m5sime Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 Hello chaps, I have seen that the latest (09) models have the same straight exhaust tips as some earlier 4.2 TDi models I have seen. Are there worthwhile aftermarket exhaust mods for a diesel and anyone know the prices for a rear silencer of the new style? I like the straight design rather than the pointing at the floor look...?? BR Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trikezx6r Posted March 28, 2010 Report Share Posted March 28, 2010 I think wizbit or somebody was trying to get MILLTEK to develop a cat-back for the 3.0TDI a while back but he needed a minimum order of 10 if i remember correctly..I think it was wizbit :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizbit Posted March 29, 2010 Report Share Posted March 29, 2010 Nope it wasn't me... But I'm pretty sure that Roberto has a full Miltek system on his white D3 3.0TDI... Edit: Make that a Powerflow exhaust (i just read his signature) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto1954 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Nope it wasn't me...But I'm pretty sure that Roberto has a full Miltek system on his white D3 3.0TDI... Edit: Make that a Powerflow exhaust (i just read his signature) YEP it was me..after several months of empty promises and cancelled appointments with MILTEK i gave up..i even took my car to there workshops in ilkeston for measurements,photos,etc for development (messed me about big time) so i went to powerflow they removed the system cat back i think and made a new Y section with NO yes NO silencers doesnt need them they said if you want it less quiet so i let them do it it sounds like a quiet RS4 unbelievable £260 inc vat (stainless steel lifetime warranty) MILTEK £1000 !!!! the only thing i regret is i should have had smaller tail pipes but its grown on me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloss Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 That poodle is about to piss on your wheel, I can tell..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto1954 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 YEP it was me..after several months of empty promises and cancelled appointments with MILTEK i gave up..i even took my car to there workshops in ilkeston for measurements,photos,etc for development (messed me about big time)so i went to powerflow they removed the system cat back i think and made a new Y section with NO yes NO silencers doesnt need them they said if you want it less quiet so i let them do it it sounds like a quiet RS4 unbelievable £260 inc vat (stainless steel lifetime warranty) MILTEK £1000 !!!! the only thing i regret is i should have had smaller tail pipes but its grown on me its a bichon frise....and a girl ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizbit Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Where are Powerflow based Roberto? £260 is a superb price and it really looks the part. I might consider one of these. You say its like a quiet RS4. What about cruising on the motorway? Is it quiet then, as i couldn't live with a loud exhaust during long journeys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto1954 Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 Where are Powerflow based Roberto? £260 is a superb price and it really looks the part. I might consider one of these.You say its like a quiet RS4. What about cruising on the motorway? Is it quiet then, as i couldn't live with a loud exhaust during long journeys? you know what i was gobsmacked at the sound on motorway its perfect doncaster did mine 01302 337722 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikael Posted March 30, 2010 Report Share Posted March 30, 2010 I have a 2006 4.2 TDI which also had the less pleasant down-turned exhaust tips as standard. I much preferred the straight tips on the petrol versions, and the latest diesels (except the 3.0 DTI SWB). The reason for this apparently is that the now all have DPFs except the 3.0 TDI SWB as standard. However the 4.2 TDIs always has DPFs as standard but at the time they were the only ones, so Audi fitted the same tips as on all other diesels. Anyway, I sorted mine out by buying some secondhand 4.2 petrol trims from a 2004 A8 on ebay in Germany, as the early ones had their tips bolted on rather than spot welded. I just simply used a Dremel on my original tips to cut the spot welds, then used a chain exhaust cutter to trim the end of the pipe square. I cleaned the petrol tips with caustic soda (also good for brake dust) to clear the petrol soot. Once clean I just slid them on with a bit of grease and tightened the bolts. I should have trimmed the pipe ends about 8mm shorter to get the exact length of a petrol version, but it still looks great anyway, and I still have the full factory exhaust. If you make this mod on a car without DPFs fitted, be prepared to clean soot of your bumper on a regular basis though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m5sime Posted March 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2010 I have a 2006 4.2 TDI which also had the less pleasant down-turned exhaust tips as standard. I much preferred the straight tips on the petrol versions, and the latest diesels (except the 3.0 DTI SWB). The reason for this apparently is that the now all have DPFs except the 3.0 TDI SWB as standard. However the 4.2 TDIs always has DPFs as standard but at the time they were the only ones, so Audi fitted the same tips as on all other diesels.Anyway, I sorted mine out by buying some secondhand 4.2 petrol trims from a 2004 A8 on ebay in Germany, as the early ones had their tips bolted on rather than spot welded. I just simply used a Dremel on my original tips to cut the spot welds, then used a chain exhaust cutter to trim the end of the pipe square. I cleaned the petrol tips with caustic soda (also good for brake dust) to clear the petrol soot. Once clean I just slid them on with a bit of grease and tightened the bolts. I should have trimmed the pipe ends about 8mm shorter to get the exact length of a petrol version, but it still looks great anyway, and I still have the full factory exhaust. If you make this mod on a car without DPFs fitted, be prepared to clean soot of your bumper on a regular basis though! Thanks!! Hmm I did wonder about the filter and any updates. I assumed there were NO additional changes after the facelift in 2008. Anyone know if there were SOME additional tweaks?? Roberto - What about your nice new exhaust.. Does your 3.0 have a particulate filter? I would love an S8 style quad, but this is overkill... So yours apparently even sounds nice as well Roberto. Cheers Sime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto1954 Posted April 1, 2010 Report Share Posted April 1, 2010 hi, to fit the S8 quad you will need a new S8 rear bumper or a JIGSAW ! yes my D3 had DPF it does soot up slightly if your booting it all the time but my car is white powerflow were prepared to fit striaght pipes only think it was going to be around £90 but i wanted the better sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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