What have you done to your mk4 (golf/bora) today?

[surfa70]

That looks really nice. Is it done in mild or stainless? I do a lot of short trips, so would probably need to go for stainless, elsewise I'll end up eating the exhaust in a short period of time.

The standard rear valance wouldn't suit that design either unfortunately - so I guess I'll have to see what's around...

hi manaz

mate its done in mild steel, stainless you could at least add another $200 to the cost. Its really personal preference, stainless will last the life of the car where mild you will get 10 years out of it, plus in my opinion mild steel gives a nice deeper burble sound where stainless gives you a more raspy tinny sound , thats the best way i can put in in words.

plus think about how long you plan on keeping the car, i update my cars every 3 to 5 years so it will last as long as i own the car. plus we live in a fairly dry climate mate unlike europe who go through snow winters and salted roads which rots mild steel quick, so i do not see the need for an expensive stainless system here in oz.

also be aware that the cheaper stainless mufflers have mild steel baffling innards which give way also , you can tell by slapping your muffler with your hand if it rattles its innards are gone even though they look good on the outside, the stock bora muffler has this type of construction also.

which rear valance do you have the stock bora one?

just go through different pictures on the net of boras as see what set up you like and go for it bro...

cheers Ed

[Manaz]

My parents drove 1980s Volvos for years, and they're renowned for chewing exhausts - Dad was lucky to get two years out of a mild steel setup.

You're probably right on the lifetime though. And I do agree on the tone of stainless - stainless piping tends to be thinner, hence the tinnier sound. You can pay for thicker walled stainless piping, but $$$$.

[EVN-88G]

bought a bunch of paint prep products to prep up my new (second hand) R32 rear spoiler (thanks Oli) and also after waiting three weeks, went to the RTA to pick up my new coloured number plates.

mmmmm black car with black plates and silver writing, loooks the business!
pitty about the $160 a year tho!

Ev

[goodfella]

which rear valance do you have the stock bora one?

cheers Ed

....I've just got the standard V6 4Motion rear valance with the cutout on one side only.

I remember a friend got a twin pipe setup on his car at Tuffy (talking over 10 yrs ago) and they used a nibbler tool to cut the plastic bumper to fit the pipe, wonder if the rear valance could be neatly cut to make an outlet on the righthand side.

Might be worth sourcing a spare valance to practice on. Other option might be to just keep it to one outlet on the left for the Stealth-sleeper look. Would it just be a case of blocking up the right outlet on the box?

[cus]

I'd be keen to go in for a group buy on something like this too... although I've got the standard 4motion valance so want to do something that fits with that without modification...

[fuzion]

I'd be keen to go in for a group buy on something like this too... although I've got the standard 4motion valance so want to do something that fits with that without modification...

i think bug_racer has 2 of them possibly still, pm him maybe? weren't much from memory!

if that stupid anniversary skirt came with a double tip cutout would be very handy for me i tell you! my remus exhaust hangs low wish i could tuck it up!

my lil day, changed boost hoses due to leaking and thought about polishing it to start getting ready for nationals but couldnt be bothered lol

[DubSteve]

if that stupid anniversary skirt came with a double tip cutout would be very handy for me i tell you! my remus exhaust hangs low wish i could tuck it up!

Cut a small section out of the rear valence and lift up your exhaust dude! Get that cut part tapered back and it will look sweet!

[fuzion]

Cut a small section out of the rear valence and lift up your exhaust dude! Get that cut part tapered back and it will look sweet!

yeah thought about it, seen it on a few cars and doesnt look quite right due to how the remus tips sit.. maybe other tips but not these! argh

[bert]

On Friday I changed the rims on my Mk4 GTI (from the stockies to Montreal II's) and got a service - found out I am having throttle issues...

[fuzion]

and today through 50 different weather changes managed to change to the TT wheels so prep the dpe's for the show .. oh and for some fun as well, so much nicer on 17s .. my god!







size difference is obvious! although those TT wheels are HEAVIER then the 3piece dpe's!