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Posted: Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:05 pm
by Dee-vub
She looks real nice bud! Next should be coilovers
I had noticed the lenso wheels on ebay! They really do look good! And would save yourself a few quid on the BBS numbers
Keep up the good work mate! Liking the look of this!
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 8:44 am
by neilGTI
Cheers.
The next mod will definately be the exhaust as the twin DTM just does not look good:
I took it to my local powerflow dealer over the weekend and we got it up on the ramps.
The exhaust that is on there at the moment (cat back) consists of about 60 bits of pipe (I kid you not) welded quite badly with gun gum on every weld, this explains the blowing sound.
I have opted for a new powerflow stainless steel cat back system to be installed this weekend.
Not quite sure which pipe to go for at the moment though, probably go for a letterbox and get them to cut the bumper so it doesnt just look like a bolt on.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:24 am
by nogwuy
cool, let us know how much they charge please as i am thinking of this, maybe a single of twin round pipe though.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:36 am
by neilGTI
They are doing it for £275
This price includes:
New middle box, new back box with tail pipe of my choice (still undecided at the moment), all necessary pipes in between and bumper cutting so it sits better.
All hand made there and then, whilst i wait.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:43 am
by nogwuy
sounds good, how long do they think it will take? and where are you? which place is doing it for you? cant wait to see pics!
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:50 am
by neilGTI
nogwuy wrote:sounds good, how long do they think it will take? and where are you? which place is doing it for you? cant wait to see pics!
It normally takes them about an hour to do (depends on how many fag breaks they have
)
I am from Birmingham and the company doing it for me is called BMC (also in Birmingham).
I dont know if the price of £275 is available for all as i am a re-re-repeat customer
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 10:56 am
by nogwuy
cool, think my nearest powerflow dealer/fitter is ipswich (my brother had his mitsubishi 3000 gt done there) i will have to look into it there. dont forget to post pics!
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 11:00 am
by neilGTI
Oh dont worry, the only reason there arent that many photos of the polo at the moment is because of the wonky pipe thats hanging out the back.
As soon as its done i will post the photos up.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:03 pm
by Tim_GTi
Sounds good mate, Have you thought about a a straight twin pipe exit fitted snugly to the bumper?
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:11 pm
by neilGTI
yeah, i am thinking of either a twin 3" round or a letterbox.
Just trying to find photos of both to help me make my mind up, struggling to find some though.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 3:20 pm
by Tim_GTi
look for pictures of Rupy's (rupy) car, he's got a very nice twin exit on his, also Alex's (alexperkins) has got a good example, as does Ollie's (ollie_r) old polo.
I'm not sure about letterbox style ones though sorry
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 5:21 pm
by Kim9N
I'd NEVER have an exhaust on show after my Polo GTi, it looked awful...
Hidden FTW
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:00 pm
by polo_gti21
ive got a powerflow cat back system with 3" twin pipes, it sounds awesome when you put your boot in plus it isn't loud when idling they also cut the bumper.
pics aint the best of the exhaust but it gives you an idea.
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:09 pm
by Tim_GTi
polo_gti21: never looked at your Gti properly before, it's well tidy!!!
Also, whats your exhaust like for motorway driving?
Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2008 9:18 pm
by polo_gti21
cheers mate there is more photos on my club polo gallery, motorway driving isnt too bad when cruising at a steady 70/80 its vquiet but even when you floor it the note changes but its not deafen. its not MAX POWER style loud if you know where im coming from.
Ricky