I took off the downpipe because when I would reverse the car, it would literally lift the car up. I didnt have exhaust after it because I sold it; didnt want a megan racing fartcan on my car.
Long story short yeah I did. People thought that since I didnt DD it anymore, it didnt work. Its been in the garage for a few years now, but I start it every once in a while; with no tune, carbon likes to build up.
I dont think its a good idea at all. I just havent gotten the rest of the exhaust because I'm a typical cheap ass MkIII owner and I havent been able to find a job nearby to afford making it my DD again