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mattc · Jun 17th, 2007, 08:42 PM

I have seen a GP for sale that has a 'Sun Specialist Exhaust' fitted. I have googled the name and nothing.

As I am new to the Mini scene, could some one shed some light for me?

Thanks

LMB · Jun 17th, 2007, 09:28 PM

Personally I would avoid a GP that's been modified. With regards to a 'Sun Specialist Exhaust', that's a new one to me. Never heard of it.

Richard Crofts · Jun 18th, 2007, 07:28 AM

Never heard of that exhaust ... Tuned GPs are fine as long as the kit that was used is good quality. There are numerous MINIs out there from stock S to JCW to GP running 230+bhp for lots and lots of miles with no issues the S box and engine is pretty durable!

mattc · Jun 18th, 2007, 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original)

Never heard of that exhaust ... Tuned GPs are fine as long as the kit that was used is good quality. There are numerous MINIs out there from stock S to JCW to GP running 230+bhp for lots and lots of miles with no issues the S box and engine is pretty durable!

Brilliant thanks for the advice. I was just trying to understand if it is a 'known' modification.

I have contacted the seller of the car and apparantly he drives Ferrari's etc and the Sun Specialist is a good system. Again, I googled it and nothing came up, so a little dubious.

I will ask him if he has the original as well.

Tonyt3 · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:10 AM

I saw a GP advertised recently and it had a single oval exhaust fitted - looked a bit naff to me - but basically, an after marlet exhaust isnt going to ruin a GP appart from a position of personal taste anyway. If I were buying a GP with an after marlet exhaust, I'd ensure that the original exhaust was available for retro fit....

Never hear of the product you have described though - 'Sun' ???

In fact, we've been looking at the same advert...
CCC Limited : Mini Cooper S JCW GP Special Edition

mattc · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:18 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 (original)

I saw a GP advertised recently and it had a single oval exhaust fitted - looked a bit naff to me - but basically, an after marlet exhaust isnt going to ruin a GP appart from a position of personal taste anyway. If I were buying a GP with an after marlet exhaust, I'd ensure that the original exhaust was available for retro fit....

Never hear of the product you have described though - 'Sun' ???

Cheers Tony, that is my thoughts exactly.

This is the exhaust:

aid · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:18 AM

could very well be a custom built job which does not need to mean poor quality

we have a company up here (scotland) called freeflow and they do exhausts which look more like a work of art and come with a lifetime warranty

but the down side for buyers is they are expensive

Tonyt3 · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:23 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original)

Cheers Tony, that is my thoughts exactly.

This is the exhaust:

Yeah, we were looking at the same advert.

Persoanlly, I dont like what they have done, but yes it does look 'custom', as it reminds me of designs you see on Porsches.

I have no reason to suspect that a 'custom' job would be poor quality, indeed, in my experience, 'custom' jobs are usually high quality one off's that havent been 'designed' by an accountant for mass production.

mattc · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:25 AM

The price of that mini I have just posted, is the cheapest around. I have searched and searched for GP's for a while now and my only reservation is the fact it has that exhaust and he has fitted an Alpine stereo system.

I do like the idea of 'original' but if the seller has the original parts as well it may be worth the purchase?

Cheers

Tonyt3 · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original)

The price of that mini I have just posted, is the cheapest around. I have searched and searched for GP's for a while now and my only reservation is the fact it has that exhaust and he has fitted an Alpine stereo system.

I do like the idea of 'original' but if the seller has the original parts as well it may be worth the purchase?

Cheers

Yes, would be nice to have the Works exhaust, although actually the Works exhaust is nothing special in itself anyway. Wouldnt be at all worried about the stereo, in fact, I'd have a satnav one fitted like Rakey has (TV screen etc).

You might even be able to resell the exhaust.

Seems a good price, and has been advertised for a while so if its still available you might even get a discount.....

mattc · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:48 AM

Yeah, good call.

I think the GP's will have to come down a little now and that one is in the realistic range.

I am speaking to the bloke on Tuesday (as he is away) and see what I can negotiate!!

Tonyt3 · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original)

Yeah, good call.

I think the GP's will have to come down a little now and that one is in the realistic range.

I am speaking to the bloke on Tuesday (as he is away) and see what I can negotiate!!

