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Title: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 26, 2016, 09:01:36 pm
I'll try to keep this brief, but as a starting point for those that skip read....
IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING A POWERVALVE, GET ONE!  :happy2:

I ordered a couple of weeks ago, Nige was friendly on the phone, certainly not pushy and recommended the cat back system I ordered. Origionally I mentioned the WRC system but after learning it would be too loud for me, decided against it.
Fast forward to yesterday, missed the postman so had to go and pick it up from local parcel force office, 15 miles in opposite direction to where I'd arranged for it to be fitted, which was the garage my son works at.
Anyway, at post office in good time (07:50) after de-icing car and driving through freezing fog. Left PO at 08:20 due to it taking woman over 15 mins to return with box  :fighting:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2FIMG-20161126-WA0012.jpg&hash=37d41467028ff8bc9b372eff80100d785f2d5b8e)
Thick fog for the rest of the journey meant it took 90 mins to get there....
Started with this, not pretty, but never cleaned it as always intended to replace at some time anyway.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2F20161126_075740.jpg&hash=5e31cbf1c7ef440d7aae7f9ff8ff5fdc8abd7388)

Opened box and saw exhaust for the first time, both of us amazed at diameter of pipework and finish of workmanship  :congrats:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2FIMG-20161126-WA0004.jpg&hash=7978ac1acc0ac673094e4db57c2c3f45c33f70bb)
Quickly removed old section of old system and started to fit new, which as it happens only took 1 hour from start to finish, again, testiment to the quality of the workmanship. (which can't be said for the quality of the photos, not me, honest!)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2FIMG-20161126-WA0005.jpg&hash=bf411b29f346df1ccbda452d432c1a52f1679b91)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2FIMG-20161126-WA0003.jpg&hash=28969d002fc763de32f8095f2c40e3844fb9e64b)
Everything bolted up tight and started the car, Flip me, the sound was amazing, a really deep, subtle rumble and driving it was even better, DSG farts seem louder and over-run burble and little pops. Exactly what I wanted.
Unfortunately the drive home wasn't what I expected, quite loud when accellerating and a bit droney... oh dear, starting to question what I'd done.  :scared:
Got within about 5 miles of home and the realised the back seats were still folded down as the box was in the back, once home removed box, flipped seats up, put parcel shelf in and straight back out.....
PERFECT,  :driver: not loud, no drone and certainly not any louder than standard (in the car!) even got my wife's seal of approval, which is very hard to do.
The only issue I have is the tail pipes seem to be a bit low, doesn't look bad unless you look straight from behind. Although the original was quite low, so maybe just me being fussy.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2F20161126_162851.jpg&hash=8ecbbd1482c6aab0cb8f471d867832195cc03c10)
Again, not a good picture but will get better in the morning.
Overall, chuffed to fk with it, sounds amazing, fantasic value, amazing quality and good service.
Apologies for the lengthy read, but credit where it's due to @Powervalve Nige (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=331)
Any comments welcome, especially on the finished height of the tailpipes and if there's a way of raising them slightly, we had looked at bending the rear hanger, but couldn't decide at the time if it was too low or not  :stupid:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: AJP on November 26, 2016, 10:08:40 pm
Congrats on the purchase. Great bit of kit isn't it.

I'd tweak it a bit. It'll fit nicer than that with a bit of fettling.

Shame you only went for a catback, their full systems give a big performance boost. Nothing stopping you from getting one of their downpipes in the future though.
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: patpong_pete on November 27, 2016, 10:52:46 am
is this sports or prestige ?
what price for quality system
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: StuGti on November 27, 2016, 11:04:48 am
I'm seriously considering one of these for myself. As above, I's be interested to know if it's a sports or prestige!
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 27, 2016, 11:07:14 am
Congrats on the purchase. Great bit of kit isn't it.

I'd tweak it a bit. It'll fit nicer than that with a bit of fettling.

