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mightydread · Feb 19th, 2005, 01:31 PM

lol never forget the day when i took the mcs for a test drive. pop...pop ...pop i looked over at the MA and said ok where do i sign...

RobWC · Feb 19th, 2005, 02:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Davislove3rd

pop pop pop........it's lovely

i will miss that when the JCW goes on

No you won't! After adding JCW, the poppoppop becomes POPPOPPOP. Deeper and richer sound. I loved the sound of my MCS and love the JCW sound more. It also purrs more at every rpm level, and the scream above 5000 is amazing!

Black&WhiteScooper · Feb 19th, 2005, 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by jason2025

I understand this popping noise is a new "feature" of the 2005 S but I can tell you that I'd consider that to be a defect, not something I'd want in a brand new car. It's bad enough that the boy racers see fit to put the bees-in-a-can exhaust on their old civics.

To each his own I guess.

J\

Engine, induction and exhaust noise are one of the most important aspects of the overall driving package of a car.... I can never understand people who buy cars based on how quiet they are? The popping noise on the cooper s is one of my favourite parts of the car... it is hugely addictive. You are clearly someone who buys cars on image and brand rather than for the driving experiance. has it ever occured to you that these "boy racers" use performance exhaust to improve the driving experiance of their cars... better noise and performance.

Why dont you just go and buy a volvo and stop giving mini owners a bad name

LMB · Feb 19th, 2005, 04:23 PM

No need to get personal over something as trivial as this.

Black&WhiteScooper · Feb 19th, 2005, 04:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

No need to get personal over something as trivial as this.

This is the internet.... its not personal because i dont know him/her

*Hels* · Feb 19th, 2005, 05:01 PM

we love that popopop pop pop poppopppop...its ace!!! And since the induction kit was fitted on our 05 mcs, the whine is louder too! Its best driving around with sunroof + windows open and stereo off

MarkS · Feb 19th, 2005, 09:34 PM

I love the popping. Twenty degrees F out and I'm still rolling the windows down to hear it better!

Mark

tnoy66 · Feb 20th, 2005, 06:41 AM

I'm glad to hear there's plenty more pop lovers out there

Anyway, thanks to this thread of mine, I've now been able to name my MINI

Should I tell you all now or wait till I've fitted my stripes and start a new thread

Think I'll wait till stripes are fitted on Tues/Weds

Watch out for the new thread " I'd like to introduce you to............."

Parc77 · Feb 20th, 2005, 08:40 AM

tnoy .....you gonna call her poppy

or him Popeye lol but promise you wont put pureified Spinach in instead of Optimax gagagaga! - Instead of getting a popping sound you might get a gagagagaga! sound from the exhaust in a popeye stylie - where am I going with this doh!

Its alot more obvious on the 05's now my 04 has done 20 odd thousand it seems to do it more

but just love that sound especially when you give it a bit of a rev when standing and then it pops as the revs come back down

When I heard an S with the Miltek fitted it sounds even better

..........wheres my wallet

poki · Feb 20th, 2005, 01:04 PM

That pop would have to be up there as one of my all time favourite sounds in the world ever. It is like it is saying hello to you when it does it.

Baggers · Feb 20th, 2005, 02:41 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Black&WhiteScooper

Engine, induction and exhaust noise are one of the most important aspects of the overall driving package of a car.... I can never understand people who buy cars based on how quiet they are? The popping noise on the cooper s is one of my favourite parts of the car... it is hugely addictive. You are clearly someone who buys cars on image and brand rather than for the driving experiance. has it ever occured to you that these "boy racers" use performance exhaust to improve the driving experiance of their cars... better noise and performance.

Why dont you just go and buy a volvo and stop giving mini owners a bad name

Sorry, but this is making an awful lot of assumptions about why people buy cars and is totaly unfair. I have a recent build standard Cooper (not S) with the new gearbox, and to be honest it is quite a bit noisier above 4k revs than the early 04 build (which I test drove). I'd really prefer that it was a bit quieter like the earlier Cooper, the new noise dominates at motorway speeds and is not quite as refined as the earlier type. If a car makes too much noise, I wouldn't but it. Does this mean I'm giving mini drivers a bad name too?

