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GoldenG · Jan 24th, 2007, 08:34 PM

Hi every1

Nice forum here

I have just bought a GOLDEN 04 Mini One and need to do some serious Modifying

I hope you lot can help

BASICALLY - I want my Mini1 is sound awesome BUT

I am not sure what exhaust / back box etc.. to get

I cant afford a full system at the moment, so I am just looking for a BACK BOX?

Please people with MINI-1 post pics, video's and opinions/links on the best exhausts/backboxs

i woudl be REALLY grateful

I will post pics of my beast soon

THANKS AGAIN

GG.

mooneymini · Jan 24th, 2007, 08:38 PM

the cheapest thing for you to start with would be to go for an induction kit....

for starters - maybe a k&n 57i - easy enough to fit yourself and expect to pay around £50 second hand

GoldenG · Jan 24th, 2007, 08:48 PM

cool, yea I spoek to a m8 and he's got an induction kit on, sounds awesome

But I want a nice back box too, as I want popping

What do you guys usually go for / recommend on here?

mooneymini · Jan 24th, 2007, 08:56 PM

i dont know much about fitting aftermarket exhausts, but from what i understand, you cannot buy just a backbox and fit it onto the existing centre section.
Popular exhausts are Milltek or PlayMini....

~~please correct me if i am wrong guys~~~

GoldenG · Jan 24th, 2007, 08:58 PM

ok thanks for info

please more opinions/comments

Serby · Jan 24th, 2007, 09:06 PM

I had a Jetex on my MINI One, looked great and popped nicely too...

Jetex Video

This particular exhaust was a back box type job... it just involved cutting the centre pipe and slotting the Jetex on the end

GoldenG · Jan 24th, 2007, 09:22 PM

Serby thats SOUNDS AWESOME

How much was that and from where?

Serby · Jan 24th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Cheers

I bought mine second hand, but you can get them here... theres a few to choose from

btw Welcome to MINI2!

the-ruff-puppy · Jan 24th, 2007, 11:55 PM

I have a custom stainless exhaust - will try and upload a recording, a mate did it for £135 smackaroonies.... sounds awesome though

the-ruff-puppy · Jan 24th, 2007, 11:56 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by mooneymini (original)

i dont know much about fitting aftermarket exhausts, but from what i understand, you cannot buy just a backbox and fit it onto the existing centre section.
Popular exhausts are Milltek or PlayMini....

~~please correct me if i am wrong guys~~~

It is possible to change just the backbox

Richard Crofts · Jan 25th, 2007, 09:03 AM

Its not possible to 'change' the backbox on a MINI as the exhaust from the cat joint back to the tails is a single section. It is however possible to 'cut' the back back off and fit a backbox section on. These are usually not that much less than some exhausts though. The miltek on the ONE/Cooper is only about £250 anyhow and you can fit it yourself with ease....fitting a backbox only involves cutting and welding...not so easy to do on a driveway!

I'd advise a Milly or playmini catback exhaust and a K&N open cone filter if its noise your after. If you actually want power then consider a CAI or some description or a homemade conversion of the standard airbox, by opening up a hole in the base and through to the scuttle panel and then fitting a KN or Piper panel filter in the box.

R

JCW_MC · Jan 25th, 2007, 12:25 PM

if its just noise your after iv heard the HKS sounds awsome but i think it mite b expensive.
Best option for great noise is probly just to go to powerflow and they can custom make them as loud as you want for not that much but i dont no the quality is like in terms rusting

ScottyBoy · Jan 25th, 2007, 01:12 PM

id stay away from chopping yours up and adding a back box! your best to just get a cat back and do the job properly!

just my opinion!

MiniPetrolHead · Jan 25th, 2007, 01:18 PM

Hi guys, just out of interest, when i put my Miltec cat back exhaust and MiniMania sports manifold and Cat on, will my mini One pop like that? i have only ever heard a cooperS pop like that but would be cool if my One did it to!

