Post by: Morgen on December 29, 2014, 02:39:33 pm
I bought my Eddy in August and there's been absolutely no modifications as of yet due to financial struggles haha.. Sooo, I now want my first mod - an exhaust :grin:
I have some options - BCS or Milltek.. Non res/res.. Catback or turbo back. Arghhh :scared:
I can purchase a non res cat back milltek for somewhere in region of £470 ish.. But I can't find a price on a BCS variation of this? I've heard the quality of their exhaust systems are second to none but I'm unable to compare the two sound-wise, quality-wise or even price wise haha.. Thoughts/opinions please?
If I go milltek - there's a used turbo back for £400 on the bay at the moment, or a brand spankers catback as previously mentioned for £479. Is a used system worth it?
I'm not good at this performance stuff :sick: :sick:
thanks in advance :ashamed:
Post by: jaffa on December 29, 2014, 02:41:43 pm
I think they plan on doing a group buy soon so I'd wait for that personally
Iv got a power valve decat turbo back and still love it as much as the day I had it fitted
Post by: ruhaleali on December 29, 2014, 03:06:46 pm
Hiya
I bought my Eddy in August and there's been absolutely no modifications as of yet due to financial struggles haha.. Sooo, I now want my first mod - an exhaust :grin:
I have some options - BCS or Milltek.. Non res/res.. Catback or turbo back. Arghhh :scared:
I can purchase a non res cat back milltek for somewhere in region of £470 ish.. But I can't find a price on a BCS variation of this? I've heard the quality of their exhaust systems are second to none but I'm unable to compare the two sound-wise, quality-wise or even price wise haha.. Thoughts/opinions please?
If I go milltek - there's a used turbo back for £400 on the bay at the moment, or a brand spankers catback as previously mentioned for £479. Is a used system worth it?
I'm not good at this performance stuff :sick: :sick:
thanks in advance :ashamed:
BCS is the one for your eddy its slightly pricey but wait and go for the full performance system. This is obvious with you're eddy being a ko4 just stage 1 it at rtech and you'll get near 300 bhp and heavy torque and get the bcs and your sorted for a while obviously if your not a mod fiend :party: :drinking:
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on December 29, 2014, 07:08:25 pm
Some folk prefer Milltek, but be wary that there have been numerous cases of welds failing on the downpipes :scared:
Post by: th3_f15t on December 29, 2014, 07:54:46 pm
The BCS system is 3" diameter throughout (downpipe and cat back) whereas the Milltek downpipe is 3" but the cat back is 2.75" diameter.
For an Edition 30 who h has the larger turbo and higher power potential, a full 3" BCS system or even just cat back is the better option. Plus the boost triggered valve feature is better to live with. Last time I checked a full system from BCS in a group buy I was quoted £1100. Not sure on a cat back system alone.
Post by: TomGTI on December 29, 2014, 09:30:29 pm
Hiya
I bought my Eddy in August and there's been absolutely no modifications as of yet due to financial struggles haha.. Sooo, I now want my first mod - an exhaust :grin:
I have some options - BCS or Milltek.. Non res/res.. Catback or turbo back. Arghhh :scared:
I can purchase a non res cat back milltek for somewhere in region of £470 ish.. But I can't find a price on a BCS variation of this? I've heard the quality of their exhaust systems are second to none but I'm unable to compare the two sound-wise, quality-wise or even price wise haha.. Thoughts/opinions please?
If I go milltek - there's a used turbo back for £400 on the bay at the moment, or a brand spankers catback as previously mentioned for £479. Is a used system worth it?
I'm not good at this performance stuff :sick: :sick:
thanks in advance :ashamed:
Used turboback for 400, I can't find it lol
Post by: Morgen on December 29, 2014, 09:30:57 pm
Post by: Morgen on December 29, 2014, 09:33:07 pm
Post by: v4rley on December 29, 2014, 09:46:06 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Volkswagen-Golf-Gti-Mk5-Miltek-Exhaust-Complete-/151527139509?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item2347b8a8b5
That's actually a Leon cupra tailpipes may still fit a GTI but different look
Post by: TomGTI on December 29, 2014, 09:47:28 pm
Post by: wilsy_ on December 30, 2014, 02:53:34 am
Definitely interested in a group buy for the BCS ones.
Whats the different between all their variations? I know the powervalve has the sound thing, but whats the difference between the sports and prestige?