I've heard perfomance cars and even F1 doing their stuff at Silverstone, and I think the F1s were one of the worst, most irritating noises I've ever heard. After 10 minutes I was reaching for the complimentary ear plugs. And in the pit lane they sounded even worse, with the speed limiting misfire.

It's just a personal thing, I've never 'got off' on the sound of any engine ever. Give me trees rustling in a forest or waves on a beach anyday.

p.s. I'm not having a go at the Cooper S at all, I didn't test one when I bought mine. I'm still tempted to have a test sometime though

. But it's more about handling and fun for me, not the image or the sound it makes.

Black&WhiteScooper · Feb 20th, 2005, 11:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Baggers

Sorry, but this is making an awful lot of assumptions about why people buy cars and is totaly unfair. I have a recent build standard Cooper (not S) with the new gearbox, and to be honest it is quite a bit noisier above 4k revs than the early 04 build (which I test drove). I'd really prefer that it was a bit quieter like the earlier Cooper, the new noise dominates at motorway speeds and is not quite as refined as the earlier type. If a car makes too much noise, I wouldn't but it. Does this mean I'm giving mini drivers a bad name too?

I've heard perfomance cars and even F1 doing their stuff at Silverstone, and I think the F1s were one of the worst, most irritating noises I've ever heard. After 10 minutes I was reaching for the complimentary ear plugs. And in the pit lane they sounded even worse, with the speed limiting misfire.

It's just a personal thing, I've never 'got off' on the sound of any engine ever. Give me trees rustling in a forest or waves on a beach anyday.

p.s. I'm not having a go at the Cooper S at all, I didn't test one when I bought mine. I'm still tempted to have a test sometime though

. But it's more about handling and fun for me, not the image or the sound it makes.

Its all about performance and noise for me--- the only time i want to hear trees rustling is when im flying past them with the miltek popping away

Johnny225 · Feb 21st, 2005, 12:41 AM

pop, pop, popity plop, er...pop that is...

Ibb · Feb 21st, 2005, 01:53 AM

Pop til you can't stop!

nickw · Feb 21st, 2005, 04:15 PM

The throaty POP POP POP sound is what made me buy the MCSC over the MC. It sounds great and attracts even more attention to the car. My dealer stated this was how S sounds as standard, not a defect.
Cheers
nickw

Wren · Feb 21st, 2005, 05:59 PM

Noticed the POP driving home from the dealer. It is COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!

Ibb · Feb 21st, 2005, 06:07 PM

OOOOooooooooooooooh can't wait to pick my MCS up now to experiance the POP!

Murray · Feb 21st, 2005, 06:27 PM

I love the pop sound too but have to ask if i get an after market zorst which will make the car sound better whilst accelerating will i loose the pop pop?

Parc77 · Feb 21st, 2005, 06:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Murray

I love the pop sound too but have to ask if i get an after market zorst which will make the car sound better whilst accelerating will i loose the pop pop?

Buy yourself a Miltek and the popping gets loader and more frequant

Ibb · Feb 21st, 2005, 06:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Parc77

Buy yourself a Miltek and the popping gets loader and more frequant

Life is soo good, things just seem to be getting better and better

Feb 19th, 2005, 03:51 PM	#23 (permalink)
Black&WhiteScooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 95 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by jason2025 I understand this popping noise is a new "feature" of the 2005 S but I can tell you that I'd consider that to be a defect, not something I'd want in a brand new car. It's bad enough that the boy racers see fit to put the bees-in-a-can exhaust on their old civics. To each his own I guess. J\ Engine, induction and exhaust noise are one of the most important aspects of the overall driving package of a car.... I can never understand people who buy cars based on how quiet they are? The popping noise on the cooper s is one of my favourite parts of the car... it is hugely addictive. You are clearly someone who buys cars on image and brand rather than for the driving experiance. has it ever occured to you that these "boy racers" use performance exhaust to improve the driving experiance of their cars... better noise and performance. Why dont you just go and buy a volvo and stop giving mini owners a bad name Last edited by LMB : Feb 19th, 2005 at 04:22 PM. Reason: Comment that was out of order

