I have the Ed30 Milltek Resonated Turbo back exhaust which has been on the car just over a year.
Just to highlight a point.........
Modifications in many not all cases are not as well developed as OEM fit items (time and/or money dictates this fact) Dave B and I were talking about aircraft Mods this week, if we fit a Modification, we have to draw up an inspection regime, and usually this takes the form of more frequent and detailed examinations, until we get enough data to form a regime that will mitigate against failure.
The worrying aspect of this fault, and again hats off to Milltek for their response, is the age of the exhaust, and time to failure.
We can surmise poor fit, poor quality etc. But it just illustrates that an increased inspection regime is required. Mods, in most cases are not just fit and forget. Mods also have a cumulative effect, by that I mean that one set of Mods will be more comfortable together, than another. Eg a hard suspensioned car will transfer loading to other areas, or a set of engine mounts will aid the exhaust, and restrict engine movement and therefore give the flexi etc and easier time.
....Absolutely spot on, Dave!
This is why Milltek will often honour their warranty beyond their formal period and also why cars get invited to their works at Derby for full inspection and analysis before repair/replacement as appropriate. Of course each case is individual and Milltek aren't going to put up with someone just trying to take advantage - Nor should they.
Milltek are continually keen to monitor their products and make improvements - My own car is testament to that process.
For those who don't already know, I
don't work for Milltek - They support my car and I support their efforts and we have become good friends.
Dave's advice is spot on - Whether on a ramp at my VW dealer's, VWR, JKM, or anywhere else, I always take the opportunity to check the whole underside of my car and ask the guys to do so with their more experienced eye. We'd all prefer our mods to be fit'n forget but it's again as the balloonist says, it's the dynamic of the whole package.
