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Title: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Mikeyc1 on 21 May 2015, 08:31
I'm just about to have a turbo back Milltek exhaust fitted with sports cat,I can't decide between non resonated or resonated, just worried that the non res will be a tad loud however they tell me its not really that loud hmmmm,,,,, anyone have any thoughts? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: RocketRossUK on 21 May 2015, 10:17
Noise is really personal opinion, loud to someone is quite to another.

I have the 3" Race Milltek cat-back (resonated), I am getting a 3" downpipe in the near future and that will defo be loud enough for me.

Which exhaust is it that you are getting, 2.75" or 3" race?
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Waspy on 21 May 2015, 11:13
Are you driving it every day?

I would always go res. Its isn't going to be quiet, but it will be far more comfortable. Remember, you cant turn the volume of your exhaust down when it becomes too much on long journeys.

Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: jord91 on 21 May 2015, 12:17
Is there much noise difference if you just put 3 inch race catback on stock down pipe ??
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: RocketRossUK on 21 May 2015, 15:29
Is there much noise difference if you just put 3 inch race catback on stock down pipe ??

Yes there is quite a difference, but I also have my pre-cat removed. The 2 two combined give a deep, powerful sound rather than a loud raspy sound.

I have driven cars with the 2.75" non res and the 3" Race with Res + Pre-Cat removal. I prefer the deeper tone and rumble of the 3" race.

If you are going from the turbo and go non-res it might be too much for a daily driver, all depends on your needs and wanst mate
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: wigit on 21 May 2015, 16:17
subjective, i had the resonated 3" race system on my Ed35 and found it a bit too noisy for my tastes, other may disagree and in reality my tastes may have changed but it rendered the dynaudio useless

i'd also be looking at the BCS offering as never seen any negative publicity
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Nor on 21 May 2015, 17:37
Recently bought a 2009 GTI and it has a full Milltek exhaust. Don't know if it's resonated or non-resonated as yet, but it is pretty loud when the foot is down. Is there an easy way to tell? Also, can you switch from either to the other by switching a section?

Cheers!
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: jord91 on 21 May 2015, 19:34
Is there much noise difference if you just put 3 inch race catback on stock down pipe ??

Yes there is quite a difference, but I also have my pre-cat removed. The 2 two combined give a deep, powerful sound rather than a loud raspy sound.

I have driven cars with the 2.75" non res and the 3" Race with Res + Pre-Cat removal. I prefer the deeper tone and rumble of the 3" race.

If you are going from the turbo and go non-res it might be too much for a daily driver, all depends on your needs and wanst mate

thanks for the info i just want a bit more noise  :grin: i drive daily but do not think it will bother me
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: RocketRossUK on 22 May 2015, 00:02
Recently bought a 2009 GTI and it has a full Milltek exhaust. Don't know if it's resonated or non-resonated as yet, but it is pretty loud when the foot is down. Is there an easy way to tell? Also, can you switch from either to the other by switching a section?

Cheers!

the resonated versions has 2 silencers / mufflers. The non res only has one, so just look under you car and see  :smiley:
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Caddyroo on 29 May 2015, 09:59
subjective, i had the resonated 3" race system on my Ed35 and found it a bit too noisy for my tastes, other may disagree and in reality my tastes may have changed but it rendered the dynaudio useless

i'd also be looking at the BCS offering as never seen any negative publicity
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Agree with this, although I think the 35 has a different exhaust actuator or something like that which makes it louder. CatBack Resonated make for quite a difference so I can only imagine Turbo Back being quite intrusive on one.
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Nor on 14 July 2015, 13:30
Recently bought a 2009 GTI and it has a full Milltek exhaust. Don't know if it's resonated or non-resonated as yet, but it is pretty loud when the foot is down. Is there an easy way to tell? Also, can you switch from either to the other by switching a section?

Cheers!

the resonated versions has 2 silencers / mufflers. The non res only has one, so just look under you car and see  :smiley:

Cheers, just has 1 by the looks of it!
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: vertex on 15 July 2015, 16:12
I've got a 3inch turbo back (no cat), resonated. It's bloody loud inside the car, but when I hear it drive away it's quieter??!?!

In second gear, on run down I can hear faint burble pops. I'm sure if I had a non res system they'd be much louder.
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: MartinrobGTi on 18 July 2015, 09:17
I've got a full turbo back milltek non resonated on mine and find it awesome, might be a slight drone on low revs etc, but i kind of like it and doesnt bother me!
Also sounds awesome!!
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Caddyroo on 21 July 2015, 09:54
Mine is resonated and seems to be loud (more drone than exhaust loud) at about 1.5 - 2 and then 3 - 3.5 k rpm. For me this is good as I can modulate the noise level of the car and can down swift into the 'noisy' parts of the range when I want to or keep it quiet at other times. Also it makes the cold start cycle sound really nice and then it drops very quiet as it settles down.
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Nige BCS on 28 July 2015, 10:13
Powervalve is the way to go - 2 exhausts for the price of one...

Recent Pictures of the Golf GTi MK7 Powervalve variable tone boost actuated exhaust system - featuring secondary mini cat and high temp Titanium wrapped down pipe.
Thanks for looking
Nige

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Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: Dipesh2031 on 29 July 2015, 21:56
powervalve looks awesome! looks expensive though! I have a milltek Race catback, which originally was resonated, so it has the 2 small resonators near each tail pipe, and the centre section is deleted, when I say it's loud... it constantly drones and is so boomy people get headaches haha...gonna have to resonate it :(
Title: Re: resonated vs non resonated Milltek noise
Post by: RocketRossUK on 30 July 2015, 13:25
you should never remove the middle section on the 3" milltek, always remove the 2 small end ones if you gonna do a delete. The mid silencer is the one that takes all the boom away.