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Dom · Nov 21st, 2002, 05:59 AM

The playmini exhaust I ordered six weeks ago was finally fitted to my car...

It's fantastic... I went for the 3.5" slash cut option with the centre box removed. The sound is awesome, purrs like a kitten and growls like a beast!

I'll take some photos later on tonight, but for £200, this exhaust is great

Fitting was easy (was fitted by a Honda garage, of all places), and I noticed the new exhaust is a lot lighter than the old one.

As for performance gains... well, none noticeable, but I tested it on a dual carraigeway going uphill slightly where I used to only manage 110mph in either 4th or 5th gear. I can now go past 115mph before I run out of road. This is probably down to no longer having a centre box and the exhaust being a little lighter.

In summary...

It's great

Dom

edit: fat fingers

FONTAL · Nov 21st, 2002, 06:47 AM

Glad to here it has finaly arrived Dom, great pipes aren't they. Have you notticed that the sound gets better once the engine has warmed up to normal operating teperature and the growl at around 4000 rpm is just awsome with the induction kit fitted, I also think it looks better than the TT style.
I always said that 120mph was possible in a one.

Glad to here that you are happy with the pipe.

Cheers Richard

Dom · Nov 21st, 2002, 06:51 AM

Yeah, it definitely improves once everything has warmed up... the sound of the low revs (<3000rpm) even makes traffic jams enjoyable...

The design has changed a little now - the back box is now polished (

) and I think the slash is more angled to shape with the bumper...

And it gurgles and pops nicely on the overrun!

Dom

FONTAL · Nov 21st, 2002, 06:59 AM

I wouldn't know about trafic jams we don't have enough cars up here for them

.
The burble and poping on overrun is awsome I also find myself bliping the throtle when changing down the gears

.
I also noticed that the playmini pipe was lighter than the standard one.

Richard

sengy · Nov 21st, 2002, 08:55 AM

At last, I think I have decided. I am going to go for the play mini exhaust with the slash cut.
Do you know if the wait is still 6weeks, and where is the best place to get it from?
Thanks a lot
Luke

Dom · Nov 21st, 2002, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by sengy
At last, I think I have decided. I am going to go for the play mini exhaust with the slash cut.
Do you know if the wait is still 6weeks, and where is the best place to get it from?
Thanks a lot
Luke

I ordered mine through minisport... think the wait is around 3 weeks now... you might be able to buy from playmini direct... www.playmini2.co.uk

You won't be disappointed!

Dom

your car won't look all that different to mine

zoooooom · Nov 21st, 2002, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by sengy
At last, I think I have decided. I am going to go for the play mini exhaust with the slash cut.
Do you know if the wait is still 6weeks, and where is the best place to get it from?
Thanks a lot
Luke

I have this exhausts in stock

FONTAL · Nov 21st, 2002, 12:24 PM

Oops forgot to say Zoooooom sells them he suplied mine and he's quick too

p.s. Zoooooom hows the new motor

Sheepishly Fontal

monsta · Nov 21st, 2002, 01:44 PM

Good work Dom, you'll have to let me have a go

Or at least a ride to see how noisy it is...

zoooooom · Nov 21st, 2002, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta
Good work Dom, you'll have to let me have a go Or at least a ride to see how noisy it is...

Always be wary of someone asking for a ride

Dom · Nov 21st, 2002, 01:52 PM

Here's the photos...

Bit dark, but that's winter for you

Dom · Nov 21st, 2002, 01:53 PM

and another picture...

I'll try and take some more in the daytime tomorrow

Dom · Nov 21st, 2002, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zoooooom

I have this exhausts in stock

and I strongly suggest buying them before he sells out!!

Dom

monsta · Nov 21st, 2002, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
Here's the photos...

Bit dark, but that's winter for you

Nice tyres

That exhaust looks much more expensive nows it's polished

Dom · Nov 21st, 2002, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by monsta

Nice tyres

That exhaust looks much more expensive nows it's polished

Doesn't quite show the polishedness it all its glory, but you can see the reflection of the stones... trick is - keeping it clean!

Dom

Dom · Nov 22nd, 2002, 08:47 AM

I'll try and get some sound recordings from it tonight... failing that, I'll be at the west mids meet on Saturday, and the South West meet on 8th December

Dom

DaveH · Nov 22nd, 2002, 09:13 AM

You are going to have to keep that SOOOOOOOO clean.........

Dom · Nov 22nd, 2002, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DaveH
You are going to have to keep that SOOOOOOOO clean.........

You're telling me! Washed the car in the dark last night!! bloody filthy now though

stupid winter.

Dom · Dec 21st, 2002, 12:11 PM

1500 miles later... this exhaust is still fantastic and, according to some people who have been following me, spits flames too... which is good

Minty · Dec 21st, 2002, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
1500 miles later... this exhaust is still fantastic and, according to some people who have been following me, spits flames too... which is good

look dom...i'm not going to buy it from you if you break it

O/J..its sounds really nice...you could have let me drive ure car though!

Nov 21st, 2002, 05:59 AM	#1
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Playmini slash cut exhaust The playmini exhaust I ordered six weeks ago was finally fitted to my car... It's fantastic... I went for the 3.5" slash cut option with the centre box removed. The sound is awesome, purrs like a kitten and growls like a beast! I'll take some photos later on tonight, but for £200, this exhaust is great Fitting was easy (was fitted by a Honda garage, of all places), and I noticed the new exhaust is a lot lighter than the old one. As for performance gains... well, none noticeable, but I tested it on a dual carraigeway going uphill slightly where I used to only manage 110mph in either 4th or 5th gear. I can now go past 115mph before I run out of road. This is probably down to no longer having a centre box and the exhaust being a little lighter. In summary... It's great Dom edit: fat fingers Last edited by Dom : Nov 21st, 2002 at 09:15 AM.

