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uncle albert · Jan 7th, 2006, 01:46 PM

Yup, after purchasing the item in the group buy aaaaages ago, I've finally got around to fitting it!

Installation was a doddle and although the tips initially touched the Aero bumper, after a bit of 'tweaking' all was sorted, and so far no rattles or any other unwanted noises at all - just pure Milltek goodness!

Here's some piccies:

After extensive testing

, time for some R&R.

James

tnoy66 · Jan 7th, 2006, 02:35 PM

Well done

Now go and wash your poor MINI, or people will think the last 3 letters of your plate are 'PIT'

Rakey · Jan 7th, 2006, 02:37 PM

nice, and are you pleased with the sound so far?

monkeynuts · Jan 7th, 2006, 02:47 PM

4000rpm

uncle albert · Jan 7th, 2006, 02:56 PM

Just washed her...in the rain!

I'm very pleased with the sound - at idle there's just a subtle difference in note to stock, and anything below 4000rpm-ish (as scooby says

) is again very similar to stock (although definately with some added boom - but not too much) but then when you let rip above 4k, it develops into something really quite different to stock. Makes the acceleration seem more frantic.

Oh, and I'm convinced it pulls better at lower revs (especially noticed in 6th).

On the looks side, those tailpipes are gorgeous, and look much bigger in real life - finishes off the rear imho.

James

GeoffMM · Jan 7th, 2006, 03:41 PM

i love my milltek too

Rakey · Jan 7th, 2006, 04:13 PM

so whats next then James, you seem to have the moddin bug now

uncle albert · Jan 7th, 2006, 04:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

so whats next then James, you seem to have the moddin bug now

You're a bad influence Rakey!

There's just so much I want to do, that it's a job to know which order to do them in! Mind you, my biggest concern is going too far, and spoiling the car.

But seeing as you ask, I reckon a trip to Lohen for suspension is next on the cards!

James

Goonery · Jan 7th, 2006, 04:45 PM

You now need the JCW Air intake, that makes the whole thing work well with all the right noises and ups the HP. and warrantee is completely unaffected apart from the zorst of course.

Rakey · Jan 7th, 2006, 04:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert

You're a bad influence Rakey!

There's just so much I want to do, that it's a job to know which order to do them in! Mind you, my biggest concern is going too far, and spoiling the car.

But seeing as you ask, I reckon a trip to Lohen for suspension is next on the cards!

James

thought wheels might have been before suspension, but be sure to let us know how you get on

uncle albert · Jan 7th, 2006, 04:53 PM

goonery - already got the K&N CAI fitted (as supplied by Rakey

)

Rakey - Yup, wheels (along with those horrid tyres) will be changed at some point...as soon as I can make my mind up on what wheels to change them with!

Goonery · Jan 7th, 2006, 05:00 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert

goonery - already got the K&N CAI fitted (as supplied by Rakey

)

Rakey - Yup, wheels (along with those horrid tyres) will be changed at some point...as soon as I can make my mind up on what wheels to change them with!

In that case lighter wheels/tyres will be an asset , then do brakes.

Olly. · Jan 7th, 2006, 05:18 PM

Looks excellent

It looks a lot like the JCW exhaust IMO

uncle albert · Jan 7th, 2006, 05:26 PM

goonery - I'm thinking I'll sort out some new wheels/tyres when the weather gets a bit (lot) nicer, and have them for Summer use and then the S-spokes/runshats for winter use. Brakes are defo on the cards also.

ollymale - thankyou.

Yup, very similar to JCW, although I believe the Milltek tips are a bit bigger.

James

UKC4 · Jan 8th, 2006, 12:14 AM

I hope you enjoy your milltek, it was ages since I did that group buy!! lol

Wait until you go through a tunel and give it some stick it will sound ace.

uncle albert · Jan 8th, 2006, 12:50 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by UKC4

I hope you enjoy your milltek, it was ages since I did that group buy!! lol

Wait until you go through a tunel and give it some stick it will sound ace.

Yeah, I've had it lying around at home for sooo long!

Glad I've finally got it sorted though.

Just added to your rep mate, as a way of saying thankyou for going to all the trouble of arranging that group buy.

James

scuderiamini · Jan 9th, 2006, 01:39 AM

any fitment issues?

uncle albert · Jan 9th, 2006, 01:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by scuderiamini

any fitment issues?

As I said in my original post, the tips were just brushing the Aero bumper initially, but this was easily resolved. All-in-all, a doddle.

James

Root Ginger · Jan 9th, 2006, 01:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert

As I said in my original post, the tips were just brushing the Aero bumper initially, but this was easily resolved. All-in-all, a doddle.

James

Just out of interest how did you resolve the fitment problem. I'm thinking of getting the Milltek myself and have the aero kit but have been concerned by the fitment issues people have mentioned before.

uncle albert · Jan 9th, 2006, 04:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger

Just out of interest how did you resolve the fitment problem. I'm thinking of getting the Milltek myself and have the aero kit but have been concerned by the fitment issues people have mentioned before.

On the hangers at the back, just added in a couple of nuts, which dropped the whole thing nicely.

