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Josh B’s Silver GTi - MOT Passed!
JoshB:
I know this is supposed to be a preservation of an original GTi, but the exhaust is knackered...
It was badly welded up to get it through the MOT but still has a blow and it’s only a matter of time before it falls off. Still, it’s not done bad for 16 years I suppose! I looked at an original part but VW want silly money, the cheap pattern parts off eBay are exactly that, but I didn’t want the noise/looks of a stainless aftermarket system.
I got in touch with a couple of custom exhaust fabricators and got quotes of £700-£900, which was about the same as an original VW exhaust.
A quick trawl on eBay and I found what seems to be the perfect fit.
It’s one of those Gravity ones. Cheap and cheerful, but the welds look spot on and it’s got a second resonator to hopefully keep it sounding original, and the tips are the same dimensions as the OE ones.
As I had a eBay voucher, it was only £300. Just wait for the rain to stop so I can get it fitted now.
GVK:
--- Quote from: JoshB on July 12, 2021, 10:47:36 am ---I know this is supposed to be a preservation of an original GTi, but the exhaust is knackered...
It was badly welded up to get it through the MOT but still has a blow and it’s only a matter of time before it falls off. Still, it’s not done bad for 16 years I suppose! I looked at an original part but VW want silly money, the cheap pattern parts off eBay are exactly that, but I didn’t want the noise/looks of a stainless aftermarket system.
I got in touch with a couple of custom exhaust fabricators and got quotes of £700-£900, which was about the same as an original VW exhaust.
A quick trawl on eBay and I found what seems to be the perfect fit.
It’s one of those Gravity ones. Cheap and cheerful, but the welds look spot on and it’s got a second resonator to hopefully keep it sounding original, and the tips are the same dimensions as the OE ones.
As I had a eBay voucher, it was only £300. Just wait for the rain to stop so I can get it fitted now.
--- End quote ---
I have a resonated Milltek on mine and just cruising about it's quiet but with a nice note when you boot it.
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JoshB:
One thing that’s been bugging me since I got the car was the state the grab handle and switches were in, so I’ve ordered new ones.
I didn’t realise the inside part of the grab handle was a separate piece though, so rubbed it down with some 400grit and repainted it. It’ll do the trick for now whilst I order a new one.
And finished.
I’ve done passenger side switch as well but I didn’t manage to do the fuel cap switch. Searched high and low but I couldn’t find my T30 bit! Literally the only one I can’t find...
I also retained the original mirror switch as I felt the Mk6 one is just a bit too bling. I’d have been more comfortable with just a chrome ring round the top...
In other news, I’ve ordered loads of new service bits so it’s going to have a full service soon.
GVK:
Nice update, the light switch just twists and removes right? I'm fitting a boost gauge soon and need to remove the light switch to access the wiring.
LC5F:
After market diverter and exhaust - be aware its a slippery slope from here!
Where did you source your Mk6 switches - are the tips metal or plastic metal?
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