Loud Car back boxes

[DarrenSV650S]

I'm not a car d**k but I quite like the grumble of loud cans :p
So I'm thinking of getting one of these for my golf

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-GOLF-MK2-MK3-MK4-3-4-5-UNIVERSAL-BACK-BOX-EXHAUST_W0QQitemZ260560917915QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item3caaa4159 b

It looks easy to bolt on and doesn't seem that expensive. But does anyone know if it will make the car fail the emissions test?

[fizzwheel]

But does anyone know if it will make the car fail the emissions test?

I doubt it.

My Nova had an aftermarket exhaust on it, It went through many MOT's with it fitted.

My Golf had a cat back 2" stainless system on it with a pipercross filter on it and that went through many MOT's without failing the emissions test.

Based on my experience you'll be fine.

[the_lone_wolf]

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[Wideboy]

My Nova had an aftermarket exhaust on it, It went through many MOT's with it fitted.

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:smt081!!! omg im saving that...... AMMO!!!

[the_lone_wolf]

:smt081!!! omg im saving that...... AMMO!!!

Now the GSXR makes sense eh?:o

I bet he says "Gixxer" too...;)

[fizzwheel]

:smt081!!! omg im saving that...... AMMO!!!

Meh, shut it Ashtray boy...

I had two a 1.2 Swing and then a facelifted 1.4SR I loved that SR I dont care, you take the p*ss if you like :D

[Dave20046]

Is this not a 1.4 golf? Just worth bearing in mind everyone will either laugh or mutter as you go past, all will think you're a **** though.

That's expensive too, the baffles have fallen apart in my back box so I'm getting a new one fitted next week. £40 (inc fitting).

[Wideboy]

Meh, shut it Ashtray boy...

I had two a 1.2 Swing and then a facelifted 1.4SR I loved that SR I dont care, you take the p*ss if you like :D

hahaha, i promise you i am never going to forget this :smt040

[DarrenSV650S]

Is this not a 1.4 golf? Just worth bearing in mind everyone will either laugh or mutter as you go past, all will think you're a **** though.

That's expensive too, the baffles have fallen apart in my back box so I'm getting a new one fitted next week. £40 (inc fitting).
Yeh it's a 1.4 but shhhhh :-$ They don't have the engine size on the back so I can trick people in to thinking it's a 2.0L lol :smt081

Na I don't really care what they think to be honest, as you can see by my sv :p

Where do you get them for £40?

[Holdup]

Motorworld

:thumright:

[Specialone]

I had a full stainless magnex on my MK2 GTi, it was fantastic, not loud, just meaty in a aston martin kind of way (i wish)
This will probably sound like a can with a hole in it, rough and loud.

[DarrenSV650S]

I had a full stainless magnex on my MK2 GTi, it was fantastic, not loud, just meaty in a aston martin kind of way (i wish)
This will probably sound like a can with a hole in it, rough and loud.
I don't want it too loud, just so that I can hear it. I can always bolt the standard box back on can't I ?

[DarrenSV650S]

Motorworld

:thumright:
Can't see much on their site

[fizzwheel]

I can always bolt the standard box back on can't I ?

Yep you should be able to.

Bear in mind that the one you are looking at is a "universal" one, so it might be a faff to fit or require modifying to fit.

You'd be better off IMHO getting something specific to the model of Golf that you want. It'll cost more, but it'll be easier to fit and it'll more than likely sound better.

[Specialone]

I don't want it too loud, just so that I can hear it. I can always bolt the standard box back on can't I ?
Yeah course you can, i'd be surprised if this sounded refined, the better zorst makers spend a fair bit of time and money tuning the sounds i believe, so a cheap one surely cant have the design and testing that a good one would have.
Can always flog it again on fleabay.

[Holdup]

Can't see much on their site

Afaik thats where my mate got his from, ill have a look, it does sound good though


for a 1.2 8v punto...

[DarrenSV650S]

Yep you should be able to.

Bear in mind that the one you are looking at is a "universal" one, so it might be a faff to fit or require modifying to fit.

You'd be better off IMHO getting something specific to the model of Golf that you want. It'll cost more, but it'll be easier to fit and it'll more than likely sound better.
Where would I get something specific?

