New exhaust required!

[Rusty]

Needing a new exhaust. From what I understand, a replacement OEM system is a bit pricey so looking to go aftermarked and stainless.

Thinking Milltek as Longlife near me have cocked up too many friends' cars and I can't be bothered with the hassle. Was impressed with the Milltek on a mate's S4 (B5), and have heard many good things on this forum.

Looking for somewhere near bristol to fit it or it's s trip to the boys at MRC.

There's the Powerstation in Tewksbury, just north of Gloucester. Anyone ever used them (all a bit Jap orientated for my liking!). Any other suggestions.

Any comments / advice welcome.

[s2driveruk]

tell us more on the longlife cockups? From what I have experienced and heard from others, the oposite was a more accurate reflection? They even completely rebuilt mine when we found the diameter to be incorrect, no hassle, no arguement - as customer support should be.

Miltek systems do sound good and look good to...it's a toss up between the two I doubt you'd be disappointed with either.

Cheers,
David

[Rusty]

Concerning the Longlife north of Bristol:

A friend at work had his 172 cup ruined by them making it 100 time noisier than he wanted, having specifically asked for a quitet replacement system. Not sure what stage this is at now but there has been plenty of discussions rather than them just getting it sorted to his original request. It's written on the quote!

A mate had a Metro GTi and his mum's MGZS180 done really well, only for them to make a real hash of his Sierra Cosworth. He's been back several times now and it's 100% sorted.

Heard a few other stories when talking with other people that seem to fit with the experiences of closer friends. I'm not in the business of taking the S2 somewhere that does things right 3/4 of the time and parting with nearly £500!

They've also quoted several prices for the same job ranging by over £150! Hmmmm.

[s2driveruk]

does sound like a balls up...would hop over the bridge to cardiff if i were you and maybe put a call in to get a 100% confirmed quote if there is that much variance...

otherwise just go with your gut instinct and get a miltek

[Rusty]

Scorpion and Supersprint do systems... anyone got one of they?

[Jamo]

Milltek system is 1300 from tip to tail mate on the Coupe.

Longlife Leeds and Cardiff would best bet

Very expensive to buy new

[Rusty]

Only looking cat back as the car is a daily and I don't have £1k+ to have a SS work of art fitted from the K24 all the way back... shame! I think the Milltek cat back is £550.

Will see where the Cardiff one is and give them a shout.

[Jamo]

Just depends how far you want to travel, Bibby had his done at Prospeed IIRC

I think VAGParts and Quattrosport sell the Milttek cat back, don't hold me to that though!

[Lloyd]

I recommend contacting Pete at Quattrocorner for an excellent price on Milltek systems.

Good luck.

[Rusty]

Cheers.

Spoken to MRC, AmD, VAG Parts and Milltek themselves.

Milltek is £550 including vat. I'll contact Quattro corner to see if they can do better.

AmD are doing free fitting. Doug quoted 1.5 hours labour but I also would want him to do another health check on the old girl as it worked wonders last time and was solid for quite some time.

OEM from VAG Parts was £322+vat for the centre section and £303+vat for the back box so that's £730ish including the vat! Then p&p and then fitting. That's almost a 3" turbo back effort, although that's a different beast all together!

[Taffy]

sorry to jump in old chaps have a OEM S2 back box you can have for £100 if you want, is good as new and done about 2k miles

[Ski]

i need a whole new system. including manifold and downpipe. thats mega bucks!!

[Rusty]

Pete at Quattro Corner was very helpful and has done me a cracking price. Got a bit carried away though and have got some Milltek de-cat pipes off him too! Yet to find out if they'll fit though. Any BTDTs on an ABY coupe?