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G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 17th, 2002, 11:32 AM

Right im now quite far down the line in modding my MINI and as all of you know an esential part of incresing car performance and noise and looks is the exhaust...

Now already there a quite a few for the MINI but im stuck on which one to buy...

What i looking for is an exhaust that noticably increases the power on tap... and also gives a nice (loud) thoaty roar when you 'give it some'

the exhaust's i know of are...

John Cooper Works CAT back system
HKS System
Mini Spares System
Playmini
Powerflow...

If anyone can advise me on which is best and how much etc i'd be very gratefull, im not worried about the warenty as long as the exhaust can be put back on when it comes to servicing etc...

Thanx in advance
Lee.

monsta · Jul 17th, 2002, 11:40 AM

Remember that most exhausts on the market require the original one to be cut so that you can fit the back box.

Some of them also require that you remove the exhaust hanging brackets from the vehicle as well meaning that it would be impossible to revert back to the original exhaust for servicing, not to mention an annoying job!

Your best bet would be the JCW one as you can point out that BMW warranty the product as part of the Works upgrade.

dcfkan · Jul 17th, 2002, 11:42 AM

Lee,

You have money to burn or something???

DK

G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 17th, 2002, 11:54 AM

the exhaust system that i would buy would be a CAT back system... so there shouldnt need to be any cutting involved (shouldn't)

I was looking at the John Cooper exhaust but im unsure about it because its been designed to work with a converted car... whereas the rest havnt...

but theres an obvious plus with a JC one because of the warenty..

Im tempted to get a Playmini system.... £150 for the rear silencer and £52 for the CAT back pipe (with no silencer) for a very loud racing roar !!!

DC you only live once.....

monsta · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:19 PM

The JC one should be fine in conjunction with an induction kit as thats what the club sport cars have (no cylinder head mods)

However, I'm going to get a playmini exhaust for mine in a few months, because I prefer the look, it's a bit bigger than the JC one...

http://www.playmini.co.uk/new_mini.htm

G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:22 PM

well im very tempted to get the Playmini one....

what are you going to do when yours needs servicing then?? are you going to put the original back on?

G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:26 PM

this is the Playmini exhaust i like....

rear silencer

CAT back pipe (without silencer)

should be really loud...! but all that would stop me getting it would be if its not possible to put the original back on for services...

zooooom's an agent for Playmini i think, maybe he could answer that?

monsta · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by G8BAD_COOPER
this is the Playmini exhaust i like....

rear silencer

CAT back pipe (without silencer)

should be really loud...! but all that would stop me getting it would be if its not possible to put the original back on for services...

zooooom's an agent for Playmini i think, maybe he could answer that?

zooooom would be able to answer any questions, the exhaust with the silencer is supposed to be a nice sound, not too loud.

The pipe on it's own would probably be too illegal for road use!

G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:41 PM

i dont know if im miss understanding you but....

the CAT back pipe (the lower picture) is the middle section and then its connected to the rear silencer (the top picture)

of course using the center pipe on its own would be maddly loud without the rear silencer.... but im having both.

but you proberly knew this (maybe) so tell me to shut it if im insulting your intelligence

P.S
suspension is going on tomorrow now

and im proberly going to order the exhaust tomorrow or friday... but i cant fit it till wednesday next week

because mine is going in for its 20k service and having loads of niggling things fixed on it for 2 whole days !!

ill post pictures of it when its lowered .....

monsta · Jul 17th, 2002, 12:51 PM

You're probably right, I got the impression that you could have a straight through system from the cat back, although thinking about it, yours would make more sense!

PM Zooooom as he will be able to tell you exactly what the situation is.

Good luck!

Vesterdux · Jul 17th, 2002, 02:29 PM

I have just installed the double remus exhaust and wouaaahou........loud deep sound....perfect....

Skinnyrunt · Jul 17th, 2002, 05:08 PM

I love my Magnex exhaust!!!! It didn't require any cutting as I know of and the old one can be put back on if there are any problems.

