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Seeking suggestions regarding my R56 JCW stage 1 exhaust
Hello everyone,
I am seeking suggestions from experienced R56 JCW stage one owners (or others with similar issues/experiences) on how to make my JCW exhaust just a bit quieter in the cabin when the windows are up. I don't like the deep pitch/echo that I get at times when I get on it or when I have to climb a long hill.... Otherwise, I love the system and the increase in performance it provides.
Some ideas that I have considered:
1) Install Dynamat or similar in the rear area. I like this idea if it would work and wouldn't be too expensive. I have no idea what it would cost.
2) Have a resonator installed in the exhaust by a thrid party exhaust shop. I am concerned that this might make the system more restrictive and reduce overall performance .... but I really don't know. Has anyone ever done this before?
3) Install the factory JCW exhaust. I read a few threads a while back that a few people have done this with their stage 1 JCWs and were very happy. I would love to hear more feedback here regarding this approach and exactly which parts were used.
4) Any other suggestions?
I do NOT want to install the standard S exhaust or try another 3rd party system.
Thanks in advance for your feedback.
__________________ 2008 MCSm JCW, DS/B w/ Silver Bonnet Stripes, DSOC #293, JCW Sport Suspension, LSD, BBS RV-F 17" Wheels, Mini Rally Lites and a few other JCW bits...
18302756216 – R56 Front Muffler
18307587361 – Factory JCW Front Muffler
You will be getting the one on the left below which is one large resonator and no second cat.
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Some people say that I will never get the money out of my MINI that I have put into it. I say, "I get my money's worth everytime I hit the ignition button".
Mods: RMW tuned with many mods... 213.9WHP / 227ftlbs Wheel Torque
18302756216 – R56 Front Muffler
18307587361 – Factory JCW Front Muffler
You will be getting the one on the left below which is one large resonator and no second cat.
Great feedback. Did you have the JCW stage 1 exhaust before you moved to this? How loud is this set-up with the windows up under load? This is my biggest concern. I love the exhaust otherwise and want to make sure this fixes the problem before I strongly consider this approach.
__________________ 2008 MCSm JCW, DS/B w/ Silver Bonnet Stripes, DSOC #293, JCW Sport Suspension, LSD, BBS RV-F 17" Wheels, Mini Rally Lites and a few other JCW bits...
__________________ 2008 MCSm JCW, DS/B w/ Silver Bonnet Stripes, DSOC #293, JCW Sport Suspension, LSD, BBS RV-F 17" Wheels, Mini Rally Lites and a few other JCW bits...
This has been my issue as well. My 2007 MCS with JCW installed a couple of months ago is great except for the drone around 3000 rpm while cruising in 6th gear.
I'm looking at Milltek or Alta replacements but if there's a separate factory JCW exhaust that's better, I'll try that and post back the results.
This has been my issue as well. My 2007 MCS with JCW installed a couple of months ago is great except for the drone around 3000 rpm while cruising in 6th gear.
I'm looking at Milltek or Alta replacements but if there's a separate factory JCW exhaust that's better, I'll try that and post back the results.
Thanks.... would be great to hear what you think. I know of at least one person who went that direction and is very happy.
__________________ 2008 MCSm JCW, DS/B w/ Silver Bonnet Stripes, DSOC #293, JCW Sport Suspension, LSD, BBS RV-F 17" Wheels, Mini Rally Lites and a few other JCW bits...
Another interested party in making the JCW tuning kit more wife approved. I would prefer not replacing the exhaust, but the drone on the highway is a little louder than I would like. I do love the pep that the Tuning kit gives the car.
__________________ Babaganoosh:2007 MCS Lightning Blue|White roof w/ Union Jack |Cold Weather|Sport Pkg|17" Web spoked wheels|Performance Run Flats|LSD|PDC |Comfort Access|Xenons| Rear Fogs|Punch Carbon Leather|Dk gray color line
Ordered: 07/20 | Born 07/28 | Shipped 07/30| Delivered 09/01||JCW Tuning kit Aug 2009|
This has been my issue as well. My 2007 MCS with JCW installed a couple of months ago is great except for the drone around 3000 rpm while cruising in 6th gear.
I'm looking at Milltek or Alta replacements but if there's a separate factory JCW exhaust that's better, I'll try that and post back the results.
I am extremely happy with the 2009 JCW exhaust set up that I posted above. Great looks and power with less noise!
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Some people say that I will never get the money out of my MINI that I have put into it. I say, "I get my money's worth everytime I hit the ignition button".
Mods: RMW tuned with many mods... 213.9WHP / 227ftlbs Wheel Torque
2008 MCSm JCW, DS/B w/ Silver Bonnet Stripes, DSOC #293, JCW Sport Suspension, LSD, BBS RV-F 17" Wheels, Mini Rally Lites and a few other JCW bits...
