DIY exhaust install

[wideboy]

Hey Team,

Picked up a milltek and keen to get it on!

Anyone here fitted their own exhaust? If so how much hassle was it? I've done a few before on other cars with no issue but the downpipes look to have the potential to be a real PITA... If it's a hassle i'm happy to pay somebody else to cut their knuckles and swear at the car!

Does the milltek fit the standard downpipes if I chose not to use the milltek down pipes, and just fit the non-res and backboxes? If so, does anyone know if there's a downside?

Thanks

[MK2Golf24v]

Taking off the downpipes is a mega pain in the ass. The nuts are on the top side of the flanges, and if they are in any way rusted it’s near impossible! Audi do a specific tool for B8 platform V8 downpipes nuts!!

Other than that it’s pretty easy. I cut mine at the factory cut locations to make it easier to remove/store.

[Surrey Sam]

I did my own system from axle stands but that didn't include downpipes. It was a bit awkward doing it by myself, as I decided to leave the OEM system as one piece rather than cut it. Just use some ratchet straps so that it doesn't fall onto you.

DeanoC fitted a set of Miltek downpipes and had to do some tweaking from memory, due to it touching and knocking somewhere. I quite fancy adding some of the new JHM ones, but probably end up not liking it.

[wideboy]

Thansk for the replies folks.

Taking off the downpipes is a mega pain in the ass. The nuts are on the top side of the flanges

As I thought when I looked at it, meh. I see you're signature is in Abdn, any recommendations for a place to get it fitted if I get lazy? Was thinking about Bavaria Auto but never used them. Assuming they'll take a bit more care than an exhuast garage like national...

I did my own system from axle stands but that didn't include downpipes.

Was that the milltek system? Any issues?


Cheers

[MK2Golf24v]

DJ Autowerk in Whitecairns.

They are spot on boys, they do work for a lot of people I know, and myself, one of the only places i’d trust.

[wideboy]

Quick update, used motorwerks in Aberdeen to fit it.

They had lots of fun and had to cut a couple of bolts to get the old downpipes out.

Glad I left it to them and a great bunch of guys with lots of experience (they're a milltek dealer too).