Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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heard my mates decatted focus st and fuck me, sounds awesome 
so what's the rules with getting one?
as it's not 3 years old yet i don't need an MOT or anything so emissions don't bother me right now.
can i only get done by VOSA?
they are cheaper than sport cat's and moneys tight at the moment (saving for house + xmas time coming) so i'm not sure if it's worth the risk 
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Mobby
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Registered: 31st Dec 07
Location: Leicestershire
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get one
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Ben G
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yeah 'coz that helps innit bruv 
only joking mate. i do wanna get one but just don't want the idea backfiring on me
also, will it be very loud still with the O.E. exhaust on? as i work shifts and i can't see my parents/neighbours being very happy when i pull on the drive at 6:45 in the morning
main worry about it is the police and then vandalism to the car from people down my road due to noise.
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Mobby
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vandalism due to noise. if that was the case i would be ruined.
you dont need a mot untill the car is three years old, and when you do just got the cat fitted for the mot and change it back, tbh its really simple, and iv heard sports cats are a waste
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Ben G
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it's been done before round here. people got annoyed and keys someones car because of their exhaust 
i would't buy a sports cat as i don't think it's worth the money, would rther a downpipe and cat back, just don't want the 5-0 on my case all the time 
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Mobby
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
it's been done before round here. people got annoyed and keys someones car because of their exhaust
i would't buy a sports cat as i don't think it's worth the money, would rther a downpipe and cat back, just don't want the 5-0 on my case all the time
dont rev when they are about
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Doug
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Well you just said you heard your mates.
So surely you can judge if its too loud for your road?
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GT190
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Registered: 6th Dec 07
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if its too loud then put the cat back on?
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Ben G
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yeah it would be. but at normal low revving speeds it seems alright i guess.
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by GT190
if its too loud then put the cat back on?
that's hassle and i don't do hassle mate
but good answer think i'll just buy a magnex decat for £50 and hope for the best
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deano87
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Registered: 21st Oct 06
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First thing I've thought of is warranty issues?
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Pete_vxl
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i would put it on, iv got one on and its only loud after a ceratin amount of revs. its obviously going to void the warrenty as it adds performance. my mate has a new clio and he can lower it but if he adds wheels or engine performance its void.
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Corsa_Sport21
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Go for it if it dosnt affect your insurance too much.
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Brett
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Neither of my scoobs had cats, never got in trouble.
Blue one didn't need MOTs, but silver one did. Just need to know where to take them 
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Daniel_Corsa
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No MOT to worry about for 3yrs on a new car I would get one, keep the CAT and pop it back in when you sell
Or if you get sick of the noise, shouldn't be too loud as the turbo will keep alot of the noise back
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scottmmw
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my car (106gti) has decat and its passed its last 2 mot's. All i done was give it a good boot before it has emmisions tested, cleaned the spark plugs up and put some injecttor cleaner in the petrol and it passes no problem. As for loud its not to bad, it will pop and burble tho.
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SAL
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Do it Ben
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SAL
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G
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Wrighty
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yeah do it, no emissions tests for 3 years, lucky badger
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Ben G
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quote:
Originally posted by Stavs
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s'all about the G
yeh i want it to pop and burble more then it already does so seems a sure idea cheers
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ed
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If you do get pulled over by VOSA or the Police, they can still get you to have an MOT done if they believe the car is un-roadworthy, even if the car is under 3 years.
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scottmmw
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just get it done the smile on your face will outway any other worries. i love my de-cat 
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Graham88
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You'd have to get an arse of a copper to make you re-MOT it for a loud exhaust, the amount on the road today and all that.
Do it Ben, just don't rev high around your area. I ride slowly when I get close to my house when I'm on my bike, respect the neighbours and all that.
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richc
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Registered: 24th Mar 07
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A local bloke has the pre face lift focus st in orange.........and he has no cat - it bangs pops fired everything awesome
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Ben G
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Registered: 12th Jan 07
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yup, that's why i want one
makes it actually sound decent then don't need to change gear at 7,000 rpm to get the car the pop
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