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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: dovejon on 17 December 2019, 14:50
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Hi all,
I've just purchased a 66 plate GTI with the Performance Pack.
First thing I want to do to it is sort the exhaust as the stock one is quiet.
Not looking for anything too loud and certainly one that doesn't drone. Price is also a factor.
What does everyone recommend? Remus non-res is looking favourite so far, but thought I would ask the experts for teh answer!
Appreciate any advice you can give?
Cheers.
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No replies so far and I don't have practical experience of actually fitting one!
However, I have looked into this, the Clubsport S back box (£350) sounds good, giving a relatively small improvement.
Not a brand I have any experience with, but a few tuners I have spoken with have recommended Scorpion systems (£700), I heard one in the metal and was impressed.
You could push the boat out and go for an Akrapovich, having heard one on a TCR, I don't feel it was worth the extra expenditure over the others mentioned?
As and when / if I change the exhaust on my CS, I would probably go for the Scorpion non res.
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First thing I want to do to it is sort the exhaust as the stock one is quiet.
Appreciate any advice you can give?
Cheers.
My advice would be think of your neighbours and keep the nice quiet exhaust.
As you can tell I'm not a fan of noisy exhausts, just unnecessary noise pollution, can't stand being woken up by some Corsa with a 4 inch exhaust and about as much power as a lawn mower 😂😂😂
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I'm with GrahamT on this. There is a youth up the road from me with an old V reg GTI which has an exhaust the size of an old metal dustbin. His car gives the impression that he's is a complete t0sser.
He plays his thumping bass music at full volume as well. What a clown!
First thing I want to do to it is sort the exhaust as the stock one is quiet.
Appreciate any advice you can give?
Cheers.
My advice would be think of your neighbours and keep the nice quiet exhaust.
As you can tell I'm not a fan of noisy exhausts, just unnecessary noise pollution, can't stand being woken up by some Corsa with a 4 inch exhaust and about as much power as a lawn mower 😂😂😂
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Another vote for quiet exhausts. I'm really not sure what sort of statement someone with an excessively noisy exhaust is trying to make..... And apart from anything else, I live in a quiet neighbourhood and am a very early riser for work.
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Remus is not the way to go if you are on a budget but IMO worth every penny as the build quality is second to none. I have the quad back box and love it, it is as quiet as the standard at start up but with a deeper rumble. Nice and meaty when you press the go pedal but not too loud to annoy yhe neighbours. I start out for work as 5am so had to factor that in to avoid war with the neighbours.
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Now that does look nice, what was the retail on it? if you don't mind me asking! :shocked:
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It was a bargain £599 with valance 5 years ago, I "think" they are over £800 now.
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I'd personally recommend the Milltek - I've got this one...
https://www.millteksport.com/non-resonated-cat-back-exhaust-system-ssxvw230mp.html (https://www.millteksport.com/non-resonated-cat-back-exhaust-system-ssxvw230mp.html)
It's listed as non resonated but was (when I bought it) the quietest one they did. Its sound is what I'd call "Beefy but not loud".
Probably no louder than my neighbours Mk6 Golf GTI that's had a resonator delete fitted.
I like it as it's now got a sporty sound without sounding like a chavmobile.
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resonator delete fitted.
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resonator delete fitted.
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...mind you, his does properly drone though, whereas mine's great on a run.
To the OP, if you're anywhere near Lincoln, happy for you to have a look/listen to mine.
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I'd most likely go with the Clubsport S backbox. I did look at this option until I ended up getting a full Akra. From the videos etc I've seen seems a good route and it's an OE backbox with slightly larger tips too.
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(https://i.ibb.co/JqPDc8g/IMG-20191216-094533.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5kVb1Cw)
Santa dropped this off a few days early. Got a few more bits coming from Germany too thanks to a certain Mr Robert Kunzmann. Waiting for the condition of the roads/weather to improve before fitting anything though. Roll on Spring 2020!!
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Very nice. I don't think I could wait though lol. Just get it fitted :cool:
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(https://i.ibb.co/JqPDc8g/IMG-20191216-094533.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5kVb1Cw)
Santa dropped this off a few days early. Got a few more bits coming from Germany too thanks to a certain Mr Robert Kunzmann. Waiting for the condition of the roads/weather to improve before fitting anything though. Roll on Spring 2020!!
Is that the CS S one? Should be a nice mod.
But waiting for the weather to get better.. what, about May?! :grin:
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Go on..... its going to get dirty at some point!! :laugh:
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Thanks for your responses guys.
I really like the look of that Clubsport S exhaust and sounds like it won't be too over the top.
I've seen plenty for sale on ebay...so might make a purchase.
In terms of fitting will I need some sort of reducer/adapter pipe as I'm not sure if the clubsport exhaust has a slightly wider diameter than my standard 7 gti?
