TDi Chrome tail pipes (up-date 3/7)

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TDi Chrome tail pipes (up-date 3/7)

Post by klippie »

A quick question to all petrol engined Scirocco owners, do the chrome tail pipes look like they are slip on items or are they actually part of the pipes.
The reason I ask is my TDI has no chrome tail pipes just the plain outlet of the exhaust the same colour as the back box, interestingly when you spec a car on the VW web site it states the TDI's have chrome pipes.

Thanks in advance... :)
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They are part of the pipes not cover tips :yes:
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Post by Nobby »

The new price list for May (year model 2010) just came out in france with chrome tail pipes in the options section, I assume they are slip ons, they are said to be for the standard exhaust

Don't know what diameter is on the TDI but the parts are as follows

2x60 Reference: 00007 1910 €135.00
2x70 Reference: 00007 1910A €135.00


Guess they'll be available in the UK too
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Probably a daft question, but is there a technical reason why they don't give you chrome tailpipes on the diesel?
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The chrome pipes are not part of the exhaust as such on the petrol, GT. They are only chrome covers tack welded into place. I don't think you would have a problem retro fitting a pair..
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Mmm.

Very odd, the non-GT TDi in the "Performance Car" magazine clearly does have the chrome tail-pipes (it even gets a special mention because of this feature).

I'll be more than a little disappointed if they're not on my car...
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JohnC wrote:Mmm.

Very odd, the non-GT TDi in the "Performance Car" magazine clearly does have the chrome tail-pipes (it even gets a special mention because of this feature).

I'll be more than a little disappointed if they're not on my car...
Bad news I'm afraid as my car doesn't have them and the latest price list says "Chrome twin exhaust tailpipe (2.0 TSI 200 PS only)"
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Thanks for all the reply's lads... :),

I don't understand why the diesel Scirocco's don't have chrome pipes... :shrug:, anyway I think I may have found a supplier I'll give them a phone and post the outcome.
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Look forward to the details of the supplier Klippie - I'm looking for this as well!

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klippie wrote:I don't understand why the diesel Scirocco's don't have chrome pipes...
They'd get dirty too quickly :p
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silver130 wrote:The chrome pipes are not part of the exhaust as such on the petrol, GT. They are only chrome covers tack welded into place. I don't think you would have a problem retro fitting a pair..
Most chrome tips you can buy don't require any welding - they just simply click on and stay in place - Audi do some for the MK2 TT for around £56.

As silver130 has stated the originals on the GT model are welded into place hence why I said they were part of the exhaust - I fitted them on my brothers TT and once they clicked in (using a lot of force) - they're practically impossible to take off now - so I don't think you have to worry about people nicking them if they are not welded on.
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So after all the discussion anyone fitted any "clip-on" chrome tips?
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Paulo,

Sorry mate I've never followed my inquiry up as I've got some serious car trouble just now when its all resolved I'll get back on it... :(
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also interested in what happens here, Runnin an oil burner and as previously mentioned we just get some standard dual pipes. Would love to get some "clip" ons or similar ...
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Good news I've sourced a set of slip-on polished stainless steel tail pipes for the Tdi exhausts... :woohoo:

I visited a local company today to have a look, their pipes are straight ends like the ones fitted to the TSi's and they will look just fine but as TDi owners know the diesel's pipes are slash cut so you'll see the very bottom edge of the exhaust on the straight cut tail pipe but not a problem once it soots up. But I’ve found another local company who said they may be able to supply a set of slash cut stainless pipes to the spec I wanted so I’am going to check them out next week... :D

Personally I’d rather have a set of slash cut pipes over the straight ended ones but I’d like to know what everyone’s preference is so I can find out what they can supply and the cost of them.
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Not having the car yet, what's the difference between the straight end and slash cut?

Could depend on price - if the slash cuts look better but are going to be twice the price it might negate the asthetics, but I'm interested in getting a set.
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170 tdi has chrome ends!! can't see why the 140 doesn't.
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Product differentiation I guess.

Unless the MY2010 has included the chrome pipes on all GT models - has anyone got a 2010 140 TDI yet?
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ayeaye wrote:what's the difference between the straight end and slash cut?
Slash cut
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Good to hear the 2010 TDi's have chrome tailpipes they finish off the rear of the car just great... :yes:
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Post by klippie »

I've got them fitted at last, they are straight ended I couldn't get slash cut after all but the straight ends look just fine... :D

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They were supplied from this company - http://www.powerflowexhausts.co.uk/products/tail-pipes/ - do a "Find A Dealer" search for an outlet close to you. They are stainless steel and cost £45 all in from the place local to me which I though was pretty good considering they were custom made for the Scirocco.

Here is a drawing of the dimensions I used for my tailpipes please feel free to print off a copy and take it in to get a set made up, you will also need a 8mm stainless steel bolt 16mm long and a few drops of thread lock for the bolt when you fit them to stop them coming loose.

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