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drbsheffield · May 9th, 2008, 01:54 PM

I have just covered my first fantastic 1000 miles in my cooper S (now has just turned 5000 miles) Was just wondering if other people's pop! I had a Cooper S checkmate which would pop and burble away and other people say that their R56 does too but I'm sure mine doesnt!

Any thoughts??????

Tunster · May 9th, 2008, 02:07 PM

Might be worth checking this post

http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-m...haust-pop.html

mel deabreu · May 9th, 2008, 05:15 PM

Have you tried sitting in the car in neutral, constantly revving it to about 4000rpm? Thats when i can hear mine best.

I have found that it pops more when the engine is cold. Once it warms up it not so loud.

Also, i think from inside the car it is really hard to hear, cos a couple of R56 Cooper S's have driven past me when i was walking and as they slow down they pop and crackle away. But i can't ever hear mine do it when i'm driving.

Yours more than likely does, you just can't hear it from inside.

Tara&Paul · May 9th, 2008, 10:03 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by drbsheffield (original)

I have just covered my first fantastic 1000 miles in my cooper S (now has just turned 5000 miles) Was just wondering if other people's pop! I had a Cooper S checkmate which would pop and burble away and other people say that their R56 does too but I'm sure mine doesnt!

Any thoughts??????

Which petrol are you running the car one?

zyo · May 10th, 2008, 04:43 PM

I seem to an occasional pop/crack from mine, seems to be when I 've been sitting at a junction with a little bit of revs on, when I pull away in first and then go to change to second it does quite a noticeable crack..sounds good..doesn't do it all the time though.

drbsheffield · May 10th, 2008, 07:33 PM

Thanks for the messages, I use Vpower only in my car by the way not sure if that makes a difference?

caesar · May 11th, 2008, 11:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by drbsheffield (original)

I have just covered my first fantastic 1000 miles in my cooper S (now has just turned 5000 miles) Was just wondering if other people's pop! I had a Cooper S checkmate which would pop and burble away and other people say that their R56 does too but I'm sure mine doesnt!

Any thoughts??????

Cannot always make it pop, but when changing from 1st to 2nd under a bridge nearby with the window down it's quite loud

Your exhaust is probably popping quite happily but is not audible due to the good sound insulation of the MCS

tommo13 · May 11th, 2008, 11:48 AM

Good question from Tara&Paul mine seems to pop and burble quite loudly on up and downshifts with Shell V-Power. More so than with normal unleaded ?

wow · May 11th, 2008, 02:15 PM

Mine only started popping and burbling after 10 000kms. Now it constantly Pops (loud) when i change gears. The volume of th pop varies based on the fuel i use. BP Ultimate 95 creates the loudest pop. I LOVE IT

Will the poping be louder if i have the JCW exhaust?

The Overrun · May 11th, 2008, 08:44 PM

floor it more

Tara&Paul · May 11th, 2008, 10:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by tommo13 (original)

Good question from Tara&Paul mine seems to pop and burble quite loudly on up and downshifts with Shell V-Power. More so than with normal unleaded ?

We get more pops and burble using Shell V power.

The Overrun · May 12th, 2008, 07:13 AM

i always put in super 98 (texaco)

it pops bigtime

Tara&Paul · May 12th, 2008, 09:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by The Overrun (original)

i always put in super 98 (texaco)

it pops bigtime

Haven't tried Texaco 98 yet, will give it a go for the next fill up.

Have you tried Rice Crispies yet, they really do go SNAP, CRACKLE and POP!!!

P.

May 9th, 2008, 01:54 PM	#1
drbsheffield MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 93 Offline	Mine Doesn't POP!! I have just covered my first fantastic 1000 miles in my cooper S (now has just turned 5000 miles) Was just wondering if other people's pop! I had a Cooper S checkmate which would pop and burble away and other people say that their R56 does too but I'm sure mine doesnt! Any thoughts??????

May 11th, 2008, 11:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
caesar MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 670 Offline	Exhaust Pop !! Quote: Originally Posted by drbsheffield (original) I have just covered my first fantastic 1000 miles in my cooper S (now has just turned 5000 miles) Was just wondering if other people's pop! I had a Cooper S checkmate which would pop and burble away and other people say that their R56 does too but I'm sure mine doesnt! Any thoughts?????? Cannot always make it pop, but when changing from 1st to 2nd under a bridge nearby with the window down it's quite loud Your exhaust is probably popping quite happily but is not audible due to the good sound insulation of the MCS

May 11th, 2008, 02:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
wow MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 07:38 AM Posts: 573 Offline	Mine only started popping and burbling after 10 000kms. Now it constantly Pops (loud) when i change gears. The volume of th pop varies based on the fuel i use. BP Ultimate 95 creates the loudest pop. I LOVE IT Will the poping be louder if i have the JCW exhaust? MINI, it is a way of life.

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May 9th, 2008, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Tunster MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, England Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 241 Offline	Might be worth checking this post http://www.mini2.com/forum/2nd-gen-m...haust-pop.html

May 9th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
mel deabreu MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Jersey Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 43 Offline	Have you tried sitting in the car in neutral, constantly revving it to about 4000rpm? Thats when i can hear mine best. I have found that it pops more when the engine is cold. Once it warms up it not so loud. Also, i think from inside the car it is really hard to hear, cos a couple of R56 Cooper S's have driven past me when i was walking and as they slow down they pop and crackle away. But i can't ever hear mine do it when i'm driving. Yours more than likely does, you just can't hear it from inside.

May 9th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by drbsheffield (original) I have just covered my first fantastic 1000 miles in my cooper S (now has just turned 5000 miles) Was just wondering if other people's pop! I had a Cooper S checkmate which would pop and burble away and other people say that their R56 does too but I'm sure mine doesnt! Any thoughts?????? Which petrol are you running the car one?

May 10th, 2008, 04:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
zyo owt else is just traffic Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Edge of Reason Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 1,431 Offline	I seem to an occasional pop/crack from mine, seems to be when I 've been sitting at a junction with a little bit of revs on, when I pull away in first and then go to change to second it does quite a noticeable crack..sounds good..doesn't do it all the time though.

May 10th, 2008, 07:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
drbsheffield MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 93 Offline	Thanks for the messages, I use Vpower only in my car by the way not sure if that makes a difference?

May 11th, 2008, 11:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
tommo13 twin scroll Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 124 Offline	Good question from Tara&Paul mine seems to pop and burble quite loudly on up and downshifts with Shell V-Power. More so than with normal unleaded ?

May 11th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
The Overrun MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 64 Offline	floor it more

May 11th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by tommo13 (original) Good question from Tara&Paul mine seems to pop and burble quite loudly on up and downshifts with Shell V-Power. More so than with normal unleaded ? We get more pops and burble using Shell V power.

May 12th, 2008, 07:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
The Overrun MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2007 Local Time: 05:38 AM Posts: 64 Offline	i always put in super 98 (texaco) it pops bigtime

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May 12th, 2008, 09:56 AM	#13 (permalink)
Tara&Paul MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 06:38 AM Posts: 407 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by The Overrun (original) i always put in super 98 (texaco) it pops bigtime Haven't tried Texaco 98 yet, will give it a go for the next fill up. Have you tried Rice Crispies yet, they really do go SNAP, CRACKLE and POP!!! P.