Stage 1 - Removing the standard VAG exhaust 

The standard exhaust system had to be removed. Even though the rear box had been replaced, the standard exhaust wouldn't come off. Usually the standard exhaust is one piece, which means it has to be cut-off. Jabba found another way by dropping the rear axle. Thinking outside the circle pays dividends!

 The standard mid-section is held in well with a support cradle. This makes it easy to remove by loosening a few bolts. Remember though, if the rear axle isn't dropped, you will have to cut off the original exhaust!

Stage 2 - Fitting the Jetex stainless steel 2.5" exhaust 

Fitting the cat-back system took no time at all. As normal, the exhaust was fitted from the catalyst backwards. The mid-box was fitted first. This is best aligned and fitted into its hanging cradle on the garage floor.

 The box is quite secure when in its cradle, so this can be re-fitted to the car, sleeved over the downpipe and secured in place.

 Next, the mid-pipe over the axle was slotted into the mid-box. This left the rear box. Before this could be fitted, it is worth noting that when using the V6 4 Motion trim, there is a small bracket that protrudes across the cut-out. This has to be trimmed using a grinder or hacksaw.

 The rear box could now be slotted over the mid-pipe and aligned using the original hangers. To ensure that the tailpipes fitted squarely, they were aligned to the correct position, and while holding the pipes, all the clamps and bolts were tightened along the whole length of the exhaust.

 The result? Great looking tailpipes and a well fitted exhaust in just 40 minutes!

Stage 3 - Removing the standard VAG downpipe and replacing it with the new high-flow Jetex downpipe 

The standard downpipe was removed with little fuss and replaced with the new Jetex larger bore downpipe and freer flowing sports cat.

 The differences between the two downpipes are easy to see. The primary section of the Jetex downpipe is larger bore and has a smoother angle than the standard. It is also made of high quality stainless steel!

The flexi-joint is also made of stainless steel and absorbs ‘push and pull’ and ‘side to side’ forces but prevents twisting. This allows the engine to move without stressing the exhaust. Like the exhaust, the downpipe fitted without any problems and utilised the existing fitting bolts.

A note at this point; it is recommended to fit uprated engine mounts such as those available from Powerflex.

 The Jetex downpipe fitted nicely to the turbo and due to the flexi-pipe, can easily be adjusted to fit perfectly with the rest of the 2.5" exhaust.

 The lambda probes were screwed back into their sockets to complete the job. For later 1.8T engines there are two lambda probes. For single sensor downpipes, Jetex supply a blanking 'plug' for the post-cat socket.

 After fitting and 6 rolling road runs, we left the exhaust on Cameron's car. The exhaust looks stylish, performed well and sounded perfect.