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Rainbow-Walker · Aug 29th, 2006, 08:22 AM

Hi all, I have a 2003 Cooper and the bax box is blowing, so need a replacement cat-back exhaust. The OEM one is £297, and a Milltek is £209 so an easy choice really. (My dealer also said that the sports silencer is no longer available - although they are pretty useless)

I like the Milltek, and had a look on the Milltek site, but the local stockists dont fit it (only supply).

Does anyone know somewhere Mids/E.Mids that would fit these ? Also whats the difference between the 'Special' and the 'Meteor' tips ? Has anyone got one fitted to a Mini Copper ? (not the 'S') - would love to see pics of the tips.

Any help appreciated.

Cheers.

RBW.

k m s · Aug 29th, 2006, 10:13 AM

I had my Miltek fitted to my MCSC by Lohen, they're based in Staffs and they sponsor this site:

http://www.lohen.co.uk/

Richard Crofts · Aug 29th, 2006, 10:48 AM

Theres a chap on local midlands MINI site called Buzz. He has a Cooper and I am sure he has a milltek cat back on his. Not sure if he is on here though?! It looks and sounds awesome. Almost as good as my full Milltek system i have on my S. Its loud when you want it to be. I am being truthful when I say it purrs like a cat on gentle throttle and it roars like a lion thats been poked with a big stick in the bottom when the rioght foot goes to the floor. You'll love it!

BTW just about anywhere can fit the cat back system to the MINI. Its a simple job if they have ramp. just make sure they seal the centre pipe well as thats prone to blowing.

R

Richard Crofts · Aug 29th, 2006, 10:50 AM

The difference in tips is that one is a limited edition tip I think. It was heat tinted so it looks like its been getting really hot (very fake sporty) but looks good. I think this is what Buzz has on his, I assume its the meteor tip as it looks a bluey red 'meteor' colour??!

Rainbow-Walker · Aug 29th, 2006, 06:44 PM

Thanks for that R.Crofts, think I want the plain tip !

I called Loren, but they are booked up this week, so am booked in at AMD in Oxford for the cat-back Milltek on Thursday.

Hope its a quality piece of kit !

Cheers.

RBW.

Rainbow-Walker · Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:02 AM

Went to AMD tuning in Bicester yesterday and got my Milltek Cat-Back exhaust fitted to replace the blowing Mini exhaust.

They are doing 'free' fitting at the moment, so it ended up cheaper than a genuine OEM replacement, and cheaper than going to kwik-fit (but still flippin' expensive).

Can thoroughly recommend AMD, a nice place to hang out with sofa's large screen T.V. and a couple of massage chairs ! It was a 180 mile round trip, but worth it.

Exhaust sounds quite nice, a little deeper at low revs, and a little bit louder throughout the rev range. We kept winding th windows down whenever we slowed for a roundabout or turning so we could hear the Zorst.

OK, so thats wheels and zorst replaced, what next......

Cheers.

RBW.

matt21 · Sep 23rd, 2006, 05:42 PM

hi. how much was it. did you say it was £209 cause on the website it said it is £350 before fittment. cheers

Rainbow-Walker · Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Matt18 (original)

hi. how much was it. did you say it was £209 cause on the website it said it is £350 before fittment. cheers

Hi Matt,

The AMD website gave one cost, I had another cost given on the phone, but the final cost was £273. The website at the moment says £303 fitted including vat in the main product bit, but if you go to the AMD store, its £273 without fitting, which is what I was charged, with free fitting.

Not sure if this still applies, so you might want to call them.

I cant remember where the £209 came from, but total cost was £273 as mentioned.

Cheers.

RBW.

Rainbow-Walker · Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:03 PM

Matt, just realised you have a Cooper S from your pic, mine is the Cooper, so costs will be completely different.

RBW

Benmk · Sep 24th, 2006, 12:22 AM

speak to S33bby. He had a miltek on his MINI and i know he did a lot of research on it.

matt21 · Sep 24th, 2006, 12:28 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rainbow-Walker (original)

Matt, just realised you have a Cooper S from your pic, mine is the Cooper, so costs will be completely different.

RBW

yeah good point

thanks anyway, i will give them a call to see

Richard Crofts · Sep 26th, 2006, 10:47 AM

I have a milltek on my S (I also have the manifold and cat) you won't regret it...they are sooooo nice.

