THESE WERE MY COMMENTS WHEN I STARTED THIS TOPIC BUT SOME THINGS HAVE CHANGED SINCE THEN. IF YOU'RE READING THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, PLEASE ALSO HAVE A LOOK AT MY LATER COMMENTS FOR THE WHOLE STORY.
Chris
For all those looking for a Milltek DP, my suggestion is to pay the extra and go for the 2.5" one.
I admit that I haven't tried the 2.5 " one, but my suggestion is based on the many niggly issues that I, and others in the US, have noted with respect to 3" DPs generally. I have not seen as many reports about issues with 2.5" DPs and Milltek 2.5" owners seem very happy with their products. Other than price, I can find nothing to recommend the larger DP over the smaller one.
Finally, just to put my comments in context, I think that the 3" DP is a good product that gives significant gains over the stock system. IT IS NOT A BAD PRODUCT AND I AM NOT UNHAPPY WITH IT. However, I wish I had stuck to my original choice of the 2.5" one as I think I would have had fewer fitting, vibration and noise issues and would be happier overall.
Anyone wishing to do further research on this topic should search the VWVortex threads for the past couple of months. Many of the comments apply to 3" DPs generally and not to Milltek specifically. However, the problems all sound boringly and depressingly similar.
Just my 2 cents worth for those purchasing soon.
Chris
For all those looking for a Milltek DP, my suggestion is to pay the extra and go for the 2.5" one.
I admit that I haven't tried the 2.5 " one, but my suggestion is based on the many niggly issues that I, and others in the US, have noted with respect to 3" DPs generally. I have not seen as many reports about issues with 2.5" DPs and Milltek 2.5" owners seem very happy with their products. Other than price, I can find nothing to recommend the larger DP over the smaller one.
Finally, just to put my comments in context, I think that the 3" DP is a good product that gives significant gains over the stock system. IT IS NOT A BAD PRODUCT AND I AM NOT UNHAPPY WITH IT. However, I wish I had stuck to my original choice of the 2.5" one as I think I would have had fewer fitting, vibration and noise issues and would be happier overall.
Anyone wishing to do further research on this topic should search the VWVortex threads for the past couple of months. Many of the comments apply to 3" DPs generally and not to Milltek specifically. However, the problems all sound boringly and depressingly similar.
Just my 2 cents worth for those purchasing soon.