Milltek exhaust???

[harvey94]

Hey!

Well my mini has a very very slight blow at the rear and since I have been modding the rest of my mini I thought I would go for a better exhaust than just standard. I have been looking on Lohen and like the look of the Milltek, I just want the straight swap and not interested in the twin pipe. I am looking for a nice sound from the car but NOT boy racer!! Will this do the trick or am I just better buying a standard exhaust??

Thanks

[James burbidge]

Everyone tends to go for them they are a good choice. YouTube it and you'll fine a few clips
It is a nice sound.

[DanJackGrant]

I had this problem and looked at all different types of systems including Borla, Milltek, PlayMini and Sportex and to be honest I don't think there is a really loud noisy exhaust out there for MINI. I ended up picking the PlayMini and it sounds awesome Its not too loud but pops and farts now and then Cheaper than the big name brands aswell !

[Hartge220]

Hayward & Scott (one ball)

Hayward & Scott exhaust + Hartge MINI -...

[harvey94]

Still not sure what to go for , the milltek one on Lohen is £395 - delivery , i looked at Hayward & Scott but could only see ones for the cooper s , i really don't want boy racer! just a nice sound that wouldn't wake the neighbours after a late night

[creaturenick]

that does sound pretty good but still tempted by the miltek especially after seeing the quality on my friend's mk2 golf

[spikeyadrian]

Just had a Milltek cat-back fitted on my 2004 Cooper harvey,
sounds awesome!
NOT boy racer at all!

[The Nun]

Quote: Originally Posted by harvey94 (original)

i really don't want boy racer! just a nice sound that wouldn't wake the neighbours after a late night

Hey sounds like someones considerate here

[harvey94]

Quote: Originally Posted by spikeyadrian (original)

Just had a Milltek cat-back fitted on my 2004 Cooper harvey,
sounds awesome!
NOT boy racer at all!

Oh man! Now you got me thinking! I was looking at this

BMW MINI ONE COOPER EXHAUST SCORPION NON-RES SMNS001 | eBay

Is the Milltek that good? Worth the extra? Can I ask where you got it and how much you paid please?

And yes the nun I am considerate , I hate those cheap ass exhausts that just sound like you have a hole! I just want a nice note and not a brass band

[spikeyadrian]

The problem with the Scorpion is that it's non-resonated, which
means it will be louder than the resonated version.
Now, the resonated version of the Scorpion will, i'm sure, be fine.
I had a Scorpion fitted to a previous car, it was superb quality.
The milltek cost me £495 fitted at a specialist tuners in Bromsgrove.
I know i paid a bit 'over the odds', however, i'm soo fussy when
it comes to my car, i was happy to pay extra for it to be fitted by
Professionals.
They did a superb job and it's fitted to within the millimeter.
I must say, the build quality and sound of the milltek make it worth
what i paid.

[harvey94]

Hi,

I know the Milltek will cost me £357 not including fitting but I will take it to the garage that does all my work, can I ask if this is the same as you have?

BMW MINI ONE EXHAUST MILLTEK MK1 CAT BACK STAINLESS 3.5" R JET SSXM012 | eBay

[spikeyadrian]

Yes harvey, that's the same as mine, except mine has
the Meteor tail pipe not the Jet.

[harvey94]

Quote: Originally Posted by spikeyadrian (original)

Yes harvey, that's the same as mine, except mine has
the Meteor tail pipe not the Jet.

Is there a difference between them? Or is it just visual? Don't want to get one to then find out I need to change my rear bumper

[The Nun]

All sounds really good, Ive just got the factory boggo JCW and thats really quiet, my neighbours are quite pleased about it too

[olly-w]

Hey Harvey, the non resonated Scorpion there that you mentioned is the exact exhaust I have on mine. I was told a guy who lives in my street (car mechanic) that the resonated would be almost exactly the same as the stock R50 exhaust. I didn't believe him, but he was right.
He said there'd be absolutely no point in buying the resonated if I want a little more noise (like yourself, not silly loud though, just nicer than stock).

I took his advice and bought the non resonated system. The exact one you mentioned, from that exact eBay shop, and it's absolutely fantastic. Not too loud, and warms up nicely giving it an immense sound. It has a lovely burbly sound with light popping, I'll upload a video of mine on here for you.

If you like it, the exhaust is actually about to go up for sale due to an upgrade (to an R53, so it'll be no use to me) and I'll be putting the stock exhaust on to sell the One. I've had it 2-3 months I'd say, it's done about 400 miles maybe. You could have it for £200 if you want.