stealth s/s exhausts?

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 1:53 pm

anyone know where i can find a s/s exhaust which conceals the tail pipe like how it is on the standard car? i know u can get them now for the golf 1.8t's, but any news on the polo or is it a custom job?

cheers

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:11 pm

I've always been keen on doing this to my car too. I like the smooth look.

You could fit a heat shield to direct the air away from the bumper?

I've never seen a diverted one like you want, but I would think it would cost much to get a custom job done. Would be interested to know if you solve this dilemma!

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 2:36 pm

you could use a TDi back box

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:08 pm

I want one of these too!

I called Miltek the other day and they said they don't do anything for the GTi though.

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Wed Feb 18, 2004 4:56 pm

you could go custom. theres a place in Bradford that are REALLY good.

they're a metal fabricator turned exhaust manufactuers so the stuff is top notch and the prices are VERY competitive.

get in touch if you'd like some photos of there work.

like i said above a big mod in the states in making the back box from a golf TDi fit to other cars. not sure whats involved in this as you would have to find out the pipe diameters first.

hope that helps

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:36 pm

right then....i did a google search for custom exhausts in bradford (thanks Karl) and got www.zorstec.com after a quick browse on his site i foned him. his prices are very competitive as u said. for a full s/s system it starts at Â£300, prices go up wen u start to add extra silencers, and a manifold would be Â£420 on its own ( shame!). he thinks it should free upto 10% of the engines power. all the prices include fitment. the best thing about it is it only takes a day to do which shocked me, i well thought it would be in for a couple of days at least. bradfords abit of a bugger for u southerners but there should be a similar place down ur end.
i also told him i was part of a polo club and asked if he'd do a group discount for us. he said if a couple of us get it sorted he'd do 10% off, if more than 10 of us do he'd do 15% off and if 20+ he'd knock off 20%! top bloke!
do i see a group buy coming on? im very interested, but unfortuently im in the isle of man till june. i think i will get this done as soon as im back
cheers for the info Karl im startin saving now!

chubbster · Post by **chubbster** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:39 pm

i just noticed none of u are southerners!

which is a bonus!

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Thu Feb 19, 2004 3:44 pm

stick a post in GB - get there nice an early.

try posting on some *other* forums as well

jakethesnake · Post by **jakethesnake** » Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:20 am

Good idea this, I've always fancied this myself as I'm not keen on having a big exhaust hanging under the rear bumper. Stock is nice and clean looking.

I need a new rear silencer but I'm strapped for cash at the mo

Try longlife exhausts, they are supposed to be good.
I forget the url, do a search ?

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 7:55 pm

OK, how about this for an idea:

Turn a twin DTM exhaust the wrong way round. NO I DO NOT MEAN stick the exit on the inlet, I mean twist it 180 degrees so the exit points downwards.

I had a peek under my motor this eve and I reckon it'd be mint? It'd need to be a short box but I reckon it'd be a cunning idea. You'd be able to glimpse the exit pipes butit would keep the smooth look and could always paint the tips black.

Opinions?

I think I might investigate the idea - although all my miles are on the motorway and I'm not sure I could tolerate a loud humming the whole way...

KarlM · Post by **KarlM** » Tue Feb 24, 2004 11:20 pm

might work, but would have to be a really small pipe.

the brackets would have to be removed and re-welded again though so it sits right. So i may be cheaper to buy one of the boxes mentioned above