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baskers · Mar 17th, 2008, 11:14 PM

Hi Guys,

It looks as though I'm going to be doing a group by on the Milltek (organised by Nylo).

Now, I swear I remember reading somewhere that when the Milltek is nice warmed up, the exhaust expands (?) is this just the tips? If so, how/where should it be positioned so that when it's warm, it doesn't poke out and look just plain odd... or does it look odd?

This is the only thing that cornern me... the stock tips poke out just enough.

Is there any pics of before, after, or different places to be installed. Don't want to get this wrong.

Cheers fellow MINI2ers

Jay

James · Mar 17th, 2008, 11:30 PM

when i had a milltek on my one it did poke out a bit more when it was hot, maybe a few cm, it didnt look weird and was hardly noticeable

Hugo · Mar 18th, 2008, 12:41 AM

I don't what you mean by expand but the tips change colour to blueish. You can polish it off with stuff you would use on the sink or cooker.

By length or diameter of the pipe

Hartge210 · Mar 18th, 2008, 06:09 AM

You won't regret buying the Milltek Jay, it looks good & sounds even better

I found a pic that Berthill took a while back showing his expanding exhaust tips.

Also added a pic of mine to show what they look like with aerokit rear bumper. (not sure if you have aerokit or not??)

You're more than welcome to a spin round the block to get a idea what it sounds like from inside (Tesco Leatherhead Mini meet coming up??

)

Cheers
John

baskers · Mar 18th, 2008, 09:32 AM

John - if you have the cat-back I would love to!

I don't have the aerokit. When're you free?

Berthil · Mar 18th, 2008, 09:50 AM

I see there is no need to place my picture here. Good find John

Hartge210 · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Your car car has always been a favourite of mine Berthill

, I always keep an eye out for your posts.

Jay, I've got the manifold as well so it might be a little louder

, I'm sure it will give you a good idea of sound though. Can be there at around 7.15 this evening if you can make it? I know a nice stretch of dual carriageway (under the M25) that should do the trick

baskers · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:23 AM

I'll PM you my number!

baskers · Mar 18th, 2008, 10:52 PM

Thank you to John for meeting me tonight - seriously an awesome Cooper S... Milltek cat back for moi...!

Hartge210 · Mar 18th, 2008, 11:02 PM

No problem, glad you liked it Jay, Milltek...............CAI kit............this modding bug is difficult to get rid of

baskers · Mar 19th, 2008, 09:27 AM

Milltek for now... think I'll stop there. Need to behave!

THEWORKSMINI · Mar 19th, 2008, 05:43 PM

It is the downpipe (flexijoint) that causes the tailpipe length to increase. There is a modified downpipe fitted in the states to prevent this.

Regards
Lee

SCNM.NET

baskers · Mar 21st, 2008, 10:11 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by THEWORKSMINI (original)

It is the downpipe (flexijoint) that causes the tailpipe length to increase. There is a modified downpipe fitted in the states to prevent this.

Regards
Lee

SCNM.NET

Lee - do you have a link for this part??

Thanks,

Jay

THEWORKSMINI · Mar 21st, 2008, 01:40 PM

Jay

I will get you the part number when i'm back at work next week!

Lee

Mar 17th, 2008, 11:14 PM	#1
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 907 Offline	Milltek swelling/expanding? Hi Guys, It looks as though I'm going to be doing a group by on the Milltek (organised by Nylo). Now, I swear I remember reading somewhere that when the Milltek is nice warmed up, the exhaust expands (?) is this just the tips? If so, how/where should it be positioned so that when it's warm, it doesn't poke out and look just plain odd... or does it look odd? This is the only thing that cornern me... the stock tips poke out just enough. Is there any pics of before, after, or different places to be installed. Don't want to get this wrong. Cheers fellow MINI2ers Jay

Mar 18th, 2008, 12:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
Hugo MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2006 Location: Over 4.5k RPM Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 2,935 Offline	I don't what you mean by expand but the tips change colour to blueish. You can polish it off with stuff you would use on the sink or cooker. By length or diameter of the pipe On my way to 240

Mar 18th, 2008, 06:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
Hartge210 No1 in F1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 789 Offline	You won't regret buying the Milltek Jay, it looks good & sounds even better I found a pic that Berthill took a while back showing his expanding exhaust tips. Also added a pic of mine to show what they look like with aerokit rear bumper. (not sure if you have aerokit or not??) You're more than welcome to a spin round the block to get a idea what it sounds like from inside (Tesco Leatherhead Mini meet coming up??) Cheers John Attached Thumbnails

Mar 18th, 2008, 09:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
Berthil MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sittard (NL) Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 759 Offline	I see there is no need to place my picture here. Good find John EB/W R53 MCS Highly Modified

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hartge210 No1 in F1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 789 Offline	Your car car has always been a favourite of mine Berthill, I always keep an eye out for your posts. Jay, I've got the manifold as well so it might be a little louder, I'm sure it will give you a good idea of sound though. Can be there at around 7.15 this evening if you can make it? I know a nice stretch of dual carriageway (under the M25) that should do the trick

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Mar 17th, 2008, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
James MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 1,002 Offline	when i had a milltek on my one it did poke out a bit more when it was hot, maybe a few cm, it didnt look weird and was hardly noticeable

Mar 18th, 2008, 09:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 907 Offline	John - if you have the cat-back I would love to! I don't have the aerokit. When're you free?

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 907 Offline	I'll PM you my number!

Mar 18th, 2008, 10:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 907 Offline	Thank you to John for meeting me tonight - seriously an awesome Cooper S... Milltek cat back for moi...!

Mar 18th, 2008, 11:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hartge210 No1 in F1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 789 Offline	No problem, glad you liked it Jay, Milltek...............CAI kit............this modding bug is difficult to get rid of

Mar 19th, 2008, 09:27 AM	#11 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 907 Offline	Milltek for now... think I'll stop there. Need to behave!

Mar 19th, 2008, 05:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
THEWORKSMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 49 Offline	It is the downpipe (flexijoint) that causes the tailpipe length to increase. There is a modified downpipe fitted in the states to prevent this. Regards Lee SCNM.NET

Mar 21st, 2008, 10:11 AM	#13 (permalink)
baskers MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2005 Local Time: 09:10 PM Posts: 907 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by THEWORKSMINI (original) It is the downpipe (flexijoint) that causes the tailpipe length to increase. There is a modified downpipe fitted in the states to prevent this. Regards Lee SCNM.NET Lee - do you have a link for this part?? Thanks, Jay

Mar 21st, 2008, 01:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
THEWORKSMINI MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hampshire Local Time: 10:10 PM Posts: 49 Offline	Jay I will get you the part number when i'm back at work next week! Lee

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