G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 18th, 2002, 05:30 AM

The Spax coilovers are going on this afternoon... so depending on how much money i have left ill order an exhaust tomorrow....

Im 80% decided on the Playmini exhaust....

zoooooom · Jul 18th, 2002, 07:10 AM

here is the HKS

G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 18th, 2002, 07:15 AM

look nice, how much is that??

and thats a CAT back system right?

zoooooom · Jul 18th, 2002, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by G8BAD_COOPER
look nice, how much is that??

and thats a CAT back system right?

Yes its from the KAT back as is the playmini system.
a bit more expensive though £450 and a lot louder than the playmini.

Have you got a playmini yet?

G8BAD_COOPER · Jul 18th, 2002, 07:24 AM

no not one yet, im going to be ordering an exhaust tomorrow hopefully... although i dont think my bank balence will stretch that far... for the HKS system..

Paul Simonds · Jul 18th, 2002, 10:33 AM

Hi

Had a magnex fitted on mine and it sounds great

Ventura · Jul 18th, 2002, 04:41 PM

Last thursday i had a custom built system made for me by powerflow!I had a straight through single exit twin put on!It was too LOUD though, it bounced of the buildings. Today i went back and they put a bigger backbox on to drown the noise and changed the style of the tailpipe!It now looks and sounds much better and it also carrys a lifetime garantee!!Wicked!!

toadee23 · Jul 21st, 2002, 05:05 AM

hmm, is there something odd in Great Britain? howcome everyone is concerned about taking an exhaust off for servicing?

Here in the states, if something breaks on your car, the dealer can yes, try to screw around with you if you have modifications but the law will uphold that unless they can prove your mods caused the fault, the dealer must honor their warranties (and well uhh, good luck proving a cat back exahaust broke anything).

Jul 17th, 2002, 11:32 AM	#1
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	Help needed, choosing an exhaust..... Right im now quite far down the line in modding my MINI and as all of you know an esential part of incresing car performance and noise and looks is the exhaust... Now already there a quite a few for the MINI but im stuck on which one to buy... What i looking for is an exhaust that noticably increases the power on tap... and also gives a nice (loud) thoaty roar when you 'give it some' the exhaust's i know of are... John Cooper Works CAT back system HKS System Mini Spares System Playmini Powerflow... If anyone can advise me on which is best and how much etc i'd be very gratefull, im not worried about the warenty as long as the exhaust can be put back on when it comes to servicing etc... Thanx in advance Lee.

Jul 17th, 2002, 11:40 AM	#2 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Remember that most exhausts on the market require the original one to be cut so that you can fit the back box. Some of them also require that you remove the exhaust hanging brackets from the vehicle as well meaning that it would be impossible to revert back to the original exhaust for servicing, not to mention an annoying job! Your best bet would be the JCW one as you can point out that BMW warranty the product as part of the Works upgrade. the MINI has gone...

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	The JC one should be fine in conjunction with an induction kit as thats what the club sport cars have (no cylinder head mods) However, I'm going to get a playmini exhaust for mine in a few months, because I prefer the look, it's a bit bigger than the JC one... http://www.playmini.co.uk/new_mini.htm the MINI has gone...

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by G8BAD_COOPER this is the Playmini exhaust i like.... rear silencer CAT back pipe (without silencer) should be really loud...! but all that would stop me getting it would be if its not possible to put the original back on for services... zooooom's an agent for Playmini i think, maybe he could answer that? zooooom would be able to answer any questions, the exhaust with the silencer is supposed to be a nice sound, not too loud. The pipe on it's own would probably be too illegal for road use! the MINI has gone...

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	You're probably right, I got the impression that you could have a straight through system from the cat back, although thinking about it, yours would make more sense! PM Zooooom as he will be able to tell you exactly what the situation is. Good luck! the MINI has gone...

