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is this a direct fit?
« on: July 21, 2014, 09:35:54 pm »
im looking for a new cat back exhaust for my mk5 gti 5dr and was wondering if this is a direct fit or not as its a 3" bore pipe also is the exhaust the same for the 3dr and 5dr?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cobra-Sport-Volkswagen-Golf-MK5-GTI-3-Cat-Back-Exhaust-System-Resonated-/231122641262?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item35cffba16e

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2014, 05:44:40 pm »
You'd be far better off buying a BCS Power Valve system, costs more but so highly rated on here. Check them out - www.powervalve.co.uk and also look at the traders showcase section on this forum for some of their work.

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #2 on: July 22, 2014, 06:33:51 pm »
thanks for your reply, where can I buy these from? what bore is the standard system? 2.5"?

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2014, 11:17:43 am »
You'd be far better off buying a BCS Power Valve system, costs more but so highly rated on here. Check them out - www.powervalve.co.uk and also look at the traders showcase section on this forum for some of their work.

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #4 on: July 23, 2014, 12:42:06 pm »
Haha its. Its cool mate, am totally new to the vw scene so any help is appreciated

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #5 on: July 23, 2014, 12:45:26 pm »
Nothing wrong with cobra but if theres not a huge price difference which i doubt there is, as thats not that cheap, i would go eurojet or bcs
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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #6 on: July 23, 2014, 04:59:05 pm »
im just after a stainless steel replacement for my standard system, don't really want noise, that's why im after a resonated system, my local custom exhaust garage has said they can do one for £340 made and fitted so it may be my best option

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2014, 07:25:12 pm »
I have a full res Cobra cat back and it sounds fantastic. It may not be as popular as BCS but thats not a reflection on quality or sound. I can provide videos if needed (or a test drive if you're local)


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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #8 on: July 24, 2014, 07:26:32 pm »
im just after a stainless steel replacement for my standard system, don't really want noise, that's why im after a resonated system, my local custom exhaust garage has said they can do one for £340 made and fitted so it may be my best option

I'd recommend against a custom system. The resale value will be 50p. Pay more for a branded system and you'll be able to sell it for 75% of it's cost new.


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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #9 on: July 24, 2014, 08:11:50 pm »
I have a full res Cobra cat back and it sounds fantastic. It may not be as popular as BCS but thats not a reflection on quality or sound. I can provide videos if needed (or a test drive if you're local)


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i doubt im local, i stay in south west scotland, but some sound clips or videos would be great mate, how much did the system cost you?

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #10 on: July 24, 2014, 08:13:38 pm »
I'd recommend against a custom system. The resale value will be 50p. Pay more for a branded system and you'll be able to sell it for 75% of it's cost new.


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the only thing for me is the standard system is pretty rotton so wouldn't really be looking to return it to standard as would have to source a standard exhaust to do so

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is this a direct fit?
« Reply #11 on: July 24, 2014, 09:56:28 pm »


Only clip I have at the moment. A very gentle takeoff and a normal change into second. Be sure to listen with headphones or a decent stereo as phone speakers don't so the bass justice.

Edit: the exhaust photos in the same album aren't the cobra. It's an exhaust from my old Corolla

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #12 on: July 25, 2014, 01:17:23 pm »
You'd be far better off buying a BCS Power Valve system, costs more but so highly rated on here. Check them out - www.powervalve.co.uk and also look at the traders showcase section on this forum for some of their work.

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Re: is this a direct fit?
« Reply #13 on: July 25, 2014, 07:22:31 pm »
Also, does the Cobra have large silencers like the Miltek or Scorpion exhaust systems?

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