Cupra R downpipe and cat options

[g60stu]

Last year I fitted a Milltek cat-back 2.75" bore system to my LCR.
I appear to have an exhaust leak somewhere further upstream (exhaust fumes coming in through the air vents when I'm sat in traffic). So I'm contemplating a new downpipe and sports cat.
Turns out that Milltek have discontinued their sports cat and only do decat system.
Cobra downpipe and cat is only 2.5" bore. I don't want to buy their full 3" turbo back system.

Are there any other downpipe/cat options are out there? I don't want to go decat.

 

[Sparkie]

I’d go custom. Stops the need for hunting here there and everywhere.
I’d do a 3” from turbo with sports cat then marry up to existing 2.75.
I had a custom system which I was conned on and they left the original downpipe curve in place.
I later had that removed and a 3” PipeWorks down pipe and decat section fitted. While I was on it I had a separate section made with sports cat that I can bolt in place of decat when I want to.

The air flow difference was dramatic and my car made an extra 13 horses and 20 lbs of torque on its current map just by having it breath better.

Badger5 Custom Map + TIP,
3” Sustem, FMIC, Bosh 550’s,
BC Coilovers, ARB’s +loads more.

 

[g60stu]

Thanks for the info.
I’m contemplating buying the 3” milltek downpipe and Decat which is reasonably priced and then getting a 200 cell cat welded in.
Who did you get to do custom work?
And who did you use for fitting? I’m not clear about whether I should get a specialist to fit or any old competent exhaust fitter is adequate.

 

[Sparkie]

I used Custom Pipes in Doncaster. Who also did my Cupra exhaust years back. ( was still in good shape after 10 years)
Ryan is the main guy. Their work is really good but as said they cut a corner with the down pipe being left in place. (He thought I’d never go above stage 1 so wouldn’t notice, I think. )

Then found Styled Dynamics in Hayes down south close to where I’m plotted up to do the rest of the work.
I’d been visiting so called custom centres to see set up etc. Wasn’t impressed with 2 but third place styled dynamics had 3 mk1 and 2 golfs out front in differing states of modification, one with a BAM engine fitted etc.
Jetta project indoors.
Clearly Proper VAG enthusiasts.
A decent write up from a car mag on their wall as well and I knew I was in the right place.


Badger5 Custom Map + TIP,
3” Sustem, FMIC, Bosh 550’s,
BC Coilovers, ARB’s +loads more.

 

[themermade]

dont forget to uprate the dogbone while at it to stop the downpipe from rocking around which will give it premature failure
https://powerflexstore.co.uk/seat/l...ENCE_CF][]=8&filter[DIAGRAM_REFERENCE_CF][]=9

 

[g60stu]

dont forget to uprate the dogbone while at it to stop the downpipe from rocking around which will give it premature failure
https://powerflexstore.co.uk/seat/l...ENCE_CF][]=8&filter[DIAGRAM_REFERENCE_CF][]=9

Yep. I have the power flex red (diesel) bush at the moment. I’m tempted to fit the yellow one though.

 

[Sparkie]

Yep. I have the power flex red (diesel) bush at the moment. I’m tempted to fit the yellow one though.

I have a brand new yellow one in a box which I’m selling as mine has one already.
20 quid to you. Normally 23. -25
Plus post.
I can pop it round Thursday if you want it.


Badger5 Custom Map + TIP,
3” Sustem, FMIC, Bosh 550’s,
BC Coilovers, ARB’s +loads more.

 

[g60stu]

I have a brand new yellow one in a box which I’m selling as mine has one already.
20 quid to you. Normally 23. -25
Plus post.
I can pop it round Thursday if you want

Yep I’ll take it. Sold for £20. See you Thursday.