Exhaust Sound Reference Thread for NON S?

X Skydiver X · #1 06-29-2007, 12:15 AM

Hey everybody,

I've searched and can't seem to find an exhaust sound reference thread for the regular Mini Cooper. Is there one out there somewhere? I found the one for the Cooper S, but not for the Non S.

I'm considering the Borla exhaust...anybody got a sound clip of it if there isn't an entire reference thread?

big willa · #2 07-01-2007, 12:47 PM

I will be installing a magnaflow on my 05 cooper in about a month, so I will be doing a before and after sound clip.

**tdm156** · #3 07-01-2007, 01:49 PM

Here is a link to mini bee with JCW soundkit
http://pwrmacjack.com/MINIBee/JCW_Sound_Kit/
And a link to Motoring Files Review
http://motoringfile.com/2005/09/20/j...iew/#more-4367

X Skydiver X · #4 07-02-2007, 01:05 AM

sweet...be sure to post the sound clips here. Perhaps we can turn this into a reference thread for all the Non S owners.

R50 Paul · #5 07-02-2007, 11:08 AM

That would be great!!!! I'll do my best to get a clip of my Moss CAI and Miltek Catback up!

115hp · #6 07-02-2007, 09:59 PM

Here's a video link to a non-S, it's a Milltek on a ONE from Lohen:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=Q5QY_w-m07Q

novemberist · #7 07-02-2007, 10:33 PM

Here's my exhaust:

Megan Racing

X Skydiver X · #8 07-03-2007, 11:35 AM

I like the sound of the Megan exhaust and saw a few available on ebay. Is that Logen Mini naturally aspirated? It sounds nice too...how much does that whole package cost and what is included?

snid · #9 07-03-2007, 01:32 PM

I've got a bunch of on track in car video of my Cooper with a Borla on it. Might not quite be the "reference material" you are looking for, though.

My Cooper has no rear seat in it, which makes things noiser. And on the track, the windows are open and wind noise is a bit of an issue for sound quality.

This video:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...75683434395089

Has some full throttle, some throttle blipping on a downshift, high RPMs at the begining, and "medium" acceleration after the spin...

UKCoopeR · #10 07-04-2007, 09:43 AM

here are some magnaflow videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLVmFllQozI (in car with windows down)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11mD9vTgZts (outside car)

also pics:

UKCoopeR · #11 07-04-2007, 09:44 AM

wow those pics are huge...sorry...will try and fix, then repost

thats better

115hp · #12 07-05-2007, 09:22 PM

The Lohen MINI One is normally aspirated. I'm guessing that the engine mods alone would cost over $3000: head, valves, cam, throttle body, manifold, cat, catback and tuning.

Here's a link to the Lohen site:
http://www.lohen.co.uk/Pages/Car%20Diary.html

R50 Paul · #13 07-10-2007, 11:45 PM

Better late then never.....

in the car from teh driver seat....

http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...t=DSCN0679.flv

and from outside....

http://s14.photobucket.com/albums/a3...t=DSCN0680.flv

I have the Miltek Cat back and Moss MINI CAI.....

rkw · #14 07-11-2007, 01:45 AM

Here are "official" sound clips from the MINI international website:

Cooper stock exhaust (inside)
Cooper stock exhaust (outside)

JCW Sound Kit (inside)
JCW Sound Kit (outside)

big willa · #15 07-14-2007, 01:04 PM

Hello again just a update. I ordered my magnaflow cat back and should be here and installed in three weeks

115hp · #16 07-14-2007, 05:05 PM

I just listened to the sound clips of the stock exhaust and it actually sounds better than I remember it.

justintime · #17 07-14-2007, 05:44 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KM79dv1foc

mini_macky · #18 07-15-2007, 05:06 PM

video of me practicing autocross/slalom in my old MC with a supersprint catback

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwCi8GEPE4g

just to give you an idea of how it sounds.

paintunter9 · #19 07-23-2007, 10:05 AM

Would some one be so kind and post a sound clip of a mini with just a cone intake
Thanks

kenros · #20 09-06-2007, 05:31 PM

Well here's is my '05 MC with a Borla Cat-Back a Megan Header and a MCS Alta Red Filter, just let me know what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkQb_6HVzjI

blue_bomber · #21 09-06-2007, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenros

Well here's is my '05 MC with a Borla Cat-Back a Megan Header and a MCS Alta Red Filter, just let me know what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nkQb_6HVzjI

sounds nice

i dig. if it werent so much for the system it would be on the wish list. the borla or the megan... it would be a toss up

rjtrout2000 · #22 10-02-2007, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greg67

The Lohen MINI One is normally aspirated. I'm guessing that the engine mods alone would cost over $3000: head, valves, cam, throttle body, manifold, cat, catback and tuning.

Here's a link to the Lohen site:
http://www.lohen.co.uk/Pages/Car%20Diary.html

That would be totally worth it. hehe

gilll7 · #23 10-03-2007, 10:04 AM

ok here are some of my vids ..

Mini Cooper - Afe cai - oem header - Magnaflow exhaust (1)

Mini Cooper - Afe cai - oem header - Magnaflow exhaust (2)

Mini Cooper - Afe cai - oem header - Magnaflow exhaust (3)

Mini Cooper - Afe cai - SS header - SS test pipe - Magnaflow exhaust

enjoy

grtz

Gilles

Chilipeppa03 · #24 10-03-2007, 07:40 PM

Wow, nice vids, I like the last one with the header and test pipe. I have a 2003 Cooper with a Magnaflow and intake also. Did you notice any gain in power with the header and test pipe? Did it make the car louder?

Chilipeppa03 · #25 10-03-2007, 07:43 PM

Hey guys I finally decided to post a video up of my 2003 MINI Cooper doing a fly by!

This is what I have engine wise:
Engine:
(1.6 liter SOHC 115bhp and 110tq stock)

After market intake filter
Magnaflow car-back
Powerflex upper and lower motor mounts
Spec Stage 1 clutch
Helix Engine Damper