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MINISkirts · Apr 14th, 2005, 11:16 PM

Hi guys and gals!!!

I'm new to MINI2, and would just like to say how great it is to be part of the New Mini community!

I have a burning question...

I have been looking at purchasing a full BMW aero body kit with a 'S' style rear apron (ie- exhaust orifice in centre) to fit to my standard Cooper, if so would I be able to fit a Cooper 'S' exhaust to my Cooper in order for the exhaust to appear correctly with the rear apron of this kit??? (ie in the middle not to the right (UK spec).

Or to make it easier can you fit a Cooper 'S' exhaust to a standard Cooper???

Hope this makes sense.

Someone's help would be muchos appreciated ta!

Tally-O

MINISkirts

Paul · Apr 15th, 2005, 10:11 AM

It has been done I believe, but the hangers are different so it takes some work. There are some aftermerket options.

WIth any luck someone who has found a solution will answer you soon, and I'll be watching as my brother in law wants to the same thing, asks me, the "MINI guy", and I'm pretty clueless.

pocketrocketowner · Apr 16th, 2005, 07:49 AM

Major Pain to do with the standard factory parts. In fact, you have to chop off a piece of the Cooper chassis to accomplish it (and you can then never go back to original). I have "heard or read" there are aftermarket exhaust systems that will accomplish the same thing but I could not tell you where or who sellls them.
Did you try a search??

RedUn · Apr 16th, 2005, 12:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by pocketrocketowner

Major Pain to do with the standard factory parts. In fact, you have to chop off a piece of the Cooper chassis to accomplish it (and you can then never go back to original). I have "heard or read" there are aftermarket exhaust systems that will accomplish the same thing but I could not tell you where or who sellls them.
Did you try a search??

janspeed and quicksilver(i think) do an exhaust for the one/coop that is centre exit

Emre Gulkan · Apr 16th, 2005, 05:12 PM

I have done this. Just get a used cooper S exhaust and fit it in. You need couple hangers, brushes and remove the spare tire. It fits perfectly without any hassle. Easy.

Here is couple pics of my car (CVT COOPER with COOPER S Look All Around):

Tip: Check the Spoiler.

JpMcC · Apr 16th, 2005, 07:10 PM

that looks great, any chance of some pictures of the underside (sorry for being a pain in the ar$e)

Emre Gulkan · Apr 17th, 2005, 05:14 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by jpsmini

that looks great, any chance of some pictures of the underside (sorry for being a pain in the ar$e)

Sorry no pic underside. But it’s about same, except battery box.

Paul · Apr 17th, 2005, 10:26 AM

So I assume the holes in the metal unde the boot floor for the hangers are already in place on the Cooper?

marko14u · Apr 17th, 2005, 11:29 AM

I have a One Convertible and have just fitted a full aero kit, all colour coded, and an S exhaust. I got the exhaust off ebay for £125 all in. It was off an S that had the John cooper works fitted from new. It was a real pain to fit because the convertible has cross bracing on the underside to give it extra rigidity-i had to make a few adjustments. But saying that i think the standard cooper should be much simpler as it doesn't have the cross bracing. I wanted the standard S exhaust because it is the real thing and should help when it comes to selling, oh and it makes a great sound too!! Do a bit of detective work about the exhausts that use the standard cooper hanging brackets but have a centre exit. If you can get an S exhaust from a scrap car, or from someone who had the john cooper works conversion, then this would probably be the cheapest option by a fair bit! Anyway good luck whatever you do

Emre Gulkan · Apr 18th, 2005, 01:57 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett

So I assume the holes in the metal unde the boot floor for the hangers are already in place on the Cooper?

Yes, your cooper has all same as cooper s.

JpMcC · Apr 21st, 2005, 06:18 PM

Spoke to a local dealer today and they have fitted an S Exhaust to a One, too get the exhaust to fit they needed to remove the spare wheel box and add new hangers which are for an origional S, he said it was a fairly straight forward job for someone who knows what they are doing

rentagas · Apr 23rd, 2005, 07:28 AM

See post in for sale section

matt21 · Apr 23rd, 2005, 06:31 PM

to the people that have done it does it make much difference coz u still wont get the lovely supercharger whine

