all speeds (including highway cruising).

This version is known to get rowdy, and may be too much for some. For that reason, this particular version cannot be returned due to sound preference. Prepare yourself.

Conversion Kits:

We made it easy to convert from a Track Edition to a Touring Edition, or vice versa if you decide at a later date to turn it up or turn it down.

Tip Options:

All tip options include the AWE logo and double-walling to ensure a mirror finish even under hard usage. Each tip outlet is adjustable to easily achieve perfect fitment within the valance, and the tips themselves are individually adjustable, allowing depth into the bumper to be set according to personal taste.

• 5” slash-cut chrome silver tips
• 5” slash-cut diamond black tips

You've got questions? We've got answers. Click "ask an expert" at the top of this page.

Download Installation Instructions: AWE Catback Exhaust for the Mk8 GTI

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*
• Catalysts: One Year
• Tip finish defects (please follow washing instructions prior to contacting support): One year (see Tip Finish below)
• Intakes (all components): One year
• Filters: One year
• Intercoolers: One year
• Other: Foilers, accessories, tools, valances, drive train stabilizers, suspension components: One year
• Turbo kits/turbochargers: Not covered under warranties, special order item.

Action

Repair, replace or consult toward resolution at AWE’s discretion.

Labor

Not covered.

Shipping

Customer is responsible for all shipping costs.

Restocking fee

n/a

Exclusions

See above

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
No restock fee for Manufacturer Defect.

Exclusions
No exclusions.

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.

Questions about  AWE's patented 180 Technology®? We're here.