Dumb Question

[Le S2 Audi]

This is going to seem like a dumb question but not being a mechanic I am unsure of the answer so here goes;

Does removing the middle box (which I assume have the Cats in) and putting a straight pipe affect getting a 1992 S2 through its MOT (DVLC Rip off form!)?

Another dumbie question by putting say a 2.75" exhaust increase the volume in the car to an acceptable level - I dont want it to sound like every "scabby scubby" you see - Sorry hear first - then see doing 5 mph in a queue!!! Don't mind the increase in output - but I do like my hearing..

Cheers!!

[AndyP]

The centre box and cats are separate items, so you could remove the centre silencer and still get it thorugh the MOT no problem. BUT, I've heard that if you do remove the silencer it does make it quite loud. You could change to a CAT back stainless system from someone like Milltek which would make it sound nice but not 'boy racer' loud. Or you could just fit a stainless rear silencer.

Where abouts in Sheffield are you?

[Le S2 Audi]

Work down Attercliffe Road - Near Meadowhell - Live near Worksop Why you local?

[Le S2 Audi]

Sorry this pillock didn't read that you are sheff based also..... Need to go to optiitions!!!

[Le S2 Audi]

Are they 18" Avus's you have fitted to your S2???

Just looking to buy a set - what size tyres have you fitted?

Did you have any issues?

[AndyP]

Wheels are 17" Avus from an S6 running 225/45 tyres. They are a reasonably rare wheel but at the same time they are loads cheaper than the S8 18" Avus wheels. I've just swapped onto them from 18" RS6 reps ( see small pic below ) mainly because the roads round here are so s**t! Ride is now 100% improved.
I work in Attercliffe too, can't say as I've seen your cars around.

[dest]

Cats + centre box + rear box = quiet
Cats + Milltek centre/rear box = Deep, not too loud
Cats + no centre box = Deep, a bit louder, a little boomy at low revs
No cats, straight through from downpipe, no centre box + Milltek rear = Very loud, very boomy at low revs, sounds awesome driving it hard!

[newsh]

92 car does not need cats for the mot.

[dest]

If its registered after July 92 it needs one IIRC

[Barber]

mines a 92 reg and got no cat and it passed, i was worrying about the same thing cos it was decatted when I bought it, I've had my back box off to replace my rear diff bush so I thought I'd have a listen without that on and it sounds mint!

[Jamo]

Car registered before the 1st August 1992 are not subject to the CAT emissions test. After they are.

There is a loop hole with Avants however

[dest]

Loophole?!

When I last got mine tested, he couldnt find the engine code so did the standard non cat test, is that it?