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poddy · Nov 16th, 2006, 08:54 PM

Hi, Thinking of upgrading to a sports exhaust when my standard exhaust need replacing. I want a sports system, possibly stainless but I want something that's not too loud, in fact not much louder than standard.

Any suggestions?

grand_cru · Nov 16th, 2006, 10:10 PM

Milltek is great on an S, and not too loud

Think by using the search function you 'll find lots of information

OllyH · Nov 16th, 2006, 10:15 PM

Hi I was thinking of looking for an exhaust too - only problem is being 18 - the insurance companies won't be keen will they? My exhaust is wearing out, started with a metallic rattling which has been getting a bit worse. I'd put up with that for the pops and bangs it is making on the overun though!

ScottishcooperS · Nov 16th, 2006, 11:56 PM

Im a milltek fan all the way!! its sounds so good!

jimmy_racoon · Nov 17th, 2006, 12:49 AM

I'm clearly in the minority, but went with the MINI Sports exhaust option ($675).

Simply love the sound and the look.

My MA said it was her first one ever sold. Lots of cheaper aftermarket stuff out there.

Guess I'm kind of a purist. Almost 2 years now and I still smile when I tap the throttle!

Motor on!

Robert Stancliff · Nov 17th, 2006, 01:53 AM

Installed a MyMini touring exhaust on my 03 MC. I love it, just a little bit louder than stock, deep tone and no highway resonance. List for $449 with resonator, but you can deal with Pete.

It's 304 stainless with an oval shaped tip.

Carefully Selected, High-Quality Mini Products : : : MyMini Parts

Blacky · Nov 17th, 2006, 02:39 AM

I don't have one and tried to inquire about one from Aus without luck, but this baby in single muffler format looks the treat.
There is also a video with sound going around , sweet!!!!!!

BMW

M1OY CS · Nov 17th, 2006, 10:00 AM

Milltek all the way! Its been 3 degrees here at night lately and i still have to open the window abit so i can hear the milltek rumble. ( Not that you cant hear it with it closed) i just love it full on!

Haggi · Nov 18th, 2006, 01:02 AM

milteck gets my vote after my trip in the lohen show car the noise is prefect

G-Man · Nov 18th, 2006, 01:07 AM

Ive got the playmini on my car with the straight through center section, sounds good to me and not that loud on the motorway.

Haggi · Nov 18th, 2006, 01:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man (original)

Ive got the playmini on my car with the straight through center section, sounds good to me and not that loud on the motorway.

ive hread good things about them nice and cheep to compared to most

GTT 280 · Nov 18th, 2006, 07:36 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original)

Milltek all the way! Its been 3 degrees here at night lately and i still have to open the window abit so i can hear the milltek rumble. ( Not that you cant hear it with it closed) i just love it full on!

Yes indeed - exactly the same here!! The noise is addictive, esp if you also have a good manifold.

Cheers,
K.

poddy · Nov 19th, 2006, 03:47 PM

Wow - Thanks for all the info - will have a look for the Milltek's.

Cheers all.

Eifion

poddy · Nov 19th, 2006, 03:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by OllyH (original)

Hi I was thinking of looking for an exhaust too - only problem is being 18 - the insurance companies won't be keen will they? My exhaust is wearing out, started with a metallic rattling which has been getting a bit worse. I'd put up with that for the pops and bangs it is making on the overun though!

I'd check with your insurance co first just in case, for us oldies (I'm 39) it's not really a concern but I remember when I was 18 I had an original Mini with sporst wheels, exhasut etc, I sent in a phot to the insurance but I don't remember it me costing me, I think so long as you tell them you'll be okay.

Eifion

James · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:00 PM

Im 18 and I just got a quote for a cat-back exhaust on an 06 mini one it was £65, not too bad, i was expecting over £100

Richard Crofts · Nov 20th, 2006, 03:13 PM

The JCW sound kit exhaust for the ONE/Cooper is pretty good on them...for an S I suggest a Milltek as its reasonable below 3k rpm but once above 4k it starts to get very smart. Does not drone on the motorway as long as the throttle is kept gentle...and mines running a Milltek manifold and cat too so its very very loud when the pedal is to the metal

Nov 16th, 2006, 08:54 PM	#1
poddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Which Sports Exhaust Hi, Thinking of upgrading to a sports exhaust when my standard exhaust need replacing. I want a sports system, possibly stainless but I want something that's not too loud, in fact not much louder than standard. Any suggestions?

