Exhaust options?
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I just had the stock exhaust on my R56 MC replaced with an off the shelf sports muffler here in Sydney by a reputable exhaust shop (Carline). I basically told them that I'm after a muffler that would give me a bit of a deeper tone and improve the flow a bit. Not the racey & attention seeking sound. Although they were a bit unsure of the outcome as they have never done one before, they recommended a type that they think will do the job. Lucky for me it was just perfect! The sound, flow, feel & look I was after.
I no longer feel that I'm driving a 1600cc car but rather it feels more like a 2.5L stock turbo (WRX). And definitely the engine feels more unrestricted and flows a lot better. Just perfect. Cost me a total of A$330 (approx. US$210).
It maybe worth seeking the advise of your reputable muffler shops.
I no longer feel that I'm driving a 1600cc car but rather it feels more like a 2.5L stock turbo (WRX). And definitely the engine feels more unrestricted and flows a lot better. Just perfect. Cost me a total of A$330 (approx. US$210).
It maybe worth seeking the advise of your reputable muffler shops.
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Since I'm on a tight budget, I tried a low cost expierment. Installed a Magnaflow muffler on my Cooper. My fabricator welded the original tip back on to look stock. I am pleased with the sound, (very mellow on the road) and not loud or farty. There is a pic in my gallery pics as well as a short sound video. My wife has commented the car seems more responsive, (she is a non car anything) and our gas mpg has gone from 28/38 to 32/44. also dropped in a K&N air filter. Hopefully, I can do a drive by sound shot sometime.
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#36
I dont want to cut off my muffler, I'd much rather get a direct bolt-on catback exhaust for my r56 base cooper.
Does anyone know where it can be found?? or if one even exists?
I've been searching and haven't found a single one.
How can this be? There are several cat-backs for the 1st gen base cooper.
It's been over 2 yrs since the r56 launch, how long did it take for the 1st gen aftermarket exhausts to come out?
Does anyone know where it can be found?? or if one even exists?
I've been searching and haven't found a single one.
How can this be? There are several cat-backs for the 1st gen base cooper.
It's been over 2 yrs since the r56 launch, how long did it take for the 1st gen aftermarket exhausts to come out?
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I went down to my local muffler shop and had a cat-back magnaflow installed for less than the cost of a diy kit online. I have seen kits for 600-700 dollars, and I only paid 450 installed. No getting dirty, no hassle of parts not fitting, no headaches. Half hour later it was welded by a pro and sounded better than the JCW. Has a low growl...not that weed wacker sound on all these imports now-a-days.
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Yep that would work but you will get a CEL and will run rich. If your state has emissions inspection make sure you keep the factory pipes with both the cats or bribe the inspector. Also that setup isn't on the OBX site so I'd call them before buying it.
Last edited by Oxybluecoop; 07-02-2009 at 06:51 PM.
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Since I'm on a tight budget, I tried a low cost expierment. Installed a Magnaflow muffler on my Cooper. My fabricator welded the original tip back on to look stock. I am pleased with the sound, (very mellow on the road) and not loud or farty. There is a pic in my gallery pics as well as a short sound video. My wife has commented the car seems more responsive, (she is a non car anything) and our gas mpg has gone from 28/38 to 32/44. also dropped in a K&N air filter. Hopefully, I can do a drive by sound shot sometime.
#41
I have seen several Magnaflow mufflers in Pepboys and other auto stores, usually ranging anywhere from $60-$100.
#42
anyway, i'm just being lazy for now until i get around to calling up some local muffler shops.
#43
parts wise it was 225 for the new pipes, muffler, new tip and resonator(all three magnaflow). labor was 225, but it was worth it to me to have them do it so it was welded up and fit perfectly with no pre-bent pressure robbing pipes. I could have gone with just the muffler, but figured doing everything would sound better and let my car breath a little easier. It did not void any warranty work either as I just had the recall done on my cat last month.
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parts wise it was 225 for the new pipes, muffler, new tip and resonator(all three magnaflow). labor was 225, but it was worth it to me to have them do it so it was welded up and fit perfectly with no pre-bent pressure robbing pipes. I could have gone with just the muffler, but figured doing everything would sound better and let my car breath a little easier. It did not void any warranty work either as I just had the recall done on my cat last month.
#45
guess it's cheaper to get my own and them bring it to a shop? i've seen the one Waterman used online for $70. i'm wondering how much the install usually is to swap mufflers? grumpy said his setup was $450. i'm guessing that's cause he had them fabricate a whole new catback? otherwise, seems expensive.
anyway, i'm just being lazy for now until i get around to calling up some local muffler shops.
anyway, i'm just being lazy for now until i get around to calling up some local muffler shops.
#46
I checked into all options online ie: megan, borla, etc...and for what you get having one built for you is way cheaper than buying a kit and doing it yourself.
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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.