Take a look at this PH topic.... i think you'll find it interesting and maybe the info you were looking for....
Identifying 993 RSR mufflers

mattc · Jun 18th, 2007, 09:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 (original)

Take a look at this PH topic.... i think you'll find it interesting and maybe the info you were looking for....
Identifying 993 RSR mufflers

Cheers Tony.

Thanks for your help.

That forum means nothing to me!!!!

Not sure what it all means???

Tonyt3 · Jun 18th, 2007, 10:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original)

Cheers Tony.

Thanks for your help.

That forum means nothing to me!!!!

Not sure what it all means???

Basically, they are refering to a guy (Robin SUN), that manufacturers custom exhausts for Porsche's - as I said, the one on the GP looks like one from the back of a high performance Porsche. Maybe the guy that modded it is into Porsche's and used one of these on his GP? Looks pretty unique to me....

Just re read my earlier posts and I see I never mentioned Porsche - bu tthat GP's exhaust reminds me of a Porsche 996 Turbo box - seen them on Boxsters too....

mattc · Jun 18th, 2007, 10:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 (original)

Basically, they are refering to a guy (Robin SUN), that manufacturers custom exhausts for Porsche's - as I said, the one on the GP looks like one from the back of a high performance Porsche. Maybe the guy that modded it is into Porsche's and used one of these on his GP? Looks pretty unique to me....

Wicked, cheers.

I kinda realised that after I posted

Very good call, I will have a word with the chap tommorow and see if I can contact the original owner as the car is at a dealership.

Also want to make sure it doesnt void the warranty.

Again thanks for your help.

willc38 · Jun 22nd, 2007, 08:08 AM

Matt, Ive found a cheaper 1 in autotrader with less mileage and its unmodified

Just round the corner from me too

Will

Birdog · Jun 26th, 2007, 07:27 PM

I was also looking at this GP about a month ago, is it on autotrader ?

Its been on at least 5 weeks.....get a good discount !!!!!!!!!!

Jun 17th, 2007, 08:42 PM	#1
mattc Mini2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 17 Offline	What's this? I have seen a GP for sale that has a 'Sun Specialist Exhaust' fitted. I have googled the name and nothing. As I am new to the Mini scene, could some one shed some light for me? Thanks

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Jun 18th, 2007, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
mattc Mini2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 (original) I saw a GP advertised recently and it had a single oval exhaust fitted - looked a bit naff to me - but basically, an after marlet exhaust isnt going to ruin a GP appart from a position of personal taste anyway. If I were buying a GP with an after marlet exhaust, I'd ensure that the original exhaust was available for retro fit.... Never hear of the product you have described though - 'Sun' ??? Cheers Tony, that is my thoughts exactly. This is the exhaust: Hell Yeah! Last edited by MINIAC : Jun 18th, 2007 at 11:13 PM. Reason: Make image clickable thumbnail

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original) Cheers Tony, that is my thoughts exactly. This is the exhaust: Yeah, we were looking at the same advert. Persoanlly, I dont like what they have done, but yes it does look 'custom', as it reminds me of designs you see on Porsches. I have no reason to suspect that a 'custom' job would be poor quality, indeed, in my experience, 'custom' jobs are usually high quality one off's that havent been 'designed' by an accountant for mass production. Last edited by MINIAC : Jun 18th, 2007 at 11:15 PM. Reason: fix quote

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
mattc Mini2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 17 Offline	The price of that mini I have just posted, is the cheapest around. I have searched and searched for GP's for a while now and my only reservation is the fact it has that exhaust and he has fitted an Alpine stereo system. I do like the idea of 'original' but if the seller has the original parts as well it may be worth the purchase? Cheers Hell Yeah!

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Jun 18th, 2007, 07:28 AM	#3 (permalink)
Richard Crofts THE STICK Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Worcestershire WR15 Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 3,180 Offline	Never heard of that exhaust ... Tuned GPs are fine as long as the kit that was used is good quality. There are numerous MINIs out there from stock S to JCW to GP running 230+bhp for lots and lots of miles with no issues the S box and engine is pretty durable!

