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Title: Standard Exhaust for MK5 GTI
Post by: Garryhasagti on 21 August 2014, 13:19

Hi guys,

I have a 06 mk5 GTI. 43k miles. I have developed a rattle and I think the exhaust is on the way out. I want a standard exhaust. Been quoted by VAG approx. £500 for rear box fitted. £200 for centre section and £800 for downpipe. Where is the best place to get this sorted. I am not able to fit myself. Need a complete job.

Thanks

Title: Re: Standard Exhaust for MK5 GTI
Post by: Rhyso on 23 August 2014, 11:30

For that price you could get a complete after market system which can be tailored to how loud or quiet you want it and give you better performance

Spending £1500 on a standard exhaust seems madness to me!!!

Check out the For Sale section too as people who have changed their exhausts might be selling their standard one   :wink:

Title: Re: Standard Exhaust for MK5 GTI
Post by: leigh_harty on 23 August 2014, 16:27

You could probably ebay yourself a second hand one every other year until you no longer own the car and not spend £1500  :grin:

That said your rattle may not be the exhaust and might be a heat shield

Title: Re: Standard Exhaust for MK5 GTI
Post by: Garryhasagti on 23 August 2014, 19:48

Thanks for the replies guys. I have identified the rattles. It was the drivers side rear brake dust cover. Going to have this replaced as it requires the brake caliper and the disc to be completely removed.

On the exhaust front I have ordered a Cobra resonated system. This will be fitted next Saturday by Cobra motorsport. As these things are manufactured in Sheffield it was really a simple decision. I went down to there showroom/manufacturing facility which is only 20 minutes from my home. I will keep you posted when this is fitted.

Title: Re: Standard Exhaust for MK5 GTI
Post by: Garryhasagti on 06 September 2014, 19:17

Have had the Cobra exhaust system fitted. Really happy with the work. Looks good, sounds good and will last. 

Title: Re: Standard Exhaust for MK5 GTI
Post by: Adam on 14 September 2014, 16:40

Pop a video of it up here if you get a chance?

Glad you're sorted :-)

Title: Re: Standard Exhaust for MK5 GTI
Post by: xodia on 06 October 2014, 11:05

Ive got a cobra turbo back decat system which sounds insane! I love it!! http://youtu.be/rpHjf42OgyY