[JBOO]

Still no word from Baradona or AMD I see. Anyone know what's up with the silence?

I really can't see how a dealer could give you some trouble over just an exhaust though. Other than improving airflow, how could it possibly be considered detrimental. I can understand the pulley, ECU, springs.etc., debate, but an exhaust is pretty passive.

As for the Playmini vs Milltek. I can only coment that I've heard positive comment on both, however, there seems to be a lot more Milltek owners than Playmini. don't know if that means anyting or not. The Milltek has also been shown to increase HP, but I've never seen anything for the Playmini. that doesn't mean it doesn't, just I've never seen anyone post any results.

[baradona]

Sorry, I've been working too hard.

Right, a list it is

Buyers for sure:
Cat-back only if 6 or more
1. Me
2. Northandy (tell me if I'm wrong)

Full-system if 6 or more:



My local dealership are being bums about warranty so I'm going to contact BMW. I don't see that they can invalidate anything on the warranty for a low pressure exhaust when they produce a Works one.
I'm still trying to get shipping prices, but trying direct might be quicker. I'm going to call AmD today

[northandy]

Quote: Originally Posted by JBOO

Still no word from Baradona or AMD I see. Anyone know what's up with the silence?

I really can't see how a dealer could give you some trouble over just an exhaust though. Other than improving airflow, how could it possibly be considered detrimental. I can understand the pulley, ECU, springs.etc., debate, but an exhaust is pretty passive.

As for the Playmini vs Milltek. I can only coment that I've heard positive comment on both, however, there seems to be a lot more Milltek owners than Playmini. don't know if that means anyting or not. The Milltek has also been shown to increase HP, but I've never seen anything for the Playmini. that doesn't mean it doesn't, just I've never seen anyone post any results.

I've heard the same.... there are details of someone on here getting a supercharger replaced even though they had a reduced pulley on it.... so in that case an exhaust should cause zero probs !!!

I know i've got the money waiting, just itching to order !!!....

[duncanbanana]

So if there is 6 or more buying full exhaust it comes to £794.28 inc vat (thats inc 20% discount)
Up to 5 its £893.57 inc vat (10% discount)
Im very interested if we can get 6

[northandy]

Quote: Originally Posted by baradona

Sorry, I've been working too hard.

Right, a list it is

Buyers for sure:

1. Me
2. Northandy (tell me if I'm wrong)




My local dealership are being bums about warranty so I'm going to contact BMW. I don't see that they can invalidate anything on the warranty for a low pressure exhaust when they produce a Works one.
I'm still trying to get shipping prices, but trying direct might be quicker. I'm going to call AmD today

Im a defo for the system... not the manifold !!!.... and to be honest only if we can get to the 6 needed for the 20%

[baradona]

I've started two lists on the first post in this thread. One for cat-back, one for full system. BY the way, JCW release their brakes on FEb 1st

[Bonjour]

Replacing the manifold will almost definately invalidate any warranty you have, though a lot of dealers seem cool with cat-backs.

£90+vat is extremely expensive for fitting. I had my Minimania exhaust fitted for £30 at Kwikfit.

[duncanbanana]

Ive just had my car serviced and it is lowered and has GGR conversion and the dealer didnt say a dickie bird about it . They actually found a fault on the ABS sensor on the passenger side wheel which they needed to replace under warranty, so its been in twice now and they never mentioned it
So unless they look for it i think they wont be bothered about it unless it causes a fault but is that likely?
Worse case senario , you can put back on the original exhaust for when it goes in for a service - thats what i intend to do !!!

[duncanbanana]

Quote: Originally Posted by baradona

I've started two lists on the first post in this thread. One for cat-back, one for full system. BY the way, JCW release their brakes on FEb 1st

Whats JCW brakes like?

[baradona]

Bonjour: We all agree fitting is too much, when I call this afternoon I will tell them this, but there is no compulsion to have the exhaust fitted there. It might be more expensive because it is 3 piece and not one.

duncanbanana: not sure, not tried them. will fit (I hear - don't quote me) on 16 and 17 inch wheels so can't be huge.

[northandy]

Quote: Originally Posted by duncanbanana

Ive just had my car serviced and it is lowered and has GGR conversion and the dealer didnt say a dickie bird about it . They actually found a fault on the ABS sensor on the passenger side wheel which they needed to replace under warranty, so its been in twice now and they never mentioned it
So unless they look for it i think they wont be bothered about it unless it causes a fault but is that likely?
Worse case senario , you can put back on the original exhaust for when it goes in for a service - thats what i intend to do !!!

My dealers so rubbish they probably wouldnt notice it.... like they dont hear all the rattles I have....

[Bonjour]

Quote: Originally Posted by baradona

Bonjour: We all agree fitting is too much, when I call this afternoon I will tell them this, but there is no compulsion to have the exhaust fitted there. It might be more expensive because it is 3 piece and not one.

duncanbanana: not sure, not tried them. will fit (I hear - don't quote me) on 16 and 17 inch wheels so can't be huge.

My Minimania cat-back was 2-piece (as I believe the Milltek cat-back minus manifold is). £30 back-hander to the guy at kwikfit was all it cost to fit.

I was planning on swapping the exhaust off come service time. With a cat-back it's not so bad, but would it not be considerably more work with a manifold? If not then I may be interested in one (manifold only), presuming you get enough numbers.

[baradona]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bonjour

My Minimania cat-back was 2-piece (as I believe the Milltek cat-back minus manifold is). £30 back-hander to the guy at kwikfit was all it cost to fit.

I was planning on swapping the exhaust off come service time. With a cat-back it's not so bad, but would it not be considerably more work with a manifold? If not then I may be interested in one (manifold only), presuming you get enough numbers.

Def a three piece. Manifold's meant to be some work 'cos the exhaust has to come off (but if it's coming off anyway I don't know)

[duncanbanana]

im in for full system

[Rakey]

sorry guys, been busy.

yes the photo was the Miltek system on a MCS.

no I have not had any feedback on the play v miltek question

I have heard the play, it is very nice, Paul has one on his Not heard the Miltek yet though, will try and dig out the info this weekend, I have on it from when I spoke to Miltek about it.

[Bonjour]

3-piece for the S, yes:

[baradona]

Bonjour: I haven't put you down until you check about fitting / confirm your want
duncanbanana: should I put you down for cat-back in case not enough for full system?

[MINIAC]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

Not heard the Miltek yet.

Here's a few sound clips I found:

http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~w.../soundclip.mov

http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~w...rBackAccel.mov

http://www.people.fas.harvard.edu/~w...rontCruise.mov

[Brushy]

I'd go for the six option on the S cat back. Please put my name down although not for the fitting.

[duncanbanana]

Want full system only , no fitting thanx