Apr 14th, 2005, 11:16 PM	#1
MINISkirts MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2005 Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Cooper S Exhaust Fit A standard Cooper??? Hi guys and gals!!! I'm new to MINI2, and would just like to say how great it is to be part of the New Mini community! I have a burning question... I have been looking at purchasing a full BMW aero body kit with a 'S' style rear apron (ie- exhaust orifice in centre) to fit to my standard Cooper, if so would I be able to fit a Cooper 'S' exhaust to my Cooper in order for the exhaust to appear correctly with the rear apron of this kit??? (ie in the middle not to the right (UK spec). Or to make it easier can you fit a Cooper 'S' exhaust to a standard Cooper??? Hope this makes sense. Someone's help would be muchos appreciated ta! Tally-O MINISkirts

Apr 15th, 2005, 10:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	It has been done I believe, but the hangers are different so it takes some work. There are some aftermerket options. WIth any luck someone who has found a solution will answer you soon, and I'll be watching as my brother in law wants to the same thing, asks me, the "MINI guy", and I'm pretty clueless. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	So I assume the holes in the metal unde the boot floor for the hangers are already in place on the Cooper? Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Apr 16th, 2005, 07:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
pocketrocketowner Best Personal Regards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ile de Vaux, France Local Time: 02:06 AM Posts: 2,023 Offline	Major Pain to do with the standard factory parts. In fact, you have to chop off a piece of the Cooper chassis to accomplish it (and you can then never go back to original). I have "heard or read" there are aftermarket exhaust systems that will accomplish the same thing but I could not tell you where or who sellls them. Did you try a search??

Apr 16th, 2005, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 11,504 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by pocketrocketowner Major Pain to do with the standard factory parts. In fact, you have to chop off a piece of the Cooper chassis to accomplish it (and you can then never go back to original). I have "heard or read" there are aftermarket exhaust systems that will accomplish the same thing but I could not tell you where or who sellls them. Did you try a search?? janspeed and quicksilver(i think) do an exhaust for the one/coop that is centre exit

Apr 16th, 2005, 05:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Emre Gulkan Super Mini Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 45 Offline	I have done this. Just get a used cooper S exhaust and fit it in. You need couple hangers, brushes and remove the spare tire. It fits perfectly without any hassle. Easy. Here is couple pics of my car (CVT COOPER with COOPER S Look All Around): Tip: Check the Spoiler.

Apr 16th, 2005, 07:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 1,854 Offline	that looks great, any chance of some pictures of the underside (sorry for being a pain in the ar$e)

Apr 17th, 2005, 05:14 AM	#7 (permalink)
Emre Gulkan Super Mini Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 45 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jpsmini that looks great, any chance of some pictures of the underside (sorry for being a pain in the ar$e) Sorry no pic underside. But it’s about same, except battery box.

Apr 17th, 2005, 11:29 AM	#9 (permalink)
marko14u MINI2 Newbie My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Banbridge Co. Down Local Time: 01:06 AM Posts: 37 Offline	I have a One Convertible and have just fitted a full aero kit, all colour coded, and an S exhaust. I got the exhaust off ebay for £125 all in. It was off an S that had the John cooper works fitted from new. It was a real pain to fit because the convertible has cross bracing on the underside to give it extra rigidity-i had to make a few adjustments. But saying that i think the standard cooper should be much simpler as it doesn't have the cross bracing. I wanted the standard S exhaust because it is the real thing and should help when it comes to selling, oh and it makes a great sound too!! Do a bit of detective work about the exhausts that use the standard cooper hanging brackets but have a centre exit. If you can get an S exhaust from a scrap car, or from someone who had the john cooper works conversion, then this would probably be the cheapest option by a fair bit! Anyway good luck whatever you do

Apr 18th, 2005, 01:57 AM	#10 (permalink)
Emre Gulkan Super Mini Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 08:06 PM Posts: 45 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul Mullett So I assume the holes in the metal unde the boot floor for the hangers are already in place on the Cooper? Yes, your cooper has all same as cooper s.

Apr 21st, 2005, 06:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
JpMcC JP :-) My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Northern Ireland Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 1,854 Offline	Spoke to a local dealer today and they have fitted an S Exhaust to a One, too get the exhaust to fit they needed to remove the spare wheel box and add new hangers which are for an origional S, he said it was a fairly straight forward job for someone who knows what they are doing

Apr 23rd, 2005, 07:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
rentagas MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 1,388 Offline	See post in for sale section

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Apr 23rd, 2005, 06:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 12:06 AM Posts: 23,893 Offline	to the people that have done it does it make much difference coz u still wont get the lovely supercharger whine