Exhaust Tip on MKV TDI

[jaackyy]

Quick Question !

I've got an MKV TDI, which features that plastic rear lower bumper, with no exhaust cut-out.

Here's what I'm talking about (Old Photo)


Sorry, not sure how to rotate, but yeah. I was thinking of replacing that with a lower bumper that does have the cutout on the left side, such as the ones from the GTI.



I've been told this is a simple swap in and out, no mods necessary, which is great. Except, being a TDI, i've got the downward facing exhausts, and I want to know what are my options to add an exhaust tip, so that it sticks out the cutout from the picture above.

Thanks all

note: this is more of a cosmetic upgrade and less performance.

[Lucas_R]

An exhaust shop will be able to modify your exhaust so that the tip(s) come straight out the back rather than facing down.

I have 2x tips off my Golf R that are in perfect (good as new) condition if you want them? Just pay for postage and they are yours.

[jaackyy]

Oh mate, that sounds perfect, ill pm you now.

Edit: ive read around that straight pipe will cause extra smoke to come out? Is this much of a concern?

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[Horace01]

A straight exhaust on a Tdi can lead to smoke residue building up on the car where it leaves the pipe.

You will notice this more with a lighter coloured car. Ive noticed the problem on vans that have this or similar mods.

[jaackyy]

This is what the TDI Exhaust looks like, is it actually possible to get exhaust tips welded on ? (by professionals of course)

[Fatherless One]

Yes Jacky, that's what I had done.

[asa572]

When I fitted the mk5 gti lower bumper to mine I put a mk6 TDI tailpipe on it as it bolts straight on and doesn't have a resonator.
My standard exhaust had a resonator where yours doesn't.

My standard tailpipe


Mk6 tailpipe fitted (haven't got tips yet) and car need a wash.



And as Horace said but even with a muffler the rear of the car gets covered in soot.

[Horace01]

Soot!!

That's the word I was looking for....

[Special agent]

Where does one locate the lower bumper/valence for the MK5 as I was thinking of doing this mod too?


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[Fatherless One]

Your VW dealer, if I recall correctly they aren't very expensive brand new.

[Special agent]

Many thanks


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[Lucas_R]

Oh mate, that sounds perfect, ill pm you now.

Edit: ive read around that straight pipe will cause extra smoke to come out? Is this much of a concern?

Exhaust tips are in the mail and on their way mate.