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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: luca on 06 October 2008, 13:48
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Was reading the milltek website today to see their warranty information as i have the catback on mine and the dowpipe going on this week.
Milltek only cover the system if the car is within 33% extra than factory output.
Therefore all/most ed30 gti owners that have a remap have a void exhaust warranty.
Aftersales Care
Q. Is my exhaust system covered by a guarantee or warranty?
A. As long as you are the original purchaser, cat-back exhaust systems are covered by a lifetime anti-corrosion and manufacturing defect warranty and hi-flow sports catalysts and downpipes are covered by a 2 year or 80,000km warranty. We do not cover against any modifications made to our product after it has left our factory and also not for unusual use of the parts - for example, the use of Nitrous Oxide (NOS), damage caused by going over a speed bump too fast etc. Our warranties are offered on the understanding that the cars power maybe increased by up to 33% from it's original specification. Modifications made to increase the power beyond this will render the warranty void.
We pride ourselves on our after-sales support and customer service and will look into each case on an individual basis.
All warranty cases should be dealt with by the Milltek appointed distributor from whom you purchased the system. However, if you are dissatisfied with the service of your distributor in response to your claim, you can contact us directly by emailing us at techsupport@millteksport.com.
It would still be difficult for them to prove that the car is mapped/over the warranty power limit if you revert back to stock map though :wink:
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or actually producing the bhp that the mapping companys say they do :laugh: :laugh:.
I doubt they would really wanna follow this one through!
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Another good way of calculating bhp is at the drag strip, there is a calculation that takes weight of car, terminal speed and a few other things and you can usually get a pretty accurate reading.
A drag racing friend of mine did the calc with my car running revo stage 1 at santa paod and my figure came out at 285-290, which i was happy with as it was around 25degrees that day and the car was hitting consistent 104+mph terminals.
I was also running F4 that day, the car is now running F9 so maybe a few extra ponies midrange now. Stage 2 and milltek dowpipe getting done on friday then off to pod on saturday to see if i can improve :smiley:
Either way im not fussed about a rolling road printout/figure. My car feels very very quick and has put a few bigger cars to shame so im more than happy with my car. RR's are just numbers and pub talk to me :wink:
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i know what your saying Luca, telboys felt fast before Saturday, Now he knows it isnt as fast as it could be.
To me, looking at a torque curve for instance, helps me know that if i pull fast away, i need to change gear at around 4800-5000rpm to change up and keep the revs up above 3000rpm to maintain a quick gettaway. If i was doing something like say Santa Pod, i could be very confidant doing a quicker 0-60 if i did know this info, rather then revving it to the red line.
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Thats why im doing the prosport rr day. I want to see where the torque comes in and drops off at what revs etc to see where my best shift points are, so i can shift at the right time at santa pod
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Milltek only cover the system if the car is within 33% extra than factory output.
Therefore all/most ed30 gti owners that have a remap have a void exhaust warranty.
133% of 230bhp = 306bhp.
Don't think any of the remapped ED30s broke that limit at the RR.
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Thats because no revo ed30's were there :laugh: Only joking, they would probably use the factory output as 226bhp which would mean 300.58bhp. I suppose it depends which rollers are used.
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"We pride ourselves on our after-sales support and customer service and will look into each case on an individual basis."
And indeed they do - They couldn't be better imo. :smiley: :smiley: :smiley: :smiley:
It's right and justifiable that Milltek state a limit - Their exhaust systems are designed and developed with the established tuners and they need to protect themselves against issues arising from some people using Joe Bloggs tuners and going beyond the limits that their exhausts are tested for. Besides which, an over 'ambitious' remap can damage your expensive engine in the long term even if you love the wow factor in the short term.
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Stage 2 and milltek dowpipe getting done on friday
Oh I... Kept that quiet... :grin: You off to see Corey again Luca?
Going to be interesting Sat, same mods (bar you having the ITG panel), same cars.. May the best man win.. :grin:
We off down together, or is there a convoy to tag on to (Mini wise)..?
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Stage 2 and milltek dowpipe getting done on friday
Oh I... Kept that quiet... :grin: You off to see Corey again Luca?
Going to be interesting Sat, same mods (bar you having the ITG panel), same cars.. May the best man win.. :grin:
We off down together, or is there a convoy to tag on to (Mini wise)..?
