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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: GTi_James on 16 December 2012, 23:17

Title: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 16 December 2012, 23:17
This is mainly those running it, whats your current noise levels? i want to get something like this but worry the noise may be too much?  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 17 December 2012, 07:34
Loud when i give it the beans but a gentle purr when i drive sensibly
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: jamie1989 on 17 December 2012, 08:26
My custom 3" was nice on idle but mental on full chat, sounded better than a mates civic b18 2.5" system in vtec  :grin:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 09:00
Loud when i give it the beans but a gentle purr when i drive sensibly

got a link for the one you got?  :grin:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: wotavudunn on 17 December 2012, 10:49
on the decibel meter on my phone it said 52db's at idel and 89db's giving it the beans
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 11:22
on the decibel meter on my phone it said 52db's at idel and 89db's giving it the beans

If it 89db that very good. I found them apps though in the info that above 90db they dont work right on some dunno
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 12:07
i really want one but i like the twin GT exit of the miltek system as well  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 17 December 2012, 12:23
Loud when i give it the beans but a gentle purr when i drive sensibly

got a link for the one you got?  :grin:

custom exhaust sorry
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 13:03
Ive got the 3" saved on ebay 180 posted just seems too good to be true. I know the clamps are naff but wonder of quality of long term use. Tge decider would ne noise as the jetex cat back is a fantastic price for good quality but is only 2.5"
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 13:05
i have the 3" saved as well, the american dealer one, and i know a few are running on this forum but the little hermits are hiding for some reason  :lipsrsealed:  :laugh:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: PeteGTI1990 on 17 December 2012, 13:17
I have the 3" one saved and waiting for reviews.. Also watching a milltek system...
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 17 December 2012, 14:10
i have the 3" saved as well, the american dealer one, and i know a few are running on this forum but the little hermits are hiding for some reason  :lipsrsealed:  :laugh:

is this the one that is still out of stock at the mo??
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: PeteGTI1990 on 17 December 2012, 14:24
This one is from california and it says more than 10 in stock.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 17 December 2012, 14:38
Link me!!! There is one I was watchin from jmdmotorsports or summin but he ain't got them in yet.... Also in California
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 15:20
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-3-TIP-MUFFLER-CAT-BACK-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-99-05-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/321033723046?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf19dca6 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-3-TIP-MUFFLER-CAT-BACK-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-99-05-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/321033723046?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf19dca6)

i think this is the one and theres alot in
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 15:41
Nope that another one lol the one i have saved got a red and black border on picture. On phone so cant link
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: PeteGTI1990 on 17 December 2012, 15:44
The one im watching is item number 190754401668
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 15:46
190754401668

There we go. Thats what im intrested in
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 15:47
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-3-MUFFLER-TIP-CATBACK-CAT-BACK-FULL-EXHAUST-VW-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/190754401668?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c69d92d84 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-3-MUFFLER-TIP-CATBACK-CAT-BACK-FULL-EXHAUST-VW-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/190754401668?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c69d92d84)

????
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 15:48
theyre in :lipsrsealed:  :huh:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 17 December 2012, 16:24
yeah i have seen those sellers, but the reason i wasnt goin with any of those ones is because there will be a customs charge ontop of that price :huh:  :undecided:

but cheers for 'linkin man'  :wink:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 16:36
The one im watching is item number 190754401668

190754401668

There we go. Thats what im intrested in

 :lipsrsealed:  :laugh:  :laugh:  :laugh:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 16:56
Lol dam! Wouldnt you get customs on any of them?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 17:08
 :huh: depends on the price really, n how much is customs?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 December 2012, 17:39
I have recently been down to have the exhaust measured up for the biggest silencer possible to reduce the noise of the exhaust. Personally it doesn't bother me now but it's too loud for the kids in the back.

The guy who will be welding the box in for me couldn't believe I got it for under £200. He reckoned the labour alone to make something like that would top what I paid
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 17:44
I have recently been down to have the exhaust measured up for the biggest silencer possible to reduce the noise of the exhaust. Personally it doesn't bother me now but it's too loud for the kids in the back.

