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Cooooooperslad · Aug 10th, 2007, 12:35 PM

Just had my milltek fitted

Only done about 10 miles so far, think the smell has gone. Just wondering how long I should be taking it easy to let the exhaust bed in?

Also is there an easy way to look for leaks? other than listening?

First impressions are that its perfect!!

Bhozar · Aug 10th, 2007, 12:52 PM

If you get a leak you will hear it. Even a pinhole sized leak will make a racket like you wont believe!

Glad you like the Milltek.

Cooooooperslad · Aug 10th, 2007, 12:56 PM

Ye sounds really nice, although I havnt been over 4k yet which is apparantly meant to sound awesome.

Thanks Bhozar too for helping me in my quest for the right exhaust, your a legend and soo helpful!

Bhozar · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooooooperslad (original)

Ye sounds really nice, although I havnt been over 4k yet which is apparantly meant to sound awesome.

Thanks Bhozar too for helping me in my quest for the right exhaust, your a legend and soo helpful!

No worries. Drinks are on you at the next MINI run

Cooooooperslad · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:05 PM

Haha yeah, but just for you n crofty.

anyone know how many miles I should do to bed it in??

Thanks

George!

Richard Crofts · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:10 PM

I ragged it from the moment it went on. The millies tend to leak a bit when cold due to the engine flex cracking the seals a bit on the joints...once she gets warmed up they really go on song....and 3-5 K islike music to the ears!

Richard Crofts · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:10 PM

You dont need to bed an exhaust in as its not got moving parts to "bed in"

s33gav · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:22 PM

ive never heard of bedding in an exhaust.

Cooooooperslad · Aug 10th, 2007, 01:53 PM

Ah right, I just read the instructions that came with the exhausts and thats what it said.

Ill give it 20 miles or so, should be enough

Richard Crofts · Aug 10th, 2007, 02:02 PM

Basically they mean dont rag it first time out before you have heated it up to make the seals nice and tight.. 10 miles of easish driving should be enough. From now on just rag it...like I said it will possibly blow a little from the joints first thing when cold but after a mile or so or a few minutes this will stop and she will have expanded to take up any movement caused by engine flexing.

Cooooooperslad · Aug 10th, 2007, 02:15 PM

Ok cheers Crofty, I understand what you mean!!

MiniOneSam · Aug 11th, 2007, 10:48 PM

When you get a chance could you post some vids? I'm considering a Milltek for my One, where did you get it done?

Cooooooperslad · Aug 11th, 2007, 11:15 PM

No point, the S is a different engine and the milltek will be totally different for a One.

minioneandrew · Aug 12th, 2007, 12:13 AM

Minionesam: I have the milltek on my ONE, along with a pipercross, and janspeed manifold, and every 2nd day i get compliments about how nice my car sounds, I do have a video but its low quality taken on my phone

Mine may be for sale soon, as im upgrading to an S

minigolf · Aug 12th, 2007, 08:22 AM

Take it easy.

What does that mean?

Milltek's sound great don't they.

YouTube - MINI Cooper S on Brindabella Road

MiniOneSam · Aug 12th, 2007, 09:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minioneandrew (original)

Minionesam: I have the milltek on my ONE, along with a pipercross, and janspeed manifold, and every 2nd day i get compliments about how nice my car sounds, I do have a video but its low quality taken on my phone

Mine may be for sale soon, as im upgrading to an S

Excellent, I've got a Pipercross Viper coming in the next couple of days!! Did you mean the 'One' is for sale or the Milltek? If it's the Milltek you may have some interest here!! PM me nearer the time though!!

MiniPetrolHead · Aug 13th, 2007, 10:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original)

Excellent, I've got a Pipercross Viper coming in the next couple of days!! Did you mean the 'One' is for sale or the Milltek? If it's the Milltek you may have some interest here!! PM me nearer the time though!!

MiniOneSam, just go on to Youtube and type in MiniMania Mini One or Mini One exhaust ir Miltek exhaust Mini One. You know i have made loads of videos about my Mini One when it had everything on it.

MiniOneAndrew i upgraded to a Mini Cooper S on Friday and all i can say is its mind blowing!!!!!!!!

It pulls so hard in every gear at any speed, its fab!

I now have a Black face lift mini cooper S with chilli pack etc, i thought i would miss the One more than i am but every time i put my foot down or when i hear the passengers in my car say **** this is quik it puts a huge grin on my face that i cant rub off, im like a cheshire cat!!!

Im now on the look out for a 15% pulley and a cat back exhaust if anyone has either for sale?

Alex

MiniOneSam · Aug 13th, 2007, 06:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniPetrolHead (original)

MiniOneSam, just go on to Youtube and type in MiniMania Mini One or Mini One exhaust ir Miltek exhaust Mini One. You know i have made loads of videos about my Mini One when it had everything on it.

Already looked at all your vids mate, love the sound, just trying to get a wider spectrum of knowledge about them

MiniPetrolHead · Aug 13th, 2007, 07:23 PM

fair play to you mate!

MiniOneSam · Aug 13th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MiniPetrolHead (original)

fair play to you mate!

Just a question, did you buy the Cooper badge after or is your car a Cooper? :S ("was" a cooper, anyway lucky Mr S Owner!!) It said it's a One

Aug 10th, 2007, 12:35 PM	#1
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 522 Offline	Milltek Fitted, quick question? Just had my milltek fitted Only done about 10 miles so far, think the smell has gone. Just wondering how long I should be taking it easy to let the exhaust bed in? Also is there an easy way to look for leaks? other than listening? First impressions are that its perfect!!