Jun 18th, 2007, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
mattc Mini2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Richard Crofts (original) Never heard of that exhaust ... Tuned GPs are fine as long as the kit that was used is good quality. There are numerous MINIs out there from stock S to JCW to GP running 230+bhp for lots and lots of miles with no issues the S box and engine is pretty durable! Brilliant thanks for the advice. I was just trying to understand if it is a 'known' modification. I have contacted the seller of the car and apparantly he drives Ferrari's etc and the Sun Specialist is a good system. Again, I googled it and nothing came up, so a little dubious. I will ask him if he has the original as well.

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	I saw a GP advertised recently and it had a single oval exhaust fitted - looked a bit naff to me - but basically, an after marlet exhaust isnt going to ruin a GP appart from a position of personal taste anyway. If I were buying a GP with an after marlet exhaust, I'd ensure that the original exhaust was available for retro fit.... Never hear of the product you have described though - 'Sun' ??? In fact, we've been looking at the same advert... CCC Limited : Mini Cooper S JCW GP Special Edition

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
aid i love that noise My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: hamilton Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 280 Offline	could very well be a custom built job which does not need to mean poor quality we have a company up here (scotland) called freeflow and they do exhausts which look more like a work of art and come with a lifetime warranty but the down side for buyers is they are expensive

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original) The price of that mini I have just posted, is the cheapest around. I have searched and searched for GP's for a while now and my only reservation is the fact it has that exhaust and he has fitted an Alpine stereo system. I do like the idea of 'original' but if the seller has the original parts as well it may be worth the purchase? Cheers Yes, would be nice to have the Works exhaust, although actually the Works exhaust is nothing special in itself anyway. Wouldnt be at all worried about the stereo, in fact, I'd have a satnav one fitted like Rakey has (TV screen etc). You might even be able to resell the exhaust. Seems a good price, and has been advertised for a while so if its still available you might even get a discount.....

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
mattc Mini2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Yeah, good call. I think the GP's will have to come down a little now and that one is in the realistic range. I am speaking to the bloke on Tuesday (as he is away) and see what I can negotiate!! Hell Yeah!

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original) Yeah, good call. I think the GP's will have to come down a little now and that one is in the realistic range. I am speaking to the bloke on Tuesday (as he is away) and see what I can negotiate!! Take a look at this PH topic.... i think you'll find it interesting and maybe the info you were looking for.... Identifying 993 RSR mufflers

Jun 18th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
mattc Mini2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 (original) Take a look at this PH topic.... i think you'll find it interesting and maybe the info you were looking for.... Identifying 993 RSR mufflers Cheers Tony. Thanks for your help. That forum means nothing to me!!!! Not sure what it all means??? Hell Yeah!

Jun 18th, 2007, 10:03 AM	#14 (permalink)
Tonyt3 Track addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hants Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 6,260 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by mattc (original) Cheers Tony. Thanks for your help. That forum means nothing to me!!!! Not sure what it all means??? Basically, they are refering to a guy (Robin SUN), that manufacturers custom exhausts for Porsche's - as I said, the one on the GP looks like one from the back of a high performance Porsche. Maybe the guy that modded it is into Porsche's and used one of these on his GP? Looks pretty unique to me.... Just re read my earlier posts and I see I never mentioned Porsche - bu tthat GP's exhaust reminds me of a Porsche 996 Turbo box - seen them on Boxsters too....

Jun 18th, 2007, 10:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
mattc Mini2 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Staffordshire Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 17 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Tonyt3 (original) Basically, they are refering to a guy (Robin SUN), that manufacturers custom exhausts for Porsche's - as I said, the one on the GP looks like one from the back of a high performance Porsche. Maybe the guy that modded it is into Porsche's and used one of these on his GP? Looks pretty unique to me.... Wicked, cheers. I kinda realised that after I posted Very good call, I will have a word with the chap tommorow and see if I can contact the original owner as the car is at a dealership. Also want to make sure it doesnt void the warranty. Again thanks for your help. Hell Yeah!

Jun 22nd, 2007, 08:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
willc38 Never brake for corners!! My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manchester Local Time: 06:47 PM Posts: 215 Offline	Matt, Ive found a cheaper 1 in autotrader with less mileage and its unmodified Just round the corner from me too Will

Jun 26th, 2007, 07:27 PM	#17 (permalink)
Birdog Mini Cooper S GP1299 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland Local Time: 07:47 PM Posts: 142 Offline	I was also looking at this GP about a month ago, is it on autotrader ? Its been on at least 5 weeks.....get a good discount !!!!!!!!!!

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