Hey guys,

I just completed the install of the DPF delete, mid pipe with resonator, and rear exhaust system on my 2012 VW Golf TDi. I received the ECU back from you with the Malone stage 1.5 and it plugged right up and started just as it did from the factory. Just cruising down the highway or around town, you can’t even tell that it is not the factory setup. It is quiet and smooth with no hesitation and it feels as how I would expect this to run, flawless. Rolling onto the throttle is stunning, smooth power delivery with zero turbo lag that brings an ear to ear smile on my face. The exhaust note under load is the perfect diesel sound that is throaty and very pleasing to the ears. I just wanted to let you guys know how impressed I am with this combo and the work that you guys do. I am truly looking forward to putting some more miles on the car and seeing how the MPGs increased. For the first time since I can remember, I am actually excited to go to work in the morning just so I can drive this heavenly combo of beautiful exhaust and glorious tune. Once again, thank you for the help and support and looking forward to doing business with you again in the near future.

Thanks,

-Tim Frey

Hey guys, i just wanted to give you some info, I got 58mpg on a 207 mile run through the Adirondack mountains with speed ranging from 60-80 mpg with no cruse or AC on. Wow what a difference between the resonator and the straight pipe versions, that 14″ resonator is pretty amazing, but I have to admit its hard to keep your foot off the gas pedal with the straight pipe on. Overall I am very very happy I chose to go with you guys. I have no problem in showing off the system and craftsmanship that went into it down at Waterfest this year. Keep up the amazing work thanks again!

Mariusz

Dear Rawtek,

I recently purchased your DPF delete down pipe, mid pipe, and cat delete pipe with no resonator. Also had the car tuned stage two with Malone tuning which was a great pair. I knew there would be a difference in power but your product along with Malone far exceeded any of my expectations. I own a 2013 Jetta TDI 6 speed. I’m definitely recommending this to any other TDI owners. The price of the parts and tune where understandably priced due to being handmade. The quality was excellent and with the extra 10 miles per gallon I’m seeing it will more than pay for itself.

Finding time off to ship my ECU to the shop was tough, so the first chance I had a couple days off I made the road trip to Rawtek ( 9 hours each way). The customer service and work quality is top notch! My 2011 Jetta TDI is a different car with the DPF delete, Malone stage 2 , and 3 inch exhaust! Literally night and day!

When my light (CEL) had came on 3 times at 108k miles. I knew the DPF is almost dead.

Rawtek parts came in last week. They looked well made, and were nicely packed, the packing alone filled a large trash can. I decided to have Poly dyn coat the down pipe with a ceramic thermal coating to try to further reduce heat into the A/C, and cabin before install. While not a problem up North, here in Houston,TX we average 100 days per year over 90 degrees out, and humidity is always high, as the area is a swamp, and it has salt water on 2 sides.

Got it all done last night, thanks to Das Autohaus, so I could not see if I was rolling any coal. Drove it today, and never seen any smoke at all. I’m running high flow cat, resonator, into the stock muffler, if its any noisier than stock, its not much. Perfect, no smoke, no loud noises. I always liked sleepers. I was already at Malone 2.0 so I was not expecting much in the way of more power, but the response is up nicely. The new response may even require looking at a new posi diff.

Its March 15th, 2014, 68 degrees and cloudy, with light rain today. Pyro temp at 70 mph cruise is down around 550 to 570, it was 620 to 660. Where I see a big difference is when I’m off the pedal. Before it would drop about 5 to 10 degrees per sec of coasting, but today I let off at 560 degree, in under 9 secs it was under 300 degrees.

Also based on the dash gauge, a mix drive of Houston city and highway, including 3 or 4 hard stabs at the pedal, enough to spin tires in 2nd with DSG, and a short 90+ mph blast, I was still showing 42.6 mpg, which is where I was on a good all highway trip before. When I manually checked it before it was always within 1 to 2 mpg, I will recheck when I fill up next.

In short, thanks a lot guys, it’s a whole lot fun to drive now, other than this stuff, I have only added a 27 mm rear sway bar, and better brake lines.