The guy who will be welding the box in for me couldn't believe I got it for under £200. He reckoned the labour alone to make something like that would top what I paid

where did you get your system from mate?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 December 2012, 17:46
ebay, the seller was JDM Honda parts I think
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 17:51
The item it self is valued 115 or best offer. So id say about 40quid which is still a bargain
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 18:17
The item it self is valued 115 or best offer. So id say about 40quid which is still a bargain

...say whaaaa?  :huh:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 18:47
Lol i mean it cost for the system £115 so customs be about 40-50. Postage is about £90.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 17 December 2012, 18:50
ebay, the seller was JDM Honda parts I think

That's what I said ment lol
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 20:05
Lol i mean it cost for the system £115 so customs be about 40-50. Postage is about £90.

ahhh i see...still a bargain really! so about £270 for the whole lot...very interesting  :wink:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 17 December 2012, 20:09
arrrr it so hard to  decide though i really want a good sports tone but want max power from it. has anyone actually proven any gains over say a 2.5'' mandrel jetex/milltek over the 3''? :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 20:28
also on a side note, just checked my oil and its black... :lipsrsealed:

service was in march...oil change as standard...i did use that oil stuff from redex to brake down any gunk...drove all the way up to scotland and back and was spot on, no rough idling, no smoke, i know my exhaust flexi has started to die, catch can produces the same off brown liquid, and there seems to be alot of mayo build up everywhere...?

any ideas?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 20:30
arrrr it so hard to  decide though i really want a good sports tone but want max power from it. has anyone actually proven any gains over say a 2.5'' mandrel jetex/milltek over the 3''? :undecided:

and im in the same boat as you mate
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 17 December 2012, 21:20
also on a side note, just checked my oil and its black... :lipsrsealed:

service was in march...oil change as standard...i did use that oil stuff from redex to brake down any gunk...drove all the way up to scotland and back and was spot on, no rough idling, no smoke, i know my exhaust flexi has started to die, catch can produces the same off brown liquid, and there seems to be alot of mayo build up everywhere...?

any ideas?

anyone?  :cry:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 18 December 2012, 13:25
I bought this system back in July and have had not problems with it!
Bough from jdmhondaparts for £220 delivered and it came it 5 days which included the weekend!
It's great quality and sounds awesome!
When it come to power gains the number 1 rule is flow=power
So any full 3" system will provided better power potential then a 2.5" one.
I think paying silly prices for miltek etc is just daft when you can get this one for £220!  :laugh:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 18 December 2012, 13:52
I bought this system back in July and have had not problems with it!
Bough from jdmhondaparts for £220 delivered and it came it 5 days which included the weekend!
It's great quality and sounds awesome!
When it come to power gains the number 1 rule is flow=power
So any full 3" system will provided better power potential then a 2.5" one.
I think paying silly prices for miltek etc is just daft when you can get this one for £220!  :laugh:

got a link mate?  :grin:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: PeteGTI1990 on 18 December 2012, 14:31
^^ :grin:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 18 December 2012, 14:42
It's the same guy who hasn't got it in stock a the min so no link  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 18 December 2012, 14:46
It's the same guy who hasn't got it in stock a the min so no link  :undecided:

 :cry: tell him hes got a buyer when its in stock  :wink:

EDIT: what gaskets were used?, mijehaust offered me a turbo back stainless steel with lifetime warranty for about £540? but i have to supply a turbo flange gasket...?  :huh:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 18 December 2012, 15:46
he is waiting for customs to clear it so he can recieve them so shouldnt be ling now but we prob wont be getting it this side of this year  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 18 December 2012, 17:04
I bought this system back in July and have had not problems with it!
Bough from jdmhondaparts for £220 delivered and it came it 5 days which included the weekend!
It's great quality and sounds awesome!
When it come to power gains the number 1 rule is flow=power
So any full 3" system will provided better power potential then a 2.5" one.
I think paying silly prices for miltek etc is just daft when you can get this one for £220!  :laugh:

I see what your saying as the decat pipe 80quid alone. Its the loudness and long term quality that worrys me
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 18 December 2012, 18:26
It's not that loud as it has a pretty big back box on it and ou could always add another pretty cheap.  :cool:
And it good grade stainless so the long term quality will be as good as any other and will last longer then what the majority actually own their cars haha
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Prawny on 19 December 2012, 18:43
I bought mine for £220 from JDM-HP, sold the downpipe section for £70. Result.

