Stage 1 Complete - Wheels & Exhaust.

skodaw · 02-08-2003, 18:57

Well what a day...decided to fit my Milltek system & cat. I am lucky enough to have a good set of tools and access to a ramp.
Fitting the Milltek system and front pipe was a peice of cake,after a small panic session when it looked like the cat was wrong!.

However aligning the back box and getting it secured was another matter, Milltek deserve praise for the quality of the exhaust and Cat - BUT and it's a big but - someone at Milltek deserve a good hiding when they spoil the system with the totally crap and inadequate clamps -- I stripped the threads before they even started to hold - and I wasnt using airtools.

Once I got hold of some good qualty U-Clamps the job was complete, does it make a difference ? - YES not loud, in fact not much difference in volume but nice sound,and on the road it definately picks up & revs clearer - fantastic.

The wheels were a piece of cake, and look great - well I think so anyway,however I think I may need to lower it to get best effect.

The attached image shows the milltek & standard d/pipe -- see the difference in bore,also the tailpipes.It also shows the new wheels - hope you like.

skodaw · 02-08-2003, 19:04

Better pictures of wheels

skodaw · 02-08-2003, 19:06

and again

***ncarring*** · 02-08-2003, 19:18

Awesum lookin wheelz Dave!

gunnie · 02-08-2003, 19:20

wheels look great.

someone's been at it with the polish!!

skodaw · 02-08-2003, 19:23

Thanx guy's.

Was washed & leathered immediately prior to taking pic's - couldn't show off me new wheels on a dirty car now could I ?

***ncarring*** · 02-08-2003, 19:27

No, but you need to get out there with the lawnmower tomorrow. Grass looks terrible

***ncarring*** · 02-08-2003, 19:28

PS I finished my suspension mods finally today. Now have an SLX with VRS suspension

skodaw · 02-08-2003, 19:30

Quote:

Originally posted by ncarring in this post
No, but you need to get out there with the lawnmower tomorrow. Grass looks terrible

:o Damn,knew I should have done that first....will be done first thing tommorow morning, I promise. :o

Quinten · 02-08-2003, 20:30

Very nice Dave!

***DGW*** · 02-08-2003, 22:06

I approve of the mods, Dave, which is a rare compliment.

mellowyellow · 02-08-2003, 22:13

I'm afraid I have to agree with Denis , very nice wheels Dave !

Are we going to see your 17" wheels and tyres in the for sale and wanted section now ?

***DGW*** · 02-08-2003, 22:21

Quote:

Originally posted by mellowyellow in this post
Are we going to see your 17" wheels and tyres in the for sale and wanted section now?

Is this a heads up for Des, who has missed more bargains recently than the rest of us put together?

skodaw · 02-08-2003, 23:08

Quote:

Originally posted by DGW in this post
I approve of the mods, Dave, which is a rare compliment.

Why thank you! praise indeed,whilst I like to modify my car's I do like to make sure they improve things rather than mess up a la nova/maxpower/fastcar etc.

The only other mod(apart from remap) I'm considering is a slight window tint,although not decided on this.

May consider lowering at a later date,not too worried about this at the moment.

As for the old(!) wheels -- that's a very definate - maybe

skodaw · 03-08-2003, 19:32

I dunno, 16 year's in the trade and I nearly come a croper....

I fitted the new wheel's yesterday - did it properly,bolts hand tight on the ramp,down to ground and then tighten to correct torque, however I nearly forgot to re-torque -- something you should do anytime wheels are removed and refitted -- only I got a little reminder from the car.....60mph slight bend --- BIG KNOCK,pull over to find N/S/F wheel nuts falling out!!!!

Don't forget to torque wheels correctly!

dread to thing what could happen if I had been on motorway!

skodaw · 03-08-2003, 19:34

Well I spose on the bright side(!) had I not been able to stop or the wheel fell off -- at least there would have been an earlier Jabba spot for someone.........

chrish · 03-08-2003, 21:34

Quote:

Originally posted by skodaw in this post
Well what a day...decided to fit my Milltek system & cat. I am lucky enough to have a good set of tools and access to a ramp.
Fitting the Milltek system and front pipe was a peice of cake,after a small panic session when it looked like the cat was wrong!.

However aligning the back box and getting it secured was another matter, Milltek deserve praise for the quality of the exhaust and Cat - BUT and it's a big but - someone at Milltek deserve a good hiding when they spoil the system with the totally crap and inadequate clamps -- I stripped the threads before they even started to hold - and I wasnt using airtools.

Once I got hold of some good qualty U-Clamps the job was complete, does it make a difference ? - YES not loud, in fact not much difference in volume but nice sound,and on the road it definately picks up & revs clearer - fantastic.

The wheels were a piece of cake, and look great - well I think so anyway,however I think I may need to lower it to get best effect.

