[gtimk4180]

If I get a custome exhaust made, is there anywhere I can buy a rear valance from to accommadate the pipes instead of cutting the one thats on? I notice awesome gti sell the millteks, but will these need a new valance also?

 

[BORA_TOM]

Most people use the v6 4motion one

 

[gtimk4180]

Is that twin pipes? if so, where is the best place to get one from?

Thanks for the info by the way

 

[Zeke]

Do you mean you want your exhaust to stick out at both sides or just two pipes on the same side?

 

[gtimk4180]

just 2 pipes on the same side, but I dont want to be doing any cutting, cos I think the diy jobs look crap especially if i do it!

 

[shiuming]

Milltek do back boxes with downswept stubby hidden tips just like the original exhaust. I personally prefer the tips to be hidden, unless they are poking out from left and right sides, for the balanced look.

 

[smithjoe]

just 2 pipes on the same side, but I dont want to be doing any cutting, cos I think the diy jobs look crap especially if i do it!

You need a V6 4motion rear valance, ?40 from the dealers or VAGparts or Awesome Gti.[H]

Here's mine http://www.uk-mkivs.net/forums/221227/ShowPost.aspx

 

[gtimk4180]

I didnt realise you could get a milltek with hidden pipes []

sounds good to me. Is that the v6 4 motion valance, looks good, where did you get that from if you dont mind me asking?

Does it come as the black plastic like the original, and is it easy to fit?

 

[gtimk4180]

I cant find a oem rear valance on waesomegto or vag parts?

 

[Zeke]

I cant find a oem rear valance on waesomegto or vag parts?

You may aswel just go to your local stealer. By the time you pay postage you won't be saving alot

 

[Zeke]

Surley you don't need a custom box. Most companies do a twin exit exhaust for the mk4

 

[gtimk4180]

theres about 3 places within 5 miles that make the up custom exhausts, same price as the milltek, but I think I'll get the milltek anyway, just after the valance now thats all

 

[shiuming]

Er, why don't you just get the hidden tips and save the expense of the valance? Or did you actually want visible tips?

 

[gtimk4180]

Sounds a lot easier!

Thanks for the help everyone anyway.

 

[Zeke]

Just out of interest what model mk4 you putting this exhaust onto?

If its a N/A golf then you won't see any power gains and the only reason to get it would be for looks. So the discreet back box would be pointless.

Anyway you should decide whether your are buying it for looks or power increase as ?40 for the rear valance isn't alot extra to spend if you really want to see the exhaust

 

[shiuming]

Just out of interest what model mk4 you putting this exhaust onto?

If its a N/A golf then you won't see any power gains and the only reason to get it would be for looks. So the discreet back box would be pointless.

Anyway you should decide whether your are buying it for looks or power increase as ?40 for the rear valance isn't alot extra to spend if you really want to see the exhaust

You'd certainly hear it though, and I like the idea of that, stealth in looks but nice sound when you rev it [] There is also the benefit of corrosion resistance. Even if there was absolutely no power gain (Milltek did quote me some approximate figures even though I told them I have a 1.6 NA) I'd personally still go with hidden tips.

 

[GaryM]

If its a N/A golf then you won't see any power gains and the only reason to get it would be for looks.

Thats also the case for the 1.8T, if you want a performance increase then its a larger downpipe and free flowing cat / decat.

Catback won't give you anything but looks as the stock backbox is fine.

 

[gtimk4180]

Its a bit of both really, bit of noise and a bit of power of possible. mk41.8T 180bhp.

I read that you still have to modify the valance. but I'd prefer the discreet zorst if its the same power as the twin pipe model. Looking to remap in the future, but wanted to keep the car as normal looking as possible. was going to go for the stage 2, so might aswell get the other stuff sorted first.

The cat/downpipe would effect the insurance more probably, as its obvious looking, I'm already paying ?1100, only an extra ?12 for the backbox change!!

 

[GaryM]

Revo stage 2 requires high flow cat or decat and large downpipe,
catback system is neither here nor there - no extra power - zero -
zilch!!!

 

[gtimk4180]

Ok m8 I get the hint now, got to get the decat and large downpipe, so I get no extra power at all then []