On my ko4 hybrid with a 3'' Downpipe, it's honestly really quite. SO much quieter than I was expecting to be honest.

Very happy with it.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 19 December 2012, 19:39
LINKS PEOPLE! WE NEED LINKS!!!  :laugh:  :lipsrsealed:  :rolleyes:  :evil:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 19 December 2012, 19:51
We need more videos lol
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 19 December 2012, 20:09
We need more videos lol

...+1
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 19 December 2012, 20:10
Was my compilation with like 10 videos not enough  :laugh:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 19 December 2012, 20:35
No lol can we have some more blipping throttle etc
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 19 December 2012, 20:47
Haha I will try get some soon  :grin:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 20 December 2012, 06:33
Thanks   :cool:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dstv on 20 December 2012, 19:35
Hi guys

do you guys rate the 3" systems as mentioned on this post with the ebay links. Im thinking of getting a set at that price..
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Chris#101 on 20 December 2012, 19:49
 
We need more videos lol

My daily with the legendary system on

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hiq7CWqQfSk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRH4Q4pThVk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 20 December 2012, 19:59
the first video sounds iffy i think due to to been to close 2nd doesnt sound loud at all.

will a mapped ko3 AUM like mine pop flames to????
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: markallen on 20 December 2012, 20:06
I can vouch for what GolfySte is saying. Went in his car and I immediately said I needed the same exhaust system. I've messaged the eBayer and he said he was having problem with the cargo workers who were on strike. Just keep messaging asking how long it will be. :)
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 20 December 2012, 20:12
i really dont see why everyone waiting on this "one" seller there 2 others for same price on ebay or am i missing summit here  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: markallen on 20 December 2012, 20:13
Links for the other sellers?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 20 December 2012, 20:23
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-3-TIP-MUFFLER-CAT-BACK-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-99-05-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/321033723046?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf19dca6 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/STAINLESS-3-TIP-MUFFLER-CAT-BACK-EXHAUST-SYSTEM-99-05-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/321033723046?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4abf19dca6)
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 20 December 2012, 20:26
and

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-3-MUFFLER-TIP-CATBACK-CAT-BACK-FULL-EXHAUST-VW-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/190754401668?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c69d92d84 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SINGLE-3-MUFFLER-TIP-CATBACK-CAT-BACK-FULL-EXHAUST-VW-GOLF-1-8T-1-8L-TURBO-MK4-/190754401668?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c69d92d84)
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 20 December 2012, 20:27
http://youtu.be/Oi2AKGPKSuw
 :grin: will try get more footage soon
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: markallen on 20 December 2012, 20:34
Re circ valve sounds sweet. Could hardly hear it when I was in it :)
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 20 December 2012, 20:36
thats sounds the dogs bollocks!! is that witha  forge 007p? :evil:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 20 December 2012, 20:39
Re circ valve sounds sweet. Could hardly hear it when I was in it :)

I think that's because I had tried to lap it in and made a dogs nuts of it  :laugh:
But have done it again since and sounds nice again!

thats sounds the dogs nuts!! is that witha  forge 007p? :evil:

Yeah with a good old 007p  :cool:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 20 December 2012, 20:42
Re circ valve sounds sweet. Could hardly hear it when I was in it :)

I think that's because I had true to lap it in and made a dogs nuts of it  :laugh:
But have done it again since and sounds nice again!

thats sounds the dogs nuts!! is that witha  forge 007p? :evil:

