North American Motoring

Cooper (non S) Modifications specific to the MINI Cooper (R56).

Exhaust options?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #51  
Old 07-13-2009, 10:05 PM
drewstermalloy's Avatar
drewstermalloy
drewstermalloy is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Buffalo, New York
Posts: 2,879
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Originally Posted by lacning74
speaking of intakes, i decided to get VIP custom's solution. i already got the K&N drop-in panel filter, so i ordered the $109 tube in black (supposedly available in that color by 7/22). i'm trying to keep as discreet an oem look as possible.

as for exhaust, i probably plan on mail ordering the Magnaflow one Waterman used, and get it swapped by a reputable shop and keep the oem tip as well. was the flat black finish to help conceal the muffler from the cops? if so, i guess i should do the same here in NYC?

i better start working more shifts cause i'm not going to be able to resist the temptation of ecu tuning as more options become available for our coopers.
I wonder how it would sound to get the midsection replaced with a 2.25" pipe back to a Magnaflow muffler. I'd probably have the stock tip welded back on just so it doesn't stand out as much (if the sound doesn't do that already). I'm guessing it would be super loud. But maybe I'll try that.
 
Reply Like
  #52  
Old 07-20-2009, 09:29 AM
Waterman
Waterman is offline
Neutral
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Winston-Salem NC.
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
My total cost was $168.00
 
Reply Like
  #53  
Old 07-23-2009, 12:32 PM
wimsaab's Avatar
wimsaab
wimsaab is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I using supersprint
 
Reply Like
  #54  
Old 07-27-2009, 04:28 PM
SSr56's Avatar
SSr56
SSr56 is offline
2nd Gear
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: S.Hackensack, NJ
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm about to order this one from Remus, i emailed them and they said it fits the US version of the MINI so we'll see.

http://www.remusexhaustshop.com/cars-mini-c-1_86.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUpE6oVJlPI
 
Reply Like
  #55  
Old 07-28-2009, 06:55 AM
drewstermalloy's Avatar
drewstermalloy
drewstermalloy is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Buffalo, New York
Posts: 2,879
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Let us know how that works out. It's the first one I've ever seen made specifically for the non-S.
 
Reply Like
  #56  
Old 07-28-2009, 05:03 PM
lacning74's Avatar
lacning74
lacning74 is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: nyc
Posts: 1,361
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
hmmm. the remus is tempting, especially since it's more easily reversed than swapping mufflers and looks like something i can diy install.
 
Reply Like
  #57  
Old 07-29-2009, 03:40 PM
drewstermalloy's Avatar
drewstermalloy
drewstermalloy is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Buffalo, New York
Posts: 2,879
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
I was thinking the same thing, I just wish there were sound clips and more details about power and mpg. Waiting for someone to be the guinea pig.
 
Reply Like
  #58  
Old 07-29-2009, 03:49 PM
SSr56's Avatar
SSr56
SSr56 is offline
2nd Gear
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: S.Hackensack, NJ
Posts: 64
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
youtube link has a sound clip
 
Reply Like
  #59  
Old 07-29-2009, 10:52 PM
drewstermalloy's Avatar
drewstermalloy
drewstermalloy is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (4)
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Buffalo, New York
Posts: 2,879
Likes: 0
Received 16 Likes on 14 Posts
Guess I missed that one. I like the sound, but it's not loud enough for me. Although it would probably be louder if they revved it higher.
 
Reply Like
  #60  
Old 07-30-2009, 12:51 AM
chubv's Avatar
chubv
chubv is offline
3rd Gear
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Austria
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by drewstermalloy
It's the first one I've ever seen made specifically for the non-S.
Here's another one for the Cooper.



And you can choose different tailpipes.
http://www.bastuck.de/web/liste_mode..._hg2=500030070
 
Reply Like
  #61  
Old 08-20-2009, 07:49 AM
jbewley's Avatar
jbewley
jbewley is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Emmitsburg, MD
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I checked with VIP Custom and they are working on an exhaust for the Clubman and R56 MC. The one they have for the "S" sounds good from the sound clip on their web site. I like their stuff, so I'm waiting for this to be available.

Jim
 
Reply Like
  #62  
Old 09-11-2009, 05:18 PM
wimsaab's Avatar
wimsaab
wimsaab is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 86
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I using supersprint with fully custom header and middle pipe, sound is very great!!!! I love it....

and the performance is very difference...

from Thailand..
 
Reply Like
  #63  
Old 09-11-2009, 07:13 PM
ajakeski's Avatar
ajakeski
ajakeski is offline
4th Gear
iTrader: (9)
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 434
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Find a good local muffler shop and have them build a system for you.
 
