When Does the Exhaust Flaps Open? - 2018 Audi RS5

Thank you @beamercrew for the questions that inspired this video.
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[@JSterko]

What I miss in this video is what it does in Auto mode. I think it then opens in S and closes in D, but I've never checked that. The sound does increase significantly in S though.

[@stefanomarcellino6701]

My 2021 RS5 sounds a lot different when driving in S compared to D. When i have the exhaust open it wont crackle or pop a lot until i put it in S then its a beast lol

[@jsibeat]

Audis always start up with closed flaps no matter what drive mode you started up your car. Even if you have set the engine sound to dynamic in Individual you need to cycle through back to Individual in order to come into effect. So every time I start up my 2018 RS3 I first select comfort and then cycle through to individual to open the flaps.

[@beamercrew]

Thank you for this video buddy! So as long as the car is in dynamic mode regardless moving or stationary the flaps open for a louder exhaust!

[@thedevthing]

Yeah that’s right. 😃😃

[@bmwforlife6951]

No. It will close at certain lower rpms even in dynamic.

[@AK-nx9lg]

I drive only in dynamic.Putting the tyranny in s mode does the same thing with rpm and throttle response regardless of drive select. Disconnect the exhaust valve controls entirely and let the thing howl the way it wants to

[@thedevthing]

Thank you, 😃 I wish still had the car 😃

[@LastHumansGarage]

i had those exact thoughts on my 2018 S3.. i figured it out. If my car is shut down in Dynamic mode, it starts back up in Dynamic mode. but without the engine stuff, which is "D/S". The flaps also open on my car around 3200 rpms in most modes, unless im in S and they are fully open.

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃

[@aaronfrancois3996]

I'm pretty sure vac and boost will effect the cut outs as well. It would effect efficiency at part throttle if so

[@thedevthing]

That’s a good point. Didn’t think of that one.
RS5 is no longer in the stable 😔

[@charliecharliecharliecharl8554]

Very interesting that valve should be one button ,great if Ur a nerd , If it's something to do with driving quietly , I buy a car I don't want part of exhaust blocked off ,it cool car though

[@thedevthing]

🙌😃🙏

[@emanuel_larini]

Can you record when the flaps open while in comfort/dynamic when driving around?

[@thedevthing]

Can try doing a short with it 🙌😃😃

[@TheMelonDoge]

my dads bmw has one. Does it sound better with it on?

[@markramsay6399]

Nice video. Have a 2021 RS5. Even at idle the right hand side flap (as viewed from behind car) is closed, the left hand is open. With car switched off , both are open . Odd ,!

[@thedevthing]

😃🙌🙏 I think it stays open as it’s the default state to let things air out maybe.

[@kjschantz1230]

I unplugged mine. Sounds way better

[@thedevthing]

I would be honest, I didn’t even think of that. Was it just the vacuum line that you unplugged?

[@kjschantz1230]

@@thedevthing there is an actual plug back on the mufflers. Unclio/unplug after confirm that valves are open. Cover the connector and zip tie off to the side… done..

[@kjschantz1230]

I’ll post a clip now on my RUclips.

[@sm00077]

Good, but in driving, there is a lot of changes, in Dynamic sometimes 2 flaps are opened, sometimes 1 is opened, 1 is closed, etc. Try to film this video.

[@thedevthing]

Good idea 😃🙌🙌, have to find a way to rig cameras in the winter 😂😂

[@JC-uz9ut]

Great video - enjoyed it.

[@thedevthing]

Thanks man. I was answering a YT question 😃

[@fishingstix610]

I cant get my valve to open and its not stuck its spring loaded shut

[@thedevthing]

If I remember correctly this was a common issues with the rS5 , these flaps jam up and might require servicing. ☹️😃

[@nacoleon18]

hey! just bought a 2019 rs5.. wanted to ask if youve had any issues with the car? thinking of doing a res delete

[@thedevthing]

Hey there congrats on the purchase. The ownership of my rS5 has been amazing. I had a leaky shock which was covered under warranty. It’s such a great trouble free all rounder 😃🙌🙌😃

[@nacoleon18]

@@thedevthing thank you so much for replying! All the best and keep up the good work. That GT3RS of yours is amazing.

[@thedevthing]

@@nacoleon18 np, appreciate the feedback 😀🙏

[@truejayoh]

Rs5 already sounds good. I don't understand why people do what you're going to do.

[@supperswaggdude749]

@@truejayoh it’s almost silent sometimes wdym?

[@RiceManCA]

how you get the angle at the start

[@thedevthing]

I used a Insta360 OneX camera 🙌😃

[@AudiRS5B9]

Buy an asr valve module wtf 😂😘 why u waste so much time??

[@thedevthing]

😂 ran out of content to create 😂