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Jul 17th, 2002, 11:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
dcfkan In exile, down SOUTH! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: London WC1 Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 13,213 Offline	Lee, You have money to burn or something??? DK

Jul 17th, 2002, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	the exhaust system that i would buy would be a CAT back system... so there shouldnt need to be any cutting involved (shouldn't) I was looking at the John Cooper exhaust but im unsure about it because its been designed to work with a converted car... whereas the rest havnt... but theres an obvious plus with a JC one because of the warenty.. Im tempted to get a Playmini system.... £150 for the rear silencer and £52 for the CAT back pipe (with no silencer) for a very loud racing roar !!! DC you only live once.....

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	well im very tempted to get the Playmini one.... what are you going to do when yours needs servicing then?? are you going to put the original back on?

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	this is the Playmini exhaust i like.... rear silencer CAT back pipe (without silencer) should be really loud...! but all that would stop me getting it would be if its not possible to put the original back on for services... zooooom's an agent for Playmini i think, maybe he could answer that?

Jul 17th, 2002, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	i dont know if im miss understanding you but.... the CAT back pipe (the lower picture) is the middle section and then its connected to the rear silencer (the top picture) of course using the center pipe on its own would be maddly loud without the rear silencer.... but im having both. but you proberly knew this (maybe) so tell me to shut it if im insulting your intelligence P.S suspension is going on tomorrow now and im proberly going to order the exhaust tomorrow or friday... but i cant fit it till wednesday next week because mine is going in for its 20k service and having loads of niggling things fixed on it for 2 whole days !! ill post pictures of it when its lowered .....

Jul 17th, 2002, 02:29 PM	#11 (permalink)
Vesterdux MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2002 Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 29 Offline	Remus Remus Remus I have just installed the double remus exhaust and wouaaahou........loud deep sound....perfect....

Jul 17th, 2002, 05:08 PM	#12 (permalink)
Skinnyrunt M2 Bapmaster Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: cheshire/staffs bord Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 3,136 Offline	I love my Magnex exhaust!!!! It didn't require any cutting as I know of and the old one can be put back on if there are any problems.

Jul 18th, 2002, 05:30 AM	#13 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	The Spax coilovers are going on this afternoon... so depending on how much money i have left ill order an exhaust tomorrow.... Im 80% decided on the Playmini exhaust....

Jul 18th, 2002, 07:10 AM	#14 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 2,406 Offline	here is the HKS Attached Thumbnails

Jul 18th, 2002, 07:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	look nice, how much is that?? and thats a CAT back system right?

Jul 18th, 2002, 07:18 AM	#16 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 2,406 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by G8BAD_COOPER look nice, how much is that?? and thats a CAT back system right? Yes its from the KAT back as is the playmini system. a bit more expensive though £450 and a lot louder than the playmini. Have you got a playmini yet?

Jul 18th, 2002, 07:24 AM	#17 (permalink)
G8BAD_COOPER MINI2 Senior Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Gravesend, Kent Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	no not one yet, im going to be ordering an exhaust tomorrow hopefully... although i dont think my bank balence will stretch that far... for the HKS system..

Jul 18th, 2002, 10:33 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Simonds MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Sussex Local Time: 10:34 PM Posts: 286 Offline	Magnex Hi Had a magnex fitted on mine and it sounds great Attached Thumbnails

Jul 18th, 2002, 04:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ventura MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: London Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 56 Offline	Last thursday i had a custom built system made for me by powerflow!I had a straight through single exit twin put on!It was too LOUD though, it bounced of the buildings. Today i went back and they put a bigger backbox on to drown the noise and changed the style of the tailpipe!It now looks and sounds much better and it also carrys a lifetime garantee!!Wicked!!

Jul 21st, 2002, 05:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
toadee23 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:34 PM Posts: 2 Offline	hmm, is there something odd in Great Britain? howcome everyone is concerned about taking an exhaust off for servicing? Here in the states, if something breaks on your car, the dealer can yes, try to screw around with you if you have modifications but the law will uphold that unless they can prove your mods caused the fault, the dealer must honor their warranties (and well uhh, good luck proving a cat back exahaust broke anything).

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