GLC43 AMG Performance Exhaust?
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2010 Audi S4, 2019 GLC 43,07 BMW Z4 M coupe
hi I just ordered my GLC43 in Australia when I took the car for a test drive back in fab that test car didn't have the AMG exhaust on to (with the exhaust button installed) I asked the guy at the time and he didn't really know anything about it. Have you got your car yet and has it got the exhaust button installed in the cabin?
Looking at the MB Australian website the AMG Performance Exhaust System is optional as a package with carbon fiber exterior mirror housing for the 63 but not proposed for the 43 (just like in Europe)
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GLC 43
I don't know about Australia but in the US AMG Sport Exhaust System is standard, AMG Performance Exhaust System is optional on 43 and 63
Looking at the MB Australian website the3870019 AMG Performance Exhaust System is optional as a package with carbon fiber exterior mirror housing for the 63 but not proposed for the 43 (just like in Europe)
Looking at the MB Australian website the3870019 AMG Performance Exhaust System is optional as a package with carbon fiber exterior mirror housing for the 63 but not proposed for the 43 (just like in Europe)
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That really sucks I might have to look in to a aftermarket exhaust do you know if you can buy the AMG Performance Exhaust System and get it fitted?
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Now, I'm sure for the right price it could be done, but not worth it. Check out AWE or some other aftermarket vendor. Bummer.
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Best way is going to a valved aftermarket one .
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I have 2018 AMG GTC. The sport exhaust sounds sick. Pops and cracks like crazy down shifting.
Not sure if this helps on GLC43 but my wife has an E43 and I can tell you the stock GLC43 exhaust is much louder then her stock E43. We got the GLC as a loaner while her car gets serviced and I thoiught it had sport exhaust it was so much louder than her E43. Neither cars had the sport exhaust button though.
Could also be that the E43 is insulated better in cabin? Not sure.
Not sure if this helps on GLC43 but my wife has an E43 and I can tell you the stock GLC43 exhaust is much louder then her stock E43. We got the GLC as a loaner while her car gets serviced and I thoiught it had sport exhaust it was so much louder than her E43. Neither cars had the sport exhaust button though.
Could also be that the E43 is insulated better in cabin? Not sure.
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~ Apparently this wasn't an option on my early custom ordered '18 glc43 (because I inquired) but then became available later in the model year? I guessing this... for I have seen some '18 glc43 showing this optional center console button.
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The PE (Code U78) was in the DOG (Dealer Order Guide) last year and the PE has been an option since 17, I believe. I ordered my GLC43 in Sept of 2017 and it WAS available, but I passed at the time thinking I could just add later like my prior BMW...no dice. That said, even the standard Sport Exhaust sounds pretty good, I would just like a little more sound, personally. Apparently, additional cracks/pops can be "coded" in by a few aftermarket places, but not sure on cost. The button on the center console that comes with the optional PE allows you to control the exhaust valves.
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I ordered my 2018 GLC43 in September 2017 and selected the performance package that came with 21" wheels and perfornance exhaust...glad I did since it does make a difference. Can turn it on whenever I want - great sound in Sport mode.
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Depends where you live. I’m happy if I can get the car to make downshift gurgle noises with brisk braking. It’s hard to get it to make the upshift pops before hitting the speed limit+10mph or getting stuck behind a CRV, RAV4, Prius, RX, some other ugly Lexus or some other slow *** Acura SUV/CRV on a 50mph road or merging lane onto the freeway or left lane on the freeway. Every single f*ucking day.
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Yep, there they are. As you can see from the top pic, the pipes go 2-in-1 to the resonator. The dual pipes from the engine are 2.25 and the single pipe from rear of the resonator is 3in. This is why the standard exhaust with just resonator delete is so loud. Also, I think the stock downpipes are like 2.5 or 2.25. The aftermarket downpipes are 3in in diameter. I can't wait to install my downpipes.
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Thanks for the video Bob. Sounds great. So are the extra pops (I have the sports exhaust, but not the tune) from the Renntech tune or because the tune opens the exhaust all the way? Can you still drive in a quieter mode if you have the tune? Thanks.
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The tune definitely made more (lots) pops when the exhaust is open. I don't think the tune changes the exhaust valving at all, but way more crackles. With the exhaust closed and driving in comfort mode it doesn't really pop. I was worried about the effect on comfort mode but it is like no change at all to the drive or sound which is great in my opinion. My wife doesn't really drive this car much, but when she does, she stays in comfort mode. She didn't notice any difference.
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2018 GLC 63
Did you notice much difference in the performance after the tune? Acceleration? Smoother gear shifts? I am thinking about getting it, it's just a little pricey. I read somewhere that this is the one to get. Thanks for you time.
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2021 GLC43 AMG SUV | 2017 C43 AMG COUPE | 2014 CLA250
Can you prove this ? I have the 2017 C43 w/ amg exhaust and test drove the 2020 GLC43 w/ amg exhaust and didn’t notice a difference ? Btw the AMG exhaust is a must have for any newbies on this forum. I test drove the Porsche Macan GTS w/ their sports exhaust and it’s so tame compared to what AMG gives us. Mercedes AMG for the win !
QUOTE=DameMD;7177718]It's also an option on the 18 GLC43. I think my GLC43 is louder than a standard c43 exhaust. Not sure if it's because of the extra heft/weight. I wish we had the option, as I would have definitely had that as one of the main things to get on this truck.[/QUOTE]
QUOTE=DameMD;7177718]It's also an option on the 18 GLC43. I think my GLC43 is louder than a standard c43 exhaust. Not sure if it's because of the extra heft/weight. I wish we had the option, as I would have definitely had that as one of the main things to get on this truck.[/QUOTE]
