Exhausts

[jimbugalee]

Hi all,

Not entirely sure what I'm asking here but just a research post really.

My G needs a new exhaust.  It's got the original one on there and it's pretty rotten!

Want to keep it standard so just waiting on a price from VW.  Is this the best way to go about buying a new one or can you just get a standard one made up from somewhere?

Also, although I want to keep it standard would you recommend getting a standard exhaust or would it be happier with something different?  

All comments welcome!

Many thanks

Gemma

[hayesey]

well if you go to somewhere like a Longlife dealer I'm sure they'll make you one up that is basically standard spec but nice stainless steel.  I'd have thought it'd be more expensive than a standard system though so I'd wait and see what price that is first.  I know Pete recently bought some standard exhaust bits (a back box section at least...) so he'll probably shed more light on this!

[PeteG40]

standard back boxes are about £140 and £70 for mid box i think

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[quote pid=4307 author=peteg40 date=1222072852]standard back boxes are about £140 and £70 for mid box i think[/quote]

I got a patern (copy) no-brand back box for £80 off a mate in the trade. It's done 5k in 6 months and is OK. The supplier is somebody up in Newcastle, I can find out who if anybody is interested.

[PeteG40]

you can get pattern ones on ebay for £26+post in this country OK quality, dont expect anything that good though

[jimbugalee]

Thanks guys  Useful info ....

Trying to get as much as I can that is VW so will go with their option for around £200 fo the whole thing.  I need to get it done soon as it's an embarrasment with either a rusty broken off tailpipe or a barry stick on one to cover it!

Just had to turn down a VW battery though as it was double other ones!