R

Aug 29th, 2006, 08:22 AM	#1
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 182 Offline	Exhaust replacement (Milltek) Hi all, I have a 2003 Cooper and the bax box is blowing, so need a replacement cat-back exhaust. The OEM one is £297, and a Milltek is £209 so an easy choice really. (My dealer also said that the sports silencer is no longer available - although they are pretty useless) I like the Milltek, and had a look on the Milltek site, but the local stockists dont fit it (only supply). Does anyone know somewhere Mids/E.Mids that would fit these ? Also whats the difference between the 'Special' and the 'Meteor' tips ? Has anyone got one fitted to a Mini Copper ? (not the 'S') - would love to see pics of the tips. Any help appreciated. Cheers. RBW.

Aug 29th, 2006, 06:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 182 Offline	Milltek Thanks for that R.Crofts, think I want the plain tip ! I called Loren, but they are booked up this week, so am booked in at AMD in Oxford for the cat-back Milltek on Thursday. Hope its a quality piece of kit ! Cheers. RBW.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 07:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 182 Offline	Milltek Fitted Went to AMD tuning in Bicester yesterday and got my Milltek Cat-Back exhaust fitted to replace the blowing Mini exhaust. They are doing 'free' fitting at the moment, so it ended up cheaper than a genuine OEM replacement, and cheaper than going to kwik-fit (but still flippin' expensive). Can thoroughly recommend AMD, a nice place to hang out with sofa's large screen T.V. and a couple of massage chairs ! It was a 180 mile round trip, but worth it. Exhaust sounds quite nice, a little deeper at low revs, and a little bit louder throughout the rev range. We kept winding th windows down whenever we slowed for a roundabout or turning so we could hear the Zorst. OK, so thats wheels and zorst replaced, what next...... Cheers. RBW.

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Aug 29th, 2006, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
k m s Premier League Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: In the Tilton Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 1,117 Offline	I had my Miltek fitted to my MCSC by Lohen, they're based in Staffs and they sponsor this site: http://www.lohen.co.uk/

Aug 29th, 2006, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	Theres a chap on local midlands MINI site called Buzz. He has a Cooper and I am sure he has a milltek cat back on his. Not sure if he is on here though?! It looks and sounds awesome. Almost as good as my full Milltek system i have on my S. Its loud when you want it to be. I am being truthful when I say it purrs like a cat on gentle throttle and it roars like a lion thats been poked with a big stick in the bottom when the rioght foot goes to the floor. You'll love it! BTW just about anywhere can fit the cat back system to the MINI. Its a simple job if they have ramp. just make sure they seal the centre pipe well as thats prone to blowing. R

Aug 29th, 2006, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	The difference in tips is that one is a limited edition tip I think. It was heat tinted so it looks like its been getting really hot (very fake sporty) but looks good. I think this is what Buzz has on his, I assume its the meteor tip as it looks a bluey red 'meteor' colour??!

Sep 23rd, 2006, 05:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 24,219 Offline	hi. how much was it. did you say it was £209 cause on the website it said it is £350 before fittment. cheers

Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 182 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt18 (original) hi. how much was it. did you say it was £209 cause on the website it said it is £350 before fittment. cheers Hi Matt, The AMD website gave one cost, I had another cost given on the phone, but the final cost was £273. The website at the moment says £303 fitted including vat in the main product bit, but if you go to the AMD store, its £273 without fitting, which is what I was charged, with free fitting. Not sure if this still applies, so you might want to call them. I cant remember where the £209 came from, but total cost was £273 as mentioned. Cheers. RBW.

Sep 23rd, 2006, 08:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rainbow-Walker MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 182 Offline	Matt, just realised you have a Cooper S from your pic, mine is the Cooper, so costs will be completely different. RBW

Sep 24th, 2006, 12:22 AM	#10 (permalink)
Benmk MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: London Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 214 Offline	speak to S33bby. He had a miltek on his MINI and i know he did a lot of research on it.

Sep 24th, 2006, 12:28 PM	#11 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 24,219 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rainbow-Walker (original) Matt, just realised you have a Cooper S from your pic, mine is the Cooper, so costs will be completely different. RBW yeah good point thanks anyway, i will give them a call to see

Sep 26th, 2006, 10:47 AM	#12 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 07:24 PM Posts: 3,001 Offline	I have a milltek on my S (I also have the manifold and cat) you won't regret it...they are sooooo nice. R

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