Cadillac ATS Renick Performance Exhaust Review: Video
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When we think about the driving experience, the first thing that comes to mind is the feeling of speed – the world zooming past. But it’s also so much more than that, including the g-forces when taking a turn and being pushed into your seat when coming out of a corner. But for all those sensations, a lackluster exhaust note can ruin even the greatest of cars. That’s the experience of our own Alex Luft with his 2015 Cadillac ATS sedan.
As owners already know, the ATS Sedan looks great and handles just as well, but the exhaust note leaves a lot to be desired. In fact, the ATS’ stock exhaust is almost silent, representing a low point for an otherwise exceptional vehicle. To rectify the problem, Luft added an axle-back Renick Performance exhaust, which adds just the right amount of sound to enhance the driving experience. The new exhaust system better communicates what the engine is doing, making spirited driving that much more enjoyable.
The RP exhaust system actually has shiny tips, but they didn’t come across in this video because of inclement weather experienced right before the shoot. Gotta love those Colorado micro-climates.
Now, the Renick Performance exhaust for the Cadillac ATS turbo isn’t something meant to help one show off, get noticed on the street, or wake the neighbors. It’s something that’s meant to improve the driving experience of an otherwise perfect machine. The system also has the added benefit of not droning on the highway and not impeding the use of voice recognition or Bluetooth phones. That’s a good thing, since aftermarket exhaust systems can often make four-bangers sound loud and obnoxious, but that’s far from the case here.
RP says that the exhaust adds 15 horsepower and 15 pound-feet of torque to the ATS, but that’s not something Luft measured. In fact, his goal of getting the exhaust wasn’t to gain more power or performance, but rather to enhance the driving experience.
The Renick Performance exhaust for the ATS retailed for about $500 when he bought it – which is a relatively good deal. Watch the video below for the complete review, and note that the RP exhaust system actually has shiny tips, but those don’t come across in this video because of inclement weather experienced right before the shoot. Those Colorado mountains really have a climate of their own.
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Nice mod, Alex. Especially with the six-speed.
Thanks 🙂 I love the six speed in the ATS. It makes the car feel very much alive, much more so than it already does with the auto.
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Just got the Renick Performance Axle back exhaust for my 2016 Ats 2.0t coupe and I LOVE it. It isnt over the top in noise, and it definitely has no drone to it.
It has a nice low rumble to it, and it definitely brings out the sporty noise that the car should have come with from the factory. I went ahead and did a resonator delete during the time of the install as well as a ZZP cold air intake and it DEFINITELY brings out the sound even more. From outside the car you can definitely hear the low growl the motor has as well as a small turbo whistle and it is perfect. Couldnt wish for a better set of upgrades for my car.