14/10/2026
Want more sound from your S3 without replacing the entire exhaust? 👀🔊
That’s exactly where a res-delete comes in.
This Audi S3 was recently with us for a Scorpion Exhausts resonator delete – a relatively simple upgrade designed to give the car a more noticeable exhaust note without going down the route of a complete aftermarket system.
So, what does it actually do?
The factory exhaust uses a resonator to help reduce and refine certain sound frequencies as exhaust gases travel through the system. A res-delete replaces that section with a freer-flowing pipe, allowing more of the engine’s natural exhaust note to make its way out the back. 🔥
The result is a deeper, more pronounced sound, particularly under acceleration, giving the S3 a little more character when you want to hear it.
It’s also why res-deletes have become such a popular first exhaust modification – you’re retaining the majority of the original system while changing one section to unlock a bit more noise. 👌
For this S3, we fitted a Scorpion Exhausts res-delete section, designed specifically for the application for a proper fit with the existing exhaust.