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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: mattwilko92 on 26 January 2017, 18:00

Title: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: mattwilko92 on 26 January 2017, 18:00
Anyone on here put an aftermarket exhaust on their GTI and would you recommend?

I quite like the look of Akrapovic although not the look of the price tag!

The "slip on" (catback) is £1600  :shocked:

https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-slip-on-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: wigit on 26 January 2017, 18:06
You start then going for the likes of BCS, Milltek, Cobra, Scorpion and APR

The quality on the Akras is in a different league all depends how deep you pockets are
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: mattwilko92 on 26 January 2017, 18:13
You start then going for the likes of BCS, Milltek, Cobra, Scorpion and APR

The quality on the Akras is in a different league all depends how deep you pockets are
Dont really want to go for a full system. Just unsure if 1.6k for a cutback is worth it.
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: Watts on 26 January 2017, 18:28
How about a Clubsport system? Apparently gives a bit more sound if that's what you're after?
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: Finglonga on 26 January 2017, 18:30
Got a Remus axle back on mine and love it, zero drone and doesn't sound like the Corsa down McDonalds.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v112/finglonga/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/finglonga/media/The%20Cars/remusquad_zps6d0efd94.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: grose on 26 January 2017, 18:56
Has anyone tried a clubsport exhaust on their gti yet? I would like a bit more noise myself but want to keep it as close to oem as possible.
I see you can buy the cs  backbox, is anyone aware if this would have much affect on the noise?

Whilst I am still.loving the car, a bit more noise would increase the enjoyment for me, but I really don't want anything too otters!
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: lemski on 26 January 2017, 19:04
I think its the clubsport backbox that you swap out.
I read on another post on here about it but its vage in my mind
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: barrym381 on 26 January 2017, 19:08
Anyone on here put an aftermarket exhaust on their GTI and would you recommend?

I quite like the look of Akrapovic although not the look of the price tag!

The "slip on" (catback) is £1600  :shocked:

https://www.awesomegti.com/parts/akrapovic-slip-on-line-titanium-exhaust-system-vw-golf-mk7-gti/
Contact a company called meerkat exhausts in kilbirnie Scotland he has done a members on here and still has his old exhaust there he can use as a template  :smiley:
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: GeoBog on 26 January 2017, 22:09
I can recommend the Remus quad catback system.
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: brettblade on 27 January 2017, 09:35
I've got a Powerflow catback in the garage that I could be tempted to part with for £250?
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: grose on 27 January 2017, 10:57
I notice Kunsmann also sell the CS centre silencer, which I would assume gives a little more noise.

I may have a look at this a little more closely. Does anyone know if it's a straight swap or is the bore different on the CS exhaust?
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 27 January 2017, 13:06
Without creating a new thread, can some shed some light on this question for me. Is there a milltek exhaust especially for a GTD with the sport and sound pack?
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: fredgroves on 27 January 2017, 14:29
Without creating a new thread, can some shed some light on this question for me. Is there a milltek exhaust especially for a GTD with the sport and sound pack?

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8726
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: golfhappy on 27 January 2017, 14:55
Without creating a new thread, can some shed some light on this question for me. Is there a milltek exhaust especially for a GTD with the sport and sound pack?

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8726

Think Waggers got AMD to manufacture a flange on the existing system mating it to the rear section of the milltek.
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: Jackie Treehorn on 27 January 2017, 16:36
I notice Kunsmann also sell the CS centre silencer, which I would assume gives a little more noise.

I may have a look at this a little more closely. Does anyone know if it's a straight swap or is the bore different on the CS exhaust?

The CS exhaust has a smaller diameter after the centre box to the rear box>  It is a stepped pipe so if fitting both it shouldn't be a problem. However i would only change for the CSS as this system has a larger bore from the centre to the rear box, probably only needed on the CSS but why not try it.


These are the CS exhaust system pics showings slightly smaller dia
(http://up.picr.de/27950490ex.jpg)


GTiPP on the left CS on the right.
(http://up.picr.de/27950491nx.jpg)
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: Tornado8 on 27 January 2017, 18:54
I can recommend the BCS downpipe which I have fitted to the existing system with a reducing pipe (3" down to 2 1/2"). It  smoothes out the pipe, placing the Cat further down (100 Cel) producing a nice burble. :smiley:
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: I wanted a GTi on 28 January 2017, 09:34
Without creating a new thread, can some shed some light on this question for me. Is there a milltek exhaust especially for a GTD with the sport and sound pack?

http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8726

Think Waggers got AMD to manufacture a flange on the existing system mating it to the rear section of the milltek.

