Counter Of Beans
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I had a new cat back exhaust fitted at CGR Automotive in Rotherham a few days ago, and I promised Charlie Roper (it's his company) that I'd share my experience on here.
Background: my car's a gen 2 Carrera C2 PDK. I really like the car, but there is almost zero exhaust note as standard, so that had to be addressed!
I contacted CGR after seeing a post from neil_911 on here; I spoke to Charlie who is very helpful and knows his stuff. I asked for the least noisy of the three versions that they do - although Charlie reckons they can tailor the sound to individual preferences. The exhaust took a few weeks to make, then I drove up to Yorkshire for the fitting (included in the price in my case). The guys had quite a job getting the old rusty bolts off (the ones from the cats to the centre muffler especially) but the new exhaust was quickly fitted once they had done that. It took four hours start to finish.
I've attached pics and a sound clip which I hope works!
I really like the noise! It's subdued but growly at low speeds pottering about, but has a lovely howl at higher revs - it's quite addictive actually. There's a little bit of cabin resonance on the motorway, but only in 7th gear and only under load - such as a long uphill bit. Apart from that is sounds just like I was after, I'm very pleased.
The fit and finish is top class - it's properly TIG welded from 304 stainless, it's back purged and looks really good, in my eyes anyway. Plus it's a fair bit lighter than standard.
So if you want an alternative to Dansk, Top Gear, Milltek etc. but you can't stretch to Kline or Akrapovic, then give Charlie a call at CGR. Top fella and a good bunch of guys working there; recommended.
Background: my car's a gen 2 Carrera C2 PDK. I really like the car, but there is almost zero exhaust note as standard, so that had to be addressed!
I contacted CGR after seeing a post from neil_911 on here; I spoke to Charlie who is very helpful and knows his stuff. I asked for the least noisy of the three versions that they do - although Charlie reckons they can tailor the sound to individual preferences. The exhaust took a few weeks to make, then I drove up to Yorkshire for the fitting (included in the price in my case). The guys had quite a job getting the old rusty bolts off (the ones from the cats to the centre muffler especially) but the new exhaust was quickly fitted once they had done that. It took four hours start to finish.
I've attached pics and a sound clip which I hope works!
I really like the noise! It's subdued but growly at low speeds pottering about, but has a lovely howl at higher revs - it's quite addictive actually. There's a little bit of cabin resonance on the motorway, but only in 7th gear and only under load - such as a long uphill bit. Apart from that is sounds just like I was after, I'm very pleased.
The fit and finish is top class - it's properly TIG welded from 304 stainless, it's back purged and looks really good, in my eyes anyway. Plus it's a fair bit lighter than standard.
So if you want an alternative to Dansk, Top Gear, Milltek etc. but you can't stretch to Kline or Akrapovic, then give Charlie a call at CGR. Top fella and a good bunch of guys working there; recommended.