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Offline GTi_James

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the 3" system
« on: 16 December 2012, 23:17 »
This is mainly those running it, whats your current noise levels? i want to get something like this but worry the noise may be too much?  :undecided:


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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #1 on: 17 December 2012, 07:34 »
Loud when i give it the beans but a gentle purr when i drive sensibly

Offline jamie1989

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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #2 on: 17 December 2012, 08:26 »
My custom 3" was nice on idle but mental on full chat, sounded better than a mates civic b18 2.5" system in vtec  :grin:
1.6-1.8t AGU K03s, Forge actuator, Forge 007p, turbo back exhuast, Ths front mount, Catch can, 5 piece silicone boost pipes and creation sports tip. Stage 2 atm 232bhp 270lbs. Waiting for custom mapping :-)

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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #3 on: 17 December 2012, 09:00 »
Loud when i give it the beans but a gentle purr when i drive sensibly

got a link for the one you got?  :grin:


Mk4 Golf 1.8t AUM, Wintersports Addition. PiperX panel filter, 008p Forge DV, Toyosports DP 3", Miltek Anni Style CatBack non resonated, APR Sport CAT 200Cell, Catch Can RS4 Reps 18s, OEM R32 front and OEM

Offline wotavudunn

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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #4 on: 17 December 2012, 10:49 »
on the decibel meter on my phone it said 52db's at idel and 89db's giving it the beans

Offline davemk4

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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #5 on: 17 December 2012, 11:22 »
on the decibel meter on my phone it said 52db's at idel and 89db's giving it the beans

If it 89db that very good. I found them apps though in the info that above 90db they dont work right on some dunno
2001 mk4 GTI 1.8t AUM. k&n induction kit with customer heat shield, 3'' TIP, Forge 007P, Stage 1 map, N249 bypass, 3'' downpipe and decat, 2.75'' Jetex cat back non res, Koni shockers and H&R springs 35mm, dimpled and grooved disks front and back

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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #6 on: 17 December 2012, 12:07 »
i really want one but i like the twin GT exit of the miltek system as well  :undecided:


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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #7 on: 17 December 2012, 12:23 »
Loud when i give it the beans but a gentle purr when i drive sensibly

got a link for the one you got?  :grin:

custom exhaust sorry

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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #8 on: 17 December 2012, 13:03 »
Ive got the 3" saved on ebay 180 posted just seems too good to be true. I know the clamps are naff but wonder of quality of long term use. Tge decider would ne noise as the jetex cat back is a fantastic price for good quality but is only 2.5"
2001 mk4 GTI 1.8t AUM. k&n induction kit with customer heat shield, 3'' TIP, Forge 007P, Stage 1 map, N249 bypass, 3'' downpipe and decat, 2.75'' Jetex cat back non res, Koni shockers and H&R springs 35mm, dimpled and grooved disks front and back

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Re: the 3" system
« Reply #9 on: 17 December 2012, 13:05 »
i have the 3" saved as well, the american dealer one, and i know a few are running on this forum but the little hermits are hiding for some reason  :lipsrsealed:  :laugh:


Mk4 Golf 1.8t AUM, Wintersports Addition. PiperX panel filter, 008p Forge DV, Toyosports DP 3", Miltek Anni Style CatBack non resonated, APR Sport CAT 200Cell, Catch Can RS4 Reps 18s, OEM R32 front and OEM