Ryans MK2 GTI

[ryana89]

Oooh shiney.

The quality of the welds surpasses the shinyness!

Wow, that was quick I'm definitely getting mine now, too

I can see the mid section is just a straight pipe without a resonator - was this an option or is standard like this? Also, did it come with all the brackets / hangers / rubber mounts? Let us know how you go with installation.

Yeah, postage only took a week!

I opted for the 2inch stainless system with no resonator, but the resonated pipe section is available in the 2 and 2.5inch systems.

Yep all the brackets and hanger came with.

Only issue is I was supplied a 2.5inch centre pipe, which is a wee bit bigger than the rest of the system haha.
But, the exhaust shop should (?) be able to work with that.

[Water Boy]

Looks good mate. And is going to sound even better!

[Domel]

I opted for the 2inch stainless system with no resonator, but the resonated pipe section is available in the 2 and 2.5inch systems.

Yep all the brackets and hanger came with.

Only issue is I was supplied a 2.5inch centre pipe, which is a wee bit bigger than the rest of the system haha.
But, the exhaust shop should (?) be able to work with that.

Good choice, especially as you decided to go with the stainless steel system (I've been told by an exhaust specialist that the internals of mid-section stainless steel resonators tend to brake down over time due to their closeness / heat from the downpipe - that's exactly what's happened with mine). Apparently aluminised systems are better in that respect, but you don't need to worry about this

I'm jealous.

[AusScare]

Looks good dude!

How much and where from? I need a new system as mine is rusted out in parts!

[Stiggy_21]

ooooooooooo... so shiney!!!

make sure u put up a video, so we can hear the level of WIN coming from your car!!

[ryana89]

(I've been told by an exhaust specialist that the internals of mid-section stainless steel resonators tend to brake down over time due to their closeness / heat from the downpipe

I had no idea about that haha, I just went with a system closest to what my current one is (2 box, no cat)

Looks good dude!

How much and where from? I need a new system as mine is rusted out in parts!

Around $650 and it was from ebay UK, user 'candrenterprises1'
He has stainless/aluminised 3 and 2 box systems in a few sizes.

ooooooooooo... so shiney!!!

make sure u put up a video, so we can hear the level of WIN coming from your car!!

I will, although I'm a little nervous about how it will sound.

[RedMk2Gti]

You tempted me to get one as well, Ryan

Do you know if he has resonated setup ? apart from legal issue about no resonators exhaust, I've test driven a few cars without resonators, I just can't stand the noise.

[Domel]

You tempted me to get one as well, Ryan

Do you know if he has resonated setup ? apart from legal issue about no resonators exhaust, I've test driven a few cars without resonators, I just can't stand the noise.

I'm pretty sure they do, mate (at least for the 16V they do). Check out their eBay store.

[ryana89]

Certainly outdoes the underside of the car in the looks department!
Still have a few things to sort out before I'm 100% happy.

ooooooooooo... so shiney!!!

make sure u put up a video, so we can hear the level of WIN coming from your car!!

Okaaaaay, (use headphones)

You tempted me to get one as well, Ryan

Do you know if he has resonated setup ? apart from legal issue about no resonators exhaust, I've test driven a few cars without resonators, I just can't stand the noise.

Surprisingly its rather quiet, even with only 2 box's and no cat.
Between 1-2 grand its a bit rumbly, but quiet as after that.

[Domel]

Won't be able to watch the clip until I get home (no speakers at work), but looks NICE! Did you install it yourself?

[ryana89]

Won't be able to watch the clip until I get home (no speakers at work), but looks NICE! Did you install it yourself?

Nope, had an exhaust shop fit it, which probably wasn't necessary.

[Domel]

Sorry about all the questions, but what do you still need to do make you '100% happy'

[ryana89]

Sorry about all the questions, but what do you still need to do make you '100% happy'

1. Pull the entire system off the car and use exhaust sealant on all the connections.
2. Slightly raise the rear mount so the tips sit a bit higher.

[Stiggy_21]

that looks awesome!!!
love how grumbly it is

enjoy it!!!!

[Cookie28]

<3 that sound, I want a mark 2 now