I only decided yesterday :grin:. I need the downpipe fitted and i wanted to check my car with vag com (just incase i have the misfire problem) so its booked in at ADS which is 20mins from me. Its where gaz got his milltek fitted and revo adjusted. Thought might aswell have the stage 2 done at the same time :evil:.
Not sure which way your going ben but could meet up at a services on the way down. Im going to get to santa pod for 4-5pm. Need to work until 12 on saturday :angry:
Its only £10 unlimited runs from 4-9pm :wink:.
May even sign on sunday as im staying at a mates house which is 25mins away from pod.
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If your both going to the Pod, you should swop cars and do a comparision that way aswell!
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Think ben may have forgotten how to use a proper gearbox :laugh:. He can run mine at pod, i dont mind :smiley:
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Stage 2 and milltek dowpipe getting done on friday
Oh I... Kept that quiet... :grin: You off to see Corey again Luca?
Going to be interesting Sat, same mods (bar you having the ITG panel), same cars.. May the best man win.. :grin:
We off down together, or is there a convoy to tag on to (Mini wise)..?
I only decided yesterday :grin:. I need the downpipe fitted and i wanted to check my car with vag com (just incase i have the misfire problem) so its booked in at ADS which is 20mins from me. Its where gaz got his milltek fitted and revo adjusted. Thought might aswell have the stage 2 done at the same time :evil:.
Not sure which way your going ben but could meet up at a services on the way down. Im going to get to santa pod for 4-5pm. Need to work until 12 on saturday :angry:
Its only £10 unlimited runs from 4-9pm :wink:.
May even sign on sunday as im staying at a mates house which is 25mins away from pod.
My mate who is meant to be coming with me is working till 12, so wasn't going to leave till after dinner either (about 2ish, can you get away for then?).
I'm flexible with route to a certain degree. Normally go down A1, then cut across. That any good for you, or are you going M1?
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Think ben may have forgotten how to use a proper gearbox :laugh:. He can run mine at pod, i dont mind :smiley:
Oi oi oi.. I'll have you know i'm rather bloody handy with the stick.. :grin: Managed to achieve the quickest Stage 1 time for a LCR @ Pod and also the same for a standard CTR.. Well AFAIK anyway, going off the Forums.. :wink:
Maybe a bit rusty now, but i'll give it a go. :grin: Don't mind swapping though, should be a laugh.. :wink:
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mmm lcr you had same as me and same colour
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0073.jpg)
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mmm lcr you had same as me and same colour
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0073.jpg)
Certainly did mate. AND a CTR.. :grin: Was going to post a PM to ya about that a while a go, but forgot..
Must be the good taste mate.. :wink: What colour was your CTR?
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i had both old shapes as i worked for honda :smiley:
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/000_0003.jpg)
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/100_0348.jpg)
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HA HA..
Black CTR
Red LCR
White ED30...
That's just scary.. :grin: You're not stalking me are ya? :huh: :grin:
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HA HA..
Black CTR
Red LCR
White ED30...
That's just scary.. :grin: You're not stalking me are ya? :huh: :grin:
i thought the same about you :laugh: but i have had this in between
(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d122/mat138l/newcar1_edited-1.jpg)
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I'll let you off then.. :grin:
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Stage 2 and milltek dowpipe getting done on friday
Oh I... Kept that quiet... :grin: You off to see Corey again Luca?
Going to be interesting Sat, same mods (bar you having the ITG panel), same cars.. May the best man win.. :grin:
We off down together, or is there a convoy to tag on to (Mini wise)..?
I only decided yesterday :grin:. I need the downpipe fitted and i wanted to check my car with vag com (just incase i have the misfire problem) so its booked in at ADS which is 20mins from me. Its where gaz got his milltek fitted and revo adjusted. Thought might aswell have the stage 2 done at the same time :evil:.
Not sure which way your going ben but could meet up at a services on the way down. Im going to get to santa pod for 4-5pm. Need to work until 12 on saturday :angry:
Its only £10 unlimited runs from 4-9pm :wink:.
May even sign on sunday as im staying at a mates house which is 25mins away from pod.
My mate who is meant to be coming with me is working till 12, so wasn't going to leave till after dinner either (about 2ish, can you get away for then?).
I'm flexible with route to a certain degree. Normally go down A1, then cut across. That any good for you, or are you going M1?
I will be setting off around 1pm as its 180 mile trip for me :sad:. May be easier to meet you there, i hope the weather is good on saturday.
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Which way do you go mate?