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Blainifer · Mar 13th, 2007, 09:36 PM

Hi all, I'm looking for a good sounding exhaust. I don't have much money, but I do want something with a decent, loud sound. I've heard good things about Borla but that it's pricey. I hear Milltek is good too. Can someone give me some approximate price figures (I know it varies from place to place, just in the ballpark would be good) on the Borla, Milltek, or any other suggestion you might have???

Thanks so much.

*Vikki* · Mar 13th, 2007, 09:41 PM

Play MINI, 240 inc vat/fitting the lot, dunno if you can get it over the pond though!?

Mean_MIni04 · Mar 13th, 2007, 09:57 PM

I fitted an Alta Sportone about a month ago to my 04 MCS and I am enjoying every minute of driving. Has a good deep sound, not riced out and whiny. I paid just under $600 for it and that included shipping over here. Only problem I have is the tip is slightly angled when looking straight down the boot, thats only minor and I am the only one to notice.

Blainifer · Mar 14th, 2007, 02:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original)

Play MINI, 240 inc vat/fitting the lot, dunno if you can get it over the pond though!?

Yeah, I'm not quite so sure I can get Playmini stuff over here, I'll give it a shot though, thanks!

Blainifer · Mar 14th, 2007, 02:15 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Mean_MIni04 (original)

I fitted an Alta Sportone about a month ago to my 04 MCS and I am enjoying every minute of driving. Has a good deep sound, not riced out and whiny. I paid just under $600 for it and that included shipping over here. Only problem I have is the tip is slightly angled when looking straight down the boot, thats only minor and I am the only one to notice.

I'm no mechanic, so I can't install an exhaust myself, and if I did, the whole car would just explode. Did you install yours? If so, was the installation relatively cheap, because that's what I'm guessing.

Richard Crofts · Mar 14th, 2007, 10:20 AM

If its a ONE or Cooper then £250 + in the UK

If its for the S then its £395 + in UK

*Vikki* · Mar 14th, 2007, 10:22 AM

yea sorry forgot to list S price

minigolf · Mar 14th, 2007, 01:13 PM

I have a Milltek cat-back and reckon it sounds pretty good...

YouTube - MINI Cooper S with Milltek cat-back exhaust

Mean_MIni04 · Mar 14th, 2007, 03:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Blainifer (original)

I'm no mechanic, so I can't install an exhaust myself, and if I did, the whole car would just explode. Did you install yours? If so, was the installation relatively cheap, because that's what I'm guessing.

The install is easy it is 4 bolts and 2 hangars. I did it myself.
There are a couple of gaskets that go inbetween the pipes of the exhaust. they should come with it, along with all hardware needed.

My guess is if you took it to a shop it would take less than an hour to fit.

I would ask a Slightly Mechanically inclined friend to help and you can have the job done for free in a couple of hours. A decent tool kit, some WD40, and Jack Stands is all you need.

minigolf · Mar 14th, 2007, 10:46 PM

Yep, a DIY install of a cat-back zorst shouldn't be too hard really. I had the benefit of a hoist owned by a friend of a friend...

SmugMug - 27772 : MY04 MINI Cooper S

...and some mates to make sure I didn't bugger anything up.

minioneandrew · Mar 15th, 2007, 01:09 AM

As the saying goes, you cant do much better than a milltek. According to the figures in RolandGTT's test the milltek had the lowest back pressure - which is always good. Ive got a milltek - very good!

Blainifer · Mar 15th, 2007, 04:22 AM

Thanks for the help guys (and girl). Will use the advice when I look for an exhaust. It sounds like Milltek is the choice, but Borla runs a close second. Thanks again.

Richard Crofts · Mar 15th, 2007, 09:58 AM

The borla is considered to be very loud by many. Not a bad exhaust but some think its a touch on the larey side. The milltek is excellent and playmini is not bad. Most are of similar cost to the milly for a cat back on either vehicle.

