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OllyBlox · May 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM

Hi Guys,

I'm in a bit of a dilemma about which exhaust to put on my Cooper S (I know, the same old question!).

I have a Mini One also with JCW software on it and it has had a PlayMini exhaust without the silenced link pipe for about the last 30k miles. It sounds amazing - I've honestly never heard a better sounding Mini. I just love it!

Now I want to put a catback system on my S, along with a GTT intake. I am thinking about a PlayMini system as I'm so pleased with mine already, but they aren't talked about that much on here and I was wondering if they weren't considered too highly?

I want my S to have a real rumble, with a howl at the top end. But I do alot of motorway driving, so it can't be too loud. The Playmini system on my One is no louder than stock when cruising on the motorway.

It's very difficult buying an exhaust when you can't hear what they sound like!

Thanks....

JohnCopS · May 21st, 2006, 05:17 PM

Well the PlayMini Catback for MCS isnt a quiet system. I think you should be looking at the GTT re-route pipe or the Milltek system. which will give you the same performace and "COMFY"..........

Rakey · May 21st, 2006, 06:04 PM

had the Playmini cat back on my last MCS, used to do a lot of motorway driving, its loud, but its fun

Miltek is a nice system, worth looking at, I think its a bit quieter, this time I went JCW myself

There is a fit guide all about the Playmini system, with sound clip on here, I'm sure if you search for it you can find it

wilmanlee · May 21st, 2006, 11:50 PM

Just fitted a Milltek cat back.

I do alot of motorway driving myself - Noise wise is the pretty much the same as standard. Deeper sound when town driving.

hope this helps

Wil

Damo · May 22nd, 2006, 12:22 AM

Got the Play MINI exhuast myself, and its not quiet on the motorways. Takes a little getting used to, but having had some miles now think its great

Please bare in mind though, an S will sound nothing like a Cooper due to the supercharger whine

zoooooom · May 22nd, 2006, 12:42 AM

I put a PLAYMINI on Nenah's BBR COOPER'S' and thought it was fantastic!!!!!!

OllyBlox · May 22nd, 2006, 08:34 AM

Ok guys, thanks for all the feedback. I think I might take the plunge with a PlayMini, as although I don't want it too loud if the Miltek is roughly the same as stock then its certainly not loud enough!

I know it's not going to sound the same as a Cooper - I'm loving the supercharger whine! I'll let you all know which one I go for, but if anyone else has anything else to say then I'm all ears...

Thanks again!

danb · May 22nd, 2006, 07:09 PM

Have you seen this thread from Roland @ GTT?

The PlayMini performs worst of all of the exhausts, it depends whether you are bothered about performance or just sound

edit: PlayMini and Scorpian are one-in-the-same incase you were confused after looking @ Roland's thread

Shabz · May 25th, 2006, 01:08 PM

I have a Milltek Cooper S exhaust on my Mini One. It sounds really good especially after its been on for a while.

I got it for £380, which was the cheapest I could find from http://www.xsperformance.co.uk/shop/...cPath=3_44_229

May 21st, 2006, 04:59 PM	#1
OllyBlox Loud and Proud Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wimbledon Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 239 Offline	PlayMini Cooper S Exhaust Hi Guys, I'm in a bit of a dilemma about which exhaust to put on my Cooper S (I know, the same old question!). I have a Mini One also with JCW software on it and it has had a PlayMini exhaust without the silenced link pipe for about the last 30k miles. It sounds amazing - I've honestly never heard a better sounding Mini. I just love it! Now I want to put a catback system on my S, along with a GTT intake. I am thinking about a PlayMini system as I'm so pleased with mine already, but they aren't talked about that much on here and I was wondering if they weren't considered too highly? I want my S to have a real rumble, with a howl at the top end. But I do alot of motorway driving, so it can't be too loud. The Playmini system on my One is no louder than stock when cruising on the motorway. It's very difficult buying an exhaust when you can't hear what they sound like! Thanks.... 2001 MINI One, Chilli Red, 130 BHP, Big Grin! 2003 MINI Cooper S, Chilli Red, 163BHP, Even Bigger Grin!

May 21st, 2006, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rakey Remember My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:37 PM Posts: 50,029 Offline	had the Playmini cat back on my last MCS, used to do a lot of motorway driving, its loud, but its fun Miltek is a nice system, worth looking at, I think its a bit quieter, this time I went JCW myself There is a fit guide all about the Playmini system, with sound clip on here, I'm sure if you search for it you can find it The only problem I have is knowing which one to drive?

May 22nd, 2006, 08:34 AM	#7 (permalink)
OllyBlox Loud and Proud Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Wimbledon Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 239 Offline	Ok guys, thanks for all the feedback. I think I might take the plunge with a PlayMini, as although I don't want it too loud if the Miltek is roughly the same as stock then its certainly not loud enough! I know it's not going to sound the same as a Cooper - I'm loving the supercharger whine! I'll let you all know which one I go for, but if anyone else has anything else to say then I'm all ears... Thanks again! 2001 MINI One, Chilli Red, 130 BHP, Big Grin! 2003 MINI Cooper S, Chilli Red, 163BHP, Even Bigger Grin!

May 25th, 2006, 01:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shabz MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Local Time: 09:37 PM Posts: 55 Offline	I have a Milltek Cooper S exhaust on my Mini One. It sounds really good especially after its been on for a while. I got it for £380, which was the cheapest I could find from http://www.xsperformance.co.uk/shop/...cPath=3_44_229 MINI One

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May 21st, 2006, 05:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
JohnCopS MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2006 Local Time: 09:37 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Well the PlayMini Catback for MCS isnt a quiet system. I think you should be looking at the GTT re-route pipe or the Milltek system. which will give you the same performace and "COMFY"..........

May 21st, 2006, 11:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
wilmanlee Newbie Adventure Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Woking Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 61 Offline	Just fitted a Milltek cat back. I do alot of motorway driving myself - Noise wise is the pretty much the same as standard. Deeper sound when town driving. hope this helps Wil

May 22nd, 2006, 12:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Damo MINI2fosi My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: MINItorque.com Local Time: 09:37 PM Posts: 10,526 Offline	Got the Play MINI exhuast myself, and its not quiet on the motorways. Takes a little getting used to, but having had some miles now think its great Please bare in mind though, an S will sound nothing like a Cooper due to the supercharger whine

May 22nd, 2006, 12:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 2,406 Offline	I put a PLAYMINI on Nenah's BBR COOPER'S' and thought it was fantastic!!!!!!

May 22nd, 2006, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
danb MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: York / Manchester Local Time: 09:37 PM Posts: 766 Offline	Have you seen this thread from Roland @ GTT? The PlayMini performs worst of all of the exhausts, it depends whether you are bothered about performance or just sound edit: PlayMini and Scorpian are one-in-the-same incase you were confused after looking @ Roland's thread

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