Nov 16th, 2006, 11:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
ScottishcooperS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Aberdeen Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 326 Offline	Im a milltek fan all the way!! its sounds so good! a l t a - j c w - e i b a c h - u l t r a - g t t m i l l t e k - s p e e d l i n e

Nov 17th, 2006, 12:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
jimmy_racoon Minnesota MINI Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 04:49 PM Posts: 169 Offline	Stock Sports here I'm clearly in the minority, but went with the MINI Sports exhaust option ($675). Simply love the sound and the look. My MA said it was her first one ever sold. Lots of cheaper aftermarket stuff out there. Guess I'm kind of a purist. Almost 2 years now and I still smile when I tap the throttle! Motor on!

Nov 17th, 2006, 01:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
Robert Stancliff MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Local Time: 04:49 PM Posts: 202 Offline	Installed a MyMini touring exhaust on my 03 MC. I love it, just a little bit louder than stock, deep tone and no highway resonance. List for $449 with resonator, but you can deal with Pete. It's 304 stainless with an oval shaped tip. Carefully Selected, High-Quality Mini Products : : : MyMini Parts Robert Stancliff Sr.

Nov 17th, 2006, 10:00 AM	#8 (permalink)
M1OY CS Danger!Moddings addictive My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Essex Mini2'er Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 299 Offline	Milltek all the way! Its been 3 degrees here at night lately and i still have to open the window abit so i can hear the milltek rumble. ( Not that you cant hear it with it closed) i just love it full on! Nearly fully loaded DS/B MCS GTT

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Nov 16th, 2006, 10:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
grand_cru In Flanders fields ... Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Roeselare - Belgium Local Time: 11:49 PM Posts: 300 Offline	Milltek is great on an S, and not too loud Think by using the search function you 'll find lots of information

Nov 16th, 2006, 10:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
OllyH OllyH My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 307 Offline	Hi I was thinking of looking for an exhaust too - only problem is being 18 - the insurance companies won't be keen will they? My exhaust is wearing out, started with a metallic rattling which has been getting a bit worse. I'd put up with that for the pops and bangs it is making on the overun though!

Nov 17th, 2006, 02:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Blacky MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 08:49 AM Posts: 238 Offline	I don't have one and tried to inquire about one from Aus without luck, but this baby in single muffler format looks the treat. There is also a video with sound going around , sweet!!!!!! BMW

Nov 18th, 2006, 01:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
Haggi forwards and downwards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: my rack Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 1,790 Offline	milteck gets my vote after my trip in the lohen show car the noise is prefect confusion, madness and disorder .............. my work here is done

Nov 18th, 2006, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
G-Man Cool CoopS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 211 Offline	Ive got the playmini on my car with the straight through center section, sounds good to me and not that loud on the motorway.

Nov 18th, 2006, 01:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Haggi forwards and downwards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: my rack Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 1,790 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by G-Man (original) Ive got the playmini on my car with the straight through center section, sounds good to me and not that loud on the motorway. ive hread good things about them nice and cheep to compared to most confusion, madness and disorder .............. my work here is done

Nov 18th, 2006, 07:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
GTT 280 The Power Cube My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2002 Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 2,348 Offline	Big Grin Quote: Originally Posted by M1OY CS (original) Milltek all the way! Its been 3 degrees here at night lately and i still have to open the window abit so i can hear the milltek rumble. ( Not that you cant hear it with it closed) i just love it full on! Yes indeed - exactly the same here!! The noise is addictive, esp if you also have a good manifold. Cheers, K. Too many mods to list, PM me if the cat needs killing...

Nov 19th, 2006, 03:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
poddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Wow - Thanks for all the info - will have a look for the Milltek's. Cheers all. Eifion

Nov 19th, 2006, 03:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
poddy MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Local Time: 10:49 PM Posts: 19 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by OllyH (original) Hi I was thinking of looking for an exhaust too - only problem is being 18 - the insurance companies won't be keen will they? My exhaust is wearing out, started with a metallic rattling which has been getting a bit worse. I'd put up with that for the pops and bangs it is making on the overun though! I'd check with your insurance co first just in case, for us oldies (I'm 39) it's not really a concern but I remember when I was 18 I had an original Mini with sporst wheels, exhasut etc, I sent in a phot to the insurance but I don't remember it me costing me, I think so long as you tell them you'll be okay. Eifion

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Nov 20th, 2006, 03:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 1,002 Offline	Im 18 and I just got a quote for a cat-back exhaust on an 06 mini one it was £65, not too bad, i was expecting over £100

Nov 20th, 2006, 03:13 PM	#16 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:49 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	The JCW sound kit exhaust for the ONE/Cooper is pretty good on them...for an S I suggest a Milltek as its reasonable below 3k rpm but once above 4k it starts to get very smart. Does not drone on the motorway as long as the throttle is kept gentle...and mines running a Milltek manifold and cat too so its very very loud when the pedal is to the metal

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