Feb 19th, 2005, 04:23 PM	#24 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 24,859 Offline	No need to get personal over something as trivial as this. Global Moderator

Feb 19th, 2005, 05:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
Hels searching for inspiration Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: cloud cuckoo land Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 2,017 Offline	we love that popopop pop pop poppopppop...its ace!!! And since the induction kit was fitted on our 05 mcs, the whine is louder too! Its best driving around with sunroof + windows open and stereo off Left blank so you can use your imagination

Feb 20th, 2005, 06:41 AM	#28 (permalink)
tnoy66 POP..POPPOP..POP Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Huddersfield Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 1,875 Offline	I'm glad to hear there's plenty more pop lovers out there Anyway, thanks to this thread of mine, I've now been able to name my MINI Should I tell you all now or wait till I've fitted my stripes and start a new thread Think I'll wait till stripes are fitted on Tues/Weds Watch out for the new thread " I'd like to introduce you to............." Pepper White MCS Registry All Welcome

Feb 20th, 2005, 02:41 PM	#31 (permalink)
Baggers Is it just me, or...? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Graz, Austria! Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 549 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Black&WhiteScooper Engine, induction and exhaust noise are one of the most important aspects of the overall driving package of a car.... I can never understand people who buy cars based on how quiet they are? The popping noise on the cooper s is one of my favourite parts of the car... it is hugely addictive. You are clearly someone who buys cars on image and brand rather than for the driving experiance. has it ever occured to you that these "boy racers" use performance exhaust to improve the driving experiance of their cars... better noise and performance. Why dont you just go and buy a volvo and stop giving mini owners a bad name Sorry, but this is making an awful lot of assumptions about why people buy cars and is totaly unfair. I have a recent build standard Cooper (not S) with the new gearbox, and to be honest it is quite a bit noisier above 4k revs than the early 04 build (which I test drove). I'd really prefer that it was a bit quieter like the earlier Cooper, the new noise dominates at motorway speeds and is not quite as refined as the earlier type. If a car makes too much noise, I wouldn't but it. Does this mean I'm giving mini drivers a bad name too? I've heard perfomance cars and even F1 doing their stuff at Silverstone, and I think the F1s were one of the worst, most irritating noises I've ever heard. After 10 minutes I was reaching for the complimentary ear plugs. And in the pit lane they sounded even worse, with the speed limiting misfire. It's just a personal thing, I've never 'got off' on the sound of any engine ever. Give me trees rustling in a forest or waves on a beach anyday. p.s. I'm not having a go at the Cooper S at all, I didn't test one when I bought mine. I'm still tempted to have a test sometime though . But it's more about handling and fun for me, not the image or the sound it makes. No animals were harmed in the sending of this post However, a few million electrons were extremely inconvenienced

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Feb 19th, 2005, 01:31 PM	#21
mightydread MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 56 Offline	lol never forget the day when i took the mcs for a test drive. pop...pop ...pop i looked over at the MA and said ok where do i sign...

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Feb 19th, 2005, 02:25 PM	#22 (permalink)
RobWC MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 63 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Davislove3rd pop pop pop........it's lovely i will miss that when the JCW goes on No you won't! After adding JCW, the poppoppop becomes POPPOPPOP. Deeper and richer sound. I loved the sound of my MCS and love the JCW sound more. It also purrs more at every rpm level, and the scream above 5000 is amazing!