Aug 12th, 2007, 08:22 AM	#15 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 09:00 AM Posts: 14,056 Online	Take it easy. What does that mean? Milltek's sound great don't they. YouTube - MINI Cooper S on Brindabella Road YouTube - MINI Cooper S on Brindabella Road Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Aug 10th, 2007, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 1,232 Offline	If you get a leak you will hear it. Even a pinhole sized leak will make a racket like you wont believe! Glad you like the Milltek.

Aug 10th, 2007, 12:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 522 Offline	Ye sounds really nice, although I havnt been over 4k yet which is apparantly meant to sound awesome. Thanks Bhozar too for helping me in my quest for the right exhaust, your a legend and soo helpful!

Aug 10th, 2007, 01:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 1,232 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Cooooooperslad (original) Ye sounds really nice, although I havnt been over 4k yet which is apparantly meant to sound awesome. Thanks Bhozar too for helping me in my quest for the right exhaust, your a legend and soo helpful! No worries. Drinks are on you at the next MINI run

Aug 10th, 2007, 01:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 522 Offline	Haha yeah, but just for you n crofty. anyone know how many miles I should do to bed it in?? Thanks George!

Aug 10th, 2007, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 3,064 Offline	I ragged it from the moment it went on. The millies tend to leak a bit when cold due to the engine flex cracking the seals a bit on the joints...once she gets warmed up they really go on song....and 3-5 K islike music to the ears!

Aug 10th, 2007, 01:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 3,064 Offline	You dont need to bed an exhaust in as its not got moving parts to "bed in"

Aug 10th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
s33gav MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 137 Offline	ive never heard of bedding in an exhaust.

Aug 10th, 2007, 01:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 522 Offline	Ah right, I just read the instructions that came with the exhausts and thats what it said. Ill give it 20 miles or so, should be enough

Aug 10th, 2007, 02:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 3,064 Offline	Basically they mean dont rag it first time out before you have heated it up to make the seals nice and tight.. 10 miles of easish driving should be enough. From now on just rag it...like I said it will possibly blow a little from the joints first thing when cold but after a mile or so or a few minutes this will stop and she will have expanded to take up any movement caused by engine flexing.

Aug 10th, 2007, 02:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 522 Offline	Ok cheers Crofty, I understand what you mean!!

Aug 11th, 2007, 10:48 PM	#12 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 863 Offline	When you get a chance could you post some vids? I'm considering a Milltek for my One, where did you get it done?

Aug 11th, 2007, 11:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
Cooooooperslad MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2007 Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 522 Offline	No point, the S is a different engine and the milltek will be totally different for a One.

Aug 12th, 2007, 12:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
minioneandrew MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ayrshire Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Minionesam: I have the milltek on my ONE, along with a pipercross, and janspeed manifold, and every 2nd day i get compliments about how nice my car sounds, I do have a video but its low quality taken on my phone Mine may be for sale soon, as im upgrading to an S

Aug 12th, 2007, 09:24 AM	#16 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 863 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minioneandrew (original) Minionesam: I have the milltek on my ONE, along with a pipercross, and janspeed manifold, and every 2nd day i get compliments about how nice my car sounds, I do have a video but its low quality taken on my phone Mine may be for sale soon, as im upgrading to an S Excellent, I've got a Pipercross Viper coming in the next couple of days!! Did you mean the 'One' is for sale or the Milltek? If it's the Milltek you may have some interest here!! PM me nearer the time though!!

Aug 13th, 2007, 10:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
MiniPetrolHead 263bhp / 284.55Nm Torque My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eastbourne E.Sussex Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 678 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniOneSam (original) Excellent, I've got a Pipercross Viper coming in the next couple of days!! Did you mean the 'One' is for sale or the Milltek? If it's the Milltek you may have some interest here!! PM me nearer the time though!! MiniOneSam, just go on to Youtube and type in MiniMania Mini One or Mini One exhaust ir Miltek exhaust Mini One. You know i have made loads of videos about my Mini One when it had everything on it. MiniOneAndrew i upgraded to a Mini Cooper S on Friday and all i can say is its mind blowing!!!!!!!! It pulls so hard in every gear at any speed, its fab! I now have a Black face lift mini cooper S with chilli pack etc, i thought i would miss the One more than i am but every time i put my foot down or when i hear the passengers in my car say **** this is quik it puts a huge grin on my face that i cant rub off, im like a cheshire cat!!! Im now on the look out for a 15% pulley and a cat back exhaust if anyone has either for sale? Alex

Aug 13th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 863 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniPetrolHead (original) MiniOneSam, just go on to Youtube and type in MiniMania Mini One or Mini One exhaust ir Miltek exhaust Mini One. You know i have made loads of videos about my Mini One when it had everything on it. Already looked at all your vids mate, love the sound, just trying to get a wider spectrum of knowledge about them

Aug 13th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#19 (permalink)
MiniPetrolHead 263bhp / 284.55Nm Torque My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Eastbourne E.Sussex Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 678 Offline	fair play to you mate!

Aug 13th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#20 (permalink)
MiniOneSam BBMC 003 My Classifieds Join Date: May 2007 Location: Milton Keynes, UK Local Time: 12:00 AM Posts: 863 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MiniPetrolHead (original) fair play to you mate! Just a question, did you buy the Cooper badge after or is your car a Cooper? :S ("was" a cooper, anyway lucky Mr S Owner!!) It said it's a One

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