Shame you only went for a catback, their full systems give a big performance boost. Nothing stopping you from getting one of their downpipes in the future though.
Excellent piece of kit, yes 
Not sure what to tweak to be honest, the only thing we could see to move was the rear hanger on the left hand side. This looked bent on mine but not sure if this is supposed to be like it.
Couldn't justify a full system, I appreciate the gains but I only really drive it on a weekend and certainly not where I need anything extra.
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 27, 2016, 11:09:27 am
is this sports or prestige ?
what price for quality system
I'm not sure to be honest, I think prestige and got 20% off.
I'm sure @Powervalve Nige (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=331) will let you know.
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: AJP on November 27, 2016, 11:17:30 am
On mine there's a join just in front of the fuel tank that gives better adjustment than messing about with hangers.
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 27, 2016, 07:27:31 pm
On mine there's a join just in front of the fuel tank that gives better adjustment than messing about with hangers.
Thanks, will have a look at that, maybe we missed the obvious when fitting it.
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: rashg60 on November 27, 2016, 10:04:31 pm
Here's the fitment on my BCS and it looks much neater. Maybe because it was fitted by Nige and his team?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft642%2Frashg60%2F_DSC0158_zpshp74qupi.jpg&hash=b2a317e4a1373d3131e0e5bb60a64be4233dc92c)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ft642%2Frashg60%2F_DSC0157_zpstnfudlk3.jpg&hash=ccd071ee3e37c1b81204e2bca604330ed08020e8)
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: Andy on November 28, 2016, 12:16:59 am
definately the tail pipes are to low,needs a bit of tweaking
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: Powervalve Nige on November 28, 2016, 03:14:31 pm
Really glad you're happy - yes that tail pipe is considerably out of alignment... certainly using the picture of the oem tails as a reference point.
We get this a lot of the time when aftermarket systems have been installed, very often oem hangers on the chassis have been bent to compensate for poor quality systems.
If you can tweak that rear hanger then you should be aiming for this...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnigeblueflame%2FVW%2F_DSC0958_zpsrvuqynrf.jpg&hash=694ac3fd6c46c5ed52d3980c1f53df57aef906af)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FVW%2FVW_Powervalve_Systems%2F_DSC0316_zpstnoyydjp.jpg&hash=413f7309ad28fdbae2eb509099307b3bc20ccc16)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FVW%2FVW_Powervalve_Systems%2F_DSC0314_zps8clmsgix.jpg&hash=8b85f532a3e754f3aa245687c6f6cf7cdd44f811)

Cheers
Nige
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 28, 2016, 06:29:57 pm
Thanks for the replies, I suspect the rear hanger needs tweaking because if you look at first picture of my old tailpipes they were very low as well. I noticed it wasn't straight when we had the car in the air.
How robust are these? will they snap if I genty tap it with hammer or does it need heating up first?
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: Powervalve Nige on November 29, 2016, 11:15:53 am
Yes - tap it gently... that's what we do. It's mild steel so it should be ok
cheers
Nige
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on November 29, 2016, 04:32:34 pm
Very nice indeedy  :happy2:

What diameter are the tail pipes as they look pretty small or maybe it's because they're hangig too low?.
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on November 29, 2016, 04:34:58 pm
I maybe looking at getting the rest of the power valve kit as I should have done first lol  :doh:

Need a cat back now  :grin:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: bikergeorge on November 29, 2016, 06:14:29 pm
I'm excited to get home, there will be one there waiting for.me when I arrive with any luck, can't wait
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 29, 2016, 06:59:50 pm
Very nice indeedy  :happy2:

What diameter are the tail pipes as they look pretty small or maybe it's because they're hangig too low?.
Thanks, Sounds the dogs...
80mm tailpipes, yeah think they look smaller cos hanging a bit low.
Won't get chance to tweak it till the weekend now  :thinking:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on November 29, 2016, 07:28:35 pm
Very nice indeedy  :happy2:

What diameter are the tail pipes as they look pretty small or maybe it's because they're hangig too low?.
Thanks, Sounds the dogs...
80mm tailpipes, yeah think they look smaller cos hanging a bit low.
Won't get chance to tweak it till the weekend now  :thinking:
I can imagine the sound  :jumping: I need to get back into gear as I've slowed down due to the cold weather. Really thinking of the BCS cat back now as I'm liking the sound of quiet until floored  :grin:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 29, 2016, 07:46:24 pm
Very nice indeedy  :happy2:

What diameter are the tail pipes as they look pretty small or maybe it's because they're hangig too low?.
Thanks, Sounds the dogs...
80mm tailpipes, yeah think they look smaller cos hanging a bit low.
Won't get chance to tweak it till the weekend now  :thinking:
I can imagine the sound  :jumping: I need to get back into gear as I've slowed down due to the cold weather. Really thinking of the BCS cat back now as I'm liking the sound of quite until floored  :grin:

quiet?... more like a gentle rumble!
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on November 30, 2016, 03:25:34 pm
Very nice indeedy  :happy2:

What diameter are the tail pipes as they look pretty small or maybe it's because they're hangig too low?.
Thanks, Sounds the dogs...
80mm tailpipes, yeah think they look smaller cos hanging a bit low.
Won't get chance to tweak it till the weekend now  :thinking:
I can imagine the sound  :jumping: I need to get back into gear as I've slowed down due to the cold weather. Really thinking of the BCS cat back now as I'm liking the sound of quite until floored  :grin:

quiet?... more like a gentle rumble!
better to rubble than what mine sounds like ATM  :surprised: too much noise for a family car  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 30, 2016, 07:24:53 pm
Very nice indeedy  :happy2:

What diameter are the tail pipes as they look pretty small or maybe it's because they're hangig too low?.
Thanks, Sounds the dogs...
80mm tailpipes, yeah think they look smaller cos hanging a bit low.
Won't get chance to tweak it till the weekend now  :thinking:
I can imagine the sound  :jumping: I need to get back into gear as I've slowed down due to the cold weather. Really thinking of the BCS cat back now as I'm liking the sound of quite until floored  :grin:

quiet?... more like a gentle rumble!
better to rubble than what mine sounds like ATM  :surprised: too much noise for a family car  :signLOL:
Oh dear, what you got fitted?

Managed to get 30 minutes after work to look at the rear hanger, turned out to be easier than I thought. Just enough room to squeeze the trolley jack handle in and persuade it upwards... :signLOL:
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2FIMG-20161130-WA0003_1.jpg&hash=b350aae9c477f9f4f5b70f5244fed166797b078b)
Ended up looking like this...

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which is far better than this

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fv356%2Frob4462%2F20161126_162851.jpg&hash=8ecbbd1482c6aab0cb8f471d867832195cc03c10)
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: AJP on November 30, 2016, 07:28:43 pm
Miles better
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 30, 2016, 07:37:55 pm
Miles better
Thanks.
Just wish we'd spent a couple of minutes to look on't internet when we were fitting it.
Anyway sorted now   :happy2:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on November 30, 2016, 08:02:09 pm
Well done mate easy job in the end. Looks mich better now :happy2:

I have a BCS down pipe and sport cat matted to a link pipe and cat back non res milltek.
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: rashg60 on November 30, 2016, 09:02:38 pm
Looks perfect now  :happy2:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 30, 2016, 09:06:47 pm
Well done mate easy job in the end. Looks mich better now :happy2:

I have a BCS down pipe and sport cat matted to a link pipe and cat back non res milltek.
Thanks, I nearly went for a Milltek. So glad I didn't.

Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on November 30, 2016, 09:07:32 pm
Looks perfect now  :happy2:
Thanks! :happy2:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on November 30, 2016, 10:01:03 pm
Well done mate easy job in the end. Looks mich better now :happy2:

I have a BCS down pipe and sport cat matted to a link pipe and cat back non res milltek.
Thanks, I nearly went for a Milltek. So glad I didn't.
ive always used Remus but change to milltek when I had the tt as the pipe diameter are bigger and it sounded a lot better but I think because of the BCS on this golf makes it a little too noisy  :doh:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: patpong_pete on April 08, 2017, 06:54:21 pm
is this sports or prestige ?
what price for quality system
I'm not sure to be honest, I think prestige and got 20% off.
I'm sure @Powervalve Nige (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=331) will let you know.
GTI8v bcs great exhaust how did you get the 20% discount ?
thanks in advance
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on April 08, 2017, 10:38:06 pm
It's an awesome exhaust as I bought a full system not long back and fitted it up and my gosh it sounds mental on wot  :driver:
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: GTI8v on April 09, 2017, 07:57:09 pm
is this sports or prestige ?
what price for quality system
I'm not sure to be honest, I think prestige and got 20% off.
I'm sure @Powervalve Nige (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=331) will let you know.
GTI8v bcs great exhaust how did you get the 20% discount ?
thanks in advance
Hi @patpong_pete (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=3923) I think I just phoned up and mentioned this site and the fact there was talk of a group buy..
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: rob.brad on April 10, 2017, 04:40:31 pm
That looks good!
Title: Re: Powervalve Fitted Woohoo!
Post by: r5gtt on April 10, 2017, 09:43:21 pm
My BCS power valve system used but all good

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1374.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fag433%2FSandy1786%2FIMG_2645.jpg&hash=7df103771f08320d7dde8bc791d23dc46517cc61)
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