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Edition 30 - what first ?
RedRobin:
--- Quote from: danishmkvgti on July 19, 2009, 07:32:27 am ---
>I have chosen the APR and must say that it's impressive how the can displace the sound to the rear of the car, have a friend with the milltek, excellent quality, but the sound is so different. Try the APR and you won't look back
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....Yes, I was impressed with the APR when I rode in WhiteGTI's - I found it generally sounded louder outside the car than inside and it's a very sporty exhaust note, 'harsher' (less low frequencies) than the Milltek to my musician's ears. Personally, I wanted to hear more from inside the car throughout the rev range, but that's just me. I need another ride, Chris!
I would describe the Milltek sound as 'stronger' (more low frequencies and with greater range) but closer to the sound of a road car. However, it screams like a good 'un when given some revs. I think that their own words on their web site: FAQs: Sound Information: Q & A, describes their offerings accurately.
I haven't ridden inside Mat's Blueflame to be able to comment more fully. Sounds great outside though!
It's great that as consumers we are faced with several quite differing choices. We are each likely to be very happy indeed with whichever performance exhaust system we choose if it's one of the well established and proven ones. Which sounds resonate with us as individuals is very subjective - I like bass! (and the sound of a F1 Ferrari V10!).
Linky : - Milltek Sound Information FAQs....
To answer the OP, if not already answered, about which first - My answer is exhaust first over intercooler, just because you already have a remap and it'll benefit from being 'unlocked'. Intercooler can come later, no harm will be done meanwhile as the stock cooler is considered to be a good one.
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T88OMM:
I would defo go with exhause first matey, I had the full TBE Milltek on my old ED30 and boy did it make a difference! :happy2:
WhiteGTI:
You can have another ride in the car Robin, no problems.
To S08: you MUST visit your local tuners and hear the different exhausts in person, both from outside the car and inside. Sound is a very individual taste, and only you can decide which is best. In terms of performance they all give roughly the same power increases, in my opinion for road use it is only the sound and look of the tailpipe that should affect your decision!
S08, where are you based? If you are in Hampshire/Berkshire/Surrey area then we can arrange for you to hear mine if you wish.
I almost get the feeling that people on the VAG forums automatically jump into buying a Milltek. No doubt that they are a good product and have a good reputation with VAG cars, but it almost seems to me that people just jump on the bandwagon without fully considering the alternatives.
When I first came onto the forums, absolutely everyone had a Milltek, and it kind of made me think that it was the right choice to go for, but I'm so happy that I researched the alternatives **(Cue for a Top Cat comment here)**, so that I was able to make an informed decision. I was really happy when Blueflame came along on this forum and offered their system at a good price, its good to see some variation.
Listen to them all, and make a decision based upon that....thats the best advice that I can give!
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RedRobin:
--- Quote from: WhiteGTI on July 19, 2009, 11:13:48 am ---
You can have another ride in the car Robin, no problems.
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....And vica-versa, especially as I can now show off the grrrrrrrrrrr!! sound from my engine mounts.
--- Quote from: WhiteGTI on July 19, 2009, 11:13:48 am ---
To S08: you MUST visit your local tuners and hear the different exhausts in person, both from outside the car and inside. Sound is a very individual taste, and only you can decide which is best. In terms of performance they all give roughly the same power increases, in my opinion for road use it is only the sound and look of the tailpipe that should affect your decision!
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.... +1. Also the look of the tailpipe is something I forgot to mention. Not many of us like the new Mk6 GTI tailpipe look!
--- Quote from: WhiteGTI on July 19, 2009, 11:13:48 am ---
I almost get the feeling that people on the VAG forums automatically jump into buying a Milltek. No doubt that they are a good product and have a good reputation with VAG cars, but it almost seems to me that people just jump on the bandwagon without fully considering the alternatives.
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.... +1. I started off on Tyresmoke forum 4 years ago, researching info on the Mk5 GTI I had ordered. Tyresmoke was originally a breakaway from an Audi forum and no other exhaust than Milltek was even mentioned. The main reason was that Milltek have been established for over 30 years and have a good reputation regarding performance and 'good taste' (not boy-racer). That's why I chose a Milltek and then I woke up to find myself on the slippery slope of modding! So beware!! Absolutely no regrets though - In fact the contrary.
At the time, I thought that my life on car forums would end when my GTI was delivered 12 weeks later < :stupid:
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Msportman:
Did you know Milltek supply Bentley wit their exhausts?
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