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PaulMc · Jan 16th, 2004, 04:14 PM

I am contemplating getting a quicksilver exhaust and have been informed that there are two types available. The standard sports and now a Supersports exhaust. It is the latter that I am interested in. Apparently it is lighter, better flow characteristics and nosier due to less 'packing' than the sports model. It is aimed at those MCS' that are pushing the 200+Bhp barrier.

I would be keen to hear from owners with the Supersports fitted on how nosiey it REALLY is and if possible could anyone give me a sound file.

Any other comments would be appreciated.

MiniE · Jan 16th, 2004, 07:58 PM

i am intrested in know something about the Quicksilver for the 200+,

anyone actually have this installed? or even a dyno on it?

thx in advance,

PaulMc · Jan 19th, 2004, 09:17 AM

Looks like no one has any further information. Quicksilver themselves have told me they have shifted at least 100 of these items in the last couple of months or so. Obviously not to anybody on these forums.

Fizzle · Jan 19th, 2004, 07:07 PM

i was looking at them on coolnew the other day. was gonna ring them cos i want an exhaust now and will probably get a 200bhp upgrade at a later date so was a little confused as to why they had two different ones and what the difference was.

PaulMc · Jan 20th, 2004, 08:54 AM

Fizzle, as far as I am aware CoolNew are the only UK authorised reseller of Quicksilver exhausts. I have spoken to them about getting an exhaust fitted. Apparently Tony the founder and owner, has a QS supersports on his MCS. I may have to go and listen before I make a final decision.

BenMW · Jan 20th, 2004, 09:04 AM

What sort of price are they looking at here and will the standard sports work well on the MC?

Ben

PaulMc · Jan 20th, 2004, 10:09 AM

Ben, the price I was quoted for the SuperSports is £505 incl. VAT. I am not sure if the standard QS sports exhaust is manufactured for the MC. Give QS or coolnew a call.

BenMW · Jan 20th, 2004, 10:27 AM

OK. Cheers for the info Paul. I'm still debating what to do first. May have to go for a K&N before hand. Solely cos it's cheaper!!!!

Fizzle · Jan 20th, 2004, 12:31 PM

have a look at www.miniexhausts.com they have a small vid clip of a mcs with the quicksilver on so you can get an idea of the sound.

coolnew · Jan 20th, 2004, 02:20 PM

Hi, The Quciksilver system does come in two option upto or over 200BHP is the deciding factor. The systems are £382+vat for the cat back option pre 200BHP, £430+vat for the 200BHP+ the system only comes with 1 rear box unlike the oe system with 2, this also has the added advantage of saving 10 kilos. A choice of 3 tailpipes are available, Twin Round, Twin Oval or large Oval.

Every system comes with a 25 year warrenty.

http://www.coolnew.co.uk/productcat.asp?type=3

Regards

Tony

PaulMc · Jan 21st, 2004, 07:46 AM

Thanks for the reply Tony. I quoted £505 inc. VAT only because one of your colleagues gave me that figure over the phone 1 hr earlier. I did think it was a little expensive

Is there any way in which you can get a good sound/video sample of your car with the Supersports exhaust on? It is the only one I have not heard. How would you rate the in cabin noise levels at motorway speeds Tony?

Thanks, Paul.

coolnew · Jan 21st, 2004, 07:58 AM

Hi Paul,

The Pre 200BHP is a great sounding exhaust note, with no drone at motorway speeds, the 200BHP+ is a little louder and has a point at around 90 that I would call drone but who cares when you have 200BHP+ in a mini. For road legal speeds you will be more than happy with the cabin noise levels.

The sound/video does not do it justice as it realise on the PC speakers and normally there are not good.

The car is always at our showroom in Romford or you can here it on one of the many mini meets and shows we attend.

PaulMc · Jan 21st, 2004, 12:12 PM

Thanks again Tony. I will have to pop down and have a listen of the 200+bhp exhaust on your car and then all being well get your guys to fit one for me. I assume that you always have these in stock. With the BBR220 conversion it should release a few more ponies

P.S Tony, did you used to work for Scoobysport? I had a P1 that had a few 'tweaks' performed by them over the years.

coolnew · Jan 21st, 2004, 12:17 PM

Yes mate, ex scoobysport -

It's such a good feeling when we over take a subaru with our mini :-)

Jan 16th, 2004, 04:14 PM	#1
PaulMc M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Quicksilver Super Sports exhaust... I am contemplating getting a quicksilver exhaust and have been informed that there are two types available. The standard sports and now a Supersports exhaust. It is the latter that I am interested in. Apparently it is lighter, better flow characteristics and nosier due to less 'packing' than the sports model. It is aimed at those MCS' that are pushing the 200+Bhp barrier. I would be keen to hear from owners with the Supersports fitted on how nosiey it REALLY is and if possible could anyone give me a sound file. Any other comments would be appreciated.

