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All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Performance Modifications => Topic started by: RAMBEAU on April 25, 2014, 03:13:22 am

Title: Which Exhaust??
Post by: RAMBEAU on April 25, 2014, 03:13:22 am
looking to get an exhaust for my gti and not sure weather to get a miltek or bc etc or to go and get a custom exhaust made..

does any 1 have a custom exhaust fitted? what does it sound like?

not really wanting to make it louder.. wouldnt mind it having a nice tone and burble is what im looking for.

all input is appreciated
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on April 25, 2014, 03:44:07 am
BCS


close thread  :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: RAMBEAU on April 25, 2014, 05:39:22 am
if anybody has vids or links to vids so i can hear some systems out that would be much appreciated.
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on April 25, 2014, 06:16:52 am
if anybody has vids or links to vids so i can hear some systems out that would be much appreciated.

search on youtube mate?

ill try and find a decent one for u
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on April 25, 2014, 06:18:24 am



its boost controlled so it will be as loud as your right foot is heavy ;)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Geoffcarragh on April 25, 2014, 02:57:41 pm
I have a non res BCS turbo back (non power valve). I absolutely love it. Might be worth getting a resonated system if you are worried about sounding too loud.

Stage 1 remap made it sound even sweeter!
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Post by: mdmay on April 25, 2014, 06:44:07 pm
I have a custom bcs exhaust and love it

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Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: N8KOW on April 25, 2014, 06:49:15 pm
BCS Powervalve, the end.
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Post by: paulmk5gti on April 25, 2014, 06:52:34 pm
As above bcs awesome exhaust

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Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on April 25, 2014, 07:05:08 pm
I said it first lol :booty: :booty: :booty:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: dan930 on April 26, 2014, 01:42:18 am
As all above BCS...had a powervalve on my ed30 & now have one on my golfR...awesome exhaust mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Beddie on April 26, 2014, 07:38:03 pm
Another vote for BCS here, I only have a poverty spec non powervalve sports system but it's a fantastic bit of kit  :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: edition30jmr on April 26, 2014, 10:31:47 pm
Nobody a fan of Millteks? And with the powervalve is there any chance of the valve getting caked in crap and then either staying open or closed?
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on April 27, 2014, 01:03:17 pm
Nobody a fan of Millteks? And with the powervalve is there any chance of the valve getting caked in crap and then either staying open or closed?


Milltek rust and crack

BCS don't, sound better and look better
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Powervalve Nige on April 27, 2014, 02:07:44 pm
Nobody a fan of Millteks? And with the powervalve is there any chance of the valve getting caked in crap and then either staying open or closed?

No chance  :grin:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: edition30jmr on April 27, 2014, 02:33:08 pm
Great stuff il be ordering a powervalve then soon! Thanks for clearing that up Nige!
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: V2 FAN on April 27, 2014, 02:41:27 pm
I've recently had a Milltek exhaust fitted.

Got to say I'm very happy with it, came with an 80,000 mile/km guarantee from AMD in Essex.
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: TommyR on April 27, 2014, 06:12:50 pm
BCS get my vote too... Love Mine!
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: RAMBEAU on April 28, 2014, 12:38:22 am
Can any 1 give a non biased opinion not just what they have.. Eg. Some 1 who has had both?? Cheers
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Post by: mdmay on April 28, 2014, 01:16:36 am
Yes me. Had a miltek on lasy car (leon cupra r) was average until it cracked. Got a BCS on the VRS albeit a serious custom job (thanks Dave and Nigel) and it's 1000% better quality in every way

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Post by: RAMBEAU on April 28, 2014, 01:44:26 am
Yes me. Had a miltek on lasy car (leon cupra r) was average until it cracked. Got a BCS on the VRS albeit a serious custom job (thanks Dave and Nigel) and it's 1000% better quality in every way

