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Offline lighters

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Buying a performance exhaust.
« on: 06 October 2013, 23:42 »
I know absolutely nothing about exhaust so would like if someone can point me in the right direction.

Currently have a hole in the middle section so need a replacement.

I want the best performance exhaust at the most reasonable price so bang per buck, not too loud but I dont want it silent. (Only loud when I put my foot down)

Golf mk4 gti 1.8t 150 meant to be mapped to 180 - Carbonio airfilter? and and forge 008 dv.

Currently looking at:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sportex-VW-Golf-mk4-performance-exhaust-system-1-8T-GTi-20v-turbo-10-1997-2004-/271172204029?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f231f75fd

From a bit of reading the millteks sound a little too expensive and I have been told to try local and get one made up for me for a better fit but I dont want to spend too much! £200 max? but if the price is worth the performance increase then so be it.

I have heard about problems with my cat if I get a better exhaust as it may fail its mot? passed my mot 2 months ago!

Sportex seems good reading at http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/331665/2240348.aspx
« Last Edit: 07 October 2013, 00:23 by lighters »
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Offline barrym381

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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
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Offline budgie

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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
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Offline westylakey

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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
« Reply #3 on: 07 October 2013, 05:49 »
You need a 4motion rear valance with the milltek kit though. So more money. I would get a qoute on a long life exhaust because they are just over £200.
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Offline davemk4

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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
« Reply #4 on: 07 October 2013, 06:54 »
Either get a custom or as above miltek. I use jetex on mine quality and sound fantastic. I had a few issues with fitting rear box but id got a large bore.... 2.5" like miltek be fine. They around 270-280 tobuy
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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
« Reply #5 on: 07 October 2013, 21:04 »
I love my Milltek, combined with a 3" downpipe it sounds amazing!
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Offline lighters

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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
« Reply #6 on: 07 October 2013, 21:46 »
A few local people said http://tyrespot2-px.rtrk.co.uk/car-exhausts.php were good for custom exhausts but Im not quite sure if it would be better going for a milltek jetex etc. They are a little out my price range!
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Offline Dalo Harkin

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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
« Reply #7 on: 08 October 2013, 13:12 »
I have a full turbo back Long life system, in their mid sport tone, I think its a nice note and not too overpowering.
That being said it was around the £800 mark all in
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Offline brewey

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Re: Buying a performance exhaust.
« Reply #8 on: 08 October 2013, 16:11 »
What's your budget? As that's going to depend on what you can afford.
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