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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: definetlymaybe25 on 29 June 2013, 17:11

Title: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: definetlymaybe25 on 29 June 2013, 17:11
I currently only have a standard exhaust system on the car and want to replace it with something better.  I'm not wanting something too noisy but something that sounds pretty decent.

With regards to the back of my car the body kit at the back does not have curve for exhaust - is this required?

Looking for

1.  Suggestions for decent back box exhaust that will fit with existing standard exhaust with my current set-up.
2.  If need be advice on where I would require a new part for my body kit which contains curve to suite a new exhaust.

1 - Is my preferred option in the shortterm.  I do like the Jetta exhaust systems you get but again unsure if they would need change of body kit so they can be seen.  In my current set-up you cannot see the exhaust.
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: barrym381 on 29 June 2013, 17:32
could have 1 made a bit cheaper than the usual milltek for the golf an you might need a 4mo rear valance if you dont want the discreet tail pipes  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: golfyste on 29 June 2013, 18:54
Best option is a full system but if you just want somethin cheap that looks nice get a 4motion rear valance and a twin pipe box
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: dom on 29 June 2013, 19:52
I'm running a 3" downpipe/decat and a Milltek cat-back with twin pipes and 4motion rear valance. It's only just a little louder than stock when driving normally, when you put your foot down though it sounds amazing.
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: barrym381 on 29 June 2013, 20:08
I'm running a 3" downpipe/decat and a Milltek cat-back with twin pipes and 4motion rear valance. It's only just a little louder than stock when driving normally, when you put your foot down though it sounds amazing.
bet that lot was expensive new dom  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: dom on 29 June 2013, 21:31
I'm running a 3" downpipe/decat and a Milltek cat-back with twin pipes and 4motion rear valance. It's only just a little louder than stock when driving normally, when you put your foot down though it sounds amazing.
bet that lot was expensive new dom  :wink:

Set me back a little bit, Milltek and rear valance were around £430 and I already had the downpipe from the full 3" system that I had. They're around £100 on eBay though so about £550 in total.
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: barrym381 on 30 June 2013, 01:28
I'm running a 3" downpipe/decat and a Milltek cat-back with twin pipes and 4motion rear valance. It's only just a little louder than stock when driving normally, when you put your foot down though it sounds amazing.
bet that lot was expensive new dom  :wink:

Set me back a little bit, Milltek and rear valance were around £430 and I already had the downpipe from the full 3" system that I had. They're around £100 on eBay though so about £550 in total.
wasnt far off that for a turbo back system just not had a chance to see how it sounds yet  :sad:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: gazareth on 30 June 2013, 03:10
just get a back box to fit and get an air hacksaw on rear valance to trim it of for clearance. I cant understand why people blow hundreds of pounds on something they could sort out themselves on a Saturday afternoon.
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: golfyste on 30 June 2013, 06:57
I mine with a air saw but will admit it doesn't look as good as a proper valance but I'm more function over looks
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: barrym381 on 30 June 2013, 12:15
just get a back box to fit and get an air hacksaw on rear valance to trim it of for clearance. I cant understand why people blow hundreds of pounds on something they could sort out themselves on a Saturday afternoon.
bet yours looks piss poor though  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: golfyste on 30 June 2013, 12:17
Standard valance cut out.

Doesn't look as good but works if you have more important things to spend money on haha

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa433/golfyste/DSC02974.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: barrym381 on 30 June 2013, 12:41
Standard valance cut out.

Doesn't look as good but works if you have more important things to spend money on haha

(http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa433/golfyste/DSC02974.jpg)
its a mk4 of coarse there is something else to spend the money on  :grin: fixing it for a start  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: golfyste on 30 June 2013, 12:51
£100 on a valance or intercooler core with change....hhmmmmm.....I like intercoolers  :laugh:  :evil:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: barrym381 on 30 June 2013, 12:55
£100 on a valance or intercooler core with change....hhmmmmm.....I like intercoolers  :laugh:  :evil:
thank f**K mine came all done  :smiley:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: golfyste on 30 June 2013, 12:59
 :grin: I already have one tbf but the modifying never stops haha
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: barrym381 on 30 June 2013, 13:01
:grin: I already have one tbf but the fixing them never stops haha
:grin: a know just shelled out on a new turbo an mani for mine  :grin: oh i forgot the turbo bk exhaust  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: dom on 30 June 2013, 13:20
£100 on a valance or intercooler core with change....hhmmmmm.....I like intercoolers  :laugh:  :evil:

My 4motion valance was £45 brand new from the dealers, I get a bit of discount there but full price wasn't much more than £50 :wink:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: golfyste on 30 June 2013, 13:40
Yeah sorry I was referring to a anni valance  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: GTi_James on 30 June 2013, 14:29
80£ or there abouts for an anni one on the bay with cut out  :lipsrsealed:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: golfyste on 30 June 2013, 14:39
Painted?
But still fmic core is also £80 so ......  :whistle:  :grin:
Title: Re: Mk4 new Exhaust Advice
Post by: gazareth on 30 June 2013, 18:02
you could trim it of neatly if you took your time. and you get more job satisfaction from doing it yourself. oh and barry I  haven't got a mk4. I got a mk2. I just wondered over this way cause all was quite in the other topics lol