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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: Rideandy on 17 July 2006, 22:24

Title: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 17 July 2006, 22:24

Hello.
Does any of you have  a DE cat pipe fitted? I am having a bit of trouble with my cat and it looks very expensive to have replaced so thought this might be a good option, plus it throws up the bhp a tad too.

I know it wont get through an mot with out cat fitted  but heard a rumour that it wont cost much to fit, so thought it might be worth it

I have seen a couple on ebay , what do you think?
Cheers
Andy

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Hypermonkey on 18 July 2006, 00:36

This can be a grey area.

Your insurance company will gladly take extra premium when you tell them the car has a de-cat...but in the event of an accident, your car is unroadworthy...as it would fail the mot due to emissions....and therefore all cover is cancelled. A guy on the scooby forum had a write off and they refused to pay as the car had a de-cat...although fully declared.

Things might have changed now...but I doubt it.

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 10:09

Ok, will have to have a re think on that one, looks like a new cat for me then.
Cheers.

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Hypermonkey on 18 July 2006, 10:39

Do a search for a company called 'The Parts Gateway'. They search a list of breakers that specialise in whatever make you have. You have to join up...it's free...and when a quote comes in they mail it to your e-mail addy.

I've found them really good, and many parts come with a garentee from 28 days to 6 months depending on the company the parts are from.

 :smiley:

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 12:15

Nice one, cheers, just joined.

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: kr1s77 on 18 July 2006, 18:36

have you thought about a sports cat, but i not sure on the prices

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 21:07

I don't know anything about these, please tell
Cheers

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Hypermonkey on 18 July 2006, 21:37

Sports cats have less fibres in the pipe to allow a better flow, but just enough to pass the MOT. They do tend to be a little more than a regular cat from my experience.
 :smiley:

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 22:22

Thanks again.
Who sells them?
Cheers

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Hypermonkey on 18 July 2006, 22:32

Try Milltec(sp) they are a good well known brand  :smiley:

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 22:46

Just found there web site , can't see prices yet but will have a good butch tomorrow.
Cheers mate your a fountain!

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Hypermonkey on 18 July 2006, 22:50

Here you go.

http://www.icjperformance.co.uk/product-view.asp?ID=704

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 22:59

Hay that might be just what I am after.
How much to fit do you think?
Thanks again.

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Hypermonkey on 18 July 2006, 23:02

Don't know offhand...all depends on how easy your old one comes off...if they need to get new bolts, gaskets etc.

Where abouts are you as someone might be able to reccomend a specialist near to you thet could give you a quote.

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 23:03

Oh and what about my insurance with that little baby, would I have to tell them?
Thank you

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 23:06

I am in Bedfordshire but also can take to Slough/ Windsor area if a good fitter is known.
Cheers

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Hypermonkey on 18 July 2006, 23:10

Yep you will have to tell the insurance, if you do have a smash and they inspect it and see you have one they could invalidate your insurance.

If you could travell a little further to Aldermaston then try -------->http://www.stormdevelopments.co.uk/Contact.html

They are great, and a quick train to Reading gets you a day out at the shopping centre and the cinema...tons of places to eat and shop at the Oracle.
Return trains are every hour so check first.... :smiley:


Just tell them Simon put you in touch  :wink:


Ask for Andy or Milles.

Title: Re: De cat pipe
Post by: Rideandy on 18 July 2006, 23:20

Thanks again,will give them a bell tomorrow.
Your name will be mentioned. :smiley: