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Bit of guidance please

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 6:29 pm
by James0121
Hello ppl

As you may have seen i have posted a few posts regarding exhausts, i just can’t work out which make to get and what style. I first though about a dtm then went of the idea then thought about a custom built twin exit but thought that might be bit over the top. so what exhausts do ppl from the polo forum have ?
What do you recommend?
And what style do I go for ?

Just to let you know i have a 1998 1.4 8v :)

Cheers James

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:12 pm
by david burton
I have a longlife one, but without the centre silencer it was deafening. Be careful!

jetex, powerflow, supersprint are all good, do you want loud or modest?

I like my oval exit (oo err) but it's up to you

http://www.airspeedshop.co.uk/teamshock ... e/dave.htm

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:15 pm
by srbpower
How loud is loud? I've been looking at the jetex for our polo. But I really don't want another car that registers 105dB at 3k :twisted: :lol:

I like the oval on yours 8) but really think like the twin look too. Although not really interested in the DTM look.

Si :)

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:26 pm
by david burton
i think any of the above makes are fairly modest (not loud)

loud was "oh my god it hurts" pressure rater than volume. Make sure the rear silencer is actually a silencer (mine isn't!)

very pleased with it now tho - but it can be hit and miss - hopefully someone with an 8v will help you out

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:31 pm
by srbpower
david, is yours a 16v? Looking at the Jetex because I'm really after something that is sporty :roll: yet not much louder than standard. Because she really hates mine. Try 3inch internal bore from turbo back with not alot in the way :wink: it shakes the double glazing on the house :twisted:

Sorry about the thread hijack :)

Si :)

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:34 pm
by david burton
yeah it is a 16v

problem is on the motorway - revs at 4000 to 4500 rpm... so it can be loud

I would recommend going for a branded one - jetex start at about 300 for a cat back stainless jobby - but I have never heard what they are like...

i have a movie of mine.... sounds nice:

http://www.airspeedshop.co.uk/teamshock ... /zorst.mov

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 7:43 pm
by srbpower
Need a brand to get trade :wink: just got to decide which one. Jetex do have a reputation for being one of the not so loud sports exhausts 8)

Yours does sound good, but it would suit the GF really :roll: oh and its not that loud :wink: :P :twisted:

Si :)

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:06 pm
by david burton
it's pretty noticable in the car

i had to put the centre silencer BACK in! it was really uncomfortable - huge pressure at 3k and tickover. ouch. not volume like jap exhausts - but pressure. not good at all :oops:

i like it - doesn't sound like a 1.4 unlike some exhausts....

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:08 pm
by James0121
hmmm i know what you mean i dont want one which is going to defen me. just looked at teh jetex web site they do a twin round cat back which they say is £301.

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:26 pm
by srbpower
Pressure? don't have such a problem :wink: :twisted:

Yep thats the one I have been looking at, the Jetex twin rounded system.

Si :)

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:31 pm
by James0121
yep thats the one. let me know if ya get it would be good to know what there like. i like the idea of a twin oval but havent found one yet.

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:35 pm
by srbpower
Will do, probably be after christmas though :roll:

Si :)

Posted: Wed Nov 24, 2004 8:44 pm
by James0121
i was thinking the same.

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 6:04 pm
by polo69
hey dave, got the movie, sounds wicked! how much did you pay for it? are they available for 1.0 (no slagging please)

Posted: Thu Nov 25, 2004 7:42 pm
by carmadaaron
well longlife is "custom" isnt it?

well custom zorsts can fit ANY car and ANY sound u want.... :wink: