Man that sounds good! I have the same one but I have been so hesitant to do anything to it. Which would you say is better? Downpipe or this catless set up? Watched some of your other vids as well 👌🏽
Thanks 🙂👍 Don't hesitate trust me the sound makes the car so much more enjoyable. Otherwise it just feels like a fast Polo. In this video its actually the stock downpipe retaining both cats, res delete and muffler delete. I tried so many different exhaust setups. The catless one included, its insanely raspy. I actually found my perfect sound to be retain only the primary cat delete sec cat and res and muffler. There is a bit of vibration and minor drone but I can live with it because the DSG farts sound mental now!!😄
@@Yasisalive No video yet on this setup. Only got it done a few days ago. Will hopefully do one soon. Not sure where you're from but I always get my exhaust work done by Powerflow Salt River. Also if you're looking at a downpipe Mr Turbo in Killarney has good prices.
No smells coming into the cabin really because usually I have stop start on at a red robot. On cold start you can really smell it but thats only if you're standing right behind the exhaust. To be honest the smells or lack thereof is not as bad as people make it out to be. I'm probably going to return to that catless setup 😅
Thanks man! It hasn't voided my warranty. Had the car at VW for service and warranty fix, they said nothing about it. Ofcourse you can't expect them to cover anything exhaust related. Cost was about R1600 because I wanted my original tips on the straight pipe.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 That’s great, just recently purchased my Polo and you’re right, doesn’t sound like it should lol. Is the R1600 all inclusive (labour, downpipe etc) and do you have any recommendations for where I may be able to get it done in JHB? I noticed you’re CT based so that question might be a little left field. 😅
@@keshnaidoo Yep definitely the sound is so underwhelming and so disappointing considering the price of the car. The R1600 is just to cut out the resonator, muffler and replace with straight pipe and y pipe for the tips. Downpipe is stock in this video. Any exhaust shop can do it for you, just check reviews in your area. I had a catless downpipe before (that will definitely void your warranty) cost about R4k but I wouldn't recommend it. Sounds to Honda Civic like 😅
@@carcrazyguysa4059 Thanks man! Definitely going to look into this as I want something simple and not too overbearing. It sounds really good and don’t want to sound like a civic either 🤣 I will keep you posted!
How much would it be to put full milltek exhaust system, any ideas? I love the deep farts and original cracking sound when you lift off the accelerator but I want to increase the noise. any other suggestion to achieve this?
Hi thanks for your comment. I'm assuming you're from South Africa? Miltek is quite pricey and need to be imported, I don't believe there are any distributors here you are looking at anywhere between £500 for a catless downpipe to for a Sports Cat downpipe £950 then a catback exhaust which is roughly between £680 and £980 thats before customs and shipping costs so that alone is about R40k! 🥵 If you are willing to spend that much, by all means 😅 alternatively a bit of tweaking with deletes and a catless downpipe purchased locally your cost won't be more than R6k even less based on what kind of sound you are looking for. If you want to chat I could perhaps help you find the right setup as I have been through plenty variations on my car. You're welcome to DM me on Instagram: car_crazy_guy_sa
@@carcrazyguysa4059 R40k? Then that is expensive really. Oh yes I'm in south africa, Durban to be exact and I recently bought the polo gti aw. I someone at work who once owned a Hyundai i30N asked me if I had done my exhaust because he says that it doesn't sound exactly like my other colleague's one. How would you know if there was something done to my exhaust system already? I love the sound it makes, it does have pops and crackles but maybe I can't hear them too my from inside the car.
@@thobanimanzi 😂Yep very very expensive. What year is your car? Its hard to say if something has been done to your exhaust without hearing or seeing it😅 DM me on Instagram I can tell easily. Though when you have the car up in the air on a lift take a picture its even easier to tell like that if something has been done. Though the 2018 car stock from factory sounded pretty good without any work done. 2019 onwards cars are very mild no real life to the exhaust.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 mine is 2019 model. But the complicated part is that I'm looking to return the car to the dealer as I'm not happy with it. They didn't tell me that it was involved in an accident but I had to find out myself and they did some repairs where they had to replace a damaged front left shock a some other stuff. I'm looking to get a 2020, or 2021 if I'm lucky enough. One day I will ask my colleague with a 2021 model to take me for a spin just to hear the exhaust.
@@thobanimanzi No way man! They should have disclosed that to you. You are well within your right to return the car! 2020 and 2021 cars are the same sound wise. My car is a 2021. But my exhaust has never been as original from factory. Plenty vids on my channel of the sound. Really this car is one of those where in my opinion the exhaust just doesn't sound good from factory especially 2021 onwards cars which have a very mild tune from factory for emissions 🙄 You will need to do some work on the exhaust to get a decent sound. Though don't expect it to sound like a Golf because these are two different 2.0TSI engines.
Not really, because the Polo GTI doesn't have a valved exhaust. Just the mapping between the modes changes the level of calmness 😄 I am running a full straight pipe right now, only primary cat. I find it perfectly fine in normal mode.
I got no CEL with the downpipe because I had a cat fooler/o2 sensor spacer (cheaper option) or If you are tuning the car you dont need the cat fooler as you won't get a CEL because the tuner will adjust the map to make adjustment for the changes. If you do none of the above you will definitely get a CEL and your car might even go into limp mode.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 thanks for the reply man, I'm considering it because this car needs to sound better than it does. Mine is 2018, it sounded nice until vw updated the ECU and the farts were gone just like that
@@Odii43 👍No doubt, don't get me wrong the car is fast but it lacks character. The stock exhaust is such a disappointment! I have actually had a lot of people tell me about the update from VW getting rid of the pops and crackles. Downpipe and muffler delete was my absolute favorite! Going back to that setup soon.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 so do you think just the downpipe will be enough for the fart to come back or will I need maybe a tune, before the update 2018 sounded very nice hence I bought it.. after the update I even wanted to sell it as it sounds like it's choking now when I floor it or even use paddles
@@Odii43 My car is a 2021 so it came with that stupid software update. Just a downpipe is not enough. I was very disappointed when I did my downpipe and there still weren't any DSG farts. A muffler delete brings the DSG farts to life. Keep your stock resonator on! A tune is where the DSG farts will really come to life though. The cheapest way to get them back without a tune is Downpipe + Cat fooler + muffler delete trust me it sounds wild! Not everyones taste but I loved it!
It all depends on your taste. I had a catless downpipe before this setup and I wasn't a fan personally to me it sounded way too raspy and too much like a Honda Civic and nothing like the Golf GTI.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 I'll DM you on insta you live close to me we can meet up and you can have a listen far from raspy but I get what you saying I hate the ricer sound to a lot of vdubs end up with
Man that sounds good! I have the same one but I have been so hesitant to do anything to it. Which would you say is better? Downpipe or this catless set up?
Watched some of your other vids as well 👌🏽
Thanks 🙂👍 Don't hesitate trust me the sound makes the car so much more enjoyable. Otherwise it just feels like a fast Polo. In this video its actually the stock downpipe retaining both cats, res delete and muffler delete. I tried so many different exhaust setups. The catless one included, its insanely raspy. I actually found my perfect sound to be retain only the primary cat delete sec cat and res and muffler. There is a bit of vibration and minor drone but I can live with it because the DSG farts sound mental now!!😄
@@carcrazyguysa4059 thanks man! Have you got a video with this set up? Also can you recommend where to get this done?
@@Yasisalive No video yet on this setup. Only got it done a few days ago. Will hopefully do one soon. Not sure where you're from but I always get my exhaust work done by Powerflow Salt River. Also if you're looking at a downpipe Mr Turbo in Killarney has good prices.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 thanks man. Yeah I noticed you’re in CT as well. Will definitely check ‘em out. Also, do a video soon plz 😂
@@Yasisalive Definitely will do a video👍
How was it running the catless DP? Did you have any exhaust smells coming into the cabin when you idled at a red robot for example?
No smells coming into the cabin really because usually I have stop start on at a red robot. On cold start you can really smell it but thats only if you're standing right behind the exhaust. To be honest the smells or lack thereof is not as bad as people make it out to be.
I'm probably going to return to that catless setup 😅
Solid video man! Does this void your warranty if you go with this approach? What was the damage price-wise? Thanks
Thanks man! It hasn't voided my warranty. Had the car at VW for service and warranty fix, they said nothing about it. Ofcourse you can't expect them to cover anything exhaust related. Cost was about R1600 because I wanted my original tips on the straight pipe.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 That’s great, just recently purchased my Polo and you’re right, doesn’t sound like it should lol. Is the R1600 all inclusive (labour, downpipe etc) and do you have any recommendations for where I may be able to get it done in JHB? I noticed you’re CT based so that question might be a little left field. 😅
@@keshnaidoo Yep definitely the sound is so underwhelming and so disappointing considering the price of the car. The R1600 is just to cut out the resonator, muffler and replace with straight pipe and y pipe for the tips. Downpipe is stock in this video. Any exhaust shop can do it for you, just check reviews in your area.
I had a catless downpipe before (that will definitely void your warranty) cost about R4k but I wouldn't recommend it. Sounds to Honda Civic like 😅
@@carcrazyguysa4059 Thanks man! Definitely going to look into this as I want something simple and not too overbearing. It sounds really good and don’t want to sound like a civic either 🤣 I will keep you posted!
@@carcrazyguysa4059 you had it sound this good for R1 600 that's dead cheap
How much would it be to put full milltek exhaust system, any ideas? I love the deep farts and original cracking sound when you lift off the accelerator but I want to increase the noise. any other suggestion to achieve this?
