Author Topic: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***  (Read 50703 times)

Offline Wazzzer

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #160 on: 09 September 2012, 10:06 »
excellent stuff, I've got 4 on the way to save doing it all again later lol

It's now in Stansted :afro:


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #161 on: 12 September 2012, 17:45 »
It has arrived :afro:

only problem is the downpipe gasket is missing :sad:


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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #162 on: 12 September 2012, 17:57 »
Ahh savage mate, message them? Sure they will sort it but it's probably easier and quicker to go to tps and buy a new One for a few quid.  :smiley:


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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #163 on: 12 September 2012, 18:09 »
nooo the gasket that joins the two parts of the downpipe together :sad:

Also no bolts to secure it together either


1999 1.8T: R-Tech remap - 225bhp/256lb/ft : K03s : THS FMIC : THS PCR pipe : 2.5" stainless exhaust : THS FR3 Engine mounts : G60/VR6 clutch : Calibra Yellow injectors : VR6 MAF : Devils Own WMI : Forge 007p : Carbonio CAI : Leon Cupra R Brembos : FK AK Street coilovers : Votex skirts : Anniversary front : click ---> http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92175

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #164 on: 12 September 2012, 18:31 »
 :undecided:

doesnt sound good  :lipsrsealed:
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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #165 on: 12 September 2012, 19:24 »
do these line up with the anni valance?

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #166 on: 12 September 2012, 19:40 »
I believe so mate


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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #167 on: 12 September 2012, 20:29 »
shame they dont make an r32 style 3 inch

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #168 on: 12 September 2012, 22:27 »
shame they dont make an r32 style 3 inch
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Give them time!

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Re: Just bought......A 3" system! ***fitted***
« Reply #169 on: 13 September 2012, 10:01 »
Wazzer: you don't need a gasket on that joint mate. just some high temp red silicon does the job perfectly. it's what everyone with a relentless downpipe uses and no reports of failures yet. mine's been on and off several times and sealed up perfectly with the silicon each time.

Also, if they have supplied a turbo - downpipe gasket, DON'T USE IT!!!!!

Only ever use OEM gaskets on the exhaust sytems, the perforated style ones won't last long at all.

Also, with regards to the mikalor clamps, by all means use them where space is very tight, but you'll probably find they don't offer much resistance to the two sections rotating against each other. they're a fantastic clamp with a very circular clamping force, but if the exhaust has the chance to sag and twist away from level, it'll most likely do it with a mikalor clamp on there.

One combat option it to get everything lined up and clamped, then put a tiny tac weld in just one place on each joint to stop rotation. easily chipped off with a chisel to remove, but keeps it all sitting nice and square to stop it banging and knocking.

Mines at the depot ready for me to collect now :)