Nov 21st, 2002, 06:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
FONTAL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shetland Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 486 Offline	Glad to here it has finaly arrived Dom, great pipes aren't they. Have you notticed that the sound gets better once the engine has warmed up to normal operating teperature and the growl at around 4000 rpm is just awsome with the induction kit fitted, I also think it looks better than the TT style. I always said that 120mph was possible in a one. Glad to here that you are happy with the pipe. Cheers Richard SOLD

Nov 21st, 2002, 06:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Yeah, it definitely improves once everything has warmed up... the sound of the low revs (<3000rpm) even makes traffic jams enjoyable... The design has changed a little now - the back box is now polished () and I think the slash is more angled to shape with the bumper... And it gurgles and pops nicely on the overrun! Dom

Nov 21st, 2002, 06:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
FONTAL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shetland Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 486 Offline	I wouldn't know about trafic jams we don't have enough cars up here for them . The burble and poping on overrun is awsome I also find myself bliping the throtle when changing down the gears . I also noticed that the playmini pipe was lighter than the standard one. Richard SOLD

Nov 21st, 2002, 08:55 AM	#5 (permalink)
sengy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cheshire Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Zorst At last, I think I have decided. I am going to go for the play mini exhaust with the slash cut. Do you know if the wait is still 6weeks, and where is the best place to get it from? Thanks a lot Luke X Cooper Trooper http://www.mini2.com/gallery/personal/index.php?gallery=sengy

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Nov 21st, 2002, 09:12 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Re: Zorst Quote: Originally posted by sengy At last, I think I have decided. I am going to go for the play mini exhaust with the slash cut. Do you know if the wait is still 6weeks, and where is the best place to get it from? Thanks a lot Luke I ordered mine through minisport... think the wait is around 3 weeks now... you might be able to buy from playmini direct... www.playmini2.co.uk You won't be disappointed! Dom your car won't look all that different to mine

Nov 21st, 2002, 12:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 2,406 Offline	Re: Zorst Quote: Originally posted by sengy At last, I think I have decided. I am going to go for the play mini exhaust with the slash cut. Do you know if the wait is still 6weeks, and where is the best place to get it from? Thanks a lot Luke I have this exhausts in stock

Nov 21st, 2002, 12:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
FONTAL MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Shetland Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 486 Offline	Oops forgot to say Zoooooom sells them he suplied mine and he's quick too p.s. Zoooooom hows the new motor Sheepishly Fontal SOLD

Nov 21st, 2002, 01:44 PM	#9 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Good work Dom, you'll have to let me have a go Or at least a ride to see how noisy it is... the MINI has gone...

Nov 21st, 2002, 01:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
zoooooom MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Aberdeen,Scotland Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 2,406 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by monsta Good work Dom, you'll have to let me have a go Or at least a ride to see how noisy it is... Always be wary of someone asking for a ride

Nov 21st, 2002, 01:52 PM	#11 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Photoshoot Here's the photos... Bit dark, but that's winter for you Attached Thumbnails

Nov 21st, 2002, 01:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	and another picture... I'll try and take some more in the daytime tomorrow Attached Thumbnails

Nov 21st, 2002, 01:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Re: Re: Zorst Quote: Originally posted by zoooooom I have this exhausts in stock and I strongly suggest buying them before he sells out!! Dom

Nov 21st, 2002, 02:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Re: Photoshoot Quote: Originally posted by Dom Here's the photos... Bit dark, but that's winter for you Nice tyres That exhaust looks much more expensive nows it's polished the MINI has gone...

Nov 21st, 2002, 02:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Re: Re: Photoshoot Quote: Originally posted by monsta Nice tyres That exhaust looks much more expensive nows it's polished Doesn't quite show the polishedness it all its glory, but you can see the reflection of the stones... trick is - keeping it clean! Dom Attached Thumbnails

Nov 22nd, 2002, 08:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	I'll try and get some sound recordings from it tonight... failing that, I'll be at the west mids meet on Saturday, and the South West meet on 8th December Dom

Nov 22nd, 2002, 09:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
DaveH MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Geordieland Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 248 Offline	You are going to have to keep that SOOOOOOOO clean......... DS/Blk;Auto Air; Sunroof; S Spokes; Full Leather;heated washer jets,mirrors and seats,Boost, CD and Changer,DSC,MFSW,Chili Pack,Rally lights Delivery Date: Jan 2003(now Nov 2002)

Nov 22nd, 2002, 09:15 AM	#18 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by DaveH You are going to have to keep that SOOOOOOOO clean......... You're telling me! Washed the car in the dark last night!! bloody filthy now though stupid winter.

Dec 21st, 2002, 12:11 PM	#19 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 10:12 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	1500 miles later... this exhaust is still fantastic and, according to some people who have been following me, spits flames too... which is good

Dec 21st, 2002, 08:04 PM	#20 (permalink)
Minty Man in the know! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Rugby Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 3,967 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dom 1500 miles later... this exhaust is still fantastic and, according to some people who have been following me, spits flames too... which is good look dom...i'm not going to buy it from you if you break it O/J..its sounds really nice...you could have let me drive ure car though! MINI-3 @ Cotswold MINI \| BMW-four @ Cotswold BMW \| E-Mail Me \| Minty - Part of the IT Crowd!

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