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Offline Scott D

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #10 on: 01 April 2013, 22:31 »
Is your's an AGU or AUM/AUQ engine code?
2003 1.8T GTI 180 - APR Stage I, S2000 Filter, R-Tech Supersize TIP, Bilstein B12 Suspension, 18" OZ Superleggera, Recaro Heated Leathers, US Spec Rear Lights, N249/SAI/PCV Delete

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R-Tech Map, Forge FMIC, SFS Oversized TIP, Ported Manifold, Milltek Turboback non res exhaust, Forge 007p, N249 & N112 delete, SAI delete, S2000 Air Filter, Sachs clutch & Lightweight Flywheel

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #11 on: 01 April 2013, 22:32 »
ah srry AUM luckly i didnt no about the diffrent codes till after i bought the car  :laugh: got lucky tho so i think

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #12 on: 01 April 2013, 22:55 »
a decent front mount intercooler to get the most - Forge or THS are the easiest to fit and are full kits.
2003 1.8T GTI 180 - APR Stage I, S2000 Filter, R-Tech Supersize TIP, Bilstein B12 Suspension, 18" OZ Superleggera, Recaro Heated Leathers, US Spec Rear Lights, N249/SAI/PCV Delete

1.8T AUQ - 241bhp & 286 ft-lb
R-Tech Map, Forge FMIC, SFS Oversized TIP, Ported Manifold, Milltek Turboback non res exhaust, Forge 007p, N249 & N112 delete, SAI delete, S2000 Air Filter, Sachs clutch & Lightweight Flywheel

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #13 on: 01 April 2013, 23:23 »
The most restricting part of the entire system is the downpipe. A 3" DP - sports cat - 3" cat back will be infinitely better than the standard system.

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #14 on: 02 April 2013, 00:00 »
Yea prob get a cat sleeve just to be hassle free and Weres the cheapest place to get a intercooler

Offline rio_gti

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #15 on: 02 April 2013, 14:31 »
Depends how you want to do it... Build one for under £300 or buy a kit for over £500


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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #16 on: 02 April 2013, 20:35 »
Was thinking of just savejng and get the one from r-tech

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #17 on: 02 April 2013, 23:49 »
Would be best, hand over the cash and its done!!!


2000 GTI 1.8t ARZ, S2000 filter, DSG intake, Forge 007 dv, Catch can, R-tech custom remap, 3" Supersize Silicone TIP, Powerflex dog bone, 'The Beast' FMIC, Ultimate delete, LCR fuel pump, 3" Turbo back, K03 hybrid, Ported Manifold, S3 injectors, 80mm maf = 280bhp 270lbft :evil:

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Re: 3" exhaust
« Reply #18 on: 03 April 2013, 00:11 »
Yea gona be going up there next month so need to save up around 800squid :/