[Holdup]

Theres lots ashley back boxs, blue flame etc etc

http://www.ashleyexhausts.co.uk/vw-systems_c34134_1164_1198.htm

[speedplay]

I had two a 1.2 Swing and then a facelifted 1.4SR I loved that SR I dont care, you take the p*ss if you like :D


Too poor for the GTE then Fizz..?


Jenn's dad has one for a tarmac rally car, bloody mental they were :)

[Specialone]

Where would I get something specific?


Buy a Vw tuning mag or look on vw websites for tuning, there will no doubt be a few companies selling them.

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

If your going to do something, do it right!

Get a full system so that atleast it makes the car better mechanically, not just louder and there-by annoying

[Specialone]

Too poor for the GTE then Fizz..?


Jenn's dad has one for a tarmac rally car, bloody mental they were :)
I used to love the old '85 onwards nova sr's, that 1300cc engine was brilliant for the size, would keep up with the XR2 fiesta (1600cc) of that time.

[speedplay]

I used to love the old '85 onwards nova sr's, that 1300cc engine was brilliant for the size, would keep up with the XR2 fiesta (1600cc) of that time.


It's cause they weighed nothing!

I had the xr2 of the time, it was my baby :D

[DarrenSV650S]

If your going to do something, do it right!

Get a full system so that atleast it makes the car better mechanically, not just louder and there-by annoying
Too many pennies. Cheap and cheerful will do just now

[Cymraeg_Atodeg]

Save up and do it right then instead of wasting your money on ASBO gaining crap

[speedplay]

Too many pennies. Cheap and cheerful will do just now

Do it the proper boy racer style then.

Get a yard brush and ram it into the back box and knock the baffles in ;) lol

[Dave20046]

Yeh it's a 1.4 but shhhhh :-$ They don't have the engine size on the back so I can trick people in to thinking it's a 2.0L lol :smt081

Na I don't really care what they think to be honest, as you can see by my sv :p

Where do you get them for £40?
As long as you don't care that's the main thing :)
local garage quoted that.

[Specialone]

It's cause they weighed nothing!

I had the xr2 of the time, it was my baby :D
Yeah they were light, people started putting in astra gte engines in before the nova gte came along, they would wheelspin in 4th.
Seen one in fast car magazine i think that done the standing 1/4 mile in 12 or 13 sec (cant remember exactly), not bad for a nova.
It did have a really bad problem though with traction and torque steer.

[fizzwheel]

Too poor for the GTE then Fizz..?

Bascially yes, also the SR was reasonable to insure, the GTE wasnt. I prefered the later GSI Nova over the GTE though.

My brother bought a MK1 Astra GTE and transplated the engine, brakes etc into his MK1 Astra 1300S and the left the exterior standard, a proper sleeper that was. It was a huge fun :D

[DarrenSV650S]

Can't find any specific ones for a mk4. Might just get the ebay one

[fizzwheel]

Can't find any specific ones for a mk4. Might just get the ebay one

They will be out there, you're just not looking in the right place.

Try here

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/ProductList.asp?cls=ROAD&grp=RC018&pgrp=R005&tlgrp=R005

This is the MKIV 1.4 & 1.6 specific direct page for Peco. Yes its more than £40 but I always found the PECO exhausts to be OK.

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/products/appdata2.asp?manf_id=59&manfdesc=Volkswagen&code=PECO_BACKBOX_4&app_id=939439&x=88&y=6

Failing that nip to the shops tomorrow as suggested above and buy one of the VW tuning mags and look at the adverts in the back.

It might only be a 1.4 but the Golf is a bit more classy than a Saxo so dont bolt cheap tat onto it, you'll only make it look sh*te.

[DarrenSV650S]

Found this one
http://www.octimex.com/Exhaust-Systems-More/Remus/VW/Golf-IV/14l/VW-Golf-IV-14l-55-kW-1998%3D%3E-1x-92x78-mm::34557.html

I've just realised it won't be seen because my exhaust is behind the rear bumper

[fizzwheel]

That looks better. Decent brand as well.

You might find that it will stick out past the bumper though as it'll be designed to do so in order to show it off.

[DarrenSV650S]

hmm that would mean drilling the bumper

[fizzwheel]

hmm that would mean drilling the bumper

I doubt it, they'll more than like have designed the aftermarket pipe you are looking at so that it doesnt foul the bumper.