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  1. 21-12-2008, 06:44 PM #1
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    options for exhaust

    Hi All,
    Just wondering if there is a way of getting a bit more of a sportier,throaty type of note without having to change to another exhaust sytem,I am worried if I was to fit a new system it would affect my warrenty(I have an 08 model GTI).Is there anything I can have done at an exhaust place to achieve this note,while retaining the stock exhaust and not affecting the warranty.
    I can here a slight sporty burble at times with my GTI which sounds nice,just want it a bit louder.
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  2. 21-12-2008, 06:46 PM #2
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    Take the middle muffler / resinator out.

    Or get an exhaust shop to modifiy the rear muffler.
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  3. 21-12-2008, 06:52 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kai View Post
    Take the middle muffler / resinator out.

    Or get an exhaust shop to modifiy the rear muffler.
    Sorry if's a silly question,but what sort of modification would the exhaust shop do to achieve a diffrent sound?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kai View Post
    Take the middle muffler / resinator out.

    Or get an exhaust shop to modifiy the rear muffler.
    The middle muffler doesn't exist on the newer models.
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    Quote Originally Posted by VW GTI View Post
    The middle muffler doesn't exist on the newer models.
    Yeah i thought that. Thats why i added the last bit in. lol.

    verbalhologram: Get a new muffler.
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    Measure the length of your muffler, cut a section of pipe that long and find a friend with an angle grinder and a Mig/Tig welder.

    .... I'm actually considering that now.... hmmm.
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    And then dont forget the most important mod for gays.
    Blow off valve - 300
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    ...new muffler can make it worse
    Last edited by GT3; 22-12-2008 at 07:51 AM. Reason: why do I even bother to respond?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ben_GTI View Post
    Measure the length of your muffler, cut a section of pipe that long and find a friend with an angle grinder and a Mig/Tig welder.

    .... I'm actually considering that now.... hmmm.
    It will be very loud.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kai View Post
    It will be very loud.
    Think I may just go down the new muffler road.Anybody got any advice in this area, brands to look for etc. And would it be just swapping mufflers over?
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  10. 22-12-2008, 09:15 AM #10
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    Hi-Tech stainless mufflers have a great sound. But you have to find one that matches the size/shape of the stock one. the Polo stock fairly round, most companies make oval mufflers, but i'm sure you'll find something.

    PM'd you a vid of my old car with a hi-tech.
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