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Model specific boards => Golf mk6 => Topic started by: DavidKis85 on 07 March 2013, 13:37
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Hi all,
I have only just got my first VW Golf (TSI 1.4 SE) a few months ago and thought I would join the forum. This is my second car after the head gasket went on my 2002 Fiat Punto, which I got when I was 17.
I have noticed on the GTIs and GTDs that they have chrome exhaust trim which looks really good. I know I can purchase the double set of these directly from VW but they are £133.00 for both the 60mm and 70mm sets. I have noticed there are some on ebay for the MK6 Golf which look good, and are going for roughly £15-£30, the majority from China. Are these any good? As £133.00 seems quite a lot. Also will these for sell on ebay change the noise of the vehicle, as I wouldn't want this.
The one I have been looking at on ebay is below.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PCS-CHROME-EXHAUST-TAIL-MUFFLER-TIP-PIPE-for-VW-Golf-6-MK6-2008-2012-/130813838133?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VI&hash=item1e751cc335 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2PCS-CHROME-EXHAUST-TAIL-MUFFLER-TIP-PIPE-for-VW-Golf-6-MK6-2008-2012-/130813838133?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+VI&hash=item1e751cc335)
Any thoughts are appreciated.
David
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Pop into a Skoda dealers and pick up some Yeti tips part no. 5LO 071 910.
There about £25ish I think...there fit straight on and will look a hole lot better :cool:
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Oh yeah and Welcome to the fold!(http://www.websmileys.com/sm/fingers/fing31.gif)
Get those pics up...
Pic uploader help HERE (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=85911.0)
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The ones in the link look just the same as the Yeti tips. They have the same spring type fixings too. The only difference I can see is the small drain hole in the bottom.
For the sake of a couple of quid I would go for genuine Skoda ones. Mine still look like new after 2 years. The other ones may not last as well.
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Thank you Mr GTD and dubber36. I will go with the Skoda tips and take some photos when do a detail and fit them on :).
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Yeti tips fitted mate, you can't go wrong:-
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i477/Ginge35Edition/cars/P1020197.jpg)
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I bought the Skoda exhaust tips but having some problem fitting them. They are the ones you described but are quite tight to fit. How have you guys gone about fitting them?
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The spring clips inside need to be tight, otherwise they would rattle and fall off.
Tap them with a block of wood and a hammer, just make sure you have them the right way up so that the slash cut at the end of the pipe and trim line up when it is fully pushed on.
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As dubber has said, get a piece of wood and maybe put a towel between that and the exhaust trims and then tap them on.
Just make sure your original exhaust pipes are clean and they will tap on no problem.
Don't cut the original exhaust pipes like they suggest.
Mine were still like new when polished after nearly 3 years of use.
Great addition to the GT
http://www.accessories.skoda.co.uk/productdetail.aspx?p_no=5L0071910
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I just wish I could find something similar for my B7 Passat. The tail pipes are larger, and look far too close together for any type of trim to fit.
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I bought the Skoda exhaust tips but having some problem fitting them. They are the ones you described but are quite tight to fit. How have you guys gone about fitting them?
I used a little drop of oil around the spring fixes inside the tips and then they slid on no problem but they are snug!
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Guys I'm fairly new to the forum and have just come across this thread. I am in the same boat, have bought some Yeti tips for my 1.4TSI. In the instructions it says 2 man job to fit, I think one man holding exhaust while other knocks on the tips. How did you guys actually fit yours, as they are very tight and I don't want to damage the exhaust system. Cheers Mick
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Guys I'm fairly new to the forum and have just come across this thread. I am in the same boat, have bought some Yeti tips for my 1.4TSI. In the instructions it says 2 man job to fit, I think one man holding exhaust while other knocks on the tips. How did you guys actually fit yours, as they are very tight and I don't want to damage the exhaust system. Cheers Mick
Hey Mick
Don't mean to sound rude in anyway but please read Simons & Steve's posts below carefully and they will tell you how to go about fitting these tips... :wink:
The spring clips inside need to be tight, otherwise they would rattle and fall off.
Tap them with a block of wood and a hammer, just make sure you have them the right way up so that the slash cut at the end of the pipe and trim line up when it is fully pushed on.
As dubber has said, get a piece of wood and maybe put a towel between that and the exhaust trims and then tap them on.
Just make sure your original exhaust pipes are clean and they will tap on no problem.
Don't cut the original exhaust pipes like they suggest.
Mine were still like new when polished after nearly 3 years of use.
Great addition to the GT
http://www.accessories.skoda.co.uk/productdetail.aspx?p_no=5L0071910
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No offence taken Mr GTD. :smiley:
I just want a bit more detail, i.e 2 man job? One supporting exhaust whilst other knocks the pipes on? Did they get nocked on far enough so that the standard tailpipes fit right up against the rim of the chrome ones? They are a very tight fit and I don't want to get carried away and damage the exhaust system.
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You won't cause damage but if makes your mind at ease then yes get some one to offer support. I did the cabs no problem mate.
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If the exhaust is clean it should slide on up to a point and then it is just gentle tapping to slide them home.
I was concerned about hitting them with a hammer but to be honest it is such a gentle tap you won't cause any problems. I'm sure I just lay a towel draped over them so I could support the exhaust and tap away and not cause any damage.
I wasn't happy with mine at first and was able to still rotate them by hand to align them up with the original exhaust.
As M3SHAM has said, why don't you try a little oil or WD40. The WD40 will soon evaporate so its not as if the tips will slide back off :grin:
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Thanks for the reply. Have you managed to get your trims to fit right up against the end of the exhaust tail pipes,
or can you still see any of the clips? I don't want to keep hammering mine on, if they don't go to the end.
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They went right flush to the end.
These pictures might help you I have lifted from vwaudiforum
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/6_zps857246eb.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/7_zpse9c6e700.jpg)
Make sure you push them past this stage so they fit flush like the pictures below.
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/10_zpsaf9e0864.jpg)
(http://i918.photobucket.com/albums/ad28/p3asa1/9_zps7ec8310c.jpg)
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Cheers mate, just what I needed. :smiley:
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Did you get them on Mick...?
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Yup got em on nice n snug thanks. Look great.
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Yup got em on nice n snug thanks. Look great.
Happy Days, now I know we've all seen what these tips look like but I just think its a great excuse to see some pics..so Mick get to it bud and make sure you post some of the car too... :wink: