Post by: cossielee on March 23, 2017, 07:19:03 pm
cheers
Post by: Ashjstarr on March 23, 2017, 07:32:24 pm
If i buy the ebay one, it would mean i wouldnt have to save another 3 months for a tune as well.
The biggest issue with the ebay ones is how short the flexipipe is, but i figure if it only lasts a year im fine with that, if i still have the car then ill replace again (if i dont keep, ill put it to standard before i sell)
At the end of the day its just a bit of stainless pipe.....
If you want sportscat thats another story im sure
Post by: munster on March 23, 2017, 07:41:49 pm
Im having this debate with myself at the moment.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/f16b310c77975c1b37afbf5d2978e5c6.jpg)
If i buy the ebay one, it would mean i wouldnt have to save another 3 months for a tune as well.
The biggest issue with the ebay ones is how short the flexipipe is, but i figure if it only lasts a year im fine with that, if i still have the car then ill replace again (if i dont keep, ill put it to standard before i sell)
At the end of the day its just a bit of stainless pipe.....
If you want sportscat thats another story im sure
I got this at £120 and it is spot on, uk made and real decent flexi
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Post by: slix on March 23, 2017, 08:40:30 pm
Why not just get a 200 cell or even 100 cell downpipe. I got my 200 cell for about 270 from eBay and there's no worrying about mot time or even a random vosa spot check at the side of the road. It does happen.
Post by: pudding on March 24, 2017, 11:25:20 am
1) Flexi too short as already mentioned.
2) The front hanger bar is welded too far back.
3) The internal bore diameter is too small. The turbo outlet ID is about 85mm. 3" OD is 76mm, so it can create a step in the flow. R Tech have seen some that are only 2.5" ID that are sold as 3". This causes a big enough restriction to cause valve float.
4) The pipe thickness is a bit thin, so it sounds like it's blowing, but it isn't.
I went with the APR downpipe as I'm a do it once kind of guy, and I have to say, I'm impressed with it. Nice thick cast outlet elbow which sounds very refined, no tinny noises. 83mm ID, so minimal step and sport cat and pipe quality are great. Perfect hanger alignment and perfect length to join onto the OE cat back. The only thing that lets it down is the sport cat. It's crap and fails the MOT, but it doesn't bother me as I 'know a guy' :smiley:
I'm normally not a fan of aftermarket tuning products because there's usually always some crappy flaws, but APR's piece did impress me.
Post by: Vintyd on March 24, 2017, 02:03:53 pm
Post by: pudding on March 24, 2017, 02:31:22 pm
Post by: cossielee on March 25, 2017, 10:00:17 pm
Post by: jaylufc17 on March 25, 2017, 11:55:11 pm
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Post by: Chargercharger on March 28, 2017, 10:44:48 am
Post by: roughd on March 28, 2017, 10:56:31 am
Had mine years no issues
Tbh I can't believe the price some companies charge for their downpipes
Post by: Paradox1 on March 28, 2017, 11:39:41 am
the 3.5 one will flow more as its slightly bigger but you wont notice it. maybe make a bit more power when remapped.
Post by: Ashjstarr on March 28, 2017, 01:39:16 pm
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/f16b310c77975c1b37afbf5d2978e5c6.jpg)
I got this at £120 and it is spot on, uk made and real decent flexi
Just ordered one of these, offered £120 and it was rejected immediately, paid £130 in the end, will give my review when it arrives
Post by: mkmg76 on March 28, 2017, 04:36:12 pm
You after a decat?
Why not just get a 200 cell or even 100 cell downpipe. I got my 200 cell for about 270 from eBay and there's no worrying about mot time or even a random vosa spot check at the side of the road. It does happen.
Any link to that particular seller mate?
Post by: slix on March 28, 2017, 06:19:37 pm
You after a decat?
Why not just get a 200 cell or even 100 cell downpipe. I got my 200 cell for about 270 from eBay and there's no worrying about mot time or even a random vosa spot check at the side of the road. It does happen.
Any link to that particular seller mate?
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/152003075925
That's the 100 cell version, just gotta ask for the 200 cell one. Unless you wanna stick with 100? I went with 200 just for piece of mind and still good flow.
Quality when it turned up was awesome too. Nice thick metal.
Post by: markjj on April 17, 2017, 04:02:11 pm
Post by: slix on April 17, 2017, 04:36:30 pm
Im running the above eBay one and having problems getting gassed when the car is stationary. Fumes blowing in the car when the heater fans are on. I removed the gasket that comes with down pipe and fitted a new OEM gasket from vw but still have the same Problem. Need to remove and check for warping of the flange on the downpipe. So good idea to check before fitting one of these.
Oh that's strange. I've not had any problems with mine, neither has my mate. And we used the gasket that came with it. Have you checked the flexibility pipe?
Post by: markjj on April 17, 2017, 04:43:41 pm
Post by: Richie-VRS on April 17, 2017, 08:11:35 pm
Post by: pudding on April 19, 2017, 09:39:11 am
After removal of the downpipe You can visibly see the soot patch on the gasket where it's been seeping gasses. Yeah it's strange. Maybe just a faulty one.
Put a straight edge on the turbo flange. I thought my APR downpipe was warped as I could see daylight through the gasket when torqued down, but the turbo itself is warped slightly.
Post by: Paradox1 on April 19, 2017, 10:58:29 am
All welded up and now super quite and more power. If yoru going to buy one then just get the weld reinforced so you dont have to take it off and get it done later down the line.
overall still cheaper than any other on the market
Post by: Richie-VRS on April 19, 2017, 07:40:46 pm
ok so had my Ebay 3inch downpipe for a year and a half. it spilt from the bracket that links to the subframe. was stupid loud.
All welded up and now super quite and more power. If yoru going to buy one then just get the weld reinforced so you dont have to take it off and get it done later down the line.
overall still cheaper than any other on the market
Did you have a poly dog bone insert? Milltek require one for their warrenty so I'd assume this could be a problem for most stainless downpipes.
Post by: Paradox1 on April 20, 2017, 02:02:05 pm
ok so had my Ebay 3inch downpipe for a year and a half. it spilt from the bracket that links to the subframe. was stupid loud.
All welded up and now super quite and more power. If yoru going to buy one then just get the weld reinforced so you dont have to take it off and get it done later down the line.
overall still cheaper than any other on the market
Did you have a poly dog bone insert? Milltek require one for their warrenty so I'd assume this could be a problem for most stainless downpipes.
No I dont have a polybush fitted althought I do have one. I think it has had been cracked for a while as it was quite loud. The welds are quite weeks unless you get a new version from the lives of relentless or BCS. Still cheaper to get a ebay downpipe and reinforce the subframe hanger mount.