Do I need the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit if I already bought the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust?

Yes, if your Audi RS3 Sedan is a facelift, 2025 or newer, model. The Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit is a mandatory companion part; the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust's dual sound valves and ECE type-approval will not function correctly on a facelift 8Y RS3 without it.

What does the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit do?

The Exhaust Valve Control Kit is a wiring harness and control module that operates the dual valve housings inside the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust. It interfaces with the facelift RS3's onboard electronics to switch the exhaust between Comfort and Dynamic sound modes.

Does this control kit fit the pre-facelift Audi RS3 Sedan?

No. The Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit is built for facelift-generation, 2025 and newer, 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan models only. The pre-facelift 2020-2024 RS3 Sedan uses different control hardware and its own separate Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust system, so the two control kits are not interchangeable.

Is the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit compatible with the Akrapovič Sound Kit?

Yes, the Exhaust Valve Control Kit works alongside the optional Akrapovič Sound Kit, which adds wireless, app-based control over the exhaust's sound modes. Note that installing the Sound Kit invalidates the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust's ECE type-approval certificate, independent of the control kit.

Is the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit sold separately from the exhaust system?

Yes. The Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust and the Exhaust Valve Control Kit are sold as two separate parts. Facelift 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan buyers need both to get correct valve operation and maintain the exhaust's ECE type-approval.

What happens if I install the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust without the control kit?

On a facelift 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan, the exhaust's dual sound valves will not switch correctly between Comfort and Dynamic modes without the Exhaust Valve Control Kit, and the system's ECE type-approval is not valid without it installed. Akrapovič lists the control kit as a mandatory companion part for these cars.

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Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit for 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan

The Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit is the wiring and control module that runs the dual exhaust valves inside the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust on facelift-generation 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan models. It interfaces with the car’s own electronics to open and close the valve housings between Comfort and Dynamic modes, and it is a mandatory companion part, not an optional upgrade: the facelift RS3’s revised electronics require it for the exhaust’s sound-mode switching and ECE type-approval to function as intended.

Features

Wiring harness and control module that operates the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust’s dual valve housings
Interfaces with the facelift 8Y Audi RS3’s onboard electronics for Comfort and Dynamic sound-mode switching
Required for the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust’s ECE type-approval to remain valid on facelift models
Sold as a separate part from the exhaust system itself

Applications

Audi RS3 Sedan: 8Y | 2025-present | 2.5L Turbocharged I5

Notes

Mandatory companion part for the Akrapovič Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust on facelift 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan models
Not compatible with the pre-facelift 2020-2024 8Y RS3 Sedan, which uses a different Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust with its own control hardware

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit if I already bought the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust? Yes, if your Audi RS3 Sedan is a facelift, 2025 or newer, model. The Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit is a mandatory companion part; the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust’s dual sound valves and ECE type-approval will not function correctly on a facelift 8Y RS3 without it.
What does the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit do? The Exhaust Valve Control Kit is a wiring harness and control module that operates the dual valve housings inside the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust. It interfaces with the facelift RS3’s onboard electronics to switch the exhaust between Comfort and Dynamic sound modes.
Does this control kit fit the pre-facelift Audi RS3 Sedan? No. The Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit is built for facelift-generation, 2025 and newer, 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan models only. The pre-facelift 2020-2024 RS3 Sedan uses different control hardware and its own separate Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust system, so the two control kits are not interchangeable.
Is the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit compatible with the Akrapovič Sound Kit? Yes, the Exhaust Valve Control Kit works alongside the optional Akrapovič Sound Kit, which adds wireless, app-based control over the exhaust’s sound modes. Note that installing the Sound Kit invalidates the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust’s ECE type-approval certificate, independent of the control kit.
Is the Akrapovič Exhaust Valve Control Kit sold separately from the exhaust system? Yes. The Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust and the Exhaust Valve Control Kit are sold as two separate parts. Facelift 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan buyers need both to get correct valve operation and maintain the exhaust’s ECE type-approval.
What happens if I install the Evolution Line Titanium Exhaust without the control kit? On a facelift 8Y Audi RS3 Sedan, the exhaust’s dual sound valves will not switch correctly between Comfort and Dynamic modes without the Exhaust Valve Control Kit, and the system’s ECE type-approval is not valid without it installed. Akrapovič lists the control kit as a mandatory companion part for these cars.

About Akrapovic

Akrapovic is a manufacturer of premium exhaust systems for motorcycles and performance cars, recognized globally for its use of advanced technology and high-quality materials. The company’s state-of-the-art facilities in Slovenia include an in-house titanium foundry and metallurgical laboratory, giving it full control over the materials and processes behind every component it produces. With over 1,500 employees and distribution across more than eighty countries, Akrapovic’s roots in motorsport run deep. The knowledge gained from supporting MotoGP, WorldSBK, MXGP, DTM, and other racing programs feeds directly into the street and performance car products it builds.

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