The attached image shows the milltek & standard d/pipe -- see the difference in bore,also the tailpipes.It also shows the new wheels - hope you like.

I have commented on the clamps issue before. Milltek sent me some better ones. Also for-aft alignment is important otherwise it willl hit the rear axle beam when carrying a load or over bumps.
Once you have the remap the real improvement will take place. Mine (with Superchips) is much improved, revs out much cleaner across the rev range.
Chris

Loukas · 04-08-2003, 12:01

Dave,

Nice job, Pics nice also (18 wheels I think is too much..but that's for me).

The Miltek DP is 63mm? (2,5inch) inner diameter?
The cat back system is 63mm too? or less?

( in earlier post Manny (if i remember well) replied that it was 57mm inner diameter?

I 'm a little confused

The sports cat system is fixed on the DP or it is separete piece?

Last in the pic showing the end part of Miltek, seams that is too long (out of Bumper)?

skodaw · 04-08-2003, 13:53

Not sure what inner diameter is - outer is 67mm,I only know this as I had to get hold of some better clamps.
The downpipe / cat is a 1 peice unit,
System is same diameter all the way
Tailpipe only sticks out about 4" -- which is more than stock,but not too much.

18's are about as big as you can go for every day usage.

redbaron · 04-08-2003, 13:58

18" go on fine... but the car follows cambers a bit afterwards..

2.5" all the way on the milltek if i remember correctly

llblake · 04-08-2003, 14:05

Quote:

Originally posted by skodaw in this post
Not sure what inner diameter is - outer is 67mm,I only know this as I had to get hold of some better clamps.
The downpipe / cat is a 1 peice unit,
System is same diameter all the way
Tailpipe only sticks out about 4" -- which is more than stock,but not too much.

18's are about as big as you can go for every day usage.

I have 19's on my RS and I use my car everyday without any problems.

Lloyd

skodaw · 04-08-2003, 20:24

Just to clarify :

The Milltek Sports cat is also the downpipe *** - large bore,more gentle curve to aid flow.Lambda probe locations altered slightly to enable fit - no modification required.
The rest of the system goes on a dream,apart from the fact you have to been the supplied clips, and use some decent u-bolt clamps.

General noise level unchanged - deeper note when accelerating,vehicle picks up a lot cleaner and revs more eagerly - only to get better when chipped.

Would definately recommend the Milltek system,apart from items mentioned already.

Loukas · 05-08-2003, 08:30

Thanks Dave,

I'm thinking to order it from AmD (September time).

The total price (shipping included) is comparable to custom build system here...

(it seams that everybody here offer you ...super technology...the b@st@rds).

skodaw · 05-08-2003, 11:41

Loukas

Might be worth contacting Demon-Tweeks -- we can get 10% discount against most products from them,and they will be able to quote for export.

Contact chrisg@demon-tweeks.co.uk

www.demon-tweeks.co.uk

LesPaul · 05-08-2003, 15:15

Looks nice

Bet those wheels are easier to clean than the standard ones

.

If your selling your standard wheels please pm me as I would be very interested in them, as I only have the 16" ones on mine.

Cheers
Darren

02-08-2003, 18:57	#1
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Stage 1 Complete - Wheels & Exhaust. Well what a day...decided to fit my Milltek system & cat. I am lucky enough to have a good set of tools and access to a ramp. Fitting the Milltek system and front pipe was a peice of cake,after a small panic session when it looked like the cat was wrong!. However aligning the back box and getting it secured was another matter, Milltek deserve praise for the quality of the exhaust and Cat - BUT and it's a big but - someone at Milltek deserve a good hiding when they spoil the system with the totally crap and inadequate clamps -- I stripped the threads before they even started to hold - and I wasnt using airtools. Once I got hold of some good qualty U-Clamps the job was complete, does it make a difference ? - YES not loud, in fact not much difference in volume but nice sound,and on the road it definately picks up & revs clearer - fantastic. The wheels were a piece of cake, and look great - well I think so anyway,however I think I may need to lower it to get best effect. The attached image shows the milltek & standard d/pipe -- see the difference in bore,also the tailpipes.It also shows the new wheels - hope you like. __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

02-08-2003, 19:04	#2
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Better pictures of wheels __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

02-08-2003, 19:06	#3
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	and again __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

02-08-2003, 19:18	#4
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,949 Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	Awesum lookin wheelz Dave! __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

02-08-2003, 19:20	#5
gunnie Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: wherever the filthy lucre is Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	wheels look great. someone's been at it with the polish!! __________________ Jabba'd, of course....

