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loopybabe · Apr 14th, 2004, 08:44 PM

Does anyone out there know of a way to get some induction roar on a mini one? Im only 17 and can't opt for an induction kit cos my insurance goes throught the roof- same with an exhaust back box. I've had the air filter out and it sounds great without it but obvoiously I need to drive with it in so I thought maybe a performance filter? Its rumoured K&N ones are best but are they the loudest? cos I'm not bothered about any extra power- purely noise! Also have low budget so its a tricky one i know but would appreciate any ideas anyone has.

m1les · Apr 14th, 2004, 08:54 PM

I put the pipercross panel filter in and to be honest, I cant hear any difference in the noise at all.

If you are on a budget, how about looking for a second hand cat back exhaust off the site. Relatively cheap, no performance gain (so no insurance worries) but plenty of noise

If you let your insurance company know, it may cost about another £20 a year, might be an idea to ask them how much first though.

Oh, and welcome to the world of the MINI ONE

loopybabe · Apr 14th, 2004, 09:22 PM

cheers, guess you've just save me about £30 on a fliter. Will look into the exhaust- ta!

Smoked · Apr 15th, 2004, 08:13 AM

get a JCW filter kit or a PiperX Viper, they sound awsum, espec the Viper! dont tell your insurance or dealer, if you have a knock or need a service, jus swap the stock parts bak, only takes 10 mins. easy as!! zorst is a little trickier as you have to start hacking up the zorst to fit a back box. then you need a super chip stage II, ha ha ha

Im only 18 btw an doing you my 'one' major work in progress very soon i hope

b

ScoobyDoo · Apr 15th, 2004, 11:05 AM

Hi & Welcome to MINI2

I fitted a Green Air-filter purely for the extra 'roar'. It cost me £75 and £25 for insurance over the year. If you are fitting an air-filter make sure that you have a filter that doesn't suck in the warm air from the engine as this will make the filter ineffective (a long word for me, folks

). I eventually took off for this reason, but I must admit it did make a difference in the noise.

Hope this helps.

Smoked · Apr 15th, 2004, 12:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo

Hi & Welcome to MINI2

I fitted a Green Air-filter purely for the extra 'roar'. It cost me £75 and £25 for insurance over the year. If you are fitting an air-filter make sure that you have a filter that doesn't suck in the warm air from the engine as this will make the filter ineffective (a long word for me, folks

). I eventually took off for this reason, but I must admit it did make a difference in the noise.

Hope this helps.

piperX viper has a carbon fibre heat shield, and makes a fantastic sound, and on a cold day can add significant power to the car

devilsushi2000 · Apr 16th, 2004, 12:27 PM

I was 17 when i got my K&N 57i induction kit and i am 18 now. I was concerned with insurance aswell, but it did not go up at all, check with your insurance company you may be a lucky one like me!
Dale

Smoked · Apr 16th, 2004, 12:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000

I was 17 when i got my K&N 57i induction kit and i am 18 now. I was concerned with insurance aswell, but it did not go up at all, check with your insurance company you may be a lucky one like me!
Dale

u lucky bug*er, im havin a real hard time gettin em 2 cover my 18's!

b

SoggyCornFlakes · Apr 16th, 2004, 01:29 PM

loopy - I've got the K&N 57i on my Cooper - and boy does it roar, ask Washy who's now deaf

I bought mine through the MINI2 For Sale forum, keep an eye out in there for anyone else selling one - or put a note in the Wanted forum.

Smoked · Apr 16th, 2004, 01:37 PM

there is a K&N Typhoon currently forsale on ebay, you mite wanna check it out

erwyn · Apr 16th, 2004, 03:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000

I was 17 when i got my K&N 57i induction kit and i am 18 now. I was concerned with insurance aswell, but it did not go up at all, check with your insurance company you may be a lucky one like me!
Dale

which insurance company? mini insurance want about £50 extra for just induction!

devilsushi2000 · Apr 16th, 2004, 03:57 PM

Quoteline

RedUn · Apr 16th, 2004, 11:39 PM

if yer bothered about warranty go for the JCW's filteri it's a tad pricey at 170notes but it's certified

or jus buy a viper like me and tek it off for servicin

billyone · Apr 18th, 2004, 05:19 PM

have a look on hear there air filters are only £39 just mite get one my self

http://www.iconstyling.com/shopprodl...9235185185&TP=

Smoked · Apr 18th, 2004, 06:35 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by billyone

have a look on hear there air filters are only £39 just mite get one my self

http://www.iconstyling.com/shopprodl...9235185185&TP=

although these filters are cheap and give you noise, the noise isnt always that good! and the performance is pants, these could actually restrict ur performance

Apr 14th, 2004, 08:44 PM	#1
loopybabe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 3 Offline	Give me some roar! Does anyone out there know of a way to get some induction roar on a mini one? Im only 17 and can't opt for an induction kit cos my insurance goes throught the roof- same with an exhaust back box. I've had the air filter out and it sounds great without it but obvoiously I need to drive with it in so I thought maybe a performance filter? Its rumoured K&N ones are best but are they the loudest? cos I'm not bothered about any extra power- purely noise! Also have low budget so its a tricky one i know but would appreciate any ideas anyone has.

