Exhaust options.

[sam.bird3]

I've been toying with the idea of getting a CatBack exhaust system, But a bit of research has led me to the understanding that CatBack systems don't give you any real advantage other than better sound until you start really going into the Tuning of the car, then you go for Turbo-Back rather than Cat-Back.
Is this true?
If so what i was thinking was...........If its only sound you get, then could i remove the centre Box and get a section made up to replace the pipework, thus giving me increased sound for a fraction of the price. Milltek being nearly £800 and a small section of pipework wouldn't be to much more than £100!!!

Below is a picture of the box i mean.

http://i562.photobucket.com/albums/ss63/sambird3/exhaust.jpg

[sam.bird3]

Anyone????

[sam.bird3]

I take it this isn't something people have done

[Sam]

18 year olds and rednecks have probably done it themselves :)

A proper exhaust place would advise you against it, but if you insist they'd help you out - the drone at motorway speeds get boring, very quickly though and I almost guarantee you'll want it back to stock within a month.

Your Mrs will never get her holiday!

[sam.bird3]

Lol. Cheers.
Looks like I need to get saving. I can get a proflow back box custom built for £240 or a catback system for £420 so think I will go that route

[alan_beecham553]

I have the milltek cat-back love the sound of it. Not too loud inside the car but it has a nice deep tone outside the car.

[sam.bird3]

What model car and how much? I may be interested at the right price :)

[alan_beecham553]

I was looking for around the £400 mark i don't even think I have had it for more than a year. My car model ect has been added to my profile now. But it's a B6 190bhp Fwd 2003

[sam.bird3]

I will look into seeing if it will fit my car as nine is only the 150BHP model, If it fits I will take it!!

[Crasher]

If you want a nice easy to fit quiet system then Jetex

http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/jetex-exhaust-system-audi-01-05.html

If you want Automotive art, then Supersprint

Supersprint High Performance Exhaust Components to fit the following Audi models Saloon 1.8T 150Hp 01 - 07 (http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/supersprint-exhaust-parts/car-A48E169/Saloon1.8T150Hp0107355355/)

[alan_beecham553]

Sorry you will also prob need to know that mine is the 6 speed

[alan_beecham553]

I have spoken to milltek and they have said my exhaust is compatible with your car. I don't know if you want to ring them yourself to double check though

[sam.bird3]

OK, Thanks. I will ring AMD to Just Confirm this myself. not Cos I do not trust you, Just to be 100% sure my self. If it is the correct exhaust, how do you want to go about payment? Croydon isn't too far away from me so l could collect. if I do collect is it in sections or would I need a Van? Also, is the price negotiable? would You take £350? A Brand new one from AMD(fitted) is £750 I may need a couple of weeks to get the money together, I understand If it goes before then, but If you are in no rush then I will definitely take it off your hands. (providing AMD confirm fitment.)

[alan_beecham553]

its still on my car at the moment so im in no rush at all. Not sure if the sections will fit in a car to be honest. so maybe a van would be a good idea. i totally agree on calling and finding out for cirtain if it going to fit there is nothing worse than buying a duff'n you can't fit lol.

[sam.bird3]

Cool. Cheers. I'll call them in the Morning as I'm off tomorrow. Do you have a standard system still then?

[alan_beecham553]

nah im taking it up to revo stage ii+ and i need a turbo back system and im having a custom one built. Already got my FMIC, TT injectors, CAI & boost guage

[sam.bird3]

Nice

[alan_beecham553]

Did u have any luck with the fit?

[sam.bird3]

Yes, spoke to them this morning. The exhaust will fit up to the downpipe, I will then need a different downpipe from the cat to the exhaust, these retail at almost £180 so need to weigh up my options, with your exhaust and the new downpipe the price isn't too far off the price of a brand spanking new one Fitted by AMD

[alan_beecham553]

That seems a bit expensive to me. It maybe worth gettin a 2nd opinion as they sound like they are trying to sway you towards there new install. Would u like me to ask my milltek dealer how much for a downpipe (even though they did say it would fit). It's knowing who to ask and trust I really don't want u end up with summink that won't fit

[carl-1968]

Still looking for an exhaust or are you sorted?


