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Offline Andy-H

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Noisy exhaust !
« on: 02 August 2009, 08:45 »
Right, I've just put on Powerflow cat-back exhaust on the 8v. From the outside the exhaust isn't too noisy but inside there is loads !!

I have ordered some dynamat type stuff to line the boot with. Is this going to help much ?? The only other alternative is to replace the back box for a bigger silencer but I don't want to go through the expense of that again really  :sad:

Any help or advice greatly received

Cheers
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Offline gtiscott

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #1 on: 02 August 2009, 09:30 »
i have the same problem, although i got the mid section replaced and they put on a 'smaller' one and from the outside it sounds fine but on the inside it sounds like a tank :angry:

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Offline Wayne

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #2 on: 02 August 2009, 09:34 »
Hate to say this but thats powerflow for you, I had a system once and took it off after only 6 weeks.
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Offline Andy-H

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #3 on: 02 August 2009, 09:39 »
Do you not think the dynamat will help Wayne ?? The noise seems to be all coming from the boot. I'm also going to do under the rear seat.
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Offline christomk3gti

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #4 on: 02 August 2009, 12:06 »
lol, i'm fitting my cat back powerflow system tomorrow, i hope mine aint gunna sound like a tank lol.

I'll keep u posted.
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Offline Andy-H

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #5 on: 02 August 2009, 15:03 »
You just have to find the right revs  :grin: if you are going between 2500 - 3000 revs on either heavy load or over running it seems to be worse then, just like a vibration noise from the back end of the car. Other than that it isn't too bad  :wink:
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Offline Mikester

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #6 on: 02 August 2009, 16:52 »
I have cat back powerflow, its possible the worst money i have ever spent.

It will be coming off when funds allow.
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Offline Andy-H

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #7 on: 02 August 2009, 16:56 »
I have the old stainless back box I had on before that I'm thinking about putting back on to try and reduce some noise  :sad:

Worst thing is i have to set off to North Wales at 5 in the morning  :shocked: gonna be deaf by the time I get there.
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Offline hyland770

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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #8 on: 02 August 2009, 17:38 »
andy mk3, where did you get that grill from for your car it looks sick!?  p.s hope the exhaust works out!
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Re: Noisy exhaust !
« Reply #9 on: 02 August 2009, 19:46 »
How big is the mid box? My PFlow is quiet, i did ask for it to be though
Worst thing i found with Pflow is that the rubber mounts they used were shocking also i had to adjust the position of the exhaust after a few months especialy when i fitted new mounts.
Exhaust is nice and tidy though pointless :smiley:
« Last Edit: 02 August 2009, 21:43 by VW BUSH »
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