Yeah with a good old 007p  :cool:


my choice made ebay special here i come
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: mar_k on 20 December 2012, 20:48
They do get quieter with time which is great
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Granta Gti on 20 December 2012, 23:23
Top system these! Been running mine for 6 months now, I slash cut the tailpipe and looks a lot better  :smiley:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: wotavudunn on 20 December 2012, 23:42
Top system these! Been running mine for 6 months now, I slash cut the tailpipe and looks a lot better  :smiley:

slash cut looks much better
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 21 December 2012, 09:04
well there goes the milltek option out the window  :lipsrsealed:  :whistle: anyone want a 4mo rear valance? its in regal blue  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: djmagpie on 21 December 2012, 21:14
will these exhaust fit a t reg agu cheers
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 21 December 2012, 21:34
will these exhaust fit a t reg agu cheers

Yes  :smiley:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: djmagpie on 21 December 2012, 21:37
cheers m8 got money waiting  to order one but cant seem 2 get a straight answer from the sellers how much the custom is going cost grrr all telling me its nothing to do with um ??
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: xtetx on 21 December 2012, 21:57
I picked this same system up for 160. It had hardly been used and the seller "haunted" off edition 38 thought it was too loud.
I've now fallen in love with the exhaust, at first it was awfully loud, but ride it out, it really quitens down and under load sounds naughty as you dare!

I'm having an issue though, rattling, anybody getting rattles? If so, have you been able to stop it? Cheers!

In regards to quality, the welding is so neat and the steel is really high quality!
These are actually imported from china. I'd be interested to find out which factory is supplying them!

I work for a Chinese denim supplier so If I can find it, shipping should be easy!

Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 21 December 2012, 22:06
The rattling the the bend over the axel due to the size of the pipe you have to undo the clamps twist the exhaust section a little then tighten them back up an all is good  :cool:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: djmagpie on 21 December 2012, 22:08
"I work for a Chinese denim supplier so If I can find it, shipping should be easy!"  :smiley:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: xtetx on 21 December 2012, 22:14
The rattling the the bend over the axel due to the size of the pipe you have to undo the clamps twist the exhaust section a little then tighten them back up an all is good  :cool:

Cheers man will have a look at it! Ill let you know how I get on!

I've searches alibaba.com, can't find it at all!
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 21 December 2012, 22:26
cheers m8 got money waiting  to order one but cant seem 2 get a straight answer from the sellers how much the custom is going cost grrr all telling me its nothing to do with um ??

they right it nothing to do with them. they will write on the parcel how much it worth and UK customs will rape you for £40-50 as a guess.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: djmagpie on 21 December 2012, 22:35
yeah if its only a £50 not woried but dont want get stung and its like an extra 1er or something
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: djmagpie on 21 December 2012, 23:06
question if i gets one ov these exhaust do i NEED to get my car remaped ???
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: mar_k on 22 December 2012, 10:20
No you don't need to get it mapped but I'm sure the car would benefit from having a tweek once fitted
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 11:01
with this system are there any additional bits and peices that need to be bought? gaskets, sealant, U-Clamps etc etc?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 11:02
There was a list and links on the original thread I you want to find it haha
Be about 6 pages back I reckon
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: mar_k on 22 December 2012, 11:06
It was all included with the ebay, jobbie.



 
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 11:15
Yeah but the clamps that come with the kit are a bit w**k
So you wanna buy some other ones.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Granta Gti on 22 December 2012, 11:16
I picked this same system up for 160. It had hardly been used and the seller "haunted" off edition 38 thought it was too loud.
I've now fallen in love with the exhaust, at first it was awfully loud, but ride it out, it really quitens down and under load sounds naughty as you dare!

I'm having an issue though, rattling, anybody getting rattles? If so, have you been able to stop it? Cheers!

In regards to quality, the welding is so neat and the steel is really high quality!
These are actually imported from china. I'd be interested to find out which factory is supplying them!