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cheers pal.. can u give me a lil description on what they sound like? becasue i dont really want a load exhaust this time round would prefer 1 with a nice tone with a burble. cheers
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Beddie on April 28, 2014, 09:28:37 am
Can any 1 give a non biased opinion not just what they have.. Eg. Some 1 who has had both?? Cheers
I've had Milltek exhausts on my last 4 cars and other than having to have 2 warranty replacements on the last one I had (ed30 due to a tailpipe splitting and a failed backbox weld) I'd have to say on balance that my experience of Milltek has been very good, changed to BCS for my mk6 due to quality, price, a local business to me and the fantastic reputation, so far I really can't fault the BCS one I have and I was able to have a custom tailpipe fitted and have the noise just how I wanted and being able to chat to and see your exhaust being made and the quality of work was a  massive selling point  :happy2:

Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: berg on April 28, 2014, 10:15:08 am
BCS or Pipewerx FTW - check out the cost differences as am not sure what the difference is
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: N8KOW on April 28, 2014, 10:38:09 am
Powervalve on DSG is incredible. Refined when off boost, Rallye Car on boost.
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on April 28, 2014, 09:22:27 pm
Powervalve on DSG is incredible. Refined when off boost, Rallye Car on boost.

Is it really that loud on boost :D??

Nige said something similar the other day when we were chatting. Getting mine fitted on the 7th, can't wait lol
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: dan930 on April 29, 2014, 12:37:55 am
Powervalve on DSG is incredible. Refined when off boost, Rallye Car on boost.

Is it really that loud on boost :D??

Nige said something similar the other day when we were chatting. Getting mine fitted on the 7th, can't wait lol

On boost its loud,but not Chav loud...even better if u have Dsg...
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: kc888 on May 02, 2014, 11:32:27 pm
is there a video around with a car with a BCS and DSG..... :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: N8KOW on May 03, 2014, 12:29:37 am
Is it really that loud on boost :D??

Nige said something similar the other day when we were chatting. Getting mine fitted on the 7th, can't wait lol

It's LOUD man. Let my mate drive it the other day, from the outside it sounds MENTAL man. If you hear that coming your first thought is "THAT GOLF MUST BE QUICK  :driver:"
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on May 03, 2014, 12:40:04 am
Is it really that loud on boost :D??

Nige said something similar the other day when we were chatting. Getting mine fitted on the 7th, can't wait lol

It's LOUD man. Let my mate drive it the other day, from the outside it sounds MENTAL man. If you hear that coming your first thought is "THAT GOLF MUST BE QUICK  :driver:"


getting it fitted next Thursday mate, i can't f**king wait lol

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D

Will get someone to do a drive by so I can hear it  :party: :party: :party: :party: :party: :party:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Spankiee on May 25, 2014, 04:01:45 pm
Does anybody have a video of just a normal bcs non res cat back by any chance?

My edition 30 just needs the bark to match the bite.

Mr Nigel I shall be calling you Tuesday if you spot this  :grin:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: JCWT on May 30, 2014, 09:54:48 pm
Judging by YouTube videos, BCS would be my choice.
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on May 30, 2014, 10:55:19 pm
Judging by YouTube videos, BCS would be my choice.

Sounds even better in real life ;)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Broomy on May 31, 2014, 07:55:24 pm
Just had a milltek cat back non resonated fitted on Friday & I'm loving it so far but haven't 'lived' with it long enough to be able to give a decent review.
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: greygti on June 02, 2014, 12:10:45 am
I have a non resonated 3" turbo back jetex,qualitys good - fitment great - sounds awesome at full chat , i must put a vid up !!
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: GLIDN on June 02, 2014, 03:26:05 am
On all three my golf GTI's in the past 4 years.
I have used, Remus car back, Miltek, APR RSC and currently BCS power. Valve catless.

Overall fit and quality hands down to the BCS.
Miltek broke at joints as well as burnt out the glass fibre in the mufflers.
APR was loud outside but never even remotely intrusive in the cabin.
The remus rusted out.

This time I tried the BCS system. I can't be more happy if I tried. Been on my car for around 3 months.
Also did a 1900km round trip last weekend. Sounded great when required.

If the APR system was not so expensive I might get one again. But quality, sound, fitment and price.
BCS all the way!!!!
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Powervalve Nige on June 02, 2014, 10:22:02 am
Thanks for that  :happy2:

Powervalve system below featuring the optional DP Wrap...

