Exhaust options?
 

Hey, guys!

Are there any cat-back exhaust options out there that might spice up the MC's exhaust note and possible find a hp two?

My bud has been talking about getting one for a while for his '07 MC so I thought I would go ahead and ask the question on his behalf.

Thanks!!

you could get a JCW exaust, a magnaflow catback, a megan catback, a borla catback, or alta. they'll all give you hp increase but each one varies. if you're looking for a good PRICE for the product, aka best bang for your buck, though then go with the megan. im gonna get that for myself just cuz its the cheapest and it was a great gurgle/bubble sound with good performance too. its so british lol. and it looks great frmo any angle too. go look it up you might like it. here:

http://www.autoxcooper.com/megan.html

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...r_exhaust.html

http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...r_exhaust.html

Not much out there for the R56 MC.

just keep looking around on different websites. if not then look around here on NAM. who knows you might get lucky.

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watch this.
you might just like it.
:thumbsup:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...+exhaust&hl=en

Hi!

We were waiting about two years hopefully that MINI will produce a cat-back exhaust like the JCW Soundkit of the R50.

But there is still no solution :mad:

That's the reason for our trip on last friday.

A small factory in Germany (we are from Austria) made this stainless steel single-piece production.:thumbsup:
The exhaust tip is taken from the R56S JCW Kit :grin:

http://www.mini2.info/forum/attachme...6&d=1228053066

http://www.mini2.info/forum/attachme...9&d=1228053066

I think we are the first with an exhaust which looks like a JCW :grin:
We don't know any other.

Cu
Christian

Nice work!:thumbsup: Now we need a sound clip!:nod:

please post clip I'm Italian good work, exuse me for corrupt speeck

Yep.

I will try to do one this weekend.

The soundlevel is like the stock exhaust but it sounds better :) . Otherwise there would be no chance to legalize it in Austria :roll:

Miltek
Supersprint
5zigen
one german exhaust I forgot hte name...

those are for R56 MC:thumbsup:

Clips are online :popcorn:

http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=812Oxnu2iOw
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=9shnasAyOK4
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=49NYiC5zWwE
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=pB9H4rBfu6w
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=GXIn9l135As

R56 Exhaust
 

Does the Megan exhaust fit a 2008 R56?

Nice and mellow sound!:thumbsup: Mine isn't as quiet.:popcorn:

We wanted an exhaust which is legal (in Austria). Therefore it was not possible to make it louder :roll:
But I will do some more clips when it is installed a little while.

I using HKS exhaust...2.2" Silent hi power...Nice result..

cooper non s hks
 

:thumbsup: HKS

Looks very nice. Now we need a clip online.

HKS Exhaust
 

Where did you find your HKS Exhaust?

I've done two new clips.
You should use good speakers because a lot of sound is at the deep frequencylevel :wink:

Check this sound out!:thumbsup:


For the R55 & R56. Arqray Exhaust Power

http://bond-mini.jp/diary/img/img524_IMG_1107.JPGhttp://bond-mini.jp/diary/img/img525_IMG_1076.JPGhttp://bond-mini.jp/diary/img/img526_IMG_3419.jpg

Sounds nice :thumbsup:

thats my question also....

OXYBLUE, where did you get the exhaust? Is it direct bolt? What was the cost?

even if its direct bolt... it seems there was some bumper cuttage

I don't have it I'm still waiting for the company who made it to return my email.:roll:

Yah, I noticed that as well... the finished products looks good.

I was quoted 1080.00 and a one month manufacture wait for this system.

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.

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_cGJL4Kb03hA/Sb...6032009060.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_cGJL4Kb03hA/Sb...8032009061.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_cGJL4Kb03hA/Sb...8032009064.jpg

any idea what brand that muffler is choova? I was thinking about ordering a magnaflow muffler from the US and getting my mate to fit it for me.

Exhaust option
 

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.:thumbsup: Hopefully, I can do a drive by sound shot sometime.

What size is the muffler Waterman? I've been looking at ordering a magnaflow muffler but not sure which size to get.

you can find it on Magnaflow's web site. Model # is 11132

also, as you can see in my pic, I had the muffler sprayed flat black color. Originally it had a satin finish. It also tucks up nice underneath and basically cannot be seen from behind like the stock one.

Figured I'd bump this thread. For those interested in an aftermarket systems here's Supersprint's full setup. That header looks nice.:eek:

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?

non-s exhaust
 

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.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-E...Q5fAccessories

this is a good idea?

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.

i am very tempted to do this. never done anything like this before. i feel like i can't even hear my oem exhaust over the engine. i don't like attracting attention, though. if u don't mind me asking, how much?