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The Random Dan wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:13 am I honestly don’t understand the obsession some people have with ‘pops and bangs’. Yes i agree the car needs to sound a bit meatier but the only thing adding pops and bangs does is make everyone you drive past think “what a bellend”

You’ll need to have a remap if you want to decat or you’ll throw up warning lights and cause no end of problems, also not sure how it’ll effect the OPF and it’s ability to function. Also fitting a decat will void your insurance, and if you try to declare it to them they won’t accept it as its a mod which is specificly ‘not for road use’

My advice is non resonated OPF back and a remap, maybe and induction kit to make noises upfront

GTI_PLUS_TOM wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:49 am I'm really considering the Milltek non-resonated system for mine, the only thing which is stopping me is I can't find any definitive answers on drone. I imagine it isn't that intrusive, but would be nice to hear from someone who has it to confirm.

The Random Dan wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:13 am I honestly don’t understand the obsession some people have with ‘pops and bangs’. Yes i agree the car needs to sound a bit meatier but the only thing adding pops and bangs does is make everyone you drive past think “what a bellend”

You’ll need to have a remap if you want to decat or you’ll throw up warning lights and cause no end of problems, also not sure how it’ll effect the OPF and it’s ability to function. Also fitting a decat will void your insurance, and if you try to declare it to them they won’t accept it as its a mod which is specificly ‘not for road use’

My advice is non resonated OPF back and a remap, maybe and induction kit to make noises upfront

phillos wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:09 am I've done the res delete on my OPF 2019 GTI, best decision I ever made. It sounds so much better now with proper DSG pops, overrun etc.

You can still hear the OPF putting a lid on things, as much of the sounds has a muted sound to it.

GTI_PLUS_TOM wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:49 am I'm really considering the Milltek non-resonated system for mine, the only thing which is stopping me is I can't find any definitive answers on drone. I imagine it isn't that intrusive, but would be nice to hear from someone who has it to confirm.

SRGTD wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:56 am

The Random Dan wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:13 am I honestly don’t understand the obsession some people have with ‘pops and bangs’. Yes i agree the car needs to sound a bit meatier but the only thing adding pops and bangs does is make everyone you drive past think “what a bellend”

You’ll need to have a remap if you want to decat or you’ll throw up warning lights and cause no end of problems, also not sure how it’ll effect the OPF and it’s ability to function. Also fitting a decat will void your insurance, and if you try to declare it to them they won’t accept it as its a mod which is specificly ‘not for road use’

My advice is non resonated OPF back and a remap, maybe and induction kit to make noises upfront

Maybe it’s an age thing on my part, but I much prefer the combination of good performance combined with low noise levels. Never been a fan of pops and bangs or DSG farts. The combination of good performance and low profile ‘under the radar’ looks that don’t shout ‘look at me’ is what I like about the Polo GTI, and I wouldn’t want to change it to make it more shouty and get myself noticed. That’s probably just me though,

@vs_gti; bear in mind that if you’re leasing your car or if you’re buying it under a PCP and plan on handing it back at the end of the PCP term, I’m pretty certain you’ll need to return it back to factory spec when you hand it back, although you’ll need to check the small print in the lease / PCP agreement to make sure. Also, if your planning on getting a remap, you’ll be invalidating certain parts of your warranty - e.g. engine and transmission related warranty issues won’t be covered.

vs_gti wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:43 am

GTI_PLUS_TOM wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:49 am I'm really considering the Milltek non-resonated system for mine, the only thing which is stopping me is I can't find any definitive answers on drone. I imagine it isn't that intrusive, but would be nice to hear from someone who has it to confirm.

Thinking of the same system although im not sure if its non-res. I believe the non-res system if for pre-opf cars but i might be wrong. I was looking at the opf back exhaust.

stuartrendall wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:43 pm

vs_gti wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 11:43 am

GTI_PLUS_TOM wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:49 am I'm really considering the Milltek non-resonated system for mine, the only thing which is stopping me is I can't find any definitive answers on drone. I imagine it isn't that intrusive, but would be nice to hear from someone who has it to confirm.

Thinking of the same system although im not sure if its non-res. I believe the non-res system if for pre-opf cars but i might be wrong. I was looking at the opf back exhaust.

This is also my plan in the coming months with the interest to have a stage 1 tune with added pops and bangs. Pops and bangs are a must for me, make the car sound much better and I have never heard another car pop and bang and think bellend. The exhaust i'll be getting is the resonated Milltek OPF back exhaust.

vs_gti wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:47 pm
Do you think its worth getting a res delete on the stock exhaust or do i just go straight to the milltek? Also, would love to hear yours once youve had all the work done!

stuartrendall wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:50 pm

vs_gti wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 12:47 pm
Do you think its worth getting a res delete on the stock exhaust or do i just go straight to the milltek? Also, would love to hear yours once youve had all the work done!

I think it could be worth a res delete first as it is relatively inexpensive but my route will be to go straight to a Milltek exhaust system. I have already purchased the system but need to book it in at a local Milltek authorised garage to have it fitted when I get time.

SRGTD wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:56 am

The Random Dan wrote: ↑Tue Aug 04, 2020 7:13 am I honestly don’t understand the obsession some people have with ‘pops and bangs’. Yes i agree the car needs to sound a bit meatier but the only thing adding pops and bangs does is make everyone you drive past think “what a bellend”

You’ll need to have a remap if you want to decat or you’ll throw up warning lights and cause no end of problems, also not sure how it’ll effect the OPF and it’s ability to function. Also fitting a decat will void your insurance, and if you try to declare it to them they won’t accept it as its a mod which is specificly ‘not for road use’

My advice is non resonated OPF back and a remap, maybe and induction kit to make noises upfront

Maybe it’s an age thing on my part, but I much prefer the combination of good performance combined with low noise levels. Never been a fan of pops and bangs or DSG farts. The combination of good performance and low profile ‘under the radar’ looks that don’t shout ‘look at me’ is what I like about the Polo GTI, and I wouldn’t want to change it to make it more shouty and get myself noticed. That’s probably just me though,