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Cant decide. Already have the Dinan Intake and Dinan engine software stage 3 but which exhaust should i get the Dinan exhaust was apealing to me because the car is already tuned for it in the stage 3 software but allot of my mini friends are saying the Stratmosphere milltek exhausts are killer. I JUST CANT PICK! any one have experience with either of these?
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Yotie- 06 MCS Dark Silver, Automatic, Convenience Package, HK Stereo, DINAN S2 Package including Dinan Camshaft and stage 6 software, Mini JCW Boost gauge set up. Black JCW Carbon Fiber spoiler, KUDA Garmin Dash mount, Kuda Iphone mount. COMING SOON Breyton GTS-R wheels with Black with red stripe and Aero kit with M7 Grills
Forget the Dinan exhaust. I've seen way too many of them break or leak.
Go for the Stratmosphere or Milltek. I'd personally do the stratmosphere it's the same as the Milltek only cheaper. I run a milltek on both my cars, my GF's car and my dad's car. They work great, fit great, and make some torque.
Don't worry about your Dinan tune, working with the exhaust it won't work any better with a dinan exhaust. That's just a dealer trying to sell you on it.
Forget the Dinan exhaust. I've seen way too many of them break or leak.
Go for the Stratmosphere or Milltek. I'd personally do the stratmosphere it's the same as the Milltek only cheaper. I run a milltek on both my cars, my GF's car and my dad's car. They work great, fit great, and make some torque.
Don't worry about your Dinan tune, working with the exhaust it won't work any better with a dinan exhaust. That's just a dealer trying to sell you on it.
Let me know if you have other questions.
I have been thinking of getting the Miltek/Stratos.....is is nice looking, and has no "droning" sound on the highway from what I have heard. Really a nice item!!
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l 2005 MCS l 11-04 Production l owned since new l RMW Tuned l Craven -17% Pulley l Craven Speed STD l Dinan CAI l JCW 380's l H&R 19 MM Swaybar l MSD Ignition l Power Steering Fan Duct l LightInSight l "EURO" MINI Armrest l Euro Parcel Shelf l Brake Light PULSAR(gen2)l Detroit Tuned Tensioner Stop l Blitzsafe/xmradio l Cobra 19IV CB l 4.5' Francis CB25 CB Antenna, mounted on the rear tow rig!!
I have the Milltek on my R53 and it is on the loud side, especially at the track. A bit intrusive on the highway unless you're not really on the gas too hard. I just put an OBX on my R50 and really like it. Nice and throaty, but not very noticeable during regular driving, and not too intrusive during spirited acceleration.
I have the Milltek on my R53 and it is on the loud side, especially at the track. A bit intrusive on the highway unless you're not really on the gas too hard. I just put an OBX on my R50 and really like it. Nice and throaty, but not very noticeable during regular driving, and not too intrusive during spirited acceleration.
Odd..you are the first person that I have ever heard say that about the Milteck......you have the one with a single pipe or the dual pipe muffler one?
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l 2005 MCS l 11-04 Production l owned since new l RMW Tuned l Craven -17% Pulley l Craven Speed STD l Dinan CAI l JCW 380's l H&R 19 MM Swaybar l MSD Ignition l Power Steering Fan Duct l LightInSight l "EURO" MINI Armrest l Euro Parcel Shelf l Brake Light PULSAR(gen2)l Detroit Tuned Tensioner Stop l Blitzsafe/xmradio l Cobra 19IV CB l 4.5' Francis CB25 CB Antenna, mounted on the rear tow rig!!
It's the dual pipe model. Don't get me wrong. It sounds awesome on the track. I just wouldn't want it on a daily driver, but views about exhaust volume levels are very subjective and opinions vary all over the board. I bought the OBX from a guy whose wife thought it was too loud, and it's just right for me. The best way to judge is to find MINI's that have them and take a listen in person.
wow no one really has anything good to say about the DINAN exhaust eh? lol
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Yotie- 06 MCS Dark Silver, Automatic, Convenience Package, HK Stereo, DINAN S2 Package including Dinan Camshaft and stage 6 software, Mini JCW Boost gauge set up. Black JCW Carbon Fiber spoiler, KUDA Garmin Dash mount, Kuda Iphone mount. COMING SOON Breyton GTS-R wheels with Black with red stripe and Aero kit with M7 Grills
I have the Milltek Cat-Back on my 06 MCS. It is a little louder than the JCW exhaust and quieter than the Borla Sport exhaust. The Milltek does not drone on the highway. I often wish it was a little louder but I know that brings a drone while cruising (like the Borla). I figure the Milltek will be great with a header.