Mar 13th, 2007, 09:36 PM	#1
Blainifer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Gimme a good exhaust... Hi all, I'm looking for a good sounding exhaust. I don't have much money, but I do want something with a decent, loud sound. I've heard good things about Borla but that it's pricey. I hear Milltek is good too. Can someone give me some approximate price figures (I know it varies from place to place, just in the ballpark would be good) on the Borla, Milltek, or any other suggestion you might have??? Thanks so much.

Mar 14th, 2007, 01:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:54 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	I have a Milltek cat-back and reckon it sounds pretty good... YouTube - MINI Cooper S with Milltek cat-back exhaust Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Mar 14th, 2007, 10:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 08:54 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Yep, a DIY install of a cat-back zorst shouldn't be too hard really. I had the benefit of a hoist owned by a friend of a friend... SmugMug - 27772 : MY04 MINI Cooper S ...and some mates to make sure I didn't bugger anything up. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Mar 13th, 2007, 09:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 2,175 Offline	Play MINI, 240 inc vat/fitting the lot, dunno if you can get it over the pond though!?

Mar 13th, 2007, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
Mean_MIni04 FlyingSmiley Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Heidelberg Germany Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 94 Offline	I fitted an Alta Sportone about a month ago to my 04 MCS and I am enjoying every minute of driving. Has a good deep sound, not riced out and whiny. I paid just under $600 for it and that included shipping over here. Only problem I have is the tip is slightly angled when looking straight down the boot, thats only minor and I am the only one to notice.

Mar 14th, 2007, 02:11 AM	#4 (permalink)
Blainifer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by *Vikki* (original) Play MINI, 240 inc vat/fitting the lot, dunno if you can get it over the pond though!? Yeah, I'm not quite so sure I can get Playmini stuff over here, I'll give it a shot though, thanks!

Mar 14th, 2007, 02:15 AM	#5 (permalink)
Blainifer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Mean_MIni04 (original) I fitted an Alta Sportone about a month ago to my 04 MCS and I am enjoying every minute of driving. Has a good deep sound, not riced out and whiny. I paid just under $600 for it and that included shipping over here. Only problem I have is the tip is slightly angled when looking straight down the boot, thats only minor and I am the only one to notice. I'm no mechanic, so I can't install an exhaust myself, and if I did, the whole car would just explode. Did you install yours? If so, was the installation relatively cheap, because that's what I'm guessing.

Mar 14th, 2007, 10:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	If its a ONE or Cooper then £250 + in the UK If its for the S then its £395 + in UK

Mar 14th, 2007, 10:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vikki Winner MM best MINI ONE! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: St Leonards-on-Sea Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 2,175 Offline	yea sorry forgot to list S price

Mar 14th, 2007, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mean_MIni04 FlyingSmiley Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Heidelberg Germany Local Time: 11:54 PM Posts: 94 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Blainifer (original) I'm no mechanic, so I can't install an exhaust myself, and if I did, the whole car would just explode. Did you install yours? If so, was the installation relatively cheap, because that's what I'm guessing. The install is easy it is 4 bolts and 2 hangars. I did it myself. There are a couple of gaskets that go inbetween the pipes of the exhaust. they should come with it, along with all hardware needed. My guess is if you took it to a shop it would take less than an hour to fit. I would ask a Slightly Mechanically inclined friend to help and you can have the job done for free in a couple of hours. A decent tool kit, some WD40, and Jack Stands is all you need.

Mar 15th, 2007, 01:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
minioneandrew MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayrshire Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 329 Offline	As the saying goes, you cant do much better than a milltek. According to the figures in RolandGTT's test the milltek had the lowest back pressure - which is always good. Ive got a milltek - very good!

Mar 15th, 2007, 04:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
Blainifer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Local Time: 04:54 PM Posts: 34 Offline	Thanks for the help guys (and girl). Will use the advice when I look for an exhaust. It sounds like Milltek is the choice, but Borla runs a close second. Thanks again.

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Mar 15th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 09:54 PM Posts: 3,261 Offline	The borla is considered to be very loud by many. Not a bad exhaust but some think its a touch on the larey side. The milltek is excellent and playmini is not bad. Most are of similar cost to the milly for a cat back on either vehicle.