I need a new backbox on my 2001 vRS 1.8T - does anywhere do them off the shelf, or am I looking at £200 for a custom-made one? I want it as close to standard as possible mind...

http://www.leisureshack.co.uk/default.aspx

Somebody kindly put this link up the other day mate.

Doesn't look like they do an exhaust for a VRS.

Try Trade Part Specialists for a genuine VAG part.

Edited 27 November, 201015 yr by pauldazzle

Do you know, I had a look in the TPS catalogue, none listed, didn't think to ring and see if they could get hold of one... I'll give them a bell in the morning. Any ideas on price?

This one was for sale not so long ago, not sure if the chap still has it but it looks good and could save you some money http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1782099.htm

Iirc they are silly for genuine part.

Something like £550 for full system

I maybe wrong though

Thats mentally expensive. If your going to pay that much i would go for an aftermarket stainless steel one. it will probably outlast the life of the car

theres one on ebay for about £25 iirc

TPS, £190 + the dreaded, which is silly money - but given the weather, I don't fancy trying to get anywhere for a custom box (at the same price anyway) - and Ebay is a bit of a faff, and the shifts I'm on, I can't hang around bidding.

So, that's wheel bearings x2, back brakes, back springs, exhaust, then I need to see if this fixes the emissions or not - it wasn't far off being right. If it's still too high, its VAGCOM time.

Cheers all!

Edited 29 November, 201015 yr by PeteG

i have a standard back box that i took off my vrs last month? if your interested you can have for a couple of quid, but ive just noticed where you are, im from london and its 213miles to your :S

i have a standard back box that i took off my vrs last month? if your interested you can have for a couple of quid, but ive just noticed where you are, im from london and its 213miles to your :S

Would have been ideal as well - ta anyway mate! Wouldn't fancy picking it up in this weather...

Would have been ideal as well - ta anyway mate! Wouldn't fancy picking it up in this weather...

These guys are good for posting car parts.......

http://www.paisleyfreight.com/