I work for a Chinese denim supplier so If I can find it, shipping should be easy!

Check where it is supported where the centre box is. The studs were too long on mine and banging on the heatshield so trimmed them down. I had a few knocks on mine but a little bit of tlc to it and a bit of tinkering and it is all sorted.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 11:20
i hate searching for things in the history lol  :sad: what was the post called? "Look what i bought"? or something like that?  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 11:27
i hate searching for things in the history lol  :sad: what was the post called? "Look what i bought"? or something like that?  :undecided:

Just bought a 3" system
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 11:30
Here you lazy bas***d  :grin:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=237077.0
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 13:00
oi! i was reading all the posts as i had save it as a favourite you fanny bag!  :laugh:

and for anyone else

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=237077.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=237077.0)

also bit worried now as my mates just stormed into the office soaking wet and a £1000 slapped on him with the 3" exhaust he bought  :lipsrsealed: apparantly he was stood arguing on the A12 for half an hour with the Fuzz about the exhaust  :shocked: and its pelting it down here  :laugh:

so with the old bill out here in the sticks with nothing to do than track down petrol heads with shiny exhausts i found these

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-76mm-Long-Taper-200-Cell-Universal-High-Flow-Sports-Catalytic-Converter-/181035486510?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252BFICS%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D140896101364%26ps%3D54  (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-76mm-Long-Taper-200-Cell-Universal-High-Flow-Sports-Catalytic-Converter-/181035486510?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252BFICS%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D140896101364%26ps%3D54)

or

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sport-exhaust-cats-200-cell-universal-high-flow-sport-catalytic-converter-/130820129064?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252BFICS%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D140896101364%26ps%3D54 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/sport-exhaust-cats-200-cell-universal-high-flow-sport-catalytic-converter-/130820129064?_trksid=p3284.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSI%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%252BFICS%26otn%3D21%26pmod%3D140896101364%26ps%3D54)

i will defo be welding this in as i do not fancy a twos'n'blues pull regardless of what people say on here  :tongue:

just need help on which one really  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Granta Gti on 22 December 2012, 13:31
Oh ....
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 13:36
Oh ....

...oh...
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 22 December 2012, 15:21
Oh ....

...oh...

...oh.... Merry Christmas
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 15:43
Oh ....

...oh...

...oh.... Merry Christmas

thats what i said to him  :lipsrsealed:  :grin:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: mar_k on 22 December 2012, 16:33
I would like to see the said fine of 1k!

Think this is a tall story I'm afraid
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 16:44
I would like to see the said fine of 1k!

Think this is a tall story I'm afraid

thats what ive been asking for for the last half hour  :laugh: i did a search and he can be fined between 60 and 1K, hes got a face like a smacked arse and has snapped at everyone so was wondering if this is the case or whether hes got other issues and was caught speeding, regardless though he would have 14days inwhich to sort it out and have an emission test completed to prove he has sorted the issue with his motor
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 16:48
http://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/roadsafety/knowthelaw/modifications.aspx (http://www.suffolk.police.uk/safetyadvice/roadsafety/knowthelaw/modifications.aspx)

i also did some checks for other laws and if a police officer pulls you and does his standard checks and finds your noise level a little high he can check electronically the actual sound emitting from your vehicle with their bag of goodies in the backl and if they find it to be near or over 80dbl then he is lawfully allowed to check your CO2 emissions and, if able to, check to see if all sections for the exhaust are in place. If your MOT has said passed on emissions yet hes equipment says not you'll be in breach of the law under Road Traffic Act for driving with out MOT and in driving without an MOT you will not have tax or insurance  :lipsrsealed: on top of that and if the cop is really pissed off he can also charge you under section 59 of the police reform act where your vehicle will fall under "Driving in a manner which is causing/has been causing, or is likely to cause alarm, distress or annoyance to members of the public." which includes noise polution as well  :angry:

