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Exhaust fitting
« on: August 20, 2015, 06:53:47 pm »
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Well I was having a flick threw eBay the other night and I've seen loads of these cheap £250 stainless catback exhausts for the mk5 gti and I noticed one up for auction. I ended up having a bid on it and managed to win the auction with the total coming in at £150 with postage.

At that price I was happy to take a gamble. It arrived today, it was advertised as a unbranded 2.5" system but what actually arrived was a Direnza exhaust and its 2.75" diameter all the way with 3" tail pipes.

It looks very good quality and very happy with it.

The only problem is that I have a 3" decat downpipe on now going into my original exhaust and this new system hasn't come with any sort of adapter.
I need some sort of adapter that will fit the downpipe side and then the cat back side but after looking on the car it looks like it needs be around 4-5 inches long to fit.

Has any had this issue and can point me in the direction of an adapter? Had a look threw eBay and clampco but can't seem to find what I need.
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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2015, 09:40:28 pm »
Hello mate,

I've got the Direnza tbe with 3in sport cat and the biggest issue I had was even Direnza don't supply you with an adapter I had to have one fabricated. So the best option is to go to a local exhaust place and ask them if they can make you a step down connector, I used my local powerflow specialist and it cost me £20

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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #2 on: August 21, 2015, 01:00:00 am »
Nice one buddy. I was guessing that would be the case. I'll have a search on Google and see what exhaust places are near me.

What does it sound like by the way?
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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2015, 10:24:29 am »
Nice one buddy. I was guessing that would be the case. I'll have a search on Google and see what exhaust places are near me.

What does it sound like by the way?

It's nice mate it's very similar to the resonated milltek I had on my old ST. It's got a nice purr in idle and a good roar when giving it some beans

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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #4 on: September 03, 2015, 08:48:24 pm »
Ordered an adapter online from mij exhausts for £9.30 delivered  :happy2:

Local places wanted near £50! What a joke

I don't suppose you have a video of what it sounds like @hlcst
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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2015, 04:17:53 pm »
Ordered an adapter online from mij exhausts for £9.30 delivered  :happy2:

Local places wanted near £50! What a joke

I don't suppose you have a video of what it sounds like @hlcst

I don't mate but I will try and get one on Sunday if I get a chance.

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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2015, 05:37:00 pm »
Ordered an adapter online from mij exhausts for £9.30 delivered  :happy2:

Local places wanted near £50! What a joke

I don't suppose you have a video of what it sounds like @hlcst

I don't mate but I will try and get one on Sunday if I get a chance.

That's great If you could mate I'd be very thankful.
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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #7 on: September 06, 2015, 01:00:54 pm »
Here you go Ricky it's not the best quality video but it was just a quick iPhone 4 vid and my 9year old son was popping the throttle

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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #8 on: September 06, 2015, 03:08:19 pm »
Sounds pretty nice. Can't wait to get it on now. Thanks for the vid!

I'd love a red one :drool: looks very nice mate.
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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #9 on: September 06, 2015, 03:15:30 pm »
Sounds pretty nice. Can't wait to get it on now. Thanks for the vid!

I'd love a red one :drool: looks very nice mate.
Cheers mate :happy2:

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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2015, 05:28:49 pm »


Quick video of mine now it's fitted. Hats of to mij exhausts the adapter fits like a glove and less than £10 delivered! Couldn't be happier.

Mines got a 3" decat, I'll see what it's like after a few miles but I wouldn't mind abit more noise.
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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2015, 06:30:08 pm »
Very nice mate :happy2:
I did feel like I wanted to get a non res centre section but I'm more than happy with how it sounds now

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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #12 on: November 09, 2015, 11:28:34 pm »


Quick video of mine now it's fitted. Hats of to mij exhausts the adapter fits like a glove and less than £10 delivered! Couldn't be happier.

Mines got a 3" decat, I'll see what it's like after a few miles but I wouldn't mind abit more noise.

Please could you give me a link to the mij part that's needed? Just got a Direnza exhaust and desperate to fit!

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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #13 on: November 09, 2015, 11:37:26 pm »
http://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/220687177147

There you go mate. Just need to add your measurements on the check out.
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Re: Exhaust fitting
« Reply #14 on: November 10, 2015, 08:20:07 am »
Many thanks that's fantastic.

Next cheeky question - Any idea what size I need to order? 

I could remove the exhaust from the car and measure but I won't be taking it off until I fit the new one.

Sorry to be a PITA but if anyone could let me know that would be superb please.

James