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Title: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: lee mk3 on 12 January 2011, 23:02
Bort a powerflow exhaust for my mk3 but havent fitted it yet thinking of geting something bit smsller as its 1 that fills the gap up in bumper th cut out bit.
Just wonderd if they are any good
Cheers
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Tazzy on 12 January 2011, 23:11
should be t304 stainless steel, fit it and see what you think, sound wise and fitting, if you dont like it, get a full custom system made on the car to fit
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Chris-White on 12 January 2011, 23:13
powerflows are all different custom systems and made by franchises rather than one specific factory. Ive had a couple that have come on cars ive bought and the sound and quality of welding and steel has varied immensly!
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Wayne on 12 January 2011, 23:16
Mine was very poor quality but some are better, all down to the center that built it.
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: lee mk3 on 12 January 2011, 23:19
ok cheers
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: sharki786 on 12 January 2011, 23:24
mine is bang on cant complian cost me £195 i think
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: benvictors on 13 January 2011, 00:00
Ive had 4 different powerflow exhausts, 1 mk2 gti, 2 mk3 gti's and 1 civic type R, all from franchises local-ish to me and the welding has been absolute sh!te on every one!
Dont know if its just us northern monkeys that cant weld but I wont go near powerflow for this reason.
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Adamdubz on 13 January 2011, 00:07
I got them to take out my centre box on my mk2 coz its already got a jamex system but i wanted it louder and its bang on getting them to take out the 2nd centre box in a few weeks i think
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 01:19
I've heard good things about the franchose in Kent, but others have been given bad reviews by friends
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: tdi_blu on 13 January 2011, 08:50
Ive got a powerflow on mine got the system for £80 second hand never really noticed the weld to be honest but it sounds pretty sweet had no issues with it :wink:
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: chrismorby on 13 January 2011, 09:37
on my second one as the first one fell apart after 5 weeks and my second lamba sensor as they keep shafting it when they removing systems and de cating it.


Powerflow = c u next tuesday
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: tdi_blu on 13 January 2011, 10:13
Glad I never de-cated mine then  :grin:
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 January 2011, 11:16
I've heard good things about the franchose in Kent, but others have been given bad reviews by friends

What's the name of these guys / where are they based?
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 13 January 2011, 11:18
Admitedlly ive only ever heard bad things about Powerflow. Noisy junk from what i understand.
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: sharki786 on 13 January 2011, 11:18
Ive got a powerflow on mine got the system for £80 second hand never really noticed the weld to be honest but it sounds pretty sweet had no issues with it :wink:

Ive heard blu's car go past and it sounded beefy  :cool:
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: snifferdog on 13 January 2011, 11:19
I had one on an old RS2000 I had and it was noisy but good quality!
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 11:44
Ashford Motorsport were one place I'd heard the better reviews about.  I'm sure if you google it you'll find them.
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: N900 MJT on 13 January 2011, 14:05
Mine is fantastic - exactly the noise i was looking for! nice and quiet when im just cruising around town - then roaring when i open the taps!
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Jimmy Filth on 13 January 2011, 20:43
Mine is fantastic - exactly the noise i was looking for! nice and quiet when im just cruising around town - then roaring when i open the taps!

It's more the quality of the workmanship than the sound.  I've heard the quality of teh welds being described as 'looks like a pigeon sh!t on the joint.'
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: DubSociety on 13 January 2011, 21:04
Depends on the Powerflow franchise ....

Mine was fitted by them the only faults ive ever had were exhaust leaks (due to low car) and the rubbers wearing out ... either way, I just drive back to them and they sort it out free of charge due to lifetime guarantee.

Sound is good aswell, silent @ 70mph (ideal for motorway) but loud in every other rev range funnily enough!
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: N900 MJT on 14 January 2011, 09:50
Yer it does depend on where you are going, had mine done at Topgear in Aylesbury and my welds look perfect
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: joey_gti on 14 January 2011, 12:45
Like a couple of the guys have said, i think it comes down to the centre where its made. The local shop to me (Power & Performance) come highly recommended by a lot of people and they take alot of price in thier work.

I use alot of sportex systems as they are one of my suppliers, fitted one to my gti the other day (car now being sold) sounds gd, not too loud just adds a nicer tone and it fills the cut out in the bumper. i would like it louder as i like a loud exhaust but i cant complain about the system
Title: Re: What are powerflow exhausts like
Post by: Walkerboy on 16 January 2011, 20:02
mate had his done at grove garage in hove and its sweet,nice job