03-08-2014, 03:33 PM
Looking at making my car a bit meaner sounding, is it just a de-cat that can be done or is there more to it? I think I have a aftermarket system as it is.
(03-08-2014, 03:40 PM)Jimbo Wrote: [ -> ]For a dt i think the best way to make sound nice is decat, standard centre and straight pipe at rear with a tip.
Ideally only want one silencer middle or back
(03-08-2014, 03:56 PM)Daniel306 Wrote: [ -> ]Only need one box for the Mot
(03-08-2014, 04:00 PM)Toms306 Wrote: [ -> ]You also need the cat for MOT now unfortunately. Probably get away without this year while they're still 'getting used' to the new rules though.
(03-08-2014, 04:09 PM)Toms306 Wrote: [ -> ]You're welcome to get a decat and swap for the MOT if they fail it. A decat does make a big difference on a diesel tbh. I don't have the balls to run one anymore though in case the police start checking for them!
Do you know what setup you've already got? Is it just standard with a sports backbox?
(03-08-2014, 04:54 PM)Nath140889 Wrote: [ -> ]Performance wise keep the center box and ditch the back box, center boxes on these aren't restrictive but the back box is
(03-08-2014, 04:59 PM)Nath140889 Wrote: [ -> ]Can just use a straight pipe welded on with an exhaust tip welded to that, as said above only needs one box in the system for mot, and due to the age of most dturbos i reckon u could probably get away with a decat if its a standard pipe from a phase1 , cats on dturbo exhaust systems were fitted in a very hit and miss fashion , can get the decats from most motorspares for under 25quid
(03-08-2014, 05:14 PM)Grant Wrote: [ -> ]Buy some tube, and if you are ever over this way, drop in
With a case of beer of course.
(03-08-2014, 07:16 PM)Connor Wrote: [ -> ]Get a stainless system like mine, Infinity Exhaust, Chipping Sodbury. Man up and straight through
(03-08-2014, 08:08 PM)RetroPug Wrote: [ -> ]Got a powerflow backbox for sale in the parts section if you're interested. Not a big big at all and routes straight, not restrictive at all.
However the general consensus seems to be on here that ditching the backbox entirely typically makes the diesels sound good...want want to do it on a petrol though!
(03-08-2014, 08:50 PM)daniel909 Wrote: [ -> ]I got a de cat Center box then straight to a 3" tip sounds good and passed mot with no cat
(03-08-2014, 09:08 PM)Connor Wrote: [ -> ]Mine cost £180 for a 2.5" system, can't see why it would be any dearer for yours
(03-08-2014, 08:46 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: [ -> ]Man I'd love that back box but have no money at the moment, I have a car I'm braking if you want to swap it for any parts? It's my 1.4 in the for sale section all parts are available
(03-08-2014, 09:37 PM)RetroPug Wrote: [ -> ](03-08-2014, 08:46 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: [ -> ]Man I'd love that back box but have no money at the moment, I have a car I'm braking if you want to swap it for any parts? It's my 1.4 in the for sale section all parts are available
Had a fair amount of interest but no takers yet, had a guy come today but I ended up repairing his standard exhaust for him instead...I think I'm too nice!
If it doesn't sell in the next 1-2 days I'm off on holiday until late August so it might end up still being around for a bit.
Does the 1.4 have any shinies on it? I don't need any standard parts.
(03-08-2014, 09:43 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: [ -> ](03-08-2014, 09:37 PM)RetroPug Wrote: [ -> ](03-08-2014, 08:46 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: [ -> ]Man I'd love that back box but have no money at the moment, I have a car I'm braking if you want to swap it for any parts? It's my 1.4 in the for sale section all parts are available
Had a fair amount of interest but no takers yet, had a guy come today but I ended up repairing his standard exhaust for him instead...I think I'm too nice!
If it doesn't sell in the next 1-2 days I'm off on holiday until late August so it might end up still being around for a bit.
Does the 1.4 have any shinies on it? I don't need any standard parts.
Fair enough and sadly no :/ just a standard car, it has crystals if that's classed as a shine haha
(03-08-2014, 09:48 PM)Connor Wrote: [ -> ]Just speak to them and say your friend had one fitted and he said to speak to them about getting one
(03-08-2014, 09:55 PM)RetroPug Wrote: [ -> ](03-08-2014, 09:43 PM)Nathan1305 Wrote: [ -> ](03-08-2014, 09:37 PM)RetroPug Wrote: [ -> ]Had a fair amount of interest but no takers yet, had a guy come today but I ended up repairing his standard exhaust for him instead...I think I'm too nice!
If it doesn't sell in the next 1-2 days I'm off on holiday until late August so it might end up still being around for a bit.
Does the 1.4 have any shinies on it? I don't need any standard parts.
Fair enough and sadly no :/ just a standard car, it has crystals if that's classed as a shine haha
I've got a ph.1 mate.
Well, in any case if you do get some money together feel free to get in touch, but it does sound like you could get a nice system from this thread.
(03-08-2014, 10:30 PM)Danny2009 Wrote: [ -> ]I've got a one piece turbo back custom stainless exhaust for sale
Drop me a pm if your interested
(05-08-2014, 06:17 PM)bigcheez2k3 Wrote: [ -> ]IDK if you heard mine but it's de-cat>midbox>pipe with a 3.5" (I think) outward rolled tip. Passed 2 MOT's just fine, sounds nice when you want it to but fairly quiet at 30/40mph around town.