Custom exhaust, advice seeked

Hey guys, so I've been reading a lot of the threads here seeking advice but im still unsure. So I thought I might as well start my own. Ive dicided that I'm going to get a custom exhaust done by ultimate performance exhausts in brendale and that my budget is around 1000, I'm willing to go allitle over if nessisary. Thats all I'm certain of, looking for advice on what sort of system I should or can get with that money. Also has anyone used this shop before, if so, was your experience good?

Thanks guys

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Oh and I got a 77TSI

For that kind of coin, I'd be buying a bastuck, abt, freidrich Motorsport etc system, all of them do systems for the 1.2 tsi.

If your set on a custom setup, stick to max 2.5" I.D with a custom dump pipe to bet the turbo flowing better and add an extra $500 to your budget.

Thanks I'll check those companies out when I get home, probably a better option

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i had a looked at the above companies last night. i sent emails to 2 of them, but seems to me from thier websites, that they currently only make for polos up to 2009. does anyone know of a company that makes a full stainless steel exhaust for the 2011 model which is reasonably priced?

Hit up Bayside Performance Services.
They do a great job and fabricated my muffler delete pipe.

Has anyone got a system with a high flow cat? Any warning light issues?

I used Brisbane Exhaust Centre near the Gabba to get my resonater delete pipe fabricated on my Citroen DS3. Very nice service, reasonably cheap and FAST! The person I dealt with did everything, the actual sale, advice and the fabrication/installation. No damage to my vehicle. He took out the resonator and installed the pipe in approx. 30min.

They do custom exhausts there as well. I was going to get a custom exhaust, but the bigger expense didn't warrant the benefits. See if you can speak to Nathan (at least I think it was Nathan haha - if you go there he is the bigger guy who always wears a beanie).

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Has anyone got a system with a high flow cat? Any warning light issues?

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I had a CEL come up a few days after the installation of my APR downpipe (w/ highflow cat).

It was easy to remove with an 42DD o2 spacer from Greg at Carformance.

Good price and cheap shipping, coupled with a relatively easy item to install and I've never had another CEL surface :banana:

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Originally Posted by Bflat

I had a CEL come up a few days after the installation of my APR downpipe (w/ highflow cat).

It was easy to remove with an 42DD o2 spacer from Greg at Carformance.

Good price and cheap shipping, coupled with a relatively easy item to install and I've never had another CEL surface :banana:

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Thanks is it should I install one myself or can I get the exhaust garage to do it?

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Thanks is it should I install one myself or can I get the exhaust garage to do it?

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Easy enough to install but Greg can't get them for love nor money. They are always on backorder, all the ones he gets in are pre-sold. So get one ordered today!

I'd get it fitted at the shop, only take them 30 seconds when they re-fit the lambda probe.

Gavin

Thanks for the advice Gavin, ill check it out

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does it matter what o2 spacer i use?

Go either full cutom, of just go for a rear muffler is my advice. I already have the ABT kit but that's 50mm pipe. So now I cant get a full 2,5" exhaust with downpipe or I'll either lose the ABT kit of have it completely remade in 55mm..

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Go either full cutom, of just go for a rear muffler is my advice. I already have the ABT kit but that's 50mm pipe. So now I cant get a full 2,5" exhaust with downpipe or I'll either lose the ABT kit of have it completely remade in 55mm..

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I made sure to research before getting the ABT, I think we can agree dave...its bang for buck considering the "blurt-o-tron" effect and "R" look/style ;)

i think ive decided to go for a full custom 2.5" turbo back system with a high flow cat

ABT nice stuff, awful website... sigh... If you read this ABT; contact me. Part of what I do for a living is assessing and improving website design, and you are losing sales with what you have there... :(

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ABT nice stuff, awful website... sigh... If you read this ABT; contact me. Part of what I do for a living is assessing and improving website design, and you are losing sales with what you have there... :(

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Agreed its a stupid website

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru.../2v3juj8-1.jpg

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http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/foru.../2v3juj8-1.jpg

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om nom nom... this is still so very tempting...

don't make me convince you too ;) just go for it

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don't make me convince you too ;) just go for it

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I’m one that requires very little persuasion, might have to wait until tax time for me though... but have decided this will be the go for me... where does the exhaust start from? Is it just the muffler or is it a cat back? (Work fun filter is blocking the ABT website -_-)

Cat back, with muffler and Carbon look diffuser.

not even cat back, it's just the rear muffler (at least on my car). Thinking of changing the front resonator for one from FOX racing though, but I'm still thinking if it's worth the €170 gamble if it sounds too cheap

I'm sure mine is a cat...because i have a very long piece of exhaust running to the catback in my ABT box (old TSI exhaust/segment). :P


With the FOX racing...you can be my guinea pig :P

man that is strange! going to have to look into that some day!
You just add the spoiler first m8 ;) The FOX piece is at the bottom of my priorities list at the moment, or you can be a sponsor ;)

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man that is strange! going to have to look into that some day!
You just add the spoiler first m8 ;) The FOX piece is at the bottom of my priorities list at the moment, or you can be a sponsor ;)

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Help me find a spoiler, and i will buy it...i'm having no luck :/

I just got mine at the dealer, who ordered it from Germany.. Are your dealers really that difficult to deal with? Or maybe check ebay, there are some other models on there

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I just got mine at the dealer, who ordered it from Germany.. Are your dealers really that difficult to deal with? Or maybe check ebay, there are some other models on there

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They want well over $500...for a wing? pfft yeah no thanks...

so i thought id just finish off this thread with a vid of what i finally ended up getting :)
didnt get a full 2nd gear pull cause the road got surprisingly bump at speed, but enjoy

http://<a href="http://s293.photobuc...&#91;/img]</a>

how much did you end up paying?

i ended up paying 900 for a custom stainless steel 2 1/4 inch catback

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i ended up paying 900 for a custom stainless steel 2 1/4 inch catback

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Where from VWplo?

Ultimate performance exhausts- 349 South Pine Road, Brendale, 4500
Ph: 3205 3705
they did a really nice job