for that money its a bargain mate[C]
Toyo Sports Exhausts. - Updated with First impressions! - Now with video.-(Another) update
Just got me one of these as the mounting brackets on my stock system died, snapping the flexi pipe.
http://www.toyosports.co.uk/golf-mk4-16-stainless-steel-exhaust-cat-back-3-round-13899-696-p.asp
Had a search about and couldn't find anything about them, well not for the golf anyway. Its cheaper than a mild steel pattern replacement, so thought it was worth a bash. Having it fitted monday (as the flexi pipe needs replacing anyway) So i'll get some pictures up. Looks amazing quality for the money, and its fairly beefy, the picture doesn't do it justice. Paid £138 posted, as for some reason they have them listed on A well known auction site ( [
] ) for £129 (and some for £149, exactly the same system, which is confusing haha). Just wondering if anyone has and previous experience, and as they aren't mentioned on this forum, according to the search, thought I would bring them to folks attention. I'll let you know what they are like come monday, but for the money, it looks hard to go wrong!
Well, Cheers for any replies! hope someone finds this useful.
Craig
UPDATE --
Not atall what I was expecting, Exhaust is really rather quiet, a shade louder than a standard system, but with a much nicer, deeper note. Hard to hear while driving, but bystanders say it sounds much nicer, more like a standard Focus st170 exhaust note. If you're looking for subtle, this is probably a good option. Had to have my front pipe extended, but it would appear that it isn't stock anyway, But that's something to consider, you may have to have it fitted somewhere with welding equipment. Again, that could be down to my car. Overall, i'm pleased with the exhaust. Engine seems to produce more torque low down in the revs as well, but i did go from an exhaust that essentially ended at the flexi pipe. Well worth the money, but if you want loud, Look else where.
Will get a video of the note up tomorrow
Craig
Exhaust is not as loud as appears in video, although the note is accurate. To gauge the sound, the loud knocking before engine start is me checking neutral. which you can barely hear from inside the car. Enjoy.
Another little update:
Exhaust has got much louder over the last week and a bit (and 7-800 miles) Sounding really rather nice now, will try and do another video from the same place, for a comparison.
Craig
http://www.toyosports.co.uk/golf-mk4-16-stainless-steel-exhaust-cat-back-3-round-13899-696-p.asp
Had a search about and couldn't find anything about them, well not for the golf anyway. Its cheaper than a mild steel pattern replacement, so thought it was worth a bash. Having it fitted monday (as the flexi pipe needs replacing anyway) So i'll get some pictures up. Looks amazing quality for the money, and its fairly beefy, the picture doesn't do it justice. Paid £138 posted, as for some reason they have them listed on A well known auction site ( [
] ) for £129 (and some for £149, exactly the same system, which is confusing haha). Just wondering if anyone has and previous experience, and as they aren't mentioned on this forum, according to the search, thought I would bring them to folks attention. I'll let you know what they are like come monday, but for the money, it looks hard to go wrong!Well, Cheers for any replies! hope someone finds this useful.
Craig
UPDATE --
Not atall what I was expecting, Exhaust is really rather quiet, a shade louder than a standard system, but with a much nicer, deeper note. Hard to hear while driving, but bystanders say it sounds much nicer, more like a standard Focus st170 exhaust note. If you're looking for subtle, this is probably a good option. Had to have my front pipe extended, but it would appear that it isn't stock anyway, But that's something to consider, you may have to have it fitted somewhere with welding equipment. Again, that could be down to my car. Overall, i'm pleased with the exhaust. Engine seems to produce more torque low down in the revs as well, but i did go from an exhaust that essentially ended at the flexi pipe. Well worth the money, but if you want loud, Look else where.
Will get a video of the note up tomorrow
Craig
Another little update:
Exhaust has got much louder over the last week and a bit (and 7-800 miles) Sounding really rather nice now, will try and do another video from the same place, for a comparison.
Craig
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Awaiting your feedback on this one. Nice meeting you on saturday night!
Yeah bro, was good meeting you. Just washed her actually, looks nice and shiny Here's the cheap ebay link. Just emailed and asked why one was £20 cheaper than the other, when the description was the same, so will let you know when i get an answer.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLF-MK4-1-4-STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-CAT-BACK-3-ROUND-/400181220874?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2ca8d60a#ht_1177wt_905
There it is though.
Here's the cheap ebay link. Just emailed and asked why one was £20 cheaper than the other, when the description was the same, so will let you know when i get an answer.http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLF-MK4-1-4-STAINLESS-STEEL-EXHAUST-CAT-BACK-3-ROUND-/400181220874?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2ca8d60a#ht_1177wt_905
There it is though.
Just bought one of these to try on my 1.8T I'm not usually a fan of teh cheap stuff, but it's 304 stainless, looks OK, and hopefully shouldn't be too loud. got to be worth a shot over my dying standard catback.
Will let you know how it sounds on a 1.8T soon!
I'm not usually a fan of teh cheap stuff, but it's 304 stainless, looks OK, and hopefully shouldn't be too loud. got to be worth a shot over my dying standard catback.Will let you know how it sounds on a 1.8T soon!
Hate to break this to you, but as far as i know, they only do an exhaust for the Normally aspirated (non turbo) 1.8. I could be wrong, it could be the same system, but someone mentioned that before. Worst case, wait for it to arrive and then match it up to the old system, see if it fits. Thats what i would do, on the off chance that it will fit anyway. Would be good to see what other peoples sound like, see if i can get mine checked out as its not making any noise.Just bought one of these to try on my 1.8T
Will let you know how it sounds on a 1.8T soon!
Cheers
ps http://www.toyosports.co.uk/golf-mk4-18-stainless-steel-exhaust-cat-back-3-round-13899-723-p.asp
Says for 1.8 125 bhp? if its already been sent out, then just wait and see i guess.
Mine is fairly quiet, but Zeldos had one fitted on his 1.4 and he said it was louder than mine. If you have a powerflow dealer near you they can cut and weld it to how you want it basically. Obviously if the stock fit is fine there is no need to bother. Mine could have been silenced by the guys at powerflow for all i know lol. Now i think about it, i think it was modified to sit that low, as i didn't want too much taken out of the valance... All i can say is wait and see! Cant wait to see / hear what yours is like. Im half tempted to open it up and see if i can take some baffles out. Been told that the center silencer is straight through and the backbox is muffled. Hope this is of some help
Craig
Craig
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