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  • Originally posted by Bumpknuck View Post
    Fitted a cat back exhaust on Friday - can't believe i didn't do this earlier!

    Car sounds like a jet between 4000RPM & Redline...seems alot quicker and burbles, cracks like a champ

    So happy with it and highly recommend this cheap mod to anyone who hasn't had it done - thanks Mettams Mufflers - best 350 clams ever spent on the car (except the chip)
    have you done the dump pipe as well? what size did you go and did you use stock cat?
    Thanks Piotr

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    • Originally posted by Bumpknuck View Post
      what is this sensor you speak of and what does it do?
      i'm pretty sure there is a sensor (temp or emissions) near the cat. From memory cars have thrown codes of they''ve been de-cat'd due to the increaced temp or emission levels.

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      • Originally posted by noone View Post
        What Cat did you use? ...
        When they install a cat back exhaust they normally don't replace or touch the cat.

        As for me, I installed the dash cubby and the lower honeycomb grills. God the lower middle grill was a pain to take out. The 2 lower ends did not want to slip in properly. Finally got all tucked in and sitting flush. Looks good I must say.
        Last edited by Servo; 06-02-2010, 04:37 PM.
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        • Changed my gearbox oil over to Redline MTL, and topped up my power steering fluid...The lateer was an epic job for little gain...
          "If can't get behind your troops, feel free to stand in front of them..."

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          • Originally posted by morbo2000 View Post




            On my way to work, 500m down the road from my house. Stopped in traffic, look into the rear view mirror to see the car hurtling towards me at full speed (at least 40km/h, no braking). Two bangs (front and rear) and four damaged cars later my car is written off. Goodbye Polo.
            man, sorry to hear/ see that.

            cars are hugely emotive items for everyone on vwwa. i feel your pain. it sucks.

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            • i know what i didnt do and thats finish the vinyl work on the car for sedfest... but its 1:30am and i'm tired so **** it it will have to do
              Originally posted by Preen59
              It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..

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              • Scored a brand new set of genuine VW headlight protectors today for $20 at SEDF, thanks to Volkspower (I think!)
                MY11 Skoda Octavia vRS wagon 147TSI DSG

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                • Originally posted by Whubbsie View Post
                  i know what i didnt do and thats finish the vinyl work on the car for sedfest... but its 1:30am and i'm tired so **** it it will have to do
                  lol it was 4am before i was done with workout/ other stuff i had to do. i slept through the cruise and didnt get to even wash/detail the pog

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                  • well I didn't do it James,Mitch,Tim, Gav and Josh did... put Josh's old 70mm drop springs in my car

                    new stance.

                    Last edited by Whubbsie; 08-02-2010, 08:52 PM. Reason: forgot to put in my car
                    Originally posted by Preen59
                    It doesn't matter what car you drive.. If you're a complete wanker.. People still won't want to talk to you..

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                    • Originally posted by Whubbsie View Post
                      well I didn't do it James,Mitch,Tim, Gav and Josh did... put Josh's old 70mm drop springs in
                      Many hands make light work!
                      Unfortunately after pioneering the front strut removal process I had to retire due to the blood rule

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                      • Installed new highbeams as the stock ones make me feel blind.

                        Took the front suspension up a little, its barely noticeable, ride is smoother but I feel like a little piece of me died...

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                        • Bought a set of Philips Crystal bulbs seeing my low beam on the drivers side died over the weekend.

                          Tomorrow Jmac is giving the brakes a sprucing up with RDA slotted rotors on the front, new brake fluid, and Remsa 650 degree pads front and back
                          Previous Rides: Polo GTI, Mx5 10AE, MY05 WRX WRP10, Renault Sport Clio 172
                          Current Ride: Evo 8 MR, Fabia MK3

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                          • Fitted my strut brace on Saturday.



                            - Golf 7 R DSG TTE535 Etuners Stage 3
                            - Audi A3 1.8TFSI Quattro IS20 Etuners Stage 3
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                            • Originally posted by Whubbsie View Post
                              well I didn't do it James,Mitch,Tim, Gav and Josh did... put Josh's old 70mm drop springs in my car

                              new stance.

                              stock shocks still with those springs?

                              was thinking of doing springs only but from what i read, the stock shocks will only last about 5000kms?

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                              • Originally posted by noone View Post
                                When you say it seems a lot quicker, in what way? Do you notice it down low or only in higher rev range?

                                What Cat did you use? Did you reuse the exhaust sensor?

                                Sounds like a good price! Love to hear it if you have the ability to record...




                                hope the sound quality isn't too crappy...damn Kodak ZX1

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