Reply Like
  #64  
Old 10-15-2009, 03:13 PM
jluckyfish's Avatar
jluckyfish
jluckyfish is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm waiting for VIP as well. They say December and since I'm in Az. I want to try local first.
 
Reply Like
  #65  
Old 10-15-2009, 03:26 PM
jbewley's Avatar
jbewley
jbewley is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Emmitsburg, MD
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by jluckyfish
I'm waiting for VIP as well. They say December and since I'm in Az. I want to try local first.
I have been very happy with everything I have gotten from VIP. I Like the way Van thinks and approaches things. Let me know what it sounds like. I don't want to call too much attention to myself. I want the performance aspects mostly.

Jim
 
Reply Like
  #66  
Old 10-26-2009, 09:37 AM
ragomini's Avatar
ragomini
ragomini is offline
1st Gear
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Hyde Park, NY
Posts: 15
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by Waterman
you can find it on Magnaflow's web site. Model # is 11132

I took your advice and ordered this magnaflow with a nice magnaflow tip to go with it. Will have it installed. Cant beat the price. Hope I like the new sound. I also have the KN drop in air filter. Thanks.
 
Reply Like
  #67  
Old 10-27-2009, 02:10 PM
jluckyfish's Avatar
jluckyfish
jluckyfish is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pls post up a sound clip and pics when you get it done.
 
Reply Like
  #68  
Old 10-28-2009, 06:19 PM
ig109's Avatar
ig109
ig109 is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Columbus In
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
In want duals on my Mini cooper.. Split duals like the Clubman S JCWs... anyone have any ideas?
 
Reply Like
  #69  
Old 10-28-2009, 06:29 PM
Oxybluecoop's Avatar
Oxybluecoop
Oxybluecoop is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (-1)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Washington D.C.
Posts: 2,976
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by ig109
In want duals on my Mini cooper.. Split duals like the Clubman S JCWs... anyone have any ideas?
http://bastuck.de/web/liste_modern.a..._hg2=500030070
 
Reply Like
  #70  
Old 10-28-2009, 06:52 PM
Stig One's Avatar
Stig One
Stig One is offline
Banned
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Amsterdam/Nurburg/Orlando
Posts: 560
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Sounds fast furious to me.
 
Reply Like
  #71  
Old 10-29-2009, 10:44 AM
chubv's Avatar
chubv
chubv is offline
3rd Gear
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Austria
Posts: 155
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by ig109
In want duals on my Mini cooper.. Split duals like the Clubman S JCWs... anyone have any ideas?
http://www.maxi-tuner.com/Maxi/Main%...nlagen.htm#one

Also fit on R56

EDIT:
Found one more
http://www.tunershop.co.uk/Exhausts/...c8262b6a95cac6
 
Reply Like
  #72  
Old 10-29-2009, 10:56 AM
ig109's Avatar
ig109
ig109 is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Columbus In
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Love the sound of the Tracer system.. That was all out of the country though.. Anyone in the states sell those kits.. Really just interested in the single pipe per side. but the Tracer sounds really good..
 
Reply Like
  #73  
Old 10-29-2009, 10:59 AM
ig109's Avatar
ig109
ig109 is offline
2nd Gear
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Columbus In
Posts: 78
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Originally Posted by Stig One
Sounds fast furious to me.
Oh yeah? and a lound single exit is less fast and furious because why? I am at least trying to keep it somewhat quiet..
 
Reply Like
  #74  
Old 11-24-2009, 06:32 AM
lacning74's Avatar
lacning74
lacning74 is offline
6th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: May 2007
Location: nyc
Posts: 1,361
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
I'm now thinking of keeping my stock muffler and just replacing my front pipe, deleting the second cat (where exactly is it?) and replacing the resonator. Can't have my family car being too loud. Any thoughts? Nicer sound? Maybe add 1-2 MPG or HP? Will I pass emmissions? Oxybluecoop, do you still have the stock muffler? Does it add much resriction on the streets? I know replacing the header is best, but I'm scared to trust someone to do that now. Thanks in advance.

 
Reply Like
  #75  
Old 11-28-2009, 02:28 PM
jbewley's Avatar
jbewley
jbewley is offline
5th Gear
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Emmitsburg, MD
Posts: 752
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I ran across this on Mini2. Milteck makes it, but the link is from their USA importer. Scroll down to the bottom and there is a header/down pipe/cat that will fit the regelar MC. Anyone heard of this?

http://www.stratmosphere.com/mini_exhausts.htm

Jim
 
Reply Like



Advanced Search
Quick Reply: Exhaust options?


Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -7. The time now is 05:46 PM.