Remote exhaust valve control

[Radigan]

Has anyone looked into getting a remote setup for the exhaust valves? I have seen the delete kits that are plugs but don't like the idea of having them open 100% of the time. I would much prefer the ability to open and close on demand. They have kits for other cars out there, i.e. Focus RS, Audi, BMW and others. Just curious if anyone has done something similar, and what worked for that matter.

Here is an option for the Focus RS( i believe they might even use the same valves). The problem is most kits only have 1 valve control when we have 2. Shoot I wouldn't even mind buying 2 kits if a single remote controlled both.

MK3 Focus RS Exhaust Valve Remote Control System

Simple plug and play install (5-10 minutes) - comes with everything needed. Take 100% control of your exhaust valve. Fits the standard RS exhaust system - also aftermarket systems which retain the OEM valve. The module acts as a 'cheat' and fools the car into thinking it is plugged in as normal...

j9performanceparts.co.uk

 

[Radigan]

Or actually something like this that works with 2 vavles. Just found it.

APR MS100170 APR Exhaust Valve Remote

The APR Exhaust Valve Remote lets you override the factory exhaust valve operation to fully open the exhaust valves at the press of a button. Simply plug-and-play and press "ON" to open the valves fully. To return to the original behavior, press "OFF" and the valves will operate as if the device...

www.goapr.com

Well I’ll update when this comes in. I have ordered the apr kit.

 

[Mikey91]

Or actually something like this that works with 2 vavles. Just found it.

APR MS100170 APR Exhaust Valve Remote

The APR Exhaust Valve Remote lets you override the factory exhaust valve operation to fully open the exhaust valves at the press of a button. Simply plug-and-play and press "ON" to open the valves fully. To return to the original behavior, press "OFF" and the valves will operate as if the device...

www.goapr.com

Well I’ll update when this comes in. I have ordered the apr kit.

Why are there two remotes? Do you have to use both remotes to control both valves? Or can you just control them both with one remote?

 

[Radigan]

Why are there two remotes? Do you have to use both remotes to control both valves? Or can you just control them both with one remote?

It’s a spare for this kit. The one box has 2 connections for valves. So 1 remote will control both. Estimated shipping is the 14th of January. As soon as I get it installed I will update for everyone, that is pending it works.

 

[Mikey91]

It’s a spare for this kit. The one box has 2 connections for valves. So 1 remote will control both. Estimated shipping is the 14th of January. As soon as I get it installed I will update for everyone, that is pending it works.

Awesome thanks

 

[Radigan]

Update #1

I have the kit in hand now from APR. I have not installed it yet as it’s pretty cold here. Maybe this weekend. From the pictures I’ve seen online and what I have read the connections all look the same. So as soon as I get a half hour of warmer dry weather I’ll get them plugged in and see what happens!! Crossing my fingers on this one.

 

[Radigan]

Here is a still from someone’s video(probably here) that shows the connection after he unplugged his. Looks identical.

 

[Radigan]

TEST #1 - Proof of concept

So it is way to cold to get all the way under the car and do thing the proper way. So I just tested with the drivers side valve and no wire management in the driveway. So I disconnected the valve and used the apr kit inline. Turned the car on and it fired right up and it closed the valve. Then used the remote to open and sure as hell it worked. So I had the drivers valve opened in comfort mode while the passenger(normal not run with kit) stayed closed! Closed the valve and switched to sport mode and it stayed closed. So with the kit it seems to override the full operation and leave it to the remote only. So now when I get it fully installed I will be able to drive in any mode I wish with the valves either open or closed. Eco with them open? Yep. Sport + with them closed? Yep. Now I just need to find the heat and time to install it fully and go for some drives!!!

TL;DR - Kit works, valves are controlled only via remote

 

[Radigan]

Got it all installed in the freezing cold this afternoon. It works!! It’s a simple button press to open or close the valves. Install is incredibly easy. Took less than 30 minutes. I might try to get some video but the sound will not get picked up. Might just show the operation. Let me know if anyone wants more information!!