Raceland Downpipe Question

[RubADub09]

So I was thinking about purchasing a Raceland downpipe for my 09 GLi (TSI). I was wondering if anyone could give me input on whether or not I should go through with it. Ive heard a lot of bad things about Raceland suspension products but nothing on their exhausts or downpipes. So any input on the topic would be appreciated and thanks again

[raymondlee]

wondering the same thing

[bryangb]

Probably better than all the no-name eBay downpipes a lot of people run

[4Grey_Doors]

So I was thinking about purchasing a Raceland downpipe for my 09 GLi (TSI). I was wondering if anyone could give me input on whether or not I should go through with it. Ive heard a lot of bad things about Raceland suspension products but nothing on their exhausts or downpipes. So any input on the topic would be appreciated and thanks again

It's quality. Got it installed on my 09 tsi the other day and then went and got her stage 2'd....let's just say its fun.

Make sure you go to a quality welding shop b/c it's not a "DIRECT" fit but will work.


for the price and quality

[bryangb]

Lol.

How is it quality if it doesn't fit? Holy contradiction batman.

OP: Get a 42dd downpipe. More money but it fits, quality(real quality), you can install it in your driveway and it will get you the performance you're looking for.

[4Grey_Doors]

Lol.

How is it quality if it doesn't fit? Holy contradiction batman.

OP: Get a 42dd downpipe. More money but it fits, quality(real quality), you can install it in your driveway and it will get you the performance you're looking for.

Quality as in well- built? the welds are perfect and the only issue is the placement of the fsi mounting bolts to the tsi exhaust

[bryangb]

Didn't realize you were fitting an FSI exhaust to a TSI. I wouldn't expect that to fit

[RonJon749]

I have the TSI MKV GTI as well and raceland put a note " Does not fit TSI CBFA model." is that where the FSI fitment to TSI exhaust is coming in?

How difficult is it to install that Raceland onto a CBFA engine?

[JettaGT8V80]

Probably better than all the no-name eBay downpipes a lot of people run

its prob the same piece

[DUB_MANGv2]

ebay downpipe ftw!
works perfectly fine with my stage2 file.

with basic tools and patience it shouldnt take more than 2-3hours.

[Genuratuh]

I might try their Downpipe see how it goes. comes with 2 year warranty, im in.

[ColoradoMkV]

Ive put 35k on my ebay downpipe. It was legit stainless and looks just like it did when I ordered it. Was a few inches too short but it only cost me 20 bucks at an exhaust shop to get it extended. Worked well with all the abuse, 2 step, and big turbo. Dont see why raceland would be an issue for a downpipe.

[DUB_MANGv2]

metal is metal especially in the form of an exhaust pipe.
just think of the profit margin big names get just because they stamp it with a logo.

[kevin FaKiN spLits]

China made, crappy welds, if it doesn't fit what do you expect..

[bryangb]

If it doesn't fit hit it with a hammer

[3MPG]

If it doesn't fit hit it with a hammer

quality advice right here OP

srs, you will have to get it welded again when it breaks, and making it fit is the only way until then

[DunnyCTMKV]

China made, crappy welds, if it doesn't fit what do you expect..

This.

You'll get what you pay for.

[ColoradoMkV]

I disagree on all the you get what you pay for. all my welds are quality and the pipe isnt cracked or cracking. Stainless steel is stainless steel I do believe in quality parts trust me ive spent twice times what I even paid for my car in aftermarket parts. A $20 dollar extention for my downpipe and its worked like a charm welds have yet to crack and its been all over the country and daily driven hard.

[RonJon749]

How difficult would it be to install the Raceland onto a CBFA engine? I have the 2009 TSI Motor in mt MKV GTI. I found APR's CBFA compliant downpipe, but... $750 thats robbery.