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Comprehensive review for...
"Beluga Racing VW GOLF GTI MK6 MKVI 2.0T 10-14 High Performance Catback Exhaust"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201345302196?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Manufacturers website: http://belugaracing.com/
Intro: I want to start off by assuring readers that I *was in no way affiliated with Beluga Racing prior to or during the install and initial review periods (edited 5/29/2015)*. I was in the market for an after market CBE that had the dual canister/suitcase set up (e.g. Neuspeed, BillyBoat, SPM, etc.), but priced more within my budget. Came across the Beluga Racing CBE via ebay, and decided to give the $350 a shot. A big reason why I am doing this writeup is because this particular exhaust barely has any reviews online (I found 1 only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw334sANBco), so I figured it would be a huge help for other Mk6ers in the market for this sort of CBE (style and price). It is important to note that this is my first time handling an aftermarket CBE up close and personal, installing one, and even having one at all installed on a car I own. I don't have any experience with any other aftermarket CBE products, so I will simply be comparing to and referencing my general knowledge of products made with similar materials I've worked with first-hand, as well as the manufacturers statements.
Proof of purchase (screen shot cropped to hide personal info):
*Note* Price was $340 for me because I utilized Ebay's MakeAnOffer feature. $340 was Beluga's counter offer, which I accepted.
And here, we , go...
5/14/2015
Just received the exhaust today. Arrived MUCH sooner than anticipated, shipped from Texas to Southern California: Ordered Monday (May 11th), arrived today (May 14th). Their estimate was arrival on Monday, May 18th, so very awesome Beluga Racing!
The box it came in was 45 x 30 x 7 inches
Weight of box:
Wrapped well enough for me, none of the pieces had scratches or dents:
This is the end that connects to the suitcase and tips:
This is the end that connects to the downpipe (slight bigger diameter):
Tips looked really great! You can see they are slanted:
There are no logo imprints on the tips, which I prefer (more discrete if a cop walks around the car to inspect IMO, haha):
Welds on everything looks pretty decent:
3 clamps. Depsite their unattractive look, they actually feel quite sturdy:
Came with instructions (nice touch), but I probably wont need em
Also 2 business cards from Beluga, and a decal:
5/16/2015
Install Day
A bunch of BEFORE pics. Captions to come....
Got her out.:
Surprisingly, stock CBE Weighs abt the same as Beluga (felt so much heavier!)
Notes:
-stainless steel finish looks really great on all the pieces
-the exhaust tips and canisters looked very even
-all pieces have a sturdy, strong feel to them. I was pleased to find that when I knocked on the 2 canisters with my knuckles, they sounded like there's definitely material in there (something very connected and filling, not loose or hollow). Majority of the total weight (like 80-90% of the 30-ish lbs) is in the canister & tips section, which leads me to believe that that canisters are well constructed and will resonate sound effectively
-The tips look like over-sized OEM tips from the rear (when tucked as far back as possible). I love this, because it's more discrete (less likely to attract authorities visually)
Comprehensive review for...
"Beluga Racing VW GOLF GTI MK6 MKVI 2.0T 10-14 High Performance Catback Exhaust"
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201345302196?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
Manufacturers website: http://belugaracing.com/
Intro: I want to start off by assuring readers that I *was in no way affiliated with Beluga Racing prior to or during the install and initial review periods (edited 5/29/2015)*. I was in the market for an after market CBE that had the dual canister/suitcase set up (e.g. Neuspeed, BillyBoat, SPM, etc.), but priced more within my budget. Came across the Beluga Racing CBE via ebay, and decided to give the $350 a shot. A big reason why I am doing this writeup is because this particular exhaust barely has any reviews online (I found 1 only: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hw334sANBco), so I figured it would be a huge help for other Mk6ers in the market for this sort of CBE (style and price). It is important to note that this is my first time handling an aftermarket CBE up close and personal, installing one, and even having one at all installed on a car I own. I don't have any experience with any other aftermarket CBE products, so I will simply be comparing to and referencing my general knowledge of products made with similar materials I've worked with first-hand, as well as the manufacturers statements.
Proof of purchase (screen shot cropped to hide personal info):
*Note* Price was $340 for me because I utilized Ebay's MakeAnOffer feature. $340 was Beluga's counter offer, which I accepted.
And here, we , go...
5/14/2015
Just received the exhaust today. Arrived MUCH sooner than anticipated, shipped from Texas to Southern California: Ordered Monday (May 11th), arrived today (May 14th). Their estimate was arrival on Monday, May 18th, so very awesome Beluga Racing!
The box it came in was 45 x 30 x 7 inches
Weight of box:
Wrapped well enough for me, none of the pieces had scratches or dents:
This is the end that connects to the suitcase and tips:
This is the end that connects to the downpipe (slight bigger diameter):
Tips looked really great! You can see they are slanted:
There are no logo imprints on the tips, which I prefer (more discrete if a cop walks around the car to inspect IMO, haha):
Welds on everything looks pretty decent:
3 clamps. Depsite their unattractive look, they actually feel quite sturdy:
Came with instructions (nice touch), but I probably wont need em
Also 2 business cards from Beluga, and a decal:
5/16/2015
Install Day
A bunch of BEFORE pics. Captions to come....
Got her out.:
Surprisingly, stock CBE Weighs abt the same as Beluga (felt so much heavier!)
Notes:
-stainless steel finish looks really great on all the pieces
-the exhaust tips and canisters looked very even
-all pieces have a sturdy, strong feel to them. I was pleased to find that when I knocked on the 2 canisters with my knuckles, they sounded like there's definitely material in there (something very connected and filling, not loose or hollow). Majority of the total weight (like 80-90% of the 30-ish lbs) is in the canister & tips section, which leads me to believe that that canisters are well constructed and will resonate sound effectively
-The tips look like over-sized OEM tips from the rear (when tucked as far back as possible). I love this, because it's more discrete (less likely to attract authorities visually)
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