Apr 14th, 2004, 08:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
m1les Mulberry Red Mini 40 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Essex Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 1,055 Offline	I put the pipercross panel filter in and to be honest, I cant hear any difference in the noise at all. If you are on a budget, how about looking for a second hand cat back exhaust off the site. Relatively cheap, no performance gain (so no insurance worries) but plenty of noise If you let your insurance company know, it may cost about another £20 a year, might be an idea to ask them how much first though. Oh, and welcome to the world of the MINI ONE Was a 1, now 1 of 150 in a 40

Apr 15th, 2004, 08:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Smoked Deserter Zed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Your Baby is Fine! Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 2,339 Offline	get a JCW filter kit or a PiperX Viper, they sound awsum, espec the Viper! dont tell your insurance or dealer, if you have a knock or need a service, jus swap the stock parts bak, only takes 10 mins. easy as!! zorst is a little trickier as you have to start hacking up the zorst to fit a back box. then you need a super chip stage II, ha ha ha Im only 18 btw an doing you my 'one' major work in progress very soon i hope b HATED BY MANY...LOVED BY FEW...RESPECTED BY ALL

Apr 15th, 2004, 11:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
ScoobyDoo Back in a first gen. My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: DBRally Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 1,431 Offline	Hi & Welcome to MINI2 I fitted a Green Air-filter purely for the extra 'roar'. It cost me £75 and £25 for insurance over the year. If you are fitting an air-filter make sure that you have a filter that doesn't suck in the warm air from the engine as this will make the filter ineffective (a long word for me, folks ). I eventually took off for this reason, but I must admit it did make a difference in the noise. Hope this helps. http://www.dbrally.net

Apr 15th, 2004, 12:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smoked Deserter Zed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Your Baby is Fine! Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 2,339 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScoobyDoo Hi & Welcome to MINI2 I fitted a Green Air-filter purely for the extra 'roar'. It cost me £75 and £25 for insurance over the year. If you are fitting an air-filter make sure that you have a filter that doesn't suck in the warm air from the engine as this will make the filter ineffective (a long word for me, folks ). I eventually took off for this reason, but I must admit it did make a difference in the noise. Hope this helps. piperX viper has a carbon fibre heat shield, and makes a fantastic sound, and on a cold day can add significant power to the car HATED BY MANY...LOVED BY FEW...RESPECTED BY ALL

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Apr 14th, 2004, 09:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
loopybabe MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 3 Offline	cheers, guess you've just save me about £30 on a fliter. Will look into the exhaust- ta!

Apr 16th, 2004, 12:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 888 Offline	I was 17 when i got my K&N 57i induction kit and i am 18 now. I was concerned with insurance aswell, but it did not go up at all, check with your insurance company you may be a lucky one like me! Dale

Apr 16th, 2004, 12:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Smoked Deserter Zed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Your Baby is Fine! Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 2,339 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000 I was 17 when i got my K&N 57i induction kit and i am 18 now. I was concerned with insurance aswell, but it did not go up at all, check with your insurance company you may be a lucky one like me! Dale u lucky bug*er, im havin a real hard time gettin em 2 cover my 18's! b HATED BY MANY...LOVED BY FEW...RESPECTED BY ALL

Apr 16th, 2004, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
SoggyCornFlakes Awwww %%%% it! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Northampton Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 33,558 Offline	loopy - I've got the K&N 57i on my Cooper - and boy does it roar, ask Washy who's now deaf I bought mine through the MINI2 For Sale forum, keep an eye out in there for anyone else selling one - or put a note in the Wanted forum. Cotswolds 6, you sixy thing you, come join the fun MINI2 Charity Ball 2009 ....... Global Moderator

Apr 16th, 2004, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
Smoked Deserter Zed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Your Baby is Fine! Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 2,339 Offline	there is a K&N Typhoon currently forsale on ebay, you mite wanna check it out HATED BY MANY...LOVED BY FEW...RESPECTED BY ALL

Apr 16th, 2004, 03:30 PM	#11 (permalink)
erwyn MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 83 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by devilsushi2000 I was 17 when i got my K&N 57i induction kit and i am 18 now. I was concerned with insurance aswell, but it did not go up at all, check with your insurance company you may be a lucky one like me! Dale which insurance company? mini insurance want about £50 extra for just induction!

Apr 16th, 2004, 03:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
devilsushi2000 In Barbados until 1st Sep Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Berkshire - UK Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 888 Offline	Quoteline

Apr 16th, 2004, 11:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
RedUn MUGEN POWER Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: s2ki.com Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 11,615 Offline	if yer bothered about warranty go for the JCW's filteri it's a tad pricey at 170notes but it's certified or jus buy a viper like me and tek it off for servicin

Apr 18th, 2004, 05:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
billyone MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: manchester Local Time: 04:49 AM Posts: 20 Offline	have a look on hear there air filters are only £39 just mite get one my self http://www.iconstyling.com/shopprodl...9235185185&TP= life is but a dream on the way to death

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Apr 18th, 2004, 06:35 PM	#15 (permalink)
Smoked Deserter Zed Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Your Baby is Fine! Local Time: 03:49 AM Posts: 2,339 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by billyone have a look on hear there air filters are only £39 just mite get one my self http://www.iconstyling.com/shopprodl...9235185185&TP= although these filters are cheap and give you noise, the noise isnt always that good! and the performance is pants, these could actually restrict ur performance HATED BY MANY...LOVED BY FEW...RESPECTED BY ALL

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