looks nice. cant wait to hear it
#1
Everyone at 42 is beyond excited to finally make progress on our 3" cat-back for the 225. Though we're not ready for an official release, final systems are on the shelf and ready to ship.The story behind these systems is short, but takes place over quite a time span. In the fall of 2007 I built the original prototype for my TT. I drove this prototype for over a year before we reached a point where duplication of my prototype was possible. (time, space, busyness) My prototype went under the knife in the fall of 2008. We built tooling and then spent significant time experimenting with various mufflers and muffler combinations. The final muffler setup is a result of my goal to eliminate drone. Like the rest of our exhaust product line, this cat-back uses our custom flanges, custom bent piping, TIG welds, and custom tips.
I am very confident in the design, construction, fitment, appearance, and overall value of this cat-back. Mated to our 3" downpipe, my TT has been ripping down the road for over a year. Though the system looks rather odd on the floor, each bend, flange, and hanger is in place for perfect fitment in the TT's limited exhaust tunnel. The tip fitment is literally perfect. Exact. Check out the following pre-release pictures:
Some detail of the system:
* Designed to bolt to our 225 3" downpipes
* Adjustable flanges allow for perfect fitment on all TTs
* Mandrel bent 3" aluminized steel tubing
* Fully TIG welded
* Available with or without resonator
* Extensive high quality gaskets & hardware included
* Magnaflow rear muffler provides true division of exhaust gases and sound
* Rear muffler completely hidden from view by other drivers
* 304 stainless steel polished double-wall tips (no logos or engraving)
* 100% MADE IN THE USAWhat's keeping us from an official release?
* I need to define pricing
* I need to publish installation instructions
* Final pictures, description, and website placementJust details really. As I mentioned above, everything you see in the pictures is the final product, aside from the filth on my car. Pricing will be defined in the coming days. Installation instructions, pictures, and final website placement will come soon. In the meantime, anyone interested in a system please shoot us an email at sales@42draftdesigns.com. Any questions or comments are always welcome.
Thanks for looking!
Evan & Everyone @ 42
Modified by 2kjettaguy at 8:20 PM 3-25-2009
#5
Quote, originally posted by T-TownTT » wheres the 180 love?? FWD please!! 
in time
42 Draft Designs
#6
in the market for an exhaust this year.. definitely keeping my eye on this! any timeline on when it will be for sale? next couple months or so?
#7
this is news I have been waiting to hear
#8
yes as long as the price is right, i am interested! looks like a real nice setup. Sound clips please
Current
B6 S4 Moro blue 6mt_ Milltek catless DPs, Milltek exhaust non res, H Sport F/R sways, JHM tune, JHM intake manifold spacers
Nissan 300zx show car
02 TT225 coupe(sold)
#9
I want to the first one shipped to come to my house!!!I've been emailing you guys about this thing for months now
Let me know the price and I will paypal the money ASAP.
42draftdesigns =
Modified by 20vTurboTT at 12:46 AM 3-26-2009
#10
Send another email to John. I will make sure that it ships out to you this week!
42 Draft Designs
#12
Interested in package deal with Downpipe!!
#13
Quote, originally posted by Morio » Interested in package deal with Downpipe!! Pricing will be released shortly
#14
Quote, originally posted by blkjettavr6 » Send another email to John. I will make sure that it ships out to you this week! I sent one last night!!!
#15
Hey I'm local in Baltimore. Can I be your test car? ciao charlie
actorlany@yahoo.com
#16
Quote, originally posted by actorlany » Hey I'm local in Baltimore. Can I be your test car? ciao charlie
actorlany@yahoo.comMight want to re-read the original post. 42DD has had this setup running on their car since late 07.
#17
Don't haze my groove youngen ha ha...
#18
Quote, originally posted by actorlany » Don't haze my groove youngen ha ha... What the hell does that mean?
#19
Quote, originally posted by actorlany » Don't haze my groove youngen ha ha...
#20
DAMNIT!!!!That looks great!
You know what's funny, I have all the same parts in my garage as I'm building one of my own. Magnaflow 12267 muffler with Pypes dual-walled tips... Issue is I know I cannot rival your quality and since I spent around $250 on all the parts I've already sent cash down the drain and know I won't be able to afford this! I just hope mine comes out with the same quality that I know you guys integrate into all your products!
