Smooth bends, tight packaging, and two attitudes. The SwitchPath™ Exhaust is comprised of handcrafted 3-inch and 2.5-inch U.S.-sourced T304L stainless steel with a valved passenger-side tip outlet. SwitchPath™ retains the factory valve behavior and obeys the Golf R’s ECU commands based on throttle input, engine speed, and Drive Select. Sneaking out in the morning or creeping through town? Close the valve. Ready to rip? Toggle into Dynamic and your Golf R will sing a signature AWE tune with enhanced crackles that will provoke a firm grin. And we made it easy to convert between SwitchPath™ and Track Edition if you decide at a later date to change your volume with our Conversion Kit. Easy. AWE SwitchPath™ comes standard with 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips in your choice of Chrome Silver or Diamond Black, complete with stamped AWE logo. If you're interested in push button mood control beyond what the factory wanted for you... you're in luck. The AWE SwitchPath™ Remote and accompanying control box (both sold separately) overrides the factory valving to allow the exhaust valves, whether it be on the AWE SwitchPath™ Exhaust or the stock exhaust, to be opened or closed manually via the SwitchPath™ Remote. Please note, the AWE SwitchPath™ Remote overrides the stock valve control, meaning the exhaust must be opened and closed with the remote as desired.An exhaust for the hottest of VW’s hatchbacks - with options to suit every taste, and unmatched quality, fitment, performance and tone.
Specifications:
- System Type: Cat-Back Exhaust
- Edition: SwitchPath
- Valve: Valved passenger-side tip outlet; retains factory valve behavior
- Tubing: 3 in and 2.5 in CNC mandrel-bent
- Tips: 102 mm double-walled slash-cut, Diamond Black
- Gains: Up to 12 hp and 9 lb-ft at the wheels (turbo-back, stock software)
- Material: T304L stainless steel, .065 in wall
- Manufactured: In-house by AWE, USA
- Part Number: 3025-43070
Key Features:
- Handcrafted from CNC mandrel-bent 3” and 2.5” U.S.-sourced .065” wall T304L stainless steel
- Max gains of 12 hp and 9 lb-ft of torque at the wheels (turbo-back, stock software)
- Available AWE SwitchPath™ Remote for push-button mood control (sold separately)
- 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips available in Chrome Silver or Diamond Black
- Less is more: clean, straight-through design maximizes performance
- Proudly designed, engineered, and manufactured in-house at AWE
- Direct bolt-on for factory-like simplicity
- Features the AWE No CEL Guarantee
- Perfect fitment, guaranteed
- Lifetime Warranty
This Part Fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | Volkswagen | Golf R | Base |
FAQ
Does it keep the factory exhaust valve function?
Yes. SwitchPath retains the factory valve behavior and follows the Golf R ECU commands. The AWE SwitchPath Remote and control box (sold separately) can override the factory valving for manual open and close control.
Which vehicles does this fit?
Per the fitment data, it fits the 2018-2019 Volkswagen Golf R (Base).
What tips does it come with?
It comes with 102mm double-walled, slash-cut tips in Diamond Black with a stamped AWE logo.
What gains has AWE measured?
Max gains of 12 hp and 9 lb-ft of torque at the wheels (turbo-back, stock software).
Will it cause a check engine light, and what is the warranty?
It is backed by the AWE No Check Engine Light Guarantee, the AWE Perfect Fitment Guarantee, and the AWE Lifetime Warranty.