Feb 19th, 2005, 04:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
Black&WhiteScooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 95 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB No need to get personal over something as trivial as this. This is the internet.... its not personal because i dont know him/her

Feb 19th, 2005, 09:34 PM	#27 (permalink)
MarkS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Grand Blanc Michigan Local Time: 06:38 PM Posts: 201 Offline	I love the popping. Twenty degrees F out and I'm still rolling the windows down to hear it better! Mark

Feb 20th, 2005, 08:40 AM	#29 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 2,368 Offline	tnoy .....you gonna call her poppy or him Popeye lol but promise you wont put pureified Spinach in instead of Optimax gagagaga! - Instead of getting a popping sound you might get a gagagagaga! sound from the exhaust in a popeye stylie - where am I going with this doh! Its alot more obvious on the 05's now my 04 has done 20 odd thousand it seems to do it more but just love that sound especially when you give it a bit of a rev when standing and then it pops as the revs come back down When I heard an S with the Miltek fitted it sounds even better ..........wheres my wallet

Feb 20th, 2005, 01:04 PM	#30 (permalink)
poki Whatev. Join Date: Sep 2003 Local Time: 08:38 AM Posts: 2,993 Offline	That pop would have to be up there as one of my all time favourite sounds in the world ever. It is like it is saying hello to you when it does it.

Feb 20th, 2005, 11:29 PM	#32 (permalink)
Black&WhiteScooper MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2004 Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 95 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Baggers Sorry, but this is making an awful lot of assumptions about why people buy cars and is totaly unfair. I have a recent build standard Cooper (not S) with the new gearbox, and to be honest it is quite a bit noisier above 4k revs than the early 04 build (which I test drove). I'd really prefer that it was a bit quieter like the earlier Cooper, the new noise dominates at motorway speeds and is not quite as refined as the earlier type. If a car makes too much noise, I wouldn't but it. Does this mean I'm giving mini drivers a bad name too? I've heard perfomance cars and even F1 doing their stuff at Silverstone, and I think the F1s were one of the worst, most irritating noises I've ever heard. After 10 minutes I was reaching for the complimentary ear plugs. And in the pit lane they sounded even worse, with the speed limiting misfire. It's just a personal thing, I've never 'got off' on the sound of any engine ever. Give me trees rustling in a forest or waves on a beach anyday. p.s. I'm not having a go at the Cooper S at all, I didn't test one when I bought mine. I'm still tempted to have a test sometime though . But it's more about handling and fun for me, not the image or the sound it makes. Its all about performance and noise for me--- the only time i want to hear trees rustling is when im flying past them with the miltek popping away

Feb 21st, 2005, 12:41 AM	#33 (permalink)
Johnny225 Mr Buttons! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Local Time: 02:38 PM Posts: 845 Offline	pop, pop, popity plop, er...pop that is...

Feb 21st, 2005, 01:53 AM	#34 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Pop til you can't stop!

Feb 21st, 2005, 04:15 PM	#35 (permalink)
nickw MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2005 Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 201 Offline	The throaty POP POP POP sound is what made me buy the MCSC over the MC. It sounds great and attracts even more attention to the car. My dealer stated this was how S sounds as standard, not a defect. Cheers nickw

Feb 21st, 2005, 05:59 PM	#36 (permalink)
Wren MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles, Califor Local Time: 02:38 PM Posts: 48 Offline	Noticed the POP driving home from the dealer. It is COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL!!!!!

Feb 21st, 2005, 06:07 PM	#37 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	OOOOooooooooooooooh can't wait to pick my MCS up now to experiance the POP!

Feb 21st, 2005, 06:27 PM	#38 (permalink)
Murray Sawston Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cambridge Local Time: 10:38 PM Posts: 20 Offline	I love the pop sound too but have to ask if i get an after market zorst which will make the car sound better whilst accelerating will i loose the pop pop?

Feb 21st, 2005, 06:31 PM	#39 (permalink)
Parc77 MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Yorkshire Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 2,368 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Murray I love the pop sound too but have to ask if i get an after market zorst which will make the car sound better whilst accelerating will i loose the pop pop? Buy yourself a Miltek and the popping gets loader and more frequant

Feb 21st, 2005, 06:45 PM	#40 (permalink)
Ibb MINI2 Master BLASTER!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bristol Local Time: 11:38 PM Posts: 1,695 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Parc77 Buy yourself a Miltek and the popping gets loader and more frequant Life is soo good, things just seem to be getting better and better

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