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Offline Kieran1990gti

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Custom downpipe
« on: March 01, 2016, 11:49:25 am »
So I have decided to get a 3" custom downpipe.fitted today. The specialist said it's a pig of a job to get the original downpipe off. Just curious as he recons 6-7 hours to complete. Does this sound right
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2016, 12:11:12 pm »
f*ck a duck.....NO WAY!, please tell us you're joking? Only 4 bolts to remove.
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2016, 12:17:04 pm »
See that's the thing I ain't sure how long it takes to fabricate and tig weld a custom exhaust from scratch. He mentioned something about the different ages of golf gti of mk5 have more accessible bolts. Mines axx engine
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2016, 12:34:52 pm »
So the labour quoted includes the manufacturing of the downpipe?

With regards to removing the old, there's isn't any difference between GTI and their verious engines, all the same. Sometimes the bolts can be tricky to reach but with the right tools and penetration fluid and patients it's not that difficult. Recon I could do mine on the drive in under 1hr.
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #4 on: March 01, 2016, 01:09:42 pm »
Yea total time includes. Removing, making and refitting downpipe with a built in reducer. I'll post some pictures up tomorrow of quality he 309 grade stainless
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #5 on: March 01, 2016, 02:19:18 pm »
So how much in total are we talking about??& why do you need a custom job?
Why not save the hassle & buy from bcs,milltek etc etc
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #6 on: March 01, 2016, 04:48:18 pm »
Total price is 360 for decat downpipe. Using 309 grade steel. I was originally going to go for the pipewerx downpipe but this guys local and If I have any issues with the downpipe he is available
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #7 on: March 01, 2016, 06:35:17 pm »
You do know you can buy a eBay downpipe for like 120quid? That will mate to your stock cat back exhaust. So 120quid plus labour fitting for a hour....
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #8 on: March 01, 2016, 07:21:39 pm »
Quote from: Paradox1 on March 01, 2016, 06:35:17 pm
You do know you can buy a eBay downpipe for like 120quid? That will mate to your stock cat back exhaust. So 120quid plus labour fitting for a hour....

^^^^ As above, i have that downpipe from ebay and the quality is great and fit perfect. you dont need a custom pipe at all, take him the down pipe and tell him to fit it.

If he thinks its a struggle, go to somewhere who removes them on a weekly basis as they will do it in an hour and know how to remove properly.
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #9 on: March 01, 2016, 07:23:20 pm »
Second a pipewerx decat.
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Offline Kieran1990gti

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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #10 on: March 01, 2016, 07:59:35 pm »
That's a bargain that eBay downpipe. Lesson learned I guess should have had a look for a eBay part
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #11 on: March 01, 2016, 11:22:09 pm »
If you go for a cheap ebay one then please have it further tig welded for extra support ad they are known for cracking. Not all but you get the jist. Also buy a powerflex dog bone insert or similar for extra jerking support to protect the DP from flexing unless you already have one fitted to the bone that is  :grin:
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Re: Custom downpipe
« Reply #12 on: March 02, 2016, 08:52:45 am »
Going to be investing in a powerflex dog bone mount in the next month for Downpipe. Thanks for the replies
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