Straight piped my golf (videos)
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BobnOH
not-a-mechanic
with motorcycles its a safety issue, for some reason people often don't notice motorcycles, anyone who has ridden can tell you stories
If you are really concerned about motorcycle safety, buy a headlight modulator. They are thousands of times more effective than trying to make your bike so loud it annoys people.
/I know, they aren't as 'cool' as loud exhausts
/I have been riding since the age of 5
/I currently own 3 motorcycles (with well over 100k miles under my belt) all have stock exhausts
Sotam123
Veteran Member
soo you only did the muffler after all huh? i guess you didnt like how my buddys jetta sounded hahah (we meet at julep, i have the 4 door Jolf)
coalminer16
Top Post Dawg
The headlight trick doesn't help with cars merging from your right side on a 4 lane when they side swipe you off the road. That said the 6 Harleys in my extended family are slowing going back cat farts for sound. Side car passangers don't like the noise either (we have 3 of those) and one trike.
when i had my golf lowered on coilovers you could tell i had a muffler delete ...now that i put the stock struts with 337ae springs back on, you only hear the engine at freeway speeds.... ride height does make a difference due to the exhaust note hitting the pavement due to exhaust tip angle/placement
Sotam123
Veteran Member
THe same applys in winter, exhaust is Much louder bouncing offthe fresh snow..
TDI-JAY
Veteran Member
wow, alot more turbo noise than mine. Music to my ears.
Forza91
Veteran Member
I agree, the only reason IMO to even consider a mufflerectomy is purely for the enjoyment of hearing the turbo spool.... You also get the added bonus of sooting up annoyingly bad Prius drivers as you take off at stops
I picked up a 2" dia, 3 foot long section of stainless steel tubing WITH a 90 already welded to it (will cut it down to make it a 45) for $4 the other day at the scrap yard.
Once I get my smokey startups sorted out I will install it and spool away.
Might do a v band clamp on it and the car's exhaust and put one on the stock muffler as well for quick swaps for long car rides with the family.
Once I get my smokey startups sorted out I will install it and spool away.
Might do a v band clamp on it and the car's exhaust and put one on the stock muffler as well for quick swaps for long car rides with the family.
audiphile
Vendor
I guess you like your warning lights to all be on at all times too...
Sinetv
Veteran Member
Xaxaax it's like Christmas tree lol
Well, I took the plunge today as well. Got the 2" dia Stainless pipe and 90 bend from a scrap yard for $4 and had the 1/2" rod laying around.
Took 4 hours!
Opinions: suprisingly quiet! Some spool on startup and shut down, but not a ton more while driving. Get the "BOV" sound during shifts (turbo veins shutting) Sounds stock at idle and pretty much anything under 2000 rpm.
Wondering if my cat is partially plugged or something, or if the 2" dia or turndown angle is limiting the turbo whistle I can hear...
Took 4 hours!
Opinions: suprisingly quiet! Some spool on startup and shut down, but not a ton more while driving. Get the "BOV" sound during shifts (turbo veins shutting) Sounds stock at idle and pretty much anything under 2000 rpm.
Wondering if my cat is partially plugged or something, or if the 2" dia or turndown angle is limiting the turbo whistle I can hear...
tdi98beetle
Well-known member
I just did this on my beetle yesterday. I will snap a picture....Well, I took the plunge today as well. Got the 2" dia Stainless pipe and 90 bend from a scrap yard for $4 and had the 1/2" rod laying around.
Took 4 hours!
Opinions: suprisingly quiet! Some spool on startup and shut down, but not a ton more while driving. Get the "BOV" sound during shifts (turbo veins shutting) Sounds stock at idle and pretty much anything under 2000 rpm.
Wondering if my cat is partially plugged or something, or if the 2" dia or turndown angle is limiting the turbo whistle I can hear...
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2.25" I think? It slipped right over the pipe I cut off.
Yeah, I hear no difference other than the turbo chop is louder now. I have had guys working the drive thru ask me if I am running twin turbos!
Yeah, I hear no difference other than the turbo chop is louder now. I have had guys working the drive thru ask me if I am running twin turbos!
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ksmitty244
Veteran Member
Ive had mine straight piped for 150k now. Love it. Love how so many people knock anybody that wants/ or has done this. If you dont like it coment on anothe post
So, basically you only want to hear from people that agree with you? Isn't the reason to post on here to get opinions from everyone?
I like when people tell me I am stupid. Gives me the chance to see if they might me right! LOL
And my car is NOT straight piped. I just removed the muffler. You cant even tell its gone. Its not anything like the coffee can gasser rice boy fart cans!
And my car is NOT straight piped. I just removed the muffler. You cant even tell its gone. Its not anything like the coffee can gasser rice boy fart cans!
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gregm784
Well-known member
I am interested in a mufflerectomy on my 05. Gotta keep the cat for now (smog ****s in CA). What size pipe? I see 2" and 2.25" in this post.
Fly_TDI
Well-known member
I straight piped my Golf about 150K miles ago... No lights... (where did you guys even get that from???)
Noticeably better low end torque, and picked up almost .6 mpg.
Diesels are not loud on a straight pipe like a gasser is... just sounds "throaty", and you definitely hear the turbo spool down when you come off the throttle.
)Noticeably better low end torque, and picked up almost .6 mpg.
Diesels are not loud on a straight pipe like a gasser is... just sounds "throaty", and you definitely hear the turbo spool down when you come off the throttle.
deejaaa
Veteran Member
i did mine and will never put it back on.