Testing

Stock Mk7 GTI NVH Comparison

Mk7 GTI Stock NV Baseline

Background: Testing various exhaust components for the CC Design exhaust system currently on my GTI has been a recent focus. I had the opportunity to ride in a stock Mk7 GTI and decided to capture some sound and vibration recordings to compare with the aftermarket setups I am using on my modified GTI. Procedure: The […]

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CC Design Resonator Test - Annoyance vs Speed

CC Design – Resonator Street Test

Background: A previous post on the CC Design exhaust discussed test results using a revised muffler. In this post, test results related to changing the resonator are discussed. The question the testing was designed to answer is whether swapping the resonator in a 3.5″ CC Design aftermarket exhaust system can meaningfully reduce cabin noise and

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CC Design Muffler vs Magnaflow Freq. Occurence

CC Design Muffler Revision Drive

Background: The previous post discussing the CC Design exhaust system I am currently using drew attention to a series of resonators and an updated muffler that were recently delivered for testing. In this post, I discuss the results of a test drive using the revised muffler. The changes to the muffler include a stainless steel

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