Ryan
Post by: MC71 on December 30, 2014, 06:17:57 am
Seen that 400 pound one on ebay and thought it looked a bit knackered.
Definitely interested in a group buy for the BCS ones.
Whats the different between all their variations? I know the powervalve has the sound thing, but whats the difference between the sports and prestige?
Ryan
Prestige has a slightly larger central silencer than the Sport so is a touch quieter.
Post by: oak_grun on December 30, 2014, 09:46:27 am
Post by: savdog on December 30, 2014, 10:33:15 am
Post by: GrayMK5GTI on December 30, 2014, 11:31:58 am
Does it have to be a gti system ?
Yes - non-GTI systems will be a smaller diameter and lose power
Post by: savdog on December 30, 2014, 11:52:42 am
Post by: dan930 on December 30, 2014, 12:30:38 pm
I ment is the group buy for gti,s only or could I get a system for a tdi ??
Best to call Nige mate,I'm sure he be able to sort u out
Post by: dan930 on December 30, 2014, 12:32:51 pm
Nah joking, I'll post it when I'm on a computer again.. Think I'm wanting a BCS system :)
Hi,bcs all the way
I've had two bcs systems,one for my ed30 & I was sooo impressed that I brought one for my golfR
Post by: Powervalve Nige on December 30, 2014, 03:18:08 pm
Cheers
Nige
http://www.powervalve.co.uk/products/vw/golf/mk5.html
Post by: th3_f15t on December 30, 2014, 03:24:43 pm
Post by: ed30Lewis on December 30, 2014, 05:26:54 pm
May sound like a daft question but what's the difference between the sports prestige CBE system and just the Sports CBE system? @nige bcs (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=331)
Post by: Saintsteve on December 30, 2014, 05:59:12 pm
BCS is undoubtably much better quality, and Nige is a really helpful guy :happy2:
Some folk prefer Milltek, but be wary that there have been numerous cases of welds failing on the downpipes :scared:
This was only on the 1st versions of the downpipes as the flexi was too short.. Same problem as the early Blueflame exhausts.
I'm firmly in the corner of miltek. Customer service is and has been 1st class . Especially with my issue I had with an 2008 system that got replaced without quibble in 2014 :innocent:
Post by: savdog on December 30, 2014, 06:05:04 pm
Group buy imminent :happy2:@nige bcs (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=331) would I be able to get a cat back for a gt tdi in the group buy ? On your webby it only shows a system for an 06> 170 gt tdi would this also fit an 05 140 gt tdi
Cheers
Nige
http://www.powervalve.co.uk/products/vw/golf/mk5.html
Post by: Spankiee on December 30, 2014, 08:50:55 pm
just fitted a sports cat and its already sounding good.
Post by: allymac on December 30, 2014, 10:35:01 pm
Post by: Frodo-anni on December 31, 2014, 01:57:26 am
Nah joking, I'll post it when I'm on a computer again.. Think I'm wanting a BCS system :)
Hi,bcs all the way
I've had two bcs systems,one for my ed30 & I was sooo impressed that I brought one for my golfR
Very nearly bought Dan's BCS system from his Ed30, when he was selling up, but redundancy week before, so had to pull out. Now have a milltek cat back, which yes, has improved sound etc... the tips have cracked :sad1:
Post by: CarlW on December 31, 2014, 02:51:41 am
What would it cost roughly to fully decat the standard GTI K03 or ED30 K04 exhaust? meaning the Precat and the main cat?
Im sure this would open up more power / power delivery performance and also more sound if thats all the OP is wanting? Rather than paying out £400+ or possibly £1000+ if going for a new full TB system..
So what I'm saying here is either fully decat standard system or..
Just change the standard downpipe for a 3" aftermarket one and take the main cat out or install a sports cat such as a 100/200 cel cat rather than the standard 800 cel cat?.. Then would you not get the same outcome as you would paying £1000+ for a new full BCS TB exhaust?.. Yeah you don't have BCS stamped on some tips or its not all shiny and have some trickery with valves etc but if your looking to stay on a tight budget and you want some more power / power delivery and more sound.. this could be ideal?..
Post by: MrJohnVas on December 31, 2014, 12:13:12 pm
55k1g
Post by: th3_f15t on December 31, 2014, 12:29:26 pm
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