MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: h45gti on May 08, 2014, 06:15:43 pm
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hi guys/gals quick question regarding the r32 style catback by Milltek, after reading ive seen people say the exhaust tips stick out and do not sit flush with the lower part valance?
is this still true?
if yes by how much do they stick out by in cm/mm? thanks
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I dont think it's the tips that stick out but the box the tips come out of, they seem to hang below the rear valance and can been seen from behind (unlike an R32).
Have a look at some pic's you wil see what I mean.
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ahh right, do you think they'll be able to do this without the box? the box quietens the sound right? im interested in a non res, want it slightly louder than stock
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Not sure who makes them without the box but you could do like I did and have it stove enamelled so it doesn't stand out so much.
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Not sure who makes them without the box but you could do like I did and have it stove enamelled so it doesn't stand out so much.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FMatt.H%2FMK5_Golf_GT_Sport_170%2F65_zps9b1d7eb6.jpg&hash=1c4f648c28fb53e7da46a1f22f7deb95bb13cf08)
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that setup looks really nice !! what brand/make is the exhaust setup? :happy2: :drinking:
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Full non-res Milltek apart from the DPF delete which is from Darkside Developments.
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I have this on my mk5 GTI and yes, when you stand behind the car you can see the back box clearly below the rear valance. Not the ugliest of sights, but does annoy me it doesn't sit like a proper R32 rear.
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I have this on my mk5 GTI and yes, when you stand behind the car you can see the back box clearly below the rear valance. Not the ugliest of sights, but does annoy me it doesn't sit like a proper R32 rear.
the milltek one? whats your opinion on the sound/performance? also had any issues with it ? guessing its more of a cosmetic thing but there is a slightly louder exhaust note?
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Go for BCS
;)
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With the way nige builds the exhausts, the back box is no where near the back so u don't see it :D
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:surprised: that looks really nice!! ive tried to go on there website but it says under construction still so cant view any of the products :sad1:
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:surprised: that looks really nice!! ive tried to go on there website but it says under construction still so cant view any of the products :sad1:
Facebook and google mate
There'll be an R32 on there and you'll see what I mean about the back box being out the way
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:surprised: that looks really nice!! ive tried to go on there website but it says under construction still so cant view any of the products :sad1:
Facebook and google mate
There'll be an R32 on there and you'll see what I mean about the back box being out the way
I just saw the images on the facebook group thanks!! :drool: :drool: :drool:
I do live quite far away though :sad1: around 200miles away :/
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Haven't they sorted that website yet?! No wonder people go downmarket and pick the other make instead...
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There's been no issues with it. As for sound, I got the louder option and it's still only just more noticeable than a stock system. My girlfriend has a Miltek but the normal GTI design and it's a bit louder than that.
If I were you I'd order a BCS exhaust, I reckon if I replace my down pipe and cat, I'll also have them make a full exhaust. Worth a few hours drive, the many cars I've seen with BCS fitted have been stunning craftsmanship.
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There's been no issues with it. As for sound, I got the louder option and it's still only just more noticeable than a stock system. My girlfriend has a Miltek but the normal GTI design and it's a bit louder than that.
If I were you I'd order a BCS exhaust, I reckon if I replace my down pipe and cat, I'll also have them make a full exhaust. Worth a few hours drive, the many cars I've seen with BCS fitted have been stunning craftsmanship.
It feels weird putting such a nice bit of kit underneath the car where I can't see it :(
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Haven't they sorted that website yet?! No wonder people go downmarket and pick the other make instead...
Nige is fully booked, so there's plenty of people going.....
Facebook and word of mouth is more than enough tbf
Easy enough to just pick up the phone and ring him...
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yeah the facebook page is great, got tons of photos of different cars, so many pics haven't reached the bottom yet that my laptop has become choppy :signLOL:
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Was a 3 hour drive for me but well worth it!
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OK if you use facebook, I suppose, but I'd rather use a wire brush to clean my bell end!
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Not sure who makes them without the box but you could do like I did and have it stove enamelled so it doesn't stand out so much.
That looks great. Where did you get that done?
Jas
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OK if you use facebook, I suppose, but I'd rather use a wire brush to clean my bell end!
Ok :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:
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Not sure who makes them without the box but you could do like I did and have it stove enamelled so it doesn't stand out so much.
That looks great. Where did you get that done?
Jas
I had it done at The Wheel Specialist in Burton on Trent :happy2:
OP, also check out RW-Developments on Facebook. Based in Lichfeld his work looks very good.
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spoke to nige from BCS/Powervalve, very nice chap, looking to get catback done next month hopefully once I get me car back and when my r32 bumper arrives tomorrow :party: :laugh:
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spoke to nige from BCS/Powervalve, very nice chap, looking to get catback done next month hopefully once I get me car back and when my r32 bumper arrives tomorrow :party: :laugh:
:happy2: :happy2: :happy2: :happy2:
Told you he was a sound lad.
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so my rear lower part r32 bumper is here :) picked it up from DPD collection :laugh: :laugh: :drool: :drool:
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came with reflectors and some screws
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I had the milltek r32 and yes the tips aren't flush with the valance but the hanging back box is definitely the issue. Went to a turboback bcs. Never looked back, and as always, nige is the nicest guy! You can see the difference ion my build thread in my sig