Hi thanks for your comment. I'm assuming you're from South Africa? Miltek is quite pricey and need to be imported, I don't believe there are any distributors here you are looking at anywhere between £500 for a catless downpipe to for a Sports Cat downpipe £950 then a catback exhaust which is roughly between £680 and £980 thats before customs and shipping costs so that alone is about R40k! 🥵 If you are willing to spend that much, by all means 😅 alternatively a bit of tweaking with deletes and a catless downpipe purchased locally your cost won't be more than R6k even less based on what kind of sound you are looking for. If you want to chat I could perhaps help you find the right setup as I have been through plenty variations on my car. You're welcome to DM me on Instagram: car_crazy_guy_sa
@@carcrazyguysa4059 R40k? Then that is expensive really. Oh yes I'm in south africa, Durban to be exact and I recently bought the polo gti aw. I someone at work who once owned a Hyundai i30N asked me if I had done my exhaust because he says that it doesn't sound exactly like my other colleague's one. How would you know if there was something done to my exhaust system already? I love the sound it makes, it does have pops and crackles but maybe I can't hear them too my from inside the car.
@@thobanimanzi 😂Yep very very expensive. What year is your car? Its hard to say if something has been done to your exhaust without hearing or seeing it😅 DM me on Instagram I can tell easily. Though when you have the car up in the air on a lift take a picture its even easier to tell like that if something has been done. Though the 2018 car stock from factory sounded pretty good without any work done. 2019 onwards cars are very mild no real life to the exhaust.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 mine is 2019 model. But the complicated part is that I'm looking to return the car to the dealer as I'm not happy with it. They didn't tell me that it was involved in an accident but I had to find out myself and they did some repairs where they had to replace a damaged front left shock a some other stuff. I'm looking to get a 2020, or 2021 if I'm lucky enough. One day I will ask my colleague with a 2021 model to take me for a spin just to hear the exhaust.
@@thobanimanzi No way man! They should have disclosed that to you. You are well within your right to return the car!
2020 and 2021 cars are the same sound wise. My car is a 2021. But my exhaust has never been as original from factory. Plenty vids on my channel of the sound. Really this car is one of those where in my opinion the exhaust just doesn't sound good from factory especially 2021 onwards cars which have a very mild tune from factory for emissions 🙄 You will need to do some work on the exhaust to get a decent sound. Though don't expect it to sound like a Golf because these are two different 2.0TSI engines.
With this setup does the exhaust sound become quiet when in comfort or eco
Not really, because the Polo GTI doesn't have a valved exhaust. Just the mapping between the modes changes the level of calmness 😄 I am running a full straight pipe right now, only primary cat. I find it perfectly fine in normal mode.
Nice I wanna buy a polo gti too
Is it just me or is your shift bangs nicer now
To be honest they do sound better
Does it affect warranty?
On the exhaust yes, everything else no.
Wow… if i delete OPF , do i need the remap oF ECU ?
Yes if your car is equipped with OPF you will need to get the OPF sensors coded out. South African cars do not require OPF.
do you have OPF?
No OPF, not required in South Africa
With the downpipe did you get a CEL.. I have the same Gti I want the dp but powerpipes promises no CEL will show up
I got no CEL with the downpipe because I had a cat fooler/o2 sensor spacer (cheaper option) or If you are tuning the car you dont need the cat fooler as you won't get a CEL because the tuner will adjust the map to make adjustment for the changes.
If you do none of the above you will definitely get a CEL and your car might even go into limp mode.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 thanks for the reply man, I'm considering it because this car needs to sound better than it does. Mine is 2018, it sounded nice until vw updated the ECU and the farts were gone just like that
@@Odii43 👍No doubt, don't get me wrong the car is fast but it lacks character. The stock exhaust is such a disappointment!
I have actually had a lot of people tell me about the update from VW getting rid of the pops and crackles.
Downpipe and muffler delete was my absolute favorite! Going back to that setup soon.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 so do you think just the downpipe will be enough for the fart to come back or will I need maybe a tune, before the update 2018 sounded very nice hence I bought it.. after the update I even wanted to sell it as it sounds like it's choking now when I floor it or even use paddles
@@Odii43 My car is a 2021 so it came with that stupid software update. Just a downpipe is not enough. I was very disappointed when I did my downpipe and there still weren't any DSG farts. A muffler delete brings the DSG farts to life. Keep your stock resonator on! A tune is where the DSG farts will really come to life though. The cheapest way to get them back without a tune is Downpipe + Cat fooler + muffler delete trust me it sounds wild! Not everyones taste but I loved it!
bro not to knock you on this mod but thats a waist of money downpipe and tune and bigger tips sounds way better
It all depends on your taste. I had a catless downpipe before this setup and I wasn't a fan personally to me it sounded way too raspy and too much like a Honda Civic and nothing like the Golf GTI.
@@carcrazyguysa4059 I'll DM you on insta you live close to me we can meet up and you can have a listen far from raspy but I get what you saying I hate the ricer sound to a lot of vdubs end up with
@@myseedrcc3306 Will chat to you on Insta👍