options for exhaust

[verbalhologram]

Hi All,
Just wondering if there is a way of getting a bit more of a sportier,throaty type of note without having to change to another exhaust sytem,I am worried if I was to fit a new system it would affect my warrenty(I have an 08 model GTI).Is there anything I can have done at an exhaust place to achieve this note,while retaining the stock exhaust and not affecting the warranty.
I can here a slight sporty burble at times with my GTI which sounds nice,just want it a bit louder.

[Kai]

Take the middle muffler / resinator out.

Or get an exhaust shop to modifiy the rear muffler.

[verbalhologram]

Take the middle muffler / resinator out.

Or get an exhaust shop to modifiy the rear muffler.

Sorry if's a silly question,but what sort of modification would the exhaust shop do to achieve a diffrent sound?

[VW GTI]

Take the middle muffler / resinator out.

Or get an exhaust shop to modifiy the rear muffler.

The middle muffler doesn't exist on the newer models.

[Kai]

The middle muffler doesn't exist on the newer models.

Yeah i thought that. Thats why i added the last bit in. lol.

verbalhologram: Get a new muffler.

[Ben_GTI]

Measure the length of your muffler, cut a section of pipe that long and find a friend with an angle grinder and a Mig/Tig welder.

.... I'm actually considering that now.... hmmm.

[GT3]

...new muffler can make it worse

[Kai]

Measure the length of your muffler, cut a section of pipe that long and find a friend with an angle grinder and a Mig/Tig welder.

.... I'm actually considering that now.... hmmm.

It will be very loud.

[verbalhologram]

It will be very loud.

Think I may just go down the new muffler road.Anybody got any advice in this area, brands to look for etc. And would it be just swapping mufflers over?

[GTI_jim]

Hi-Tech stainless mufflers have a great sound. But you have to find one that matches the size/shape of the stock one. the Polo stock fairly round, most companies make oval mufflers, but i'm sure you'll find something.

PM'd you a vid of my old car with a hi-tech.

[Chipped]

I have late '05 manufactered GTi and I can say its note has improved over time...much better now than it was. Having a Downpipe and HFC fitted soon and this apparently improves the depth of the note.

[GTI POLO]

apparently there is little to gain from a full exhaust system power wise.. Just spend the money on the dump pipe..

My car has the dump pipe and you would swear there is a full system on it. Far from quiet. There is also some ugly resonance between 5000-6000rpm..

[verbalhologram]

apparently there is little to gain from a full exhaust system power wise.. Just spend the money on the dump pipe..

My car has the dump pipe and you would swear there is a full system on it. Far from quiet. There is also some ugly resonance between 5000-6000rpm..

So how exactly does the dump pipe work,sorry I am very much a newb!
Liking the fact that you compare it to a full system though.

[verbalhologram]

Hi-Tech stainless mufflers have a great sound. But you have to find one that matches the size/shape of the stock one. the Polo stock fairly round, most companies make oval mufflers, but i'm sure you'll find something.

PM'd you a vid of my old car with a hi-tech.

Just listened to your clip,really nice sounding muffler.Thanks for sending that along mate.

[Chipped]

apparently there is little to gain from a full exhaust system power wise.. Just spend the money on the dump pipe..

My car has the dump pipe and you would swear there is a full system on it. Far from quiet. There is also some ugly resonance between 5000-6000rpm..

GTI Polo, can you give a quick review/opinion on your DP?
Got mine book for 5th Jan...tnx.