02-08-2003, 19:23	#6
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Thanx guy's. Was washed & leathered immediately prior to taking pic's - couldn't show off me new wheels on a dirty car now could I ? __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

02-08-2003, 19:27	#7
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,949 Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	No, but you need to get out there with the lawnmower tomorrow. Grass looks terrible __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

02-08-2003, 19:28	#8
*ncarring* Don't talk, drive! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The B roads of Britain Posts: 12,949 Thanks: 16 Thanked 94 Times in 77 Posts	PS I finished my suspension mods finally today. Now have an SLX with VRS suspension __________________ Nick North Wiltshire RoADAR

02-08-2003, 20:30	#10
Quinten Crossdresser Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: fast lane Posts: 10,030 Thanks: 24 Thanked 41 Times in 38 Posts	Very nice Dave! __________________ Awooga!!!

02-08-2003, 22:06	#11
*DGW* BRISKODA Staff Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Cambridgeshire Posts: 17,259 Thanks: 51 Thanked 197 Times in 149 Posts	I approve of the mods, Dave, which is a rare compliment. __________________ Denis 2002 Octavia 1.8T 4X4 turbo Estate - rebreathed on by Jabba ... 31.93mpg 2007 Fabia vRS - CC, ESP and full leather trim by Seat Surgeons ...48.57 mpg...

02-08-2003, 22:13	#12
mellowyellow Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In the land of Stella . Posts: 2,378 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm afraid I have to agree with Denis , very nice wheels Dave ! Are we going to see your 17" wheels and tyres in the for sale and wanted section now ? __________________ See , the problem is that God gives men a brain and a penis , and only enough blood to run one at a time !

03-08-2003, 19:32	#15
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Re-Torque wheels after 50 Miles. I dunno, 16 year's in the trade and I nearly come a croper.... I fitted the new wheel's yesterday - did it properly,bolts hand tight on the ramp,down to ground and then tighten to correct torque, however I nearly forgot to re-torque -- something you should do anytime wheels are removed and refitted -- only I got a little reminder from the car.....60mph slight bend --- BIG KNOCK,pull over to find N/S/F wheel nuts falling out!!!! Don't forget to torque wheels correctly! dread to thing what could happen if I had been on motorway! __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

03-08-2003, 19:34	#16
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Well I spose on the bright side(!) had I not been able to stop or the wheel fell off -- at least there would have been an earlier Jabba spot for someone......... __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

04-08-2003, 12:01	#18
Loukas Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Athens Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Dave, Nice job, Pics nice also (18 wheels I think is too much..but that's for me). The Miltek DP is 63mm? (2,5inch) inner diameter? The cat back system is 63mm too? or less? ( in earlier post Manny (if i remember well) replied that it was 57mm inner diameter? I 'm a little confused The sports cat system is fixed on the DP or it is separete piece? Last in the pic showing the end part of Miltek, seams that is too long (out of Bumper)?

04-08-2003, 13:53	#19
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Not sure what inner diameter is - outer is 67mm,I only know this as I had to get hold of some better clamps. The downpipe / cat is a 1 peice unit, System is same diameter all the way Tailpipe only sticks out about 4" -- which is more than stock,but not too much. 18's are about as big as you can go for every day usage. __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

04-08-2003, 13:58	#20
redbaron Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 9,559 Thanks: 15 Thanked 69 Times in 60 Posts	18" go on fine... but the car follows cambers a bit afterwards.. 2.5" all the way on the milltek if i remember correctly __________________ ________________________________________ Some times I just feel like smiling.

04-08-2003, 20:24	#22
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Just to clarify : The Milltek Sports cat is also the downpipe * - large bore,more gentle curve to aid flow.Lambda probe locations altered slightly to enable fit - no modification required. The rest of the system goes on a dream,apart from the fact you have to been the supplied clips, and use some decent u-bolt clamps. General noise level unchanged - deeper note when accelerating,vehicle picks up a lot cleaner and revs more eagerly - only to get better when chipped. Would definately recommend the Milltek system,apart from items mentioned already. __________________ Dave** '05 Silver Fabia vRS

05-08-2003, 08:30	#23
Loukas Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Athens Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Dave, I'm thinking to order it from AmD (September time). The total price (shipping included) is comparable to custom build system here... (it seams that everybody here offer you ...super technology...the b@st@rds).

05-08-2003, 11:41	#24
skodaw Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: This area is under construction - please call back later :) Posts: 3,186 Thanks: 2 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts	Loukas Might be worth contacting Demon-Tweeks -- we can get 10% discount against most products from them,and they will be able to quote for export. Contact chrisg@demon-tweeks.co.uk www.demon-tweeks.co.uk __________________ Dave '05 Silver Fabia vRS

05-08-2003, 15:15	#25
LesPaul Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Looks nice Bet those wheels are easier to clean than the standard ones . If your selling your standard wheels please pm me as I would be very interested in them, as I only have the 16" ones on mine. Cheers Darren

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