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2006 MCS JCW GP #1405: Adj Front Camber Plates, 19mm Rear Sway Bar, MM Front Lower Brace, Milltek Cat-Back, TCE 13" Front/11.75" Rear BBK, 15mm Spacers, Wheel Studs, JCM Modified Intake, MM Filter, Gauges
Dinan isn't a full catback exhaust, but sells for the price of one. So you should go with one of the other choices. I love my Invidia exhaust, and I would never switch to a Dinan exhaust even if someone were to give me one for free.
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04 MCS IB/W, Bonnet Stripes, Premium, Sport, and Cold pkg, HK sound system Added: Aero Kit, Angel Eye Turn Signals, Dinan CAI, Dinan 15% Pulley, Ian's V6 Mini Circuit, Invidia N1 Exhaust, JCW 380cc Injectors, JCW Carbon Fiber Dash Set, LOTF Engine Damper, MINI Auxiliary Input, MINI Cooper Armrest, M7 antenna stubby (stolen), RMW Tune, and more to come :)
No drone on the highway with the Milltek and the Strat exhuast. That was the goal. Put on a header and enjoy more rip and the best behaved mani-back system around. Pete, Stratmosphere. 1.866.533.777
i miss the refinement of the milltek, it had a nice tone and was never too loud on all occasions. but the only thing i wish was it to be a bit more loud, not obnoxious but it could be more louder without being too loud...
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My Milltek has developed a nasty rattle (in the resonator, I think) after about 60,000 miles. FWIW, according to Johnny, of Johnny's Auto Clinic in San Pedro, CA, he only recommends Borla because he feels they are the best quality.
Anyway, I called Stratmosphere, and Pete told me that if I prove I purchased the Milltek(?!) and get someone(?) to identify what part of the cat-back exhaust is the problem (resonator, muffler, etc.), he will send new parts free of charge as his way of fulfilling his part in the "lifetime limited warranty." I guess the labor is on me. Anyway, I don't know if I would get Milltek again. 60,000 miles is fair, but for the price, I expected the system to last as long as the car. Fankly, I was disappointed that it hasn't gone farther.
I still like the sound when it isn't producing its "death rattle." To me, it sounded just a little bit louder with the OBX I used to have, but it sounds great with the OEM header to. (My OBX broke afgter about 40,000, and I went back to the OEM).
Mark, check it out and find out what is really wrong. If you bought it from an authorized Milltek dealer they will be able to get it warrantied if it is the exhaust faulty.
I haven't had problems with the Milltek R53 S exhaust. I have found many borlas that the mufflers and pipes crack after a year, so I never use them. Plus I've had a few borlas drone.
I have had a Milltek on my R53 for 3 years without any issues at all and love it. It started out being installed to the stock exhaust manifold and was ok. Then I added and RMW header and it is now PERFECT.
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While my RMW was out being repaired, (Cat Replacement) I purchased a Mynes Stepped Header and it was very loud but still very nice. With either one headers installed I did not have a drone on highway driving, but if you go WOT it is a whole different story but with many smiles.
Another vote for the Milltek. Deeper, more refined, tone than stock but not loud until you get on it. It also lets the pops and burbles during overrun through more than the stock exhaust (like all aftermarket exhausts I presume). Adding poly engine mounts seems to increase the volume a bit as well. No drone on highway.
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'02 MCS, Sport, Premium, Webb Sportbox RAF, 15% pulley, Milltek cat back, H-Sport comp rear swaybar, Powerflex engine and gearbox inserts, Stewart Warner boost and oil temp gauges in E-Pod, Optima Red Top 35, Whalen knob, M7 front grill, Hella FF200 fog lights on Out Motoring brackets, MCAW
2005 MCS Electric///Blue White Top & Bonnet Stripes/Alta V2 15% pulley/ Alta V2 CAI/Alta Air Diverter/Stratmosphere cat-back/ Detroit Tuned BV/M7 OCC/ Marshall Boost gauge/17x7.5 Rota Rb White w/ polished lip/Hankook Ventus 215/45-17/Screaming Demon coil/cabrio braces/brisk plugs/skid plate
"... we need a ferrari, no two ferraris powersliding around a bentley that is also powersliding." - Jeremy Clarkson
"RIPPY": DS/BL, Premium, Cold, and Sport packages, LSD, 6sp, ebony punch leather; JCW: Alcantara wheel, shift knob,mesh scuttles, slotted/drilled rotors; Stratmosphere cat-back; Helix FMIC, H&R 19mm rear bar, TSW springs, Carbotech Bobcat pads, tint, Euro armrest and mirrors, rear fogs, GoMiniGo plate holder, splash guards, Black Jack sunroof graphic, , 18" Konig Again 4s, NM torque bushing, Scangauge II, more to come...
