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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Ninja on 13 July 2009, 21:38

Title: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 13 July 2009, 21:38
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stainless-steel-exhaust-Golf-GTI-MK2-8V_W0QQitemZ180381545990QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item29ff93f606&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50


Does this exhaust look any good? Is it going to be silly loud? Thinking of bidding on it.
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: JC on 13 July 2009, 21:39
dunno, maybe ask the seller how loud  :huh:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 13 July 2009, 21:41
Quote from: Mr Cunnyfunt on 13 July 2009, 21:39
dunno, maybe ask the seller how loud  :huh:

He says its got a sporty note. Now, does he mean LAMBO sporty, or GTI sporty.. lol.
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: JC on 13 July 2009, 21:43
dunno, maybe ask the seller does he mean LAMBO sporty, or GTI sporty..  :laugh:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 13 July 2009, 21:45
Quote from: Mr Cunnyfunt on 13 July 2009, 21:43
dunno, maybe ask the seller does he mean LAMBO sporty, or GTI sporty..  :laugh:

OK smartass.  :tongue: lol.

I just wondered roughly, as I've never owned a performance exhaust and need any exhaust to get my beloved little 8V through the dreaded MOT.

My current exhaust has developed a large crack on the joint.
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: JC on 13 July 2009, 21:47
i had a remus back box, 75% of the time you couldnt really notice any difference, until you REALLY gave it beans :wink:

as its got  standard number of boxes i wouldnt worry too much  :smiley:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 13 July 2009, 22:08
Sounds good. I just dont want people to look round thinking "WOW an ENZO!?" then seeing an 8V roaring towards them at.. 30mph.
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: JC on 14 July 2009, 07:31
I think you can safely say,  you WONT get mistaken for an ENZO  :grin:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: gibby on 14 July 2009, 08:37
Nice retorts in this thread Chuff. :grin:

Are Magnex exhausts particularly loud ?

Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: JC on 14 July 2009, 08:59
Quote from: gibby on 14 July 2009, 08:37
Nice retorts in this thread Chuff. :grin:

Why thank you  :wink:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: russ-vdub on 14 July 2009, 11:25
I have heard these exhaust before and ther are pretty loud most of the time. With the standard boxes it should be ok but on motorways it might get a little teadious.
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 14 July 2009, 18:53
Quote from: Mr Cunnyfunt on 14 July 2009, 07:31
I think you can safely say,  you WONT get mistaken for an ENZO  :grin:

Good, because my MK2 is sexier than any Ferrari.  :tongue:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 14 July 2009, 22:27
I've got a proper dilemma... Do I buy this exhaust, or stay stock. Buying this one will save me lots of cash, but I dont want it to affect my performance negatively - or sound like a jet engine. What to do?!  :undecided:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: gibby on 15 July 2009, 08:21
Why do you think that it would negatively affect performance ? It might just be a raspy exhaust note which isn't a bad thing. You should hear my Rallye dude, it's loud as and I love it. :grin:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 15 July 2009, 20:43
Quote from: gibby on 15 July 2009, 08:21
Why do you think that it would negatively affect performance ? It might just be a raspy exhaust note which isn't a bad thing. You should hear my Rallye dude, it's loud as and I love it. :grin:

I'm seriously tempted to buy it. I've heard about these systems not fitting properly though, and haven't magnex gone bust? Also, how much is a standard VW made exhaust system.
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: drewmason on 16 July 2009, 21:40
ive got the same exhaust without the mid box and makes a low burble noise when not caning it, but when you open it up it sounds very meaty, not chavvy or jap noise at all, just about right in my oppinion!!
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 16 July 2009, 21:45
Quote from: drewmason on 16 July 2009, 21:40
ive got the same exhaust without the mid box and makes a low burble noise when not caning it, but when you open it up it sounds very meaty, not chavvy or jap noise at all, just about right in my oppinion!!

Thanks mate. Is it easy to fit? I know some 'performance' exhausts can be a bit of a pain.
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: drewmason on 16 July 2009, 21:53
its actually very easy to fit, just make sure where it goes onto the downpipe is very tight as they tend to slip and it puts the backbox out of line. im sure you'll be very happy with it, and if your feeling extra naughty a K&N panel filter is a good addition!
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 16 July 2009, 21:55
Quote from: drewmason on 16 July 2009, 21:53
its actually very easy to fit, just make sure where it goes onto the downpipe is very tight as they tend to slip and it puts the backbox out of line. im sure you'll be very happy with it, and if your feeling extra naughty a K&N panel filter is a good addition!

haha  :grin:

have you got a pic of how it looks on your golf?
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: drewmason on 16 July 2009, 21:58
only pic with it on is on here allthough you cant see it well and this is when it slipped lol! > http://pistonheads.co.uk/sales/999578.htm
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 16 July 2009, 22:01
Not bad, sits quite nicely. Just worried its gonna look huge under my car, as I like to keep my golf 100% standard. But saying that, I am short on cash and If I can get this exhaust for under £100 I might have to!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Any good?
Post by: Ninja on 17 July 2009, 17:26
Right, as this exhaust is due to end on ebay soon I really need to decide wether to buy it or not.

so far I've got:

Pro's:


Con's:


Here is said exhaust for those who can't be bothered going to page 1  :tongue:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Stainless-steel-exhaust-Golf-GTI-MK2-8V_W0QQitemZ180381545990QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item29ff93f606&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1683%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50




Also, I know this is not the clasified section, but if anyone has a standard mk2 GTI exhaust in good condition for sale, please let me know!  :smiley: