I have been wanting to get a bit more noise from my Golf lately and wandered into Halfrauds to kill some time whilst SWMBO was in another shop spending!!

I saw this http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_715005_langId_-1_categoryId_165660

Comparing this to a BMC CDA is crazy I know! But I couldn't help it. The price is great for what it is I reckon. But will it just ruin my engine and throw up some lights?

The other option is to start drilling holes in the stock airbox as this seems to be safe enough!

Anyone got any opinions on that Ripspeed filter?

I really wouldn't trust that on my car.

Are you running a standard airbox at the moment? Not sure about the mk4 ones, but on the mk3 deconing is a popular mod, you'll get better throttle response and a little more induction noise. I'd do that before drilling holes as it's an actual improvement.

Add a green filter and drill your box :thumbup:EDIT

Sorry just read what car

Get some air feed piping to your box (large diam) from the front lower bumper/valance and add adecent filter

That should be fine keeping a stock look enginebay with out the tacky crap above

Also remove one of silencers from exhaust.. THat will give a litlte noise

Edited 16 September, 201015 yr by Mr Mul

Add a green filter and drill your box :thumbup:EDIT

Sorry just read what car

Get some air feed piping to your box (large diam) from the front lower bumper/valance and add adecent filter

That should be fine keeping a stock look enginebay with out the tacky crap above

Also remove one of silencers from exhaust.. THat will give a litlte noise

I think I might give these ideas a go. THanks for that. How do I remove a silencer from the exhaust? Is this a DIY job?

I think I might give these ideas a go. THanks for that. How do I remove a silencer from the exhaust? Is this a DIY job?

Removing a silencer is / can be a DIY job, but if you need to ask, it might be better to get a garage to do it?

Although - everybody has to start somewhere, so;

• You'll need to put the rear of the car at least up on axle stands (ideally all of it) so you can get underneath
  
• Remove the centre section, the pipes should just unbolt at the joints but depending on the age of the exhaust, it can be awkward to separate pipes and they might need a lump hammer to persuade them. There's some play in the rubber exhaust hangers but you might want to unhook some to get more movement when breaking it apart. Oh, and never hit the CAT with a hammer, it's an expensive mistake!
  
• Replace the centre section with a straight pipe (buy one first of course!) and you'll need some exhaust assembly putty too to coat the joints, it sets hard and makes a good seal when it heats up
  
• Run the car to heat up the exhaust and set the paste, gently at first as the water from the cat and the gas pressure can spring leaks in the jointing paste before it dries
  

Enjoy the fruits of your labour!

I'd also advise joining the VR6 owners club (www.VR6OC.com) as there's plenty of useful stuff on there for you and people who know lots about your car too.

Removing a silencer is / can be a DIY job, but if you need to ask, it might be better to get a garage to do it?

Although - everybody has to start somewhere, so;

• You'll need to put the rear of the car at least up on axle stands (ideally all of it) so you can get underneath
  
• Remove the centre section, the pipes should just unbolt at the joints but depending on the age of the exhaust, it can be awkward to separate pipes and they might need a lump hammer to persuade them. There's some play in the rubber exhaust hangers but you might want to unhook some to get more movement when breaking it apart. Oh, and never hit the CAT with a hammer, it's an expensive mistake!
  
• Replace the centre section with a straight pipe (buy one first of course!) and you'll need some exhaust assembly putty too to coat the joints, it sets hard and makes a good seal when it heats up
  
• Run the car to heat up the exhaust and set the paste, gently at first as the water from the cat and the gas pressure can spring leaks in the jointing paste before it dries
  

Enjoy the fruits of your labour!

I'd also advise joining the VR6 owners club (www.VR6OC.com) as there's plenty of useful stuff on there for you and people who know lots about your car too.

Thanks for your help. All I need to do now is get hold of a straight centre section and talk nicely to a local garage then!

If you get the propper exhaust sleeves from VW/Skoda there is non of the messing about, no paste or bashing things apart.

I'd check the TDi centre section maybe, they did a 4x4 (in A3 and Leon) which is the same but no silencer so might be a bolt on option.

If you get the propper exhaust sleeves from VW/Skoda there is non of the messing about, no paste or bashing things apart.

I'd check the TDi centre section maybe, they did a 4x4 (in A3 and Leon) which is the same but no silencer so might be a bolt on option.

lol, you own a car for a number of years and you don't see when "new" things come out. Haven't seen those before but that looks to make the job a lot easier.

SCVRS, you could get yourself the right type of pipe in stainless steel, there's plenty of companies that will supply pipes around as it's just a straight one you need. You don't have to worry about rust then.

In fact here does both SS and mild.

http://exhaustpartsuk.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=102