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@@stormtrooper2273 you need to tap into the front speaker wires (apparently the rear speakers have limited frequencies). This likely means removing the trim panel on the floor to access the wires, but I am unsure what colors you need to splice into. VWvortex forums typically have good advice if you go into the MK8 GTI subforum and search for ‘subwoofer”.

Right now I’m snowing 48.2 mpg average, which is pretty much what it was before.

@@TheSunderlands1are you doing much interstate riding around 70-80mph? I’ve noticed around 75-80 I’m getting around 40 mpg or less now. My average readout before the flash was above 48 mpg

Behind the left fairing are two auxiliary connectors. I used the upper one of these. No need to go under the tank.

@@caputo116 it does not have a catalytic converter in the US model, but I believe the European model can come with a converter. But I do not smell like exhaust fumes once I’m done riding, even with hours-long rides (or at least, not noticeably more than with the stock exhaust). Note that I also have a tune, so it could very well be that the tune is taking advantage of this exhaust nasty exhaust fumes.

@@TheSunderlands1 thanks for the response sir.

@@caputo116 note that if you are considering an exhaust, I highly recommend a tune. It really wakes up the bike at low/midrange speeds.

You’re correct, when you choose the lower seat position you need put in the rubbery part that comes with the bike in order to hide the gap. It seems like a whole needless complicated affair, but I guess this was the cheapest way to do things!

That’s the Sargent seat. Definitely more supportive. The seat shims did help somewhat in my butt being more upright and thus distribute the pinch points better, but when you’re talking a multiple day trip with at least 6 hours everyday, it’s not quite enough. But it may be enough for a day trip. This seat is definitely different and more supportive. But I need to put long hours to make an assessment.

It looks like you have about 6 inches of room from the end of the exhaust to where the foot might be. So that should be OK since the exhaust gas should shoot out before hitting the foot, and the tip itself may not radiate tons of heat?

I just took it out on the highway, and I don’t have vibration issues at those RPMs. I went in all gears from 5 to 7k, and I have normal vibrations. Maybe a bit more than stick, but nothing that would lead me to say “what the eff?” Maybe check the bolts, especially the one on the right side (brake side), that one was tricky to put in properly with that spacer and tighten down.

@@TheSunderlands1 thanks, man! Mine got 18k miles on it. Might just check the whole clutch. Tracers tends to have something get loosen there.

You are correct, no need for the 12 minute tune. Of course, that’s what I’ve read online, so if you’re paranoid, you can do both!

@@TheSunderlands1 thank you.

I got the Leo Vince race exhaust, simply because it doesn’t stick up as much as the Akra. I made a video on that as well, it’s a matter of preference on looks! The tune I got is from Vcyclenut, you can check out that vid as well (it’s the same one as the exhaust). On my prior FZ-07 (now called MT-07) I did get the 2WDW tune that you are considering and the Akra exhaust, so you’re making a good choice in my mind! Your Akra might be a little louder than the Leo Vince and more “throatier” at speed, I think it’s a good choice for the T9, that bike doesn’t need to sound like a sewing machine with that OEM exhaust!

It’s not too much louder than stock, just more low end bass. The race version takes away the catalytic converter, but there is still a sound deadener in the exhaust. I believe my Triumph Speed Twin is louder at idle with its stock exhaust. As a comparison, the Akrapovic I had on my MT-07 was louder at idle, so the Leo Vince is a good compromise.

​@@TheSunderlands1 Thank you, i ordered a LV exhaust with cat and db killer for my Tracer900. I am thinking that it will give me the exact sound difference i want, especially on low rev range, even if it's not loud enough i could always remove the db killer and go on but i think it should suffice

You don’t need the LOC. I just had one laying around and wired it in!

@@TheSunderlands1 ok thanks. I’m totally out of my comfort zone when it comes to car audio. Does the jbl already come with an adapter to plug the stock subwoofer connector to the jbl sub?

@@MLDstxspartanit does not. If you don’t want to cut the stock connector off to splice wires, you’ll need to order the connectors on Aliexpress or something. That’ll allow you to keep the stock connector intact. I out the part number in the vid, make sure it comes with the metal crimps as well.

This is South of Pittsburgh near Washington PA.

Yes you can. Just did a video on removing side panels to get to the ECU, didn’t have to take off the crash bars.

They’re Alpinestars SMX-1 air gloves. They’re nice for summer weather, definitely more of a tighter “European” fit but they do break in.

The seat is a Sargent seat, $500. The flash is vcyclenut. I will update the description for links.

Yes, it is indeed a new Sargent seat. Haven’t made a review yet since I haven’t gone on a long ride, but it’s definitely different support than the stock seat, it feels like it better spreads out the “pinch” points. But I’ve only been on it maybe 35 continuous minutes so far, which isn’t enough. I really need a full day ride, I’ll be able to tell immediately. But so far it’s an improvement of the general riding position, it just feels better, and doesn’t really affect the height of the seat.

@TheSunderlands1 that's cool. I'll be on thr lookout for that review. I have trip planned in June, tryna decide now if ima roll with the stick seat. I too, haven't rode the bike more than about a hour straight.

@@JUICEbox-313 I’ve been on a week-long trip with the stock seat and then the OEM comfort seat the year after. The comfort seat can give you a few more hours on that first day but both leave you in discomfort the rest of the trip. Of course your butt may be more tolerant than mine, but the Sargent looked like it could spread out the pressure points a lot better. I even strapped a little foam cover on the seat to see if that would help, and it kinda does, but it’s the general shape of the seat that did me in. Hoping the Sargent solves the issue.

@TheSunderlands1 in thinking of just getting a air hawk for now. Just in case kinda thing while I'm out. Ima just keep it in the bags.

Not sure about that. You would need to search a good discussion forum to see if clips, etc, are the same.

You can follow the same steps but would need to splice into the speaker wires to provide the signal. I don’t think the models without the sub have the sub wiring installed but could be wrong. VW Vortex forums may have more info.

Yes it is. See link for a video I found. th-cam.com/video/yIJ3gbPCrms/w-d-xo.htmlsi=CYkxlGxyEHAMPzBh

Indeed, it comes very close. I have not had a chance to ride it a long time to see if it will touch the swingarm once heated up.

The one I have is without the cat. They do make a EU homologation version that does have a cat, I believe.

@@TheSunderlands1 Thanks! And yes they do. I am waiting to get my EURO5 with the cat.

From jk3d.us

Look at my seat video, around 2:30, you will see where that rubber goes, if that’s what you were talking about. At 4 minutes I show how to put it back in. th-cam.com/video/1pYB18lcfSU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=WfqHNnM21pZ6_Nho

If you join the tracer 9 GT Facebook group (the one with the most users), and search service manual, it appears it’s still there as a PDF file.

@@TheSunderlands1 Thank you!