Jan 16th, 2004, 07:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
MiniE MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Vancouver Local Time: 03:34 PM Posts: 178 Offline	i am intrested in know something about the Quicksilver for the 200+, anyone actually have this installed? or even a dyno on it? thx in advance, Mini E Vancouver Mini Cooper Club

Jan 20th, 2004, 02:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
coolnew MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Romford Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Hi, The Quciksilver system does come in two option upto or over 200BHP is the deciding factor. The systems are £382+vat for the cat back option pre 200BHP, £430+vat for the 200BHP+ the system only comes with 1 rear box unlike the oe system with 2, this also has the added advantage of saving 10 kilos. A choice of 3 tailpipes are available, Twin Round, Twin Oval or large Oval. Every system comes with a 25 year warrenty. http://www.coolnew.co.uk/productcat.asp?type=3 Regards Tony Last edited by coolnew : Jan 21st, 2004 at 12:32 PM.

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coolnew MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Romford Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Yes mate, ex scoobysport - It's such a good feeling when we over take a subaru with our mini :-) Last edited by coolnew : Jan 21st, 2004 at 01:42 PM.

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Jan 19th, 2004, 09:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
PaulMc M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Looks like no one has any further information. Quicksilver themselves have told me they have shifted at least 100 of these items in the last couple of months or so. Obviously not to anybody on these forums.

Jan 19th, 2004, 07:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
Fizzle Maxin' and Relaxin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	i was looking at them on coolnew the other day. was gonna ring them cos i want an exhaust now and will probably get a 200bhp upgrade at a later date so was a little confused as to why they had two different ones and what the difference was.

Jan 20th, 2004, 08:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
PaulMc M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Fizzle, as far as I am aware CoolNew are the only UK authorised reseller of Quicksilver exhausts. I have spoken to them about getting an exhaust fitted. Apparently Tony the founder and owner, has a QS supersports on his MCS. I may have to go and listen before I make a final decision.

Jan 20th, 2004, 09:04 AM	#6 (permalink)
BenMW MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffs country lanes Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 111 Offline	What sort of price are they looking at here and will the standard sports work well on the MC? Ben

Jan 20th, 2004, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
PaulMc M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Ben, the price I was quoted for the SuperSports is £505 incl. VAT. I am not sure if the standard QS sports exhaust is manufactured for the MC. Give QS or coolnew a call.

Jan 20th, 2004, 10:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
BenMW MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Staffs country lanes Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 111 Offline	OK. Cheers for the info Paul. I'm still debating what to do first. May have to go for a K&N before hand. Solely cos it's cheaper!!!!

Jan 20th, 2004, 12:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Fizzle Maxin' and Relaxin' Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Newcastle Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 494 Offline	have a look at www.miniexhausts.com they have a small vid clip of a mcs with the quicksilver on so you can get an idea of the sound.

Jan 21st, 2004, 07:46 AM	#11 (permalink)
PaulMc M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Thanks for the reply Tony. I quoted £505 inc. VAT only because one of your colleagues gave me that figure over the phone 1 hr earlier. I did think it was a little expensive Is there any way in which you can get a good sound/video sample of your car with the Supersports exhaust on? It is the only one I have not heard. How would you rate the in cabin noise levels at motorway speeds Tony? Thanks, Paul.

Jan 21st, 2004, 07:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
coolnew MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Romford Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 44 Offline	Hi Paul, The Pre 200BHP is a great sounding exhaust note, with no drone at motorway speeds, the 200BHP+ is a little louder and has a point at around 90 that I would call drone but who cares when you have 200BHP+ in a mini. For road legal speeds you will be more than happy with the cabin noise levels. The sound/video does not do it justice as it realise on the PC speakers and normally there are not good. The car is always at our showroom in Romford or you can here it on one of the many mini meets and shows we attend.

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Jan 21st, 2004, 12:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
PaulMc M3 CSL Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Herts Local Time: 11:34 PM Posts: 165 Offline	Thanks again Tony. I will have to pop down and have a listen of the 200+bhp exhaust on your car and then all being well get your guys to fit one for me. I assume that you always have these in stock. With the BBR220 conversion it should release a few more ponies P.S Tony, did you used to work for Scoobysport? I had a P1 that had a few 'tweaks' performed by them over the years.