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Title: Universal Backboxes
Post by: CM690 on 30 June 2011, 21:46

Thinking of picking one of these up for my MK3 Golf 1.4 CL but not really sure if it will fit to be honest.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380246263675&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=380246263675&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT)

Few questions though, will this by any means 'decrease' the performance of my car at all? Or isn't this really possible?

Cheers :)

Title: Re: Universal Backboxes
Post by: Wayne on 30 June 2011, 23:45

Tbh I would pay the extra for something that fits. :smiley:

Title: Re: Universal Backboxes
Post by: mk3tony on 01 July 2011, 00:58

i went the universal route, sounded terrible, fit terrible and the quality was terrible. It was off my car within 2 weeks.

Title: Re: Universal Backboxes
Post by: i_am_me on 01 July 2011, 22:12

i was given a universal exhaust when i first had my car.
i had no problems with it,custom made a pipe to fit to the rest of the system and it was fine.
sounded nice and was on the car for nearly two years before i changed the system(passed two mot`s in that time).
also still have the back box cos i like it and may decide to put it back on at some point

Title: Re: Universal Backboxes
Post by: pigbladder on 02 July 2011, 19:31

unless your pretty handy at fabrication n stuff id buy one thats meant to fot your car

Title: Re: Universal Backboxes
Post by: Andy! on 05 July 2011, 18:14

Get one if you're a bit handy with the tools and a bit of bodging, otherwise stay away.
Have a look at the standard boxes for models further up the range, these are more likely to fit with ease.