Cupra TDI exhaust options

[magicoi]

My last service identified a rusting exhaust hanger and just under £300 notes to replace the exhaust (dealer) !

My question is, what options are there for us derv drivers for new back boxes? I dont want a droning exhaust because i drive 20k a year but would like a sportier note and perhaps a little more power to result from the slightly more flowing exhaust (i know the downpipes the killer!)

Thanks

 

[tdi_will]

Mufflerectomy.. Cut out the backbox replace with abit of straight through pipe, cost me £60 Gives a little bit of a sportier note (hardly noticeable) & You get a little turbo whistle aswell.

+ Turbo definetly seems to spool up a little quicker as less backpressure

 

[magicoi]

So, is that an MOT fail with emissions?

 

[tdi_will]

If im correct they dont test Derv's on emissions.. and this shouldnt have any effect.. im sure a few people take the CAT out aswell!

Someone please correct me if im wrong!

 

[cupra-rich]

cat out on mine no probs with MOT don't test on emissions.

 

[millsyscossie]

Yeah just a smoke test for derv iirc

 

[magicoi]

cool, so i should be looking for a cat back then?

 

[Benzy]

hate to be a pain but any chance on a video of the decat?

 

[cupra-rich]

not much differance in the sound tbh sorry no vids just a link to thr one i have.
http://www.thsperformance.co.uk/product/Downpipe_Decat_for_1.9_TDi_Cars_THSTDDP-1

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

well mines got a full milltek decat system,

passed the mot perfect last week even malfunctioned the smoke test

the guy checked the errors out and scratched his head saying cant be right the computer is saying too clean to test

 

[magicoi]

How many notes did that cost Andrew, if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

cant remember bought 450 i think




i wanted quality mind had some bad experiences from custom places in past etc

 

[Husbandofstinky]

Milltek all the way. You gets what you pay for imo. They are well made exhausts.

I bought mine from ICJ performance in Essex for the same money as Andys ^^^

I would recommend them and Chris bent over backwards to get the DP to me on time.

 

[jonjay]

AmD Essex do free fitting on Millteks.

 

[chris285]

got a custom cat back here for 260 notes, looks standard apart from the bigger twin tail ends but get it to 4k and above it it aint standard lol

 

[knight85]

same...milltek cat-back...but buying the decat/downpipe to match.

MOT only test smoke for DERVs its emissions for petrols....i will keep my cat just in case anyway, and if i want to sell it unmodified

 

[Husbandofstinky]

Just had a look at ICJ's website and its online store is now closed

Hopefully still trading - just not online.

 

[Benzy]

does it make a noticeable difference to noise and performance chris?

 

[magicoi]

some interesting options presenting themselves guys, thanks

 

[Andrewcupra TDI]

well id day mines almost oem sound even when ragging , (slightly louder )
and the noise of the turbo is much more noticable too , spool up was about 1200rpm now the carbonio airintakes on its mental chatering all the time


as from my video theres hardy any noise can prob hear the rollers spining more


also awsome gti fitted mine free too