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    Shiny new full system

    I finally got round to getting my exhaust sorted. Got it done at a Powerflow dealer near Wigan and have had the full system done - downpipes, sports cat and cat-back.

    Downpipes and cat are still 2.25 inch, cat back is 2.5. Sports cat is a Wolfrace cat so it matches my wheels













    Can't really comment on gains yet as I've only driven in Friday rush-hour traffic and my boost controller settings are now completely rodgered. The sound is really addictive though (will record it on my phone and post it later).

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    Looking good

    Was it expensive ?
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    £600 plus VAT which seems pretty good to me for a full system

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    That looks really good - the tip keeps a bit of a "stealth" look.

    What made you choose 2.25/2.5" over 2.5/3.0" ?

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    Nice one Ade. That Wolfrace cat looks very compact. Is it 100 or 200 cpi?

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    I didn't go for the 2.5/3.0 option to try to keep the noise down - it's loud enough for me with 2.25/2.5. There was also some debate on the 2.5 or 3.0 cat-back option here and here. At the end of the day the down-pipes are at least flowing in the same direction and the cat is less restrictive, which together with an increase from 2.25 to 2.5 cat-back the whole system should flow much better.

    The Wolfrace cat is 200 cell (although they do a 100 cell version too)

    http://wolfraceexhausts.co.uk/

    There's only 1 resonator in at the mo, but after driving it home yesterday I think it may need to go back and have another one put in. I wasn't originally going for a round tail-pipe but they couldn't find the oval one I'd chosen previously. I liked the "double-skin" appearance of the one I've had fitted, and it isn't too in-your-face size-wise.

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    Sorry not exhaust related but....

    Doesn't your car have any underseal?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TAR
    Sorry not exhaust related but....

    Doesn't your car have any underseal?
    Next on the to-do-list! Could have had it done at the same time as the zorst but it had rained the day before and there was still some damp areas underneath

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    £600 for a turbo back system, including a sports cat is a bargain - for comparrison, whilst I can't remember exact prices, my "off the shelf" system comprises Blitz Realize-TT system was £480ish shipped from Japan, the downpipes £300 (Japan again) and the sports cat £240ish from TSL motorsport. I've also got to weld a 3" flange to the blitz system so that it matches the cat- the TSL unit is designed for rally-spec EVOs and uses a 3" flange. Grand total of £1020 plus my time and a new flange and welding to make it all fit - and it's taken a year to complete (due to the cost!).

    One comment I do have is that the cat looks small - mind you it's a 200 cell. Mine looks bigger compared to your pictures, but it's a 100 cell unit.

    The fact that you need to re-program your boost controller is a good sign, shows that the exhaust is flowing differently to before - and it could hardly be any worse than the standard setup!

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    The electronic boost controller is hitting target boost then falling off - I need to tweak the gain. I turned the EBC off and opened up the manual BC today. Holds a very stable 12psi no probs at all and the car definitely feels quicker.

    The noise of the system is certainly attracting the attention of the unsuspecting public - the car is turning a lot more heads. I thought it would drone on the motorway but it's fine, it's just very loud in stop-start driving. I love the burble on tickover from inside the cabin. Vicky hasn't been in it yet so I'm waiting for the complaints about the noise when she does...

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    Looking good

    Good price too. My cat back system was done at Longlife in Basingstoke and that cost me £349 so to get the whole lot done inc. cat and downpipes for £700 is a very good price.

    I paid about £305 for new standard downpipes from Mitsi ...
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