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ARM Motorsports AUDI 8V A3 CATTED DOWNPIPE - FWD

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ARM Motorsports AUDI 8V A3 CATTED DOWNPIPE - FWD30 Day Money Back Guarantee PRE ORDER 2 28 HIGHLIGHTS Increased Power and Torque Faster Turbo Spool Improved Exhaust Note PROFILE The ARM Audi A3 Catted Downpipe is an essential upgrade if you're looking to get the most from your Gen 3 EA888 equipped Audi. The stock downpipe is built with a dense catalyst that hinders exhaust flow on your EA888 engine, causing higher back pressure, increasing turbo lag and causing your turbo to work harder. Replacing

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HIGHLIGHTS

• Increased Power and Torque
• Faster Turbo Spool
• Improved Exhaust Note
  

PROFILE

The ARM Audi A3 Catted Downpipe is an essential upgrade if you're looking to get the most from your Gen 3 EA888 equipped Audi.  The stock downpipe is built with a dense catalyst that hinders exhaust flow on your EA888 engine, causing higher back-pressure, increasing turbo lag and causing your turbo to work harder. 

Replacing your OEM downpipe with the ARM A3 Downpipe will significantly improve exhaust flow, reducing the back-pressure generated by your turbocharger.  The result of the increased exhaust flow is faster turbo spool, increased power and torque, and a nice improvement in exhaust note.    

In addition, the improved exhaust flow will allow you to run increased boost targets found with Stage 2+ tuning software.  Attempting to run Stage 2+ tuning files over 25psi with the stock downpipe can put excessive stress on your turbocharger and is not recommended.  Most tuners require an upgraded downpipe to run their more aggressive tunes.  

CONSTRUCTION

Made of TIG welded T304 grade stainless steel, the ARM A3 Downpipe is designed to fit your Audi A3 perfectly.  The ARM A3 Downpipe is constructed of a single piece design.  This solid-unit construction eliminates the exhaust leaks and installation issues commonly found with it's multi-piece downpipe counterparts. 

The laser-cut mounting bracket and CNC machined mounting prongs make for a precise fitment to your stock downpipe mounting points.  

The ARM A3 Downpipe kit comes with both 2.5" reducer to connect to the stock exhaust system, and a straight 3" adapter to connect to upgraded cat-back exhaust systems.  This connection utilizes a CNC machined v-band system for connecting between the downpipe and adapter of your choice.  The v-band is a superior connection type compared to a slip-fit or bolt on connection as it maintains a more study and reliable seal between the two ends.  

The ARM A3 Catted Downpipe comes with a single 200 Cell High-Flow Catalyst to reduce emissions and exhaust odors commonly found with catless downpipes.  

If you're looking for a Catless Downpipe, we offer a catless version which incorporates a 4" Resonator in place of the catalyst. 

 

The ARM A3 Downpipe incorporates a stainless steel flex section between the turbo and mid-pipe mounting point.  The addition of this flex section reduces tension on the turbocharger caused from torsion during hard acceleration, cornering, and braking. 

The ARM MK7 Downpipe gives you an immediate improvement in turbo spool, power and torque.  Pairing the ARM MK7 Downpipe with a proper tune will yield gains up to 60whp and 105wtq on the stock IS20 turbocharger.

IN THE BOX

• ARM A3 Catted Downpipe
• Stock Exhaust Reducer
• Upgraded Exhaust Extension
• Mounting Hardware
 

FITMENT GUIDE

DOES NOT FIT RIGHT-HAND-DRIVE VEHICLES

Make Model Submodel Engine
Volkswagen Golf VII Hatchback 2.0T Gen3
Volkswagen Golf VII Facelift FWD 1.4T
Volkswagen Golf VII Facelift FWD 2.0T Gen3
Volkswagen Golf VII SportWagen Facelift FWD 1.4T
Volkswagen Jetta VII / GLI FWD 2.0T
Audi 8V A3 FWD 2.0T

 