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FVW%2FVW_Powervalve_Systems%2FGolfGTiPrestigePOWERVALVEfullTBEsystema_zpsdb3cd811.jpg&hash=9c932269326ce5a672cea076ca46c493bcc7b9ab)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: akbarirfan on June 02, 2014, 10:58:24 pm
Hi Nice, any reason why just the dp is wrapped and not the whole length of the exhaust? Thanks
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Powervalve Nige on June 03, 2014, 09:53:05 am
Hi there
Wrapping the pipe is designed to have two important effects
1) To reduce under bonnet temperatures in order to maintain a dense charge into the engine ( and in addition reduce heat soak into surrounding intercooler piping)
2) The more heat energy in your exhaust, the better spooling of the turbo as the hotter the exhaust gasses, the lower their density, and the higher the pressure drop.

Pressure behind the turbo outlet is a big red light for tuners - the lower the pressure here the more boost you can run - so go big Dp and wrap that sucker... :happy2:

Cheers
Nige
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: SurreyED30 on June 03, 2014, 09:02:31 pm
My downpipes wrapped  :P haven't had any issues but some friends of mine downpipes/manifolds have cracked due to the heat being stored by the wrap...they could have been given duff info from the garages they went to but it's odd that 2 friends on 2 occasions have had the same full systems, same diameter and material yet the wrapped mani has cracked every time. the cars where 106 GTi's ( we've all had them ) and the exhausts where bought from the same place as it was a group buy. Could be the quality of the exhaust but it's strange that on both occasions the wrapped manis cracked. Luckily my Quiksilver rallye head conversion never cracked  :P I Check my downpipe every time I jack her up for piece of mind but as said above, I've had no issues with mine.
Jake
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Gene Hunt on June 04, 2014, 08:58:36 am
Judging by YouTube videos, BCS would be my choice.

Sounds even better in real life ;)
..............my choice at the end of this month. Will be cat back only & think it's the sport?. Just want a bit more noise over the stock system. :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: rich83 on June 04, 2014, 09:05:23 am
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t34.0-12/10417819_10152518649262244_3180551587382450725_n.jpg?oh=0658675caf26514dfb3fdab37a8f5825&oe=53906C6B&__gda__=1401995096_61221b5684105a8d38cafbad476d25af)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Powervalve Nige on June 04, 2014, 01:53:59 pm
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t34.0-12/10417819_10152518649262244_3180551587382450725_n.jpg?oh=0658675caf26514dfb3fdab37a8f5825&oe=53906C6B&__gda__=1401995096_61221b5684105a8d38cafbad476d25af)


careful Rich - you're gonna scratch it on there   :signLOL:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Gene Hunt on June 04, 2014, 02:37:59 pm
I take you can order chrome tips?. Not keen on the dark tips in the above post  :sad1: sorry.
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Powervalve Nige on June 04, 2014, 02:54:23 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh269%2Fnigeblueflame%2FGTDiTrims_zps65b78772.jpg&hash=c29b0f51128d770fc892f00903b4e125daf8dcf5)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fnigeblueflame%2FVW%2FGolfGTiPrestigeCatbacksystem2_zpsf58892bf.jpg&hash=52b4b31f93f005232764d72f462da7eea7c392f9)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi66.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fh269%2Fnigeblueflame%2FVW%2FEd30%2FBCSFullTBESportsSystemv_zpsa73f4b1a.jpg&hash=70b076e388b80cf30d7446f4d89af4992547a89c) (http://s66.photobucket.com/user/nigeblueflame/media/VW/Ed30/BCSFullTBESportsSystemv_zpsa73f4b1a.jpg.html)

There you go...  :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: DANBOY66 on June 04, 2014, 04:26:23 pm
I have a sport system on order 2 weeks is a long time when your looking forward to something  :grin:

come on Nige pull your finger out  :wink: :wink: :grin:

looking at the pictures its going to be worth the wait

Dan..
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on June 04, 2014, 05:06:34 pm
I have a sport system on order 2 weeks is a long time when your looking forward to something  :grin:

come on Nige pull your finger out  :wink: :wink: :grin:

looking at the pictures its going to be worth the wait

Dan..


