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Title: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: jmsheahan on 04 March 2010, 23:56
My standard exhaust is starting to give up the ghost so I'm doing my homework on replacements while I try and save up some cash.

I'm after something that is as OEM as possible, not ridiculously loud and boomy and good quality. Have heard Jetex are good but loud so have been looking into Longlife systems and was wondering what peoples experiences with them were? Would they be able to replicate the standard exhaust or is it a case of picking which tailpipes etc you want from a specified list?

Who has one and how loud/quiet are they?

Any advice appreciated

Cheers
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Wayne on 05 March 2010, 00:02
Jetex' are not loud, if anything could be less noisy than a stainless system.
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: jmsheahan on 05 March 2010, 00:09
Jetex' are not loud, if anything could be less noisy than a stainless system.

No? Have read quite a few places that they were. Thanks for the reply on the other thread btw.

Just don't want any boy racer boomers.
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: VW BUSH on 05 March 2010, 00:32
Ive had longlife on a Mk2 before and it was ok, quality can vary from place to place best go see them and look at their work.
suggest you buy poly mounts for them to use rather than the jellyones they normally supply
 :wink:
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Alec on 05 March 2010, 00:47
I believe longlife are custom, I had one on my golf but it was LOUD. Driving with the windows up was a bit of a mind bender after about 10 mins

If you rang around you might be able to get some Db ratings from jetex and longlife on their quieter options

The longlife on mine had been fitted at some point in the 90's and was in perfect condition when it was taken off last year so they certainly do last very well
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: danny_p on 05 March 2010, 02:09
db raiting are a bit funny to get hold of

i rang round a few places for a price.   but i wanted a garantee thet it would be not noiseyer than   98 db @ 1mtr  for trackdays  and only one would agree to that 
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: re2 on 05 March 2010, 17:13
Longlife are custom made and the company was started by some disillusioned Powerflow people. At that time Powerflow didnt really do stainless exhausts and again, quality depended on the individual site. This may be the case for Longlife too
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Mr Blue on 05 March 2010, 17:46
VW do a long life version but not sure if you can get them now.

As VW BUSH said...poly mounts! Not nice when the flimsy rubber ones break and the exhaust drops off.

I got a OEM looking exhaust from europarts last week and it is very quiet.

Even with an oil change the exhaust note goes down so keep that in mind :smiley:
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Wayne on 05 March 2010, 21:11
Jetex' are not loud, if anything could be less noisy than a stainless system.

No? Have read quite a few places that they were. Thanks for the reply on the other thread btw.

Just don't want any boy racer boomers.

To be honest I have a couple of stainless system and they were very loud and boomy.
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: cняis on 05 March 2010, 23:59
i have a 'cat back' Longlife system on the mk2 VR6 (albeit without a cat fitted) and its quite loud. however its becoming more apparent that this car is not going to be the daily driver!  :laugh:

it seems to resonate through the entire shell at about 4500-5000 rpm. not that a v6 sounds overly chav.
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: VW BUSH on 06 March 2010, 14:25
You need to make sure they fit a decent size silencer in the mid section, most people go for just a back box after the cat which makes it loud and wheezy, you need a decent mid silencer to keep it quiet under normal use.
Mine has a small tubular mid section which keeps it quiet until you really wind it up
(LoL winding up a MK3 8v  :grin:)
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: maxp on 06 March 2010, 15:42
I have this stainless steel exhaust from jetex.

http://www.tsr-performancestore.com/jetex-stainless-steel-exhaust-system-to-suit-golf-mk2-8-valve-156-p.asp

At idle (~775rpm) and >3000rpm is when it's noisy, between that range it's ok.

I have set off a few car alarms if the other car is parked directly behind mine.

TBH i don't like it much, and it's louder than i expected.

The fact it has a lifetime warranty is nice, but if i were to buy again i'd get the twin-pipe mild steel version. Its £40-£50 cheaper, probably slightly quieter, and will outlive the lifespan of the car.
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Alec on 07 March 2010, 02:22
I replaced my longlife with a £45 quid standard system from central auto supplies and its brilliant.

Still got a bit of a growl to it but otherwise very quiet, looks nice aswell with the polished tail pipes
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: JimR on 07 March 2010, 09:05
I replaced my longlife with a £45 quid standard system from central auto supplies and its brilliant.

Still got a bit of a growl to it but otherwise very quiet, looks nice aswell with the polished tail pipes

Got any pics of that? Mines had a DTM on it since I bought it and I'm finally fed up of the constant boom in the car. I assume 45 quid was just the backbox?
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: johnson6672 on 07 March 2010, 20:05
I had one a it was very loud, however i beleive they can tailor it to the customers wishes, by adding another resonastor box and more wading.
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Skiing on 08 March 2010, 11:09
I have one on mine - worked out cheaper than a full standard system from VW - I am pleased with it, although it took a bit of adjustment (particularly around the bumper apeture where they originally fitted it too close). It does also vibrate on the rear beam when the car is fully laden, so also worth ensuring they make sure it clears easily. I asked for a quiet system and it is quiet on the motorway and around town, but above 4500rpm makes a brilliant howl...
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Alec on 08 March 2010, 15:55
I replaced my longlife with a £45 quid standard system from central auto supplies and its brilliant.

Still got a bit of a growl to it but otherwise very quiet, looks nice aswell with the polished tail pipes

Got any pics of that? Mines had a DTM on it since I bought it and I'm finally fed up of the constant boom in the car. I assume 45 quid was just the backbox?

(http://i265.photobucket.com/albums/ii208/alec01_photos/16082009030.jpg)

Bargain of the century, was for the whole system, came to about £48 quid with all fittings etc
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: weazgti on 08 March 2010, 16:22
still cant believe you got full system for that. I had to get second hand middle and front for 30 notes (for mot purposes only and it sounds crap and blows at the front all the time)
nice looking mk2 though.
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Alec on 08 March 2010, 16:29
I got trade discount and the girlfriend worked there delivering parts   :tongue:

It blows a little bit from the downpipe joint but thats because I drove of the drive and missed the dropped curb  :sick:
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: jmsheahan on 10 March 2010, 00:25
Interesting reading this - thanks for the feedback. So general consensus seems to be stick with the original system then  :undecided:
Title: Re: So who has a Longlife exhaust on their mk2?
Post by: Mew on 10 March 2010, 00:32
I definitely wouldn't go for a Jetex if you don't want a loud exhaust. I'm a fan of Supersprint systems, they sound very similar to the genuine VW system and i'd go for one again if a genuine VW system wasn't an option.