ARM MOTORSPORTS LIFETIME WARRANTY

Every ARM Motorsports product is backed by a lifetime warranty which is automatically issued at the time of purchase. Your warranty protects you against any defects in craftsmanship or fitment. The warranty entitles you to a replacement unit.
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Amazon Customer
Bozeman, US
★★★★★ 5
Great, Large sturdy cabinet
Color: Black, Size: 23x29, Color: Black, Size: 23x29
I was looking to add more storage to my tint bathroom, and so a cabinet for over the toilet was my first plan of attack. This cabinet is large, has a semi open niche (protected from hella dust), and the doors match the style of my builders vanity, so i went with it. Assembly: It was VERY easy to assemble. Some things you get off amazon are a nightmare, this was thankfully pretty quick and sturdy. It came with all the hardware I needed, and the only assembly tool was a Philips Head screwdriver, and the different pieces were labeled well. Mounting: THE WALL ANCHORS INCLUDED ARE TRASH. Thank you for attending my TED talk. The cleat for mounting is about a foot long, so while i couldnt get it mounted in 2 studs, i mounted one side in a stud and used a toggle bolt for the other side. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND using a toggle bolt for something this heavy, and having one end directly in a stud. The french cleat mount meant i could slide the cabinet a bit to center it above the toilet, but with some lifting. That isnt gonna move at all with everyday use. I also like that i can take it down and put it back up easily. Smell: I didnt notice any weird smells on mine, tho it did sit in my hallway for about a week before i got around to assembling it. I used some stick and peel tile to dress up mine, and ill also add some hardware to make it look more bespoke, but overall im super thrilled with it. Would recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2023
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Anna P
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 4
Beautiful and Sturdy
Color: Texture Grey, Size: 25x30, Color: Texture Grey, Size: 25x30
The cabinet relatively high quality and sturdy. Assembly was not difficult, it took less than an hour, and the color is beautiful and exactly as pictured. The soft close doors are such a big bonus as I tend to accidentally slam doors shut so these doors are me-proof. It arrived in well insulated packaging, there were no missing parts, and the instructions were not difficult to decipher. However, I do have a few items that bothered me enough to deduct a star from the rating 1) The wall mounting system, has predrilled holes that are not the standard 16 inch apart per house's studs. The mounting hardware was subpar and we ended up procuring more sturdy mounting hardware. The cabinet is fairly heavy when it's empty so we wanted to ensure adequate support. The cost of the cabinet is higher than many others I looked and would have liked better mounting hardware - minus one star 2) I wish I had paid closer attention to the shelf heights as the clearance from the middle shelf to the top shelf when it's in the top shelf is in the highest position (top shelf is the only shelf that can be moved) was not tall enough to hold my large industrial size shampoo and conditioner bottles so storage was a little disappointing but I consider it my mistake for not measuring before purchasing - no rating deduction 3) We tried multiple configurations to try and get the doors to perfectly align and could not make it happen. Alignment was disappointing but again I am going to blame that on operator error - no rating deduction Overall, it is a nice cabinet and works well and looks good. I would absolutely recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2026
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Isabelle Craul
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Lovely cabinet but needs time to put together!
Color: White, Size: 23x29
The overall cabinet is what I was looking for. Very sturdy and good looking. The main problem my husband had was with the directions to put it together. The pictures were hard to see and the majority of written directions were hard to understand. Definitely took longer to put together than should have taken. But when it was completed and hung, I have to say I love it. Be prepared to have patience and enough time set aside to put it together.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2026
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Mark
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Solid cabinet; all aligns well
Color: White-1927, Size: 19x27
Amazon declined my first buy/ship if this cabinet as it was damaged when it reached Amazon. That was fine, but I still had to go thru ‘return’ process of Amazons, w/o a product to return; so I used their ‘chat feature’ to explain—went smoothly, and they secured the replacement for me; I just need to check latest bill to be sure I was only charged once. OK, now onto the cabinet: Solid materials (for MDF-which I generally avoid), and assembled + installed in just 1hr. Btw, I add ‘glue’ the the provided 8 wood dowels used for assembly. The doors hinge adjustments are easy to align doors for final finish. While this cabinet ‘hangs’ on its cleat, I did add one screw to the inside-bottom of cabinet to ensure no one inadvertently may ‘lift’ the cabinet off its cleat. This is rock solid secured to me wall above toilet for great extra storage in the kids’ bath! Overall, a good buy; but did expect it to be cheaper price considering MDF material and made in China. I look for country of origin now and try to buy from US friendly countries. Good luck, Mark in NY.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024
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R Kowicki
Fort Morgan, US
★★★★★ 5
Very impressive
Color: Navy Blue, Size: 23x29
I've had a lot of experience with modern furniture that you have to put together. Most of it, I worry about the durability of the product. Most is put together with repurposed particle board. So it's heavy and I would think not durable - especially in a damp environment. Saying that, I was very impressed with this product. My experience with the product to this point has been the best of those type of products. It shipped very well...everything in place and neatly packed. The engineered wood (resembles plastic) seems solid, water resistant at a minimum, and scratch resistant. The instructions provided - while the product was easy to assemble - were amongst the clearest I've seen from such a product. What impressed me the most was the thought behind the design of this product. The hinges are perfect for the product. The doors can be easily removed by pushing a button on the hinge. The holes on the boards were perfectly drilled - so much so that I didn't have to pound any board to put them together. The back wasn't nailed on and the slot used for the backing was spot on. If I had to choose negatives (and I'm really nit-picking because this is really designed that well) it was that the shelf ends up being a bit loose and I would have liked the mounting board to match the width of the slot it was being used to fill. Both can be fixed at the house by home products and screws. I was so impressed that I would go and buy another product from this manufacturer (and look for the manufacturer by name). IT is that good.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2022

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