Good things come to those who wait man!!! Will be worth it. Think I waited twice as long lol
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on June 04, 2014, 06:27:51 pm
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/v/t34.0-12/10417819_10152518649262244_3180551587382450725_n.jpg?oh=0658675caf26514dfb3fdab37a8f5825&oe=53906C6B&__gda__=1401995096_61221b5684105a8d38cafbad476d25af)


That's a beauty  :notworthy:

Like the R-Tech toolbox too. Nice touch  :wink:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Powervalve Nige on June 04, 2014, 07:28:40 pm
I have a sport system on order 2 weeks is a long time when your looking forward to something  :grin:

come on Nige pull your finger out  :wink: :wink: :grin:

looking at the pictures its going to be worth the wait

Dan..

On it dan  :grin:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh269%2Fnigeblueflame%2FGETYOURFINGEROUT_zps8814dea3.gif&hash=b647265471757ec0f053a737ad3966b86bfb0a88)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: rich83 on June 04, 2014, 07:33:58 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Frich%2Fimg%2FCar%2520Stuff%2Fzorst%2FIMG_4014.jpg&hash=bacc28ff86d8b331f8f94b3e699dde9572c639ef)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on June 04, 2014, 07:43:19 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2Fcupras_zpsc9a15691.jpg&hash=27f39bbb72552b02b286dc5abd19fef00e2c0dda)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2F3_zpsd0b4dc0d.jpg&hash=454832cf936a3d939355fede4d78e66a4676e2a3)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2F1_zpseed1fd77.jpg&hash=5076f6e364db31f9aa3962e0194aae5ecb50e46f)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fb114%2Fpavementdave%2F2_zpsdeb1bd20.jpg&hash=38f34cbe456ccccdcab89585bab0a13f363a3ad1)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on June 04, 2014, 07:44:50 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fi368%2Fbetty_swollox%2F2014-05-28_17.40.12_zpshbsibbvw.jpg&hash=5c53fc58209eee6c8887cdbbbc4ef578186402fe)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Nodz on June 04, 2014, 08:28:29 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Frich%2Fimg%2FCar%2520Stuff%2Fzorst%2FIMG_4014.jpg&hash=bacc28ff86d8b331f8f94b3e699dde9572c639ef)

Looking good Rich :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: SurreyED30 on June 04, 2014, 08:37:24 pm
Satin tips  :drool: :party: decided to paint mine at the weekend on Monday so not technically a copy cat  :signLOL:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: MC71 on June 04, 2014, 09:16:20 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Frich%2Fimg%2FCar%2520Stuff%2Fzorst%2FIMG_4014.jpg&hash=bacc28ff86d8b331f8f94b3e699dde9572c639ef)

That's the money shot, bet she sounds the dogs dingles now.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: rich83 on June 04, 2014, 09:25:17 pm
Sounds good.... not too loud though being the prestige system
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: DANBOY66 on June 05, 2014, 05:01:48 am
Nige just the kind of reply I expected  :grin:

the exhausts look quality I hope the sport is not too loud

Rich the black tips look fantastic and they are sitting perfect nice car buddy  :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: MC71 on June 05, 2014, 07:22:08 am
^^^^ Nope, not IMO.

The Sport System has a slightly deeper note/burble than the Prestige System and only a wee bit louder than the OEM sysytem. I've had my Sport Powervlave on for 1 1/2 years now and it still puts a smile on my face whenever I open up the taps (and STILL makes my wife roll her eyes to the heavens, so a win win).

 :happy2:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: betty_swollox on June 05, 2014, 07:42:36 am
(and STILL makes my wife roll her eyes to the heavens, so a win win).



hahahahah :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: Powervalve Nige on June 05, 2014, 02:01:50 pm
(and STILL makes my wife roll her eyes to the heavens, so a win win).



hahahahah :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL: :signLOL:

Boosting again..... :laugh:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fh269%2Fnigeblueflame%2Fboostingagaingif_zps45ff2046.gif&hash=a0cc089a66af624dcbd2adc717392260270b1e8f)
Title: Re: Which Exhaust??
Post by: bushypad on June 09, 2014, 01:43:17 pm
My milltek tbe non res decat

Not the best video but oh well