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[sam.bird3]

Still looking for an exhaust or are you sorted?


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Depends on what exhaust and how much :) (also if it fits lol)

[carl-1968]

Mine was made to order, full 3" turbo back with 1 centre box, sounds awesome for a diesel lol


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[carl-1968]

Youtube link, the car was stuck in dpf regen when it was recorded, but has since had the dpf mapped out, still sounds the same


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaT0IfWZJig&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Carl



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[sam.bird3]

Not only does it sound good for a diesel it goes bloody well for a diesel too!!!

[carl-1968]

Thanks, Will you be ADI? As I will be taking it on the track for a blast all being well, if you want the number of the fabricater let me know, I highly recommend him
Cheers
Carl


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[sam.bird3]

Thanks, Will you be ADI?
Whats that??
I think Nottingham is a bit far for me to go to get an exhaust made, but thanks anyway. :)

[carl-1968]

Audi drivers international at castle combe track, 13th Oct, you could make a weekend of it, its a good night out! Lol


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[sam.bird3]

Sounds like a good day out, Just googled it, Very good price as well. May have to have a serious think about that, Only problem is none of my mates are really into cars, they are all High Flying City Bods and don't really care too much about the Modded car scene, they think i'm a bit of a child still that I enjoy it all lol. so wouldn't really have any one to go up with, I'll have to Try and see if I can persuade one of them :) I know my Mrs wouldn't want to go, she Hates things like that. lol

[carl-1968]

I'd suggest drive up Friday go home Sunday with new exhaust....an hangover!, if you want to talk to Dale who is the man here's his number
07775 865324
Leave it with you Sam


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[alan_beecham553]

If your still interested I've been offered a 10% discount on my new exhaust so I can sell mine for £300

[sam.bird3]

When do you need to know by? I will search around for a better price for the Downpipe.

[alan_beecham553]

How much have you been quoted for the downpipe?

[sam.bird3]

I think it was £180 if I remember correctly. I'll find out for sure.

[sam.bird3]

£163 for the Downpipe. Then I need to pay to get it fitted as I've had a look today and it's definitely not a job I can do on my own on axle stands.
When do you need a definite answer by? Really want it but need to really way up the cost.

£300 exhaust
£163 Downpipe
£100 Fitting

Its not far off the price of a brand spanking new one with fitting inc. I think it's a great deal but probably better suited to someone with the same model as yours.

Let me have a think.

[alan_beecham553]

I totally agree, I asked my milltek dealer today how much for the down pipe and he hasn't got back to me yet. He is trying to find out how much the pipe is and he is contacting millteks engineering to find out for deffo if it's needed but the sales and revo have both told him you won't need the pipe. I'm sure he would be cheaper than £163 but let's wait for an answer from milltek first

[sam.bird3]

Have you heard back yet?

[alan_beecham553]

Sorry I'm out of the country at the minute I'll chase it up when I get home tomorrow

[sam.bird3]

No problem.

[alan_beecham553]

Milltek have said you deffo will need the different down pipe my milltek dealer has quoted £132.40 inc VAT for the 5 speed pipe. They have them in stock and take 1 to 2 days to deliver

[sam.bird3]

OK. Cheers. When do you need an answer by? I need to have a good hard think and see if I can come up with that kind of money at the moment.

[alan_beecham553]

No rush mate but if u could give me answer either way though

[sam.bird3]

Yes no problem. I'll speak to my mate and ask how much he'll charge to fit it.

[carl-1968]

Sam, have you had this sorted yet?


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[sam.bird3]

Not yet, got few other bits to do first, this will probably be after Xmas now.