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Offline nigw

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Gerlach exhausts?
« on: July 02, 2017, 06:44:03 pm »
Hi,

After a 3 year break from Mk5 Golf GTI ownership, I've just purchased another one. It has recently been fitted with a stainless steel exhaust (mid-box delete), but I'm putting it back to standard.

I was looking at used OE, but people seem reluctant to post them, so I've been searching for suppliers of new standard-type ones (not many!) - has anyone come across Gerlach exhausts? It's a German brand and there are some ok reviews for other cars, but nothing mentioning the Golf GTI.

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Re: Gerlach exhausts?
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2017, 06:48:18 pm »
Depending where you're based, you might be able to pick up a used OEM system from the likes of BCS for a few quid.

I left mine with them when I got their full system fitted - through laziness - and I'm sure it was in decent nick, so you might find they've got some lying around.

I don't have any experience of the quality of Gerlach unfortunately, but maybe someone else can offer some opinions.

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Re: Gerlach exhausts?
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2017, 09:42:35 am »
Hi, ok - thanks for that. Unfortunately I'm not near BCS. Hopefully someone has tried gerlach or can suggest an alternative source!

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Re: Gerlach exhausts?
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2017, 11:28:03 am »
Hi, ok - thanks for that. Unfortunately I'm not near BCS. Hopefully someone has tried gerlach or can suggest an alternative source!

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I've still got my full oem system sat in my garage. Whereabouts are you?

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Re: Gerlach exhausts?
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2017, 02:41:39 pm »
Hi, ok - thanks for that. Unfortunately I'm not near BCS. Hopefully someone has tried gerlach or can suggest an alternative source!

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I've still got my full oem system sat in my garage. Whereabouts are you?


Hi Craig, I'm in Edinburgh, but can arrange a courier easily as long as the thing can be wrapped up (bubble wrap etc). Feel free to PM me.

The "aftermarket" standard ones are about £75 brand new plus delivery for the mid and rear boxes, and used ones are anywhere from £25-£60 plus delivery, hence wondering which to go for.

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Re: Gerlach exhausts?
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2017, 06:45:59 pm »
Depending where you're based, you might be able to pick up a used OEM system from the likes of BCS for a few quid.

I left mine with them when I got their full system fitted - through laziness - and I'm sure it was in decent nick, so you might find they've got some lying around.

I don't have any experience of the quality of Gerlach unfortunately, but maybe someone else can offer some opinions.

Did exact same myself :D saw the shiny new exhaust and suddenly didn't want my old one  :wink: