GTI MK7: Arm Downpipe w Cobb Stage 1 Impressions

A look at my Arm catted downpipe, which I got installed with an o2 spacer just to prevent any check engine light from appearing. Once installed, I test drove the MK7 with a Cobb Stage 1 map to see how the car feels and how the downpipe sounds. Not too loud just the way I like it.
ARM Catted Downpipe:
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[@rambow70]

Sounds great!

[@justsomeguy3467]

Nice I got the arm intercooler,the best downpioe for our cars is trackslag they make it just like stock with flexible parts and bigger diameter that’s what I’m gonna switch to….and when removing stock downpipe you rotate it either clockwise or counter clockwise can’t remember it slides right out that way

[@flashchronicles]

being cost effective on my build since it's a daily so i didn't want to go above budget on the intercooler

[@bryce9344]

Do i need to go stage 2 after installing the catted dp or can i still run the stage 1 tune that i already have without having problems?

[@flashchronicles]

you can run it with a stage 1 and still get better exhaust flow than stock. but you won't take advantage of it's full potential like if you do a stage 2 with it.

[@rambow70]

I’ve read on forms these cars can run lean on stage 1 with a downpipe. Might as well get a tune that is designed to work with a downpipe. That’s all stage 2 is

[@justsomeguy3467]

Cobbs got good it’s tunes but look into eqt tuning you’ll get wayyy more powa

[@flashchronicles]

i was going to do eqt or sneaky but decided to go stratified for now so i don't overboost

[@justsomeguy3467]

@@flashchronicles are you evr gonna upgrade turbo?idk about stratified turbo options but eqt has record breaking hybrids just in case you ever decide to upgrade turbo,can’t wait to see vids in your strat tune

[@flashchronicles]

definitely would get way more power with the golf r turbo and eqt tune. but i'm keeping it somewhat conservative at this time with the strat tune. the guys there are very helpful too. always responded to my questions. will post on this soon

[@psiturbo]

​@@flashchroniclesagreed, not everything is to squeeze the last drop of HP. It is important to maintain the vehicle reliable, btw I use IE for my tunes, conservative and do not blow up engines.

[@flashchronicles]

indeed, daily drivability is what my mk7 is built for. i heard IE is also reliable

[@remorseeeee]

Does the o2 spacer work?

[@flashchronicles]

it does for street driving. once i go on the freeway i have to clear codes again. i'm gonna try to readjust the spacer again when i get a chance