mk2 golf gti 8v exhaust

[retro_1985]

need to replace the exhaust on my mk2 gti, whats my best options, want something with a nice sound but nothing to loud and over the top, she is still pretty standard looking and dont want anything over the top sticking out the back 

[Sgt_Lemon]

Something I have done as I save up for a complete exhaust system was to cut out the silencers between the down pipe and back box. The centre silencer can just be removed and replaced with straight pipe while the second silencer will have to be cut and welded unless you want to bend it. Just find out the pipe diameter of your ride and buy some pipe. I think 8v is 2" standard and 16v is 2 1/2" but double check.

[dragonfly]

A Jetex sounds quite nice and fine at motorway speeds.

[retro_1985]

any one know what sportex exhausts are like? how well made etc?

it seems a good price if it lasts 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271184719674?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Sgt_Lemon]

That exhaust is 2" mild steel. Apart from the back box I reckon it won't sound much different from original. If I was spending for a new exhaust I would want stainless steel.

[retro_1985]

i was thinking going stainless, all comes down to cost in the end 

found this one 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Performance-Stainless-Scorpion-Exhaust-Volkswagen-Golf-Mk2-83-92-Half-System-/190757763242?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+II&hash=item2c6a0c78aa

[Wayne]

I would go for Jetex or Magnex, Scorpion tends to be very loud

[ali_mk2]

I have the sportex full system and im very happy with it. Certainly makes it a more enjoyable driving experience. Very crisp and definable exhaust note. It is pretty loud but tbh thats what i was going for. People can hear me coming a long way off and in there houses too. Can be a bit tiring on the ears on the motorway at high speeds.

One thing i would say on fitting is that i found the backbox hanger positions are a little off and subsequently had to use differnet length hangers.

Would recommend to anyone, great value for money.

[retro_1985]

bought a second hand stainless steel 2 box system with a twin dtm style back box for £80... looks like it should do me for a while 

[Dogbot]

That'll look 

Fair price tho... And it's not my car so meerely an opinion