6R Polo GTI Middle Muffler Delete

[CC GTi]

I haven't even looked underneath this car so can someone clarify which muffler/resonator gets removed as some posters are saying front and some saying middle.



I'm booked in at Taylor Made Exhausts in Melton...yes it's a small drive but I'm going there because this guy comes recommended by a mate who's had two cars done for $80 each.

Let me play the guinea pig here before anyone commits as I would hate to give a recommendation only for the experience to be a failure or disappointment.

I understand. Melton is perfect for me as in the Westeren Suburbs
Let us know how you go.

[gavs]

It is the resonator/middle muffler. There is only 2 on the car so if they take out the one directly below the drivers seat, they have removed the correct on.

Side note ATYPIC, you coming on the cruise seeing as you are in Melbourne?!?!?! we have to compare the difference between a resonator deleted exhaust and....well....something else...

[ATYPIC]

It is the resonator/middle muffler. There is only 2 on the car so if they take out the one directly below the drivers seat, they have removed the correct on.

Side note ATYPIC, you coming on the cruise seeing as you are in Melbourne?!?!?! we have to compare the difference between a resonator deleted exhaust and....well....something else...

Thanks gavs that's perfect!

Regarding the cruise...I would have definately been there but I'm off to Thailand on 23 Oct so hopefully there is another cruise before xmas.

[sdrablos]

does anyone know what size it is on the pipe and the clamps needed to replace it? is not so easy to find any retailer here in Norway which will make it ..

[kawabanga]

Sdrablos, the pipe diameter should be 55mm.

Don't know if you can easily receive this from Italy, but that's the best I found here, same diameter as the original pipe: InoxCar - Volkswagen
With the first pipe of the page, you can use the original inox-band to fix the new pipe behind the removed muffler (cutting the new pipe at the right distance).
In the front you can cut the original pipe just where it is linear, after the double turn ahead of the muffler and fix the new pipe with the provided screw or using another band as the rear one. IMHO this is the best way to come back easily with the original muffler.
Alternatively you can wire-weld it in the front (like I did, using a different pipe unfortunately...)

[gavs]

Better to use a flared piece of 57mm OD pipe that sleaves over the existing front pipe. Linish the edge on the rear edge of the pipe that fits into the clamp and cool the pipe. Heat the clamp. Fit the clamp onto the pipe and then fit the flared end over the exisitng pipe and weld. Then fit th eclamped end of the pipe back onto the rear pipe of the car.

[bigfoot]

anyone done this on a TSI yet?

[sdrablos]

got the removing don today, WOW! love the sound and the "snerr" when the next gear "pops" in also got the muffler made that I can reinstall it. Thanks for all good tips guys

[JonW]

Cool. Did you get any photos of the parts and it in situ?

[staz88]

Got a quote from Castle Hill Exhaust. They can do single jobs for $100. If I can get 3 or 4 Polo's done at the same time then $80 each.

If we can agree on a day then I can book it in.

[Bassik]

Got a quote from Castle Hill Exhaust. They can do single jobs for $100. If I can get 3 or 4 Polo's done at the same time then $80 each.

If we can agree on a day then I can book it in.

Ohh ok what day?

[ATYPIC]

Ok the car went in this morning and 40 minutes later and $80 it's done...it's a nice change to say the least.

[50D]

anyone done this on a TSI yet?

Keen to know this aswell

[CC GTi]

Ok the car went in this morning and 40 minutes later and $80 it's done...it's a nice change to say the least.

Glad all went well, will head up to Melton in the next few weeks and get mine done.

[Proximak]

Got a quote from Castle Hill Exhaust. They can do single jobs for $100. If I can get 3 or 4 Polo's done at the same time then $80 each.

If we can agree on a day then I can book it in.

Count me in staz. One question though, will that price include doing it the same as sdrablos got his done so it the muffler can be refitted later.