Cheers.
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I've got the clubsport s muffler on my mk7 and it is great, very nice sounding cold starts now. Not over the top at all, comes to life when giving it some, very stock sounding when cruising, I love it.
Fitting was fairly easy and I did it myself, cut the pipe at the middle notches (there are three sets of notches on the exhaust pipe) and it is then connected with an exhaust clamp. The hardest part I found was getting the exhaust hangers off the old muffler to put on the new one! I used a sealey exhaust cutter (AK6838), VW OEM clamp (1K0253141AA) and the clubsport s muffler (5G6253609DD).
It fits perfectly being an OEM part, the bigger tips really finish off the rear nicely, I am very happy with it and think it should have rolled out the factory with it on.
Perfect OEM+ mod, Ryan90GTI I bet you will love it, if I was you I would get it on asap! :laugh:
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I've got the clubsport s muffler on my mk7 and it is great, very nice sounding cold starts now. Not over the top at all, comes to life when giving it some, very stock sounding when cruising, I love it.
Fitting was fairly easy and I did it myself, cut the pipe at the middle notches (there are three sets of notches on the exhaust pipe) and it is then connected with an exhaust clamp. The hardest part I found was getting the exhaust hangers off the old muffler to put on the new one! I used a sealey exhaust cutter (AK6838), VW OEM clamp (1K0253141AA) and the clubsport s muffler (5G6253609DD).
It fits perfectly being an OEM part, the bigger tips really finish off the rear nicely, I am very happy with it and think it should have rolled out the factory with it on.
Perfect OEM+ mod, Ryan90GTI I bet you will love it, if I was you I would get it on asap! :laugh:
Great post, thanks :smiley: I've been thinking about this for a while too, if I do decide to keep my car (probably will) I may let the moths out and make a purchase.
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Nice mod. Just a word of caution to those looking to purchase a Clubsport rear box, there is a difference between the Clubsport and Clubsport S rear exhaust sections and the ED40 Clubsport does sound tamer than the S version, which as a Clubsport owner I find a shame. On the Clubsport, the pipe diameter is reduced after the front silencer by around 5 mm and I think the back box is more baffled. Still an upgrade for the standard MK7 though.
I priced buying one from VW and it was £600 incl VAT!! The only other option I saw is via eBay from one of the Baltic countries at around £400. It’s expensive but a great OEM upgrade.
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Some really good informative posts about the mod, there's not much more to say really. I got mine from Latvian seller on eBay, worked out at £387 in the end.
I've got the TCR rear spoiler on its way as well as the Clubsport S rear valance which should finish the rear off just nicely.
I don't want to fit everything now because it'll get dirty 😂
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Some really good informative posts about the mod, there's not much more to say really. I got mine from Latvian seller on eBay, worked out at £387 in the end.
I've got the TCR rear spoiler on its way as well as the Clubsport S rear valance which should finish the rear off just nicely.
I don't want to fit everything now because it'll get dirty 😂
As I said in the previous post I really would fit it sooner rather than later, it definitely gets better with miles through it.
I was initially puzzled that I may have spent good money for not much difference but as you put the miles on it the break in happens. People say that it gets better and better, I am currently at around 2k miles on it and the heat cycles do definitely make a difference.
Not to sound like a broken record I would get it on asap so it'll break in sooner for you.
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Some really good informative posts about the mod, there's not much more to say really. I got mine from Latvian seller on eBay, worked out at £387 in the end.
I've got the TCR rear spoiler on its way as well as the Clubsport S rear valance which should finish the rear off just nicely.
I don't want to fit everything now because it'll get dirty 😂
The TCR rear lip spoiler is a brilliant addition. Never regretted getting one. Finishes the car off so subtly.
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Putting miles on it won't be a problem with the distance I cover every month. I'll get some sound clips of it when I do fit it to compare it with the standard exhaust.
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I have a miltek resonated cat back system with titanium tips that I no longer need if anyone is interested ?
Was fitted to my 2013 mk7 GTIi PP same fitment I believe as standard GTI !
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i have a clubsport S and i thought it was a bit quiet , fitted a res delete and it sounded crap , i had a smaller than oem resonator put back in , it sounds perfect now but may get too loud as it beds in , car only done 1200 miles
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i have a clubsport S and i thought it was a bit quiet , fitted a res delete and it sounded crap , i had a smaller than oem resonator put back in , it sounds perfect now but may get too loud as it beds in , car only done 1200 miles
If you want, I'll gladly help you to double that mileage by the end of the month - FOC. :tongue:
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I have a miltek resonated cat back system with titanium tips that I no longer need if anyone is interested ?
Was fitted to my 2013 mk7 GTIi PP same fitment I believe as standard GTI !
Where are you located and how much are you after for it?