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micksims
17-02-2011, 01:49 PM
Hi guys,

I have a 3.2 DSG (04) which went through its MOT recently, I had a warning on the report to say the mufflers are loose and I would need a new rear box.
Just been to another garage to get a price and they're quoting £670 for a new one!!! They're saying its an Audi part that has to come from Germany but I've seen performance ones cheaper!!

Anyone know if this price is correct or any alternatives I could look at (supplies etc), at that price its 10% of the value of the car!

Cheers,

MS
kite
17-02-2011, 01:54 PM
at that price I would suspect they are talking about cats....
micksims
17-02-2011, 02:18 PM
If only, first thing I asked and no its a Cat Back, mid section and rear box :(
Sam
17-02-2011, 03:36 PM
If only, first thing I asked and no its a Cat Back, mid section and rear box :(

So it's £670 for a cat back, mid section and a rear box.

Is the rear box not available on its own?
micksims
17-02-2011, 03:46 PM
Aparently not, comes as one package but I'm guessing it physically splits looking at after market Miltek version which is sounding a much better option right now, £540 delivered and lifetime guarantee.
Sam
17-02-2011, 04:12 PM
£670 for three sections or £540 for one....doesn't sound like a better option to me :(

Can you not sell on the two unneeded sections from the first option?
micksims
17-02-2011, 04:23 PM
£670 for three sections or £540 for one....doesn't sound like a better option to me :(

Can you not sell on the two unneeded sections from the first option?

You misunderstand, the OEM Audi part comes in 2 parts (mid section, back box) £670

The Miltek performance system again comes in the same 2 parts (mid section, back box) is £170 cheaper and there's a slight posibility of a performance gain.
Sam
17-02-2011, 04:32 PM
Ah ha, in that case, the Miltek is a better option. I saw catback as one pipe, mid section as another and back box as a third.

That would also infer there are other manufacturers doing similar things?

I know Crasher (a sponsor) recommends (and sells) Jetex but I can't see any for your model on his site (www.candrenterprises.co.uk). Might be worth sending him a PM?
micksims
17-02-2011, 04:55 PM
Thanks for the pointer, emailling him now.