so i'm thinking his arguing has really end him in the deep end or he mouthed off, is exagerating his fine and has had an argument with the missus causing the fine  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 17:26
I thinks it's all a load of bull and that it never happens as 75% of modified cars wouldn't pass a mot and I hve never heard of it sooooooo ....... Il be happy with my 3" straight through  :evil:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 22 December 2012, 17:31
I thinks it's all a load of bull and that it never happens as 75% of modified cars wouldn't pass a mot and I hve never heard of it sooooooo ....... Il be happy with my 3" straight through  :evil:

same but this has put the wind up my skirt so to speak lol i think hes just having a bad day  :lipsrsealed:

i will admit my local meet sounds like rally at night and the cops are more than happy to hang around and talk cars so i dont know what went wrong with him but the link above is from our local police service website  :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: LakerLover on 22 December 2012, 18:35
http://youtu.be/Oi2AKGPKSuw
 :grin: will try get more footage soon

call me sad but i HAD to play this through my sound surround!!! WOW jealous much!!!!
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 19:06
What i get to do every day on my way home from work  :grin:

http://youtu.be/WVX_jLfnum4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhCSF4X_VuI

Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 December 2012, 19:37
I think it's the tailpipe that makes mine louder...
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 19:41
Turned down??
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Wazzzer on 22 December 2012, 19:49
Yeah but it's pretty much straight out of the back box

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/20121104_145705.jpg)
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 22 December 2012, 20:41
Mine is the same, it sounds louder than the vids & has been chopped at the backbox like yours
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 22 December 2012, 20:49
Stop  mentioning loud or i wont buy a 3" one lol
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 22 December 2012, 21:00
Stop  mentioning loud or i wont buy a 3" one lol

Where in Yorkshire are you? If you're nearby you can have a listen to mine....
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: golfyste on 22 December 2012, 21:08
Stop  mentioning loud or i wont buy a 3" one lol

Where in Yorkshire are you? If you're nearby you can have a listen to mine....

And mine  :smiley:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 22 December 2012, 21:42
Im sunny york :-)
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Prawny on 23 December 2012, 00:48
I know I keep saying this, but mine is REALLY quiet still!

Definitely not loud, at all. Very surprised!
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: mar_k on 23 December 2012, 15:08
I think you would be hard pushed to find a quieter performance exhaust.
These things are spot on apart from the poor clamps supplied in the kit.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: balderz on 23 December 2012, 17:12
Stop  mentioning loud or i wont buy a 3" one lol

Where in Yorkshire are you? If you're nearby you can have a listen to mine....

And mine  :smiley:

I might take you up on your offer, my mrs lives in shefield and I'm only in Bakewell
And I'm struggling with a exhaust system
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 23 December 2012, 20:05
Once listened to you will want  :evil:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 23 December 2012, 21:45
just to throw a spanner in works IF and that a BIG if didnt go for the 3'' and maybe went for the more sports tone of the milltek or similar ive seen that

jetex, piper, mongoose, janspeed all make cat backs from £300-£400 any one got which is best from them? ive had janspeed before and was happy with build and sound on my na car and had jetex on my audi a4 1.8t and that fitted and sounded spot on . :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: djmagpie on 23 December 2012, 21:49
can anyone tell me were i can acctuly find out how much the   customs processing and additional charges ive been on hm and royal main but cant seem to find out how much these charges are going to be wants to order one but wants to acs now how much extra this is going to be cheers
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 23 December 2012, 21:56
can anyone tell me were i can acctuly find out how much the   customs processing and additional charges ive been on hm and royal main but cant seem to find out how much these charges are going to be wants to order one but wants to acs now how much extra this is going to be cheers

to give a rough ish idea i order 2 sets of underdrive pulleys for my current car cost £220.00 and customs was about £45.00
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 23 December 2012, 23:29
Stop  mentioning loud or i wont buy a 3" one lol

Where in Yorkshire are you? If you're nearby you can have a listen to mine....