I have a 42dd downpipe for 2 years now and I think it would be wise to offer some type of protective coating option for your future cat-back and downpipe sales. Just my opinion. My pipe isn't bad at all, it's the flanges and hardware that suffered the surface rust - pipes actually held up VERY well.
can't wait to see the price!
Note: I'd like to say to prospective buyers I've had a bunch of different mufflers but this magnaflow really deadens the sound and gives off a deep tone. I only made a test fit directly to the 3" 42DD testpipe/downpipe but this will give your car the power of a 3" straight-pipe with a very mellow sound. Or at least that was my first and only impression of my car with it bolted on. I'd love to hear a few good sound clips!
Modified by Village_Idiot at 3:07 PM 3-26-2009
#21
Sorry, i guess I use my LA lingo a little too much on the east coast. my bad. ha ha ha ciao
#22
Pricing:Cat-back systems:
Audi TT 225 3" Cat-back: $800
Audi TT 225 3" Cat-back (No Resonator): $740Turbo-back Systems:
Audi TT 225 3" Turbo-back - Street Series: $1400
Audi TT 225 3" Turbo-back - Street Series (No Resonator): $1340
Audi TT 225 3" Turbo-back - Race Series: $1325
Audi TT 225 3" Turbo-back - Race Series (No Resonator): $1265
#23
Quote, originally posted by Village_Idiot » I have a 42dd downpipe for 2 years now and I think it would be wise to offer some type of protective coating option for your future cat-back and downpipe sales. Just my opinion. My pipe isn't bad at all, it's the flanges and hardware that suffered the surface rust - pipes actually held up VERY well.
We are in the process of setting this up! We will Soon have options for all of our exhaust products to be coated
#24
shouldn't they just come properly coated to avoid any damage? I have a neuspeed exhaust for over two years and it's as shiny as the day I bought it.
#25
Quote, originally posted by actorlany » shouldn't they just come properly coated to avoid any damage? I have a neuspeed exhaust for over two years and it's as shiny as the day I bought it. These pipes are aluminized steel, we have had systems out on the market for 2+ years with no problems. For more information on the choice of materials we use please check out the FAQ section of our website under downpipes!
-John
#26
FYI I emailed John at 42DD and the DD 225 cat back does NOT fit the 180Q.
#27
I would love to hear sound clips of the street (with resonator)turbo back system.. This is the only mod (exhaust) I haven't done because I hate how exhaust 1.8Ts sound....... the droning and underwater burple pisses me off
BTW, good price and I have heard good things about the quality of your systems!!! Sounds clips would help me out!
#28
you would sell alot more if it was more competitively priced
#29
Quote, originally posted by fijitt » you would sell alot more if it was more competitively priced What are you looking for price wise? 800 for a quality mandrel bent system is fair. I've had several systems over the years, custom and packages and 600~800 is right in line.
#30
I would have to agree that the price is steeper then I'd imagine for an aluminized system. The Techtonics Tunning cat back is the same price, in mandrel bend Stainless Steel.....it is only 2.5", but still. For those of us in NY, and the North East in general, I have seen aluminixed not last the 5 years of a car loan....http://www.performance-cafe.co...=1855
Sean
Modified by EuroStyle at 12:23 AM 3-27-2009
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#31
Quote, originally posted by dcptt » FYI I emailed John at 42DD and the DD 225 cat back does NOT fit the 180Q. The 180Q and the 225Q are the same car from the cat back... why wouldn't it fit? I have a dual cutout rear valence so it shouldn't be any trouble at all...
#32
Quote, originally posted by 2001TTransport » What are you looking for price wise? 800 for a quality mandrel bent system is fair. I've had several systems over the years, custom and packages and 600~800 is right in line.
I'd have to agree...(too much) a cat back for the ram is $390 bux... stainless steel http://www.dieselmanor.com/afe/49-42002.asp cat backs for the mkiv's are $300 & up... IMO, there is no reason for this to be that expensive.
If it were in the $400~500 range I'd look into getting one to swap out the blue flame (BF is not loud enough).
#33
eurojet is 649 for stainless steel cat back at 3inch http://www.eurojetracing.com/v/products.asp?audi
i would imagine it should be 500 or so at most
#34
same reason the DP's are $600
I'm sure it's a great system but $1400 for a turbo back is steep.
#35
Quote, originally posted by Neb » same reason the DP's are $600 I'm sure it's a great system but $1400 for a turbo back is steep.
So then go for the non-res race system for $1265
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