Thank for the link.

That guys car has some nice modifications on it. Not so sure about the kuftek sound thing but the Milltek sounds good with the GTD sound speaker.

I think with wheels, exhaust and other bits and bobs I will be spending a fair bit on the car even before I get it. Maybe making a funny face at my wife when she bought a pair of shoes in Brown Thomas yesterday for €590 :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: mattwilko92 on 28 January 2017, 12:33
Anyone fitted a Milltek catback to a GTI? Looking at the catback system with the black tips.
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: Gnasher on 28 January 2017, 12:39
Anyone fitted a Milltek catback to a GTI? Looking at the catback system with the black tips.

I have, what you after?

Mine's a 2 box system with the Y pipe with no rear box.
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: mattwilko92 on 28 January 2017, 14:53
Looking at this

System Number: SSXVW229
Consists of: Tailpipe Style:
1 x Front Silencer Assembly 1 x Centre Silencer Assembly 1 x Twin Outlet Pipe Assembly 2 x Matt-Black Tip Dual 100mm GT100B
Pipe Ø: 3.00" (76.20mm)

http://milltekexhaust.pumaspeed.co.uk/Millltek-Sport-Exhaust-Volkswagen-Golf-Golf-MK7-GTi-including-GTi-Performance-Pack-models-Cat-back-with-Dual-100mm-GT100-tailpipe-SSXVW229_16153_23_38_372.jsp
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: Gnasher on 29 January 2017, 12:59
Looking at this

System Number: SSXVW229
Consists of: Tailpipe Style:
1 x Front Silencer Assembly 1 x Centre Silencer Assembly 1 x Twin Outlet Pipe Assembly 2 x Matt-Black Tip Dual 100mm GT100B
Pipe Ø: 3.00" (76.20mm)

http://milltekexhaust.pumaspeed.co.uk/Millltek-Sport-Exhaust-Volkswagen-Golf-Golf-MK7-GTi-including-GTi-Performance-Pack-models-Cat-back-with-Dual-100mm-GT100-tailpipe-SSXVW229_16153_23_38_372.jsp

That's the one I've got, just you've gone for the black tailpipes. I went for the standard polished stainless one's for 2 reasons...

1. I thought the black one's might get a bit lost against the black diffuser.

2. I'm tight!!

Apart from that, it's really good, not too loud but nice and sporty sounding.
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: mattwilko92 on 29 January 2017, 15:21
Looking at this

System Number: SSXVW229
Consists of: Tailpipe Style:
1 x Front Silencer Assembly 1 x Centre Silencer Assembly 1 x Twin Outlet Pipe Assembly 2 x Matt-Black Tip Dual 100mm GT100B
Pipe Ø: 3.00" (76.20mm)

http://milltekexhaust.pumaspeed.co.uk/Millltek-Sport-Exhaust-Volkswagen-Golf-Golf-MK7-GTi-including-GTi-Performance-Pack-models-Cat-back-with-Dual-100mm-GT100-tailpipe-SSXVW229_16153_23_38_372.jsp

That's the one I've got, just you've gone for the black tailpipes. I went for the standard polished stainless one's for 2 reasons...

1. I thought the black one's might get a bit lost against the black diffuser.

2. I'm tight!!

Apart from that, it's really good, not too loud but nice and sporty sounding.

Thats good to know. All the youtube videos i've watched aren't great. Can you confirm they don't give it justice? Do you get any pops on overrun?
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: Gnasher on 29 January 2017, 15:40
No pops and bangs though - you might get them if you do the downpipe too but not with just the cat back on the Golf - my Astra VXR used to do it all the time with just a catback, it's down to the car I'm afraid.

Quality is spot on and it's possible to fit it by just reversing it up a set of ramps.
Title: Re: Aftermarket exhausts for GTI
Post by: mattwilko92 on 29 January 2017, 15:51
No pops and bangs though - you might get them if you do the downpipe too but not with just the cat back on the Golf - my Astra VXR used to do it all the time with just a catback, it's down to the car I'm afraid.

Quality is spot on and it's possible to fit it by just reversing it up a set of ramps.
Do you have any videos you could share of the sound? Thanks for the info anyway just trying to decide whether to get one now. Really like the akrapovic but it's very pricey.