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JeremyApp · Jun 15th, 2004, 02:52 AM

Just a quick question... How does the stock exhaust tone sound on the MC (from outside the car)? does it sound pretty nice as it is, or should an aftermarket exhaust be used? Thanks.

Johnny225 · Jun 15th, 2004, 02:55 AM

Sounds like a 155 hp 4cyllinder, now the MCS, that's a different story!

lol, it sounds nice stock, but would definitly be better modified.

JeremyApp · Jun 15th, 2004, 03:02 AM

so the MC exhaust sounds good without aftermarket?

Paul! · Jun 15th, 2004, 03:36 AM

Erm, bit of a silly question, but why not head out to MINI of Sterling and listen?

What's music to one is noise to another!

-Paul!

Paul · Jun 15th, 2004, 09:16 AM

I think it sounds good, but depends what you like really. An aftermarket cone type filter will improve the overall sound of a MINI Cooper ten fold in my opinion.

JeremyApp · Jun 15th, 2004, 01:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Paul!

Erm, bit of a silly question, but why not head out to MINI of Sterling and listen?

What's music to one is noise to another!

-Paul!

Because I'm picking up my car today, that's why

just wanted a heads-up i guess...and i went to Tate because they offered me a lesser wait time

S33BBY · Jun 15th, 2004, 01:29 PM

I think the standard exhaust on both the One and Cooper sounds pretty good. It's got a surprisingly deep sound. I am after a new exhaust, not really for the sound aspect, but more for the looks.

jwardell · Jun 15th, 2004, 02:00 PM

The stock MCS exhaust is one of the best i've heard. Course I should be one-upping it with the JCW exhaust that I'm getting but I've never heard it.

I would suggest asking your dealer, since they get stock MCS exhausts when doing a JCW install, if they can retrofit it to your MC. You might need a new bumper too for the center exhaust. But maybe they won't charge you for the exhaust.

EBMCS03 · Jun 15th, 2004, 08:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225

now the MCS, that's a different story!

So wahts the story?

milliethemini · Jun 15th, 2004, 08:46 PM

FYI I got to listen to a CVT MC at my dealership that was fitted with an aftermarket Borla exhaust. Not only did the car now sound like a race car (the tone of the exhaust is deep and growly enough to set off the alarms of parked cars), but it also gained a few hp to boot!!!

I think however that when it comes to exhaust sounds, it really depends on your personal philosophy of what a car should represent to you. Some drivers like to announce to the world ahead of time that they are coming, hence a deep exhaust; others prefer the 'stealth' approach, and opt for the still-good but somewhat muted stock exhaust. As a daily driver, you could get tired of a loud exhaust sound day in and day out. Then again, maybe not

EBMCS03 · Jun 15th, 2004, 11:44 PM

I like to announce to the world that i'm comming... well depends in what car... If I had a ordinary car then I dont want to In a MINI I do... I want people to think what the H E Double L why does that MINI sound so good!

Jun 15th, 2004, 02:52 AM	#1
JeremyApp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Potomac, MD Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 113 Offline	How does the MC Sound? Just a quick question... How does the stock exhaust tone sound on the MC (from outside the car)? does it sound pretty nice as it is, or should an aftermarket exhaust be used? Thanks. 2004 MINI Cooper - Ordered 3/27/04 - Delivered 6/15/04

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JeremyApp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Potomac, MD Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 113 Offline	so the MC exhaust sounds good without aftermarket? 2004 MINI Cooper - Ordered 3/27/04 - Delivered 6/15/04

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JeremyApp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Potomac, MD Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 113 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul! Erm, bit of a silly question, but why not head out to MINI of Sterling and listen? What's music to one is noise to another! -Paul! Because I'm picking up my car today, that's why just wanted a heads-up i guess...and i went to Tate because they offered me a lesser wait time 2004 MINI Cooper - Ordered 3/27/04 - Delivered 6/15/04

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Jun 15th, 2004, 02:55 AM	#2 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 05:08 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Sounds like a 155 hp 4cyllinder, now the MCS, that's a different story! lol, it sounds nice stock, but would definitly be better modified.

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Paul! Ride The Dragon! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Columbia, MD Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 304 Offline	Erm, bit of a silly question, but why not head out to MINI of Sterling and listen? What's music to one is noise to another! -Paul!

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jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 08:08 PM Posts: 5,410 Offline	The stock MCS exhaust is one of the best i've heard. Course I should be one-upping it with the JCW exhaust that I'm getting but I've never heard it. I would suggest asking your dealer, since they get stock MCS exhausts when doing a JCW install, if they can retrofit it to your MC. You might need a new bumper too for the center exhaust. But maybe they won't charge you for the exhaust. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

Jun 15th, 2004, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:08 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Johnny225 now the MCS, that's a different story! So wahts the story? EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

Jun 15th, 2004, 08:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
milliethemini Rep withdrawal sucks..... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC,Canada Local Time: 06:08 PM Posts: 1,087 Offline	FYI I got to listen to a CVT MC at my dealership that was fitted with an aftermarket Borla exhaust. Not only did the car now sound like a race car (the tone of the exhaust is deep and growly enough to set off the alarms of parked cars), but it also gained a few hp to boot!!! I think however that when it comes to exhaust sounds, it really depends on your personal philosophy of what a car should represent to you. Some drivers like to announce to the world ahead of time that they are coming, hence a deep exhaust; others prefer the 'stealth' approach, and opt for the still-good but somewhat muted stock exhaust. As a daily driver, you could get tired of a loud exhaust sound day in and day out. Then again, maybe not

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EBMCS03 M5 Extraordinare! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: So Cal Local Time: 06:08 PM Posts: 6,768 Offline	I like to announce to the world that i'm comming... well depends in what car... If I had a ordinary car then I dont want to In a MINI I do... I want people to think what the H E Double L why does that MINI sound so good! EB/W MCS Arrived (3/26/03) SOLD 4/25/06

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