Im after owners opinions on what is the best overall mk2 system in terms of looks, budget, gains & most importantly sound...... For me, the best sounding system I have heard was an old Magnex DTM fitted on my 8v. Lovely tuneful & unmistakeable Golf GTi note. For looks, I think the Jetex twin round system is great I found the fit, finish & gains of Supersprint to be second to none too but the tailpipes were all too small or weird shapes.. Choices, choices. Id love to get a new system for my (otherwise stock & original) oak green big bumper valver but dont want to get anything that will spoil the look of the car. As such the Jetex seems quite understated if a little lacking in note... What are Milltek like? Am I right in thinking they dont make mk2 systems any more?? Any thoughts/suggestions and views? Im wondering if there are any gems I may have overlooked...
Magnex every time for me...Although i like the oval tailpipe. They are back up and trading again too Shame they won't be making Corrado systems in the near future. Neil.
The best mk2 box by far is the original VAG angled tail pipes in a polished finish for me. Don't know if they are still available but most custom exhaust places can replicate it. Gurds
Longlife at Weston On The Green Nr. Oxford did a good job on Dex's Firenza, and we get 15% off. These franchise places seem to depend a lot on the individual centre, but talk to Dex if you want more info. See the banner ad in the Engines section if you're interested.
GSF do a VERY good copy. I've got one fitted on my Golf and it looks great and sounds really nice at WOT.
Iv had a magnex system on my MK2 for about 10 years now. Iv toyed with jetex but didnt find the fit or sound as plush as the magnex. Bizzare thing is, Im really not that keen on the oval tailpipe! The sound it produces lets me overlook that,
Remus - more than satisfies your criteria plus is excellent quality and fit Sports Label rear silencer with 2 tail pipes 90 mm
Milltek - sounds awesome, looks awesome. Only drawback is you'll need reinforced hangers and they will need changing every 18 months.
I like milltek, a mates got one on his mk4, sounds well, looks good quality too.. I wanted one for my mk2 gti 8v but on the website they don't even list them? (http://www.millteksport.com/products.bymodel.cfm?modelid=64)
I run a scorpion on my mk2 16v and I think it sounds perfect, nice burble at idle, not too boomy at motoway speeds and really growls when giving it beans
Scorpion all the way!!! They sound great... My last red Mk2 8v Gti had a Scorpion DTM system... Although atm, ive got a straight through exhaust on my Mk2 with a twin exit stainless backbox - too loud!!! Will be changed soon...
I've got to be honest i think the standard exhaust is the best on a mk2, although i do really like the look of a nice single exit tailpipe but no-one seems to make them except a company called Bastuck i think, and they're silly money! Over 200 quid for a backbox
Scorpion fell apart inside on mine in 2002, no warranty as not original purchaser. wtf! Had a Jetex 2.5" system since, but has been cut up and made 2 box with puny tail pipe!