James

Jan 7th, 2006, 01:46 PM	#1
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	(Finally) fitted my Milltek cat-back! Yup, after purchasing the item in the group buy aaaaages ago, I've finally got around to fitting it! Installation was a doddle and although the tips initially touched the Aero bumper, after a bit of 'tweaking' all was sorted, and so far no rattles or any other unwanted noises at all - just pure Milltek goodness! Here's some piccies: After extensive testing , time for some R&R. James

Jan 7th, 2006, 02:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 1,876 Offline	Well done Now go and wash your poor MINI, or people will think the last 3 letters of your plate are 'PIT' Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Jan 7th, 2006, 02:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 51,167 Offline	nice, and are you pleased with the sound so far? The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?
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Jan 7th, 2006, 02:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
monkeynuts my ponies have escaped!!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: TBC Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 5,098 Offline	4000rpm m o n k e y : n u t s

Jan 7th, 2006, 03:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
GeoffMM COOPER S LOCAL Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: LINCOLN Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 310 Offline	i love my milltek too If all goes well soon to have a GTT 210bhp !!!!!

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Jan 7th, 2006, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Just washed her...in the rain! I'm very pleased with the sound - at idle there's just a subtle difference in note to stock, and anything below 4000rpm-ish (as scooby says ) is again very similar to stock (although definately with some added boom - but not too much) but then when you let rip above 4k, it develops into something really quite different to stock. Makes the acceleration seem more frantic. Oh, and I'm convinced it pulls better at lower revs (especially noticed in 6th). On the looks side, those tailpipes are gorgeous, and look much bigger in real life - finishes off the rear imho. James

Jan 7th, 2006, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 51,167 Offline	so whats next then James, you seem to have the moddin bug now The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 7th, 2006, 04:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey so whats next then James, you seem to have the moddin bug now You're a bad influence Rakey! There's just so much I want to do, that it's a job to know which order to do them in! Mind you, my biggest concern is going too far, and spoiling the car. But seeing as you ask, I reckon a trip to Lohen for suspension is next on the cards! James

Jan 7th, 2006, 04:45 PM	#9 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 13,711 Offline	You now need the JCW Air intake, that makes the whole thing work well with all the right noises and ups the HP. and warrantee is completely unaffected apart from the zorst of course.

Jan 7th, 2006, 04:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rakey Four Candles? My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Hardware Shop Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 51,167 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert You're a bad influence Rakey! There's just so much I want to do, that it's a job to know which order to do them in! Mind you, my biggest concern is going too far, and spoiling the car. But seeing as you ask, I reckon a trip to Lohen for suspension is next on the cards! James thought wheels might have been before suspension, but be sure to let us know how you get on The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

Jan 7th, 2006, 04:53 PM	#11 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	goonery - already got the K&N CAI fitted (as supplied by Rakey ) Rakey - Yup, wheels (along with those horrid tyres) will be changed at some point...as soon as I can make my mind up on what wheels to change them with!

Jan 7th, 2006, 05:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Goonery You can put lipstick on.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 13,711 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert goonery - already got the K&N CAI fitted (as supplied by Rakey ) Rakey - Yup, wheels (along with those horrid tyres) will be changed at some point...as soon as I can make my mind up on what wheels to change them with! In that case lighter wheels/tyres will be an asset , then do brakes.

Jan 7th, 2006, 05:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Olly. Overboosting..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 3,492 Offline	Looks excellent It looks a lot like the JCW exhaust IMO

Jan 7th, 2006, 05:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	goonery - I'm thinking I'll sort out some new wheels/tyres when the weather gets a bit (lot) nicer, and have them for Summer use and then the S-spokes/runshats for winter use. Brakes are defo on the cards also. ollymale - thankyou. Yup, very similar to JCW, although I believe the Milltek tips are a bit bigger. James

Jan 8th, 2006, 12:14 AM	#15 (permalink)
UKC4 MINI2 Sex God & etc...... My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bradford Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 1,335 Offline	I hope you enjoy your milltek, it was ages since I did that group buy!! lol Wait until you go through a tunel and give it some stick it will sound ace.

Jan 8th, 2006, 12:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by UKC4 I hope you enjoy your milltek, it was ages since I did that group buy!! lol Wait until you go through a tunel and give it some stick it will sound ace. Yeah, I've had it lying around at home for sooo long! Glad I've finally got it sorted though. Just added to your rep mate, as a way of saying thankyou for going to all the trouble of arranging that group buy. James

Jan 9th, 2006, 01:39 AM	#17 (permalink)
scuderiamini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Antonio TX Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 51 Offline	any fitment issues?

Jan 9th, 2006, 01:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by scuderiamini any fitment issues? As I said in my original post, the tips were just brushing the Aero bumper initially, but this was easily resolved. All-in-all, a doddle. James

Jan 9th, 2006, 01:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Root Ginger Amiga 500 to PS3 20 Years Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Slough, Berkshire Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 4,673 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by uncle albert As I said in my original post, the tips were just brushing the Aero bumper initially, but this was easily resolved. All-in-all, a doddle. James Just out of interest how did you resolve the fitment problem. I'm thinking of getting the Milltek myself and have the aero kit but have been concerned by the fitment issues people have mentioned before. It was acceptable in the 80's

Jan 9th, 2006, 04:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 01:38 AM Posts: 830 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger Just out of interest how did you resolve the fitment problem. I'm thinking of getting the Milltek myself and have the aero kit but have been concerned by the fitment issues people have mentioned before. On the hangers at the back, just added in a couple of nuts, which dropped the whole thing nicely. James

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