Description
Overview
Built for the hottest of VW’s hatchbacks, the AWE Tuning Track Edition Cat Back exhaust system delivers unmatched quality, fitment, performance and tone on the 2015–2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base (Hatchback, 2.0, AWD). For drivers who like it raw, rowdy, and light, this is the performance exhaust that takes the precision engineering of AWE’s SwitchPath™ counterpart and strips it back — deleting the valve on the passenger’s side and the muffler on the driver’s side for a constant “valve open” experience.
The result is a car exhaust that gets (really) rowdy. Fabricated entirely from T304L Stainless Steel and finished with a quad set of Diamond Black tips, this catback exhaust system is engineered to look as aggressive as it sounds. With 3-inch tubing and 4-inch tips, it’s a serious upgrade for anyone ready to shop for exhaust that makes a statement.
Key Benefits
Because the Track Edition runs in permanent open mode, it’s honest about being loud — and AWE is honest about it too: this version cannot be returned due to sound preference. But if you ever decide you want to tone it down, AWE makes the swap easy. A bolt-on SwitchPath™ Conversion Kit lets you add valve control later without starting over.
- Track Edition design: no passenger-side valve, no driver-side muffler for a constant open, rowdy tone
- Durable T304L Stainless Steel construction with four Diamond Black tips
- Cat Back system type with 3-inch tubing diameter and 4-inch tip diameter
- No tune required and No CEL Guarantee — install and drive
- Backed by an AWE Fit Guarantee for confident, precise fitment
- 50 State Legal voluntary labeling
Valve Simulators Explained
On Track Edition systems, the factory valves are eliminated, and the ECU stores what’s known as a ‘soft code.’ While this code isn’t harmful, who wants it? AWE Electronic Valve Simulators (sold separately) plug directly into the factory harness in place of the exhaust valves and prevent any code from ever being stored. It’s a clean, simple solution that keeps your setup tidy after the valve delete.
Fitment
This exhaust system kit is engineered specifically for the 2015–2017 Volkswagen Golf R Base with the 2.0 engine and AWD in the hatchback body style. Whether you’re upgrading a daily driver or building a track-focused car, choose the configuration that fits your goals — and if you decide the tone is too much down the road, add the SwitchPath™ Conversion Kit and dial it back.
If you’ve been searching for a genuine performance exhaust upgrade, this AWE Tuning Track Edition catback delivers the fitment, materials, and unmistakable exhaust note that make it worth the install.