And mine  :smiley:

I might take you up on your offer, my mrs lives in shefield and I'm only in Bakewell
And I'm struggling with a exhaust system

Yeah, not prob. I'm up in the lakes at the moment until after new years so it'll have to be when I get back. I'm the other side of Sheff from bakewell, drop me a PM if you want to arrange something.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: smithy20vt on 24 December 2012, 11:14
Would anyone have an idea if the cat back section would mate upto a Milltek Sport Cat?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 24 December 2012, 11:20
Would anyone have an idea if the cat back section would mate upto a Milltek Sport Cat?

You'd probably need a reducer sleeve, the milltek will be 2.5".
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Gary022 on 24 December 2012, 14:58
It's a sad fact that everyone is dying to get their hands on one of these systems and I've got my one all made up with a sports cat welded on but it's lieing on the garage floor awaiting better weather   :undecided:
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 24 December 2012, 19:19
Don't upset me I been waitin about 8 weeks!!!!   :cry:
(Not Lyin either car been garaged since befor haloween!!!)
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 24 December 2012, 22:37
Don't upset me I been waitin about 8 weeks!!!!   :cry:
(Not Lyin either car been garaged since befor haloween!!!)

 :shocked: y?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: asboGTI on 25 December 2012, 11:12
He's playing with it before he sticks back on the road
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 25 December 2012, 12:19
Wat about the other brands i mentioned earlier? Jetex mongoose  piper etc? Any good?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: rio_gti on 25 December 2012, 17:45
Don't upset me I been waitin about 8 weeks!!!!   :cry:
(Not Lyin either car been garaged since befor haloween!!!)

 :shocked: y?

Cos it's been out of stock since then and I sold my one I had on it!!!!
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: wotavudunn on 25 December 2012, 18:08
im sure there's a manufacturer in Britain who can make n sell these.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 25 December 2012, 18:49
MJPerformance want £560 for a 3" T/back  :sick:

suppose it is customer built though
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: wotavudunn on 25 December 2012, 20:31
MJPerformance want £560 for a 3" T/back  :sick:

suppose it is customer built though

thats an f-ing joke.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: GTi_James on 26 December 2012, 01:10
MJPerformance want £560 for a 3" T/back  :sick:

suppose it is customer built though

thats an f-ing joke.

you're right tbh, if i can buy it from the states, pay delivery and customes and not break £280 with fitting then they are well and truly over price for it
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: xtetx on 26 December 2012, 17:14
I looked at a custom exhaust, you won't get one cheaper for the same quality. The welding is so neat it is unreal!
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Wazzzer on 26 December 2012, 17:58
yep, the TIG welds are excellent
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 29 December 2012, 20:09
Just for reference really, but I measured the volume of mine before....84db at idle about 3ft from the tail pipe. I'll get a reading from inside the car later.
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Wazzzer on 29 December 2012, 20:20
Same as me then Dom. Will get onto the exhaust place in the new year and get it sorted.

BTW add me on Instagram lol
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 29 December 2012, 22:06
Same as me then Dom. Will get onto the exhaust place in the new year and get it sorted.

BTW add me on Instagram lol

Have you done any research into silencers that could be added in? There's a couple of Jetex ones I was looking at but not sure what size will fit and where?

What's your instagram name?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 30 December 2012, 00:02
And some more readings, all taken inside the car....

On idle - 65dB

70mph/3000rpm - 75dB

'Booting it' - peak of 85dB

I was keeping an eye on it as safely as I could and normal driving saw 70-80dB
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 30 December 2012, 08:12
That great news on the db readings! Not too bad at all
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: Wazzzer on 30 December 2012, 09:42
Dom - wazzzer79. Not sure on the measurements but I'm putting my silencer where the cat should be
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: davemk4 on 30 December 2012, 12:14
just curiously what DB is a jetex/milltek etc? roughly?
Title: Re: the 3" system
Post by: dom on 30 December 2012, 14:10
Dom - wazzzer79. Not sure on the measurements but I'm putting my silencer where the cat should be

Yeah that's what I was thinking of doing. What kind of silencer you going for?

I'll add you on instagram in a sec :wink: