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My next mod might be a MillTek exhaust.. Though I don't want a a consistent loud note, I want a growl and fart only when flooring it!
I did look into on company recommended by the dealer for protective clear tape/film to cover part of the bonnet and full bumper from stone chips etc. $1200! That's crazy!
I'll be replacing the Resonator box (located somewhere under the passenger seat) with a straight pipe. I'm hoping this will give the exhaust a growl without much side effect (raspiness is a possibility), but I'm not expecting much out of it.
There are plenty of video for GTI Mk7, but none for the Octavia RS and we couldn't really use the GTI one for reference as they have louder exhaust to begin with. I'll try to get some recording done for reference.
2011 Tiguan 125TSI - SOLD
2014 Race Blue Octavia RS 162TSI Combi
Where ya getting this done and how much may I ask? Also, won't this mean you'll have a drone at highway driving?
Will be getting this done at the exhaust shop in Slacks Creek (the one with the dog logo). They quote me $80 for non Stainless and $110 for Stainless, that's without looking at the actual dimension. Should be 30 - 45 minutes job. Your local exhaust shop should be able to do this.
Based on my previous vehicle, W203 C180 (non-kompressor), removing the resonator didn't introduce drone at any speed. It was just a bit louder from stock with slight throatiness. That engine is far from sporty.
2011 Tiguan 125TSI - SOLD
2014 Race Blue Octavia RS 162TSI Combi
My next mod might be a MillTek exhaust.. Though I don't want a a consistent loud note, I want a growl and fart only when flooring it!
I did look into on company recommended by the dealer for protective clear tape/film to cover part of the bonnet and full bumper from stone chips etc. $1200! That's crazy!
Might look at 3M?
Yes my wife obtained a quote to protect the bonnet and bumper/fenders in a clear vinyl wrap film and was quoted $1700. The whole care would be $4000-6000 and they would need the vehicle for two weeks. These prices seem ridiculously expensive. Would be cheaper to get any major stone chips or parking scratches resprayed. We are looking at getting the side protection strips from Superskoda to protect from the car park scratches and maybe a car bra for country trips.
New Arrival: 2015 Skoda Octavia vRS TSI DSG Combi (MY15) | Black Magic Pearl| Tech Pack with RVC | Comfort Pack | 18" Black Turini Wheels | Auto Boot | Panoramic Sunroof | Chrome Pack | Alarm | Extended Warranty Ordered 31/05/14 Collected 6/6/15
Gone: 2005 Honda Accord Euro | Metallic Silver | 2.4L 4cyl MT
Ummmm, won't you have to match the same material as your stock exhaust, otherwise end up with dissimilar metals corrosion?
I've told them I wanted a stainless pipe, which is what the stock pipe is made of, I think. Colour wise, it will be different initially as the new pipe will be fresh from dirt and grime.
2011 Tiguan 125TSI - SOLD
2014 Race Blue Octavia RS 162TSI Combi
Ummmm, won't you have to match the same material as your stock exhaust, otherwise end up with dissimilar metals corrosion?
For galvanic corrosion to occur you need to meet all three of these requirements:
Metal to metal contact
Different potential of metal
wet joint
It satisfies #1
I doubt it satisfies # 2 as if he uses stainless it will probably be 304 or maybe 314 or 316 (304 is cheapest). The OEM exhaust appears to be 304. For the environment you wouldn't want more than 0.25v anodic difference. Plain carbon steels are 0.85v, aluminium is 0.95, Stainless is about 0.6v - so maybe / maybe not.
#3 - it's an exhaust. It might be a bit wet under certain conditions but in use it will be dry.
I've seen enough exhausts where the front pipes are MS & the rear pipes are SS and galvanic corrosion hasn't been an issue so it's not something to worry about IMO.
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