Jan 24th, 2007, 08:34 PM	#1
GoldenG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 5 Offline	Help Plz:) - Mini 1 - Exhaust? Hi every1 Nice forum here I have just bought a GOLDEN 04 Mini One and need to do some serious Modifying I hope you lot can help BASICALLY - I want my Mini1 is sound awesome BUT I am not sure what exhaust / back box etc.. to get I cant afford a full system at the moment, so I am just looking for a BACK BOX? Please people with MINI-1 post pics, video's and opinions/links on the best exhausts/backboxs i woudl be REALLY grateful I will post pics of my beast soon THANKS AGAIN GG.

Jan 24th, 2007, 09:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
Serby :: 32mpg woo! :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 989 Offline	I had a Jetex on my MINI One, looked great and popped nicely too... Jetex Video This particular exhaust was a back box type job... it just involved cutting the centre pipe and slotting the Jetex on the end :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

Jan 24th, 2007, 09:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
Serby :: 32mpg woo! :: Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nottingham Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 989 Offline	Cheers I bought mine second hand, but you can get them here... theres a few to choose from btw Welcome to MINI2! :: Click for my YouTube MINI videos ::

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Jan 24th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
mooneymini 01 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 865 Offline	the cheapest thing for you to start with would be to go for an induction kit.... for starters - maybe a k&n 57i - easy enough to fit yourself and expect to pay around £50 second hand

Jan 24th, 2007, 08:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
GoldenG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 5 Offline	cool, yea I spoek to a m8 and he's got an induction kit on, sounds awesome But I want a nice back box too, as I want popping What do you guys usually go for / recommend on here?

Jan 24th, 2007, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
mooneymini 01 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 865 Offline	i dont know much about fitting aftermarket exhausts, but from what i understand, you cannot buy just a backbox and fit it onto the existing centre section. Popular exhausts are Milltek or PlayMini.... ~~please correct me if i am wrong guys~~~

Jan 24th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
GoldenG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 5 Offline	ok thanks for info please more opinions/comments

Jan 24th, 2007, 09:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
GoldenG MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 5 Offline	Serby thats SOUNDS AWESOME How much was that and from where?

Jan 24th, 2007, 11:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
the-ruff-puppy The ruff puppy &amp; MINI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dudley, Birmingham Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 188 Offline	I have a custom stainless exhaust - will try and upload a recording, a mate did it for £135 smackaroonies.... sounds awesome though

Jan 24th, 2007, 11:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
the-ruff-puppy The ruff puppy &amp; MINI Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dudley, Birmingham Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 188 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mooneymini (original) i dont know much about fitting aftermarket exhausts, but from what i understand, you cannot buy just a backbox and fit it onto the existing centre section. Popular exhausts are Milltek or PlayMini.... ~~please correct me if i am wrong guys~~~ It is possible to change just the backbox

Jan 25th, 2007, 09:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	Its not possible to 'change' the backbox on a MINI as the exhaust from the cat joint back to the tails is a single section. It is however possible to 'cut' the back back off and fit a backbox section on. These are usually not that much less than some exhausts though. The miltek on the ONE/Cooper is only about £250 anyhow and you can fit it yourself with ease....fitting a backbox only involves cutting and welding...not so easy to do on a driveway! I'd advise a Milly or playmini catback exhaust and a K&N open cone filter if its noise your after. If you actually want power then consider a CAI or some description or a homemade conversion of the standard airbox, by opening up a hole in the base and through to the scuttle panel and then fitting a KN or Piper panel filter in the box. R

Jan 25th, 2007, 12:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
JCW_MC I LOVE MY MINI My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.IRELAND Local Time: 10:48 PM Posts: 146 Offline	if its just noise your after iv heard the HKS sounds awsome but i think it mite b expensive. Best option for great noise is probly just to go to powerflow and they can custom make them as loud as you want for not that much but i dont no the quality is like in terms rusting

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Jan 25th, 2007, 01:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 2,951 Online	id stay away from chopping yours up and adding a back box! your best to just get a cat back and do the job properly! just my opinion!

Jan 25th, 2007, 01:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
MiniPetrolHead 263bhp / 284.55Nm Torque My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eastbourne E.Sussex Local Time: 09:48 PM Posts: 670 Offline	Hi guys, just out of interest, when i put my Miltec cat back exhaust and MiniMania sports manifold and Cat on, will my mini One pop like that? i have only ever heard a cooperS pop like that but would be cool if my One did it to!