Skoda Octavia RS Exhaust Mod

[dazag]

pity I cant find any diesel RS exhaust systems on the jetex site, must purely be for petrol based vehicles

[Golf GTI OZ]

Perhaps I should make it less open to interpretation?

I'd be very wary of people who suggest that buying a prebuilt performance exhaust, designed for a particular car, is always far better than getting a quality exhaust shop to make you a custom exhaust. Taking the whole range of issues into account (cost, noise, requirements, etc), that is simply not the case.

Buy the prebuilt exhaust by all means if you wish, but don't accept this trumpeted fallacy that taking that approach is always better.

(And I hate to niggle, but you didn't seem to respond to my point that a local, Australian built car has a far more sophisticated driveline than an Octavia RS, and, after all, we're all interested in getting facts right, aren't we? Thus the statement you made - "muffler shops do a great job with local made cars, because they are simple and don’t have special or sensitive electrical management solutions" is demonstrably wrong. At least one locally built car is extremely sophisticated in driveline.)

I think there has been plenty said on this subject...Local Muffler Shops are fine for local cars..Don't Confuse the Issue...Most Local cars are not the same as European Cars...And That's a fact or this site on WaterCooled VW and VAG Automobiles would not be here!
You Drive Skoda, i drive Golf GTI and all other members drive VAG cars...I rest my case...Have some fun and enjoy your car...I still would love to know What's a Good Polish to use on my Golf?? (It would be nice to move on from exhausts)

[Golf GTI OZ]

pity I cant find any diesel RS exhaust systems on the jetex site, must purely be for petrol based vehicles

Contact Local Guys for info...info@jetexexhausts.com.au

[dazag]

...I still would love to know What's a Good Polish to use on my Golf?? (It would be nice to move on from exhausts)

Like exhausts, waxing is a personal choice thing, can use off the shelf stuff like Mothers/McGuires etc at supercheap and will do the business, or if you want it to really pop then you might need to look at brands like Dodo Juice from true car care professional businesses that make specific waxes to suit certain colours and bases and are high canuba content waxes.
I liked Mcgiures NXT 2.0 wax, it's a synthetic and lasts a bit longer then a true canuba, but doesn't give the same warmth/depth as a canuba wax. Still a really good wax though in my opinion if you're not a total car care buff ( no pun intended )

[CanberravRS]

There seems to be plenty of opinions in relation to this topic on exhausts – but I couldn’t resist saying this…I’m not a Vendor and to suggest that my comments #21 should be removed is absolutely absurd…(Mr ACT #23)
I SIMPLY POSTED A COPY OF AN EMAIL SENT TO ME YESTERDAY!
Thought fellow readers might find it useful and isn’t this what this forum is all about assisting the VAG community?

Sorry mate, seemed like every post your pushing the product rather hard... I thought you might have been a vendor who hadn't signed up appropriately... comment retracted as I'm happy to realise i stepped over a boundary.

May the banter go on.

[CanberravRS]

Still a really good wax though in my opinion if you're not a total car care buff ( no pun intended )

Oh i thought it was a great pun!! hehehehe

[Transporter]

I liked Mcgiures NXT 2.0 wax, it's a synthetic and lasts a bit longer then a true carnuba, but doesn't give the same warmth/depth as a carnuba wax. Still a really good wax though in my opinion if you're not a total car care buff ( no pun intended )

I agree and like the Mothers 3 stage wax system.

To Golf GTI OZ there is whole section discussing car care products and a lot of experts there with a good advice. Bodywork/Trim & Detailing

[CanberravRS]

I agree and like the Mothers 3 stage wax system. ]

So how long does it take to wax the Transporter??

[Transporter]

It is actually quite easy to apply. On a new car it is like wipe in and wipe off after 20min when it dries, even though you have to do it 3x. Less than 2 hours.

[Greg Roles]

pity I cant find any diesel RS exhaust systems on the jetex site, must purely be for petrol based vehicles

Generally the cat back is the same in the petrol or diesel varients, but can't confirm that for the skoda. There's no "special" diesel muffs or anything : )

[rob_]

Generally the cat back is the same in the petrol or diesel vairents, but can't confirm that for the skoda.

I noticed that the exhaust for sale at superskoda could be fitted to both, so I can imagine why the one I've got couldn't be.. If you wish, PM me and I'll send you Paul's (from Jetex Australia) number, he knew the product well, or just email him info@jetexexhausts.com.au

Loving the 'zorst more and more every time I drive it...

[dArK5HaD0w]

would changing to an aftermarket exhaust be a warranty no no?

[brad]

would changing to an aftermarket exhaust be a warranty no no?

Any changes from stock will affect the warranty in varying degrees. Generally, a catback system is acceptable (they won't warrant the new exhaust part of course) but a full system will affect warranty on engine components earlier up the heat path (probably the turbo & maybe a bit earlier on). The extent would be up to the dealer & whether they are amenable to modifications or not.

[K1W1]

The extent would be up to the dealer & whether they are amenable to modifications or not.

It's Skoda that covers the warranty not the dealer and it would be Skodas call. As long as the modification did not contribute to causing the fault (lets say you change the exhaust and then have a claim under warranty for the window winder failing) then there would be no problems. If the mod could have in some way caused or contributed to the fault then you get into a grey area and Skoda like all manufacturers will probably start from the position that there is no warranty coverage due to an unauthorised mod and it will be up to you or your lawyers negotiating skills to see how far you can get them to bend.

[brad]

It's Skoda that covers the warranty not the dealer and it would be Skodas call. As long as the modification did not contribute to causing the fault (lets say you change the exhaust and then have a claim under warranty for the window winder failing) then there would be no problems. If the mod could have in some way caused or contributed to the fault then you get into a grey area and Skoda like all manufacturers will probably start from the position that there is no warranty coverage due to an unauthorised mod and it will be up to you or your lawyers negotiating skills to see how far you can get them to bend.

Skoda covers the warranty but it's up to the dealer to submit the claim & word it as they see fit. The service advisor can choose to mention the non-stock exhaust system or "fail to notice" it. You & I have both worked in dealerships & we both know how the system works and it can be very subjective depending on the service advisor or the warranty clerk (and what mood they are in). If they don't believe in mods then you'll have difficulty with related components. Add an aftermarket exhaust sytem that isn't of similar dimensions, fit/form/function & it may affect any part of the engine or driveline warranty. I've seen plenty of Toyota warranty claims where the wording was "I am submitting this claim as a courtesy to the customer but due to the non-standard nature of the vehicle, I would recomend the claim be denied."

I'm not saying don't do it but Darkshadow asked the question & I believe my answer was accurate.