Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

Drivetrain Survey - MCS Exhaust Types

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 08:52 PM
  #1  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
Survey - MCS Exhaust Types

I'm the guy that has taken over the Exhaust Guide thread started back in 2004, which is now a sticky on the 1st Gen | Modifications | Drivetrain (Cooper S) thread (This thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=23789)

I want to determine how to improve the Exhaust Guide. To do that, it just makes sense to me to find out the most popular exhausts out there for the MCS. (By popular, I mean the ones that are installed by the most people).

If certain manufacturers exhausts are being used way more than others, we should spend more time on those, and less on the others.

So, please take this one question survey, at SurveyMonkey.com:
(*Update SURVEY ENDED - RESULTS HERE https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...5&postcount=12*)



It asks you to pick which custom exhaust you have on your MCS - that's it, once click.

I will keep bumping this, and will put it in the general discussion listing to try and get as much info as possible. Please excuse the cross postings.

Scott Portis
Exhaust Thread Manager (by default, not by expertise)
 

Last edited by smportis; Aug 21, 2008 at 03:50 PM.
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2008 | 10:17 PM
  #2  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
Oh, by the way, post a reply to keep this near the top if you take the survey!

Thanks - 7 surveys already in an hour, at midnight, on a Sunday night. This is one heavily used Forum!

Scott P.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:05 AM
  #3  
MUShadd's Avatar
MUShadd
6th Gear
iTrader: (11)
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,407
Likes: 1
From: Destin, FL
+1 for Stealth...don't have it yet, buts its on order.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:20 AM
  #4  
Myke@RPI's Avatar
Myke@RPI
4th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: The Park, SoCAL
skunk 2.... so ricerish...lol
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:29 AM
  #5  
Guest's Avatar
Guest
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,902
Likes: 2
From: SoCaL (Agoura Hills)
Originally Posted by Myke@RPI
skunk 2.... so ricerish...lol
Skunk 2 = Invidia with SS Tips instead of Titanium tips.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:33 AM
  #6  
Myke@RPI's Avatar
Myke@RPI
4th Gear
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: The Park, SoCAL
Originally Posted by rustyboy155
Skunk 2 = Invidia with SS Tips instead of Titanium tips.
really? they do look alot alike... does it really gain hp? cause some systems lose hp and im not sure about my system... sounds cool though!
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:12 AM
  #7  
Guest's Avatar
Guest
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,902
Likes: 2
From: SoCaL (Agoura Hills)
Originally Posted by Myke@RPI
really? they do look alot alike... does it really gain hp? cause some systems lose hp and im not sure about my system... sounds cool though!
I'm not sure if it gains much of anything. It became a restriction at around 210 or so whp so I yanked it and replaced it with a full RMW headerback.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:26 AM
  #8  
ScottinBend's Avatar
ScottinBend
6th Gear
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 3,589
Likes: 2
From: Oregon, USA
Don't forget the ever popular one-ball. Best bang for the buck. Good HP and sound.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 07:32 AM
  #9  
Bahamabart's Avatar
Bahamabart
6th Gear
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,291
Likes: 0
From: Miami, Florida
bumpidy bump
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:49 AM
  #10  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
Originally Posted by SnYpR
+1 for Stealth...don't have it yet, buts its on order.
Snyper,
I saw your post in the ALTA thread begging them to increase production - LOL.

Scott
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:50 AM
  #11  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
Originally Posted by Myke@RPI
skunk 2.... so ricerish...lol
Hmm, do I need to add that as an option on the Survey?
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:51 AM
  #12  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
Originally Posted by ScottinBend
Don't forget the ever popular one-ball. Best bang for the buck. Good HP and sound.
Don't worry scott, it is in the survey as a choice. Did you fill out the survey?
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:56 AM
  #13  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
As of 4/21/08, 43 Responses to Pre-2007. The leaders are:

One Ball Mod ......................... 19% (8 Responses)
Magnaflow..............................12% (5 Responses)
Alta Sporttone 2.5"..................10% (4)
OEM......................................10% (4)
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 11:57 AM
  #14  
Guest's Avatar
Guest
6th Gear
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,902
Likes: 2
From: SoCaL (Agoura Hills)
Originally Posted by smportis
Hmm, do I need to add that as an option on the Survey?
Skunk 2 = Invidia, didn't see if you had Invidia, but if you do you're covered (Just put a slash or something).
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:29 PM
  #15  
DenisP.ru's Avatar
DenisP.ru
1st Gear
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by smportis
I'm the guy that has taken over the Exhaust Guide thread started back in 2004, which is now a sticky on the 1st Gen | Modifications | Drivetrain (Cooper S) thread (This thread: https://www.northamericanmotoring.com...ad.php?t=23789)

I want to determine how to improve the Exhaust Guide. To do that, it just makes sense to me to find out the most popular exhausts out there for the MCS. (By popular, I mean the ones that are installed by the most people).

If certain manufacturers exhausts are being used way more than others, we should spend more time on those, and less on the others.

So, please take this one question survey, at SurveyMonkey.com:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?s...cwWQgQxg_3d_3d

It asks you to pick which custom exhaust you have on your MCS - that's it, once click.

I will keep bumping this, and will put it in the general discussion listing to try and get as much info as possible. Please excuse the cross postings.

Scott Portis
Exhaust Thread Manager (by default, not by expertise)
I think these guide must be hierarchical - by sides-by vendor... and its need to have leveling( one -to- five stars) for loudness and so on
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:30 PM
  #16  
MiniMacPR's Avatar
MiniMacPR
5th Gear
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 620
Likes: 0
From: San Juan, PR
Bump
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 12:45 PM
  #17  
ninjlao's Avatar
ninjlao
Ninja Mini
iTrader: (2)
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 617
Likes: 2
From: Fullerton, CA
I'm curious if anyone has either of the D.U.Z. exhausts. They both look amazing.
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:02 PM
  #18  
DoubleNick's Avatar
DoubleNick
4th Gear
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 459
Likes: 2
From: Tallahassee, FL
My sig says it all. Nearly 4 yrs with Magnaflow--haven't heard "better"--to me. The tips are still pristine--ofcourse I clean them 2-3x per week. Nick
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 01:13 PM
  #19  
#Dragon#'s Avatar
#Dragon#
3rd Gear
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 266
Likes: 1
From: uk
volt exhaust
 
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2008 | 04:45 PM
  #20  
that7guy's Avatar
that7guy
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,332
Likes: 0
From: Inside the DC Beltway
Vote or Die!
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 07:37 PM
  #21  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
Originally Posted by #Dragon#
volt exhaust
Me too!
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:40 PM
  #22  
Fracky's Avatar
Fracky
Transwarp - Warp 10.0
iTrader: (4)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,866
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
I tried to post for my exhaust setup, but it says the polling's been discontinued?
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 09:55 PM
  #23  
smportis's Avatar
smportis
Thread Starter
|
4th Gear
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Nashvegas
Originally Posted by Fracky
I tried to post for my exhaust setup, but it says the polling's been discontinued?
My bad, try it again!
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:03 PM
  #24  
TurboMini's Avatar
TurboMini
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 346
Likes: 2
From: NYC!!
The dual exit Blue Flame exhaust isn't an option on the list. I don't have it, but it is one that I have been considering...
 
Reply
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 10:09 PM
  #25  
Fracky's Avatar
Fracky
Transwarp - Warp 10.0
iTrader: (4)
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 1,866
Likes: 0
From: Fresno, CA
Originally Posted by smportis
My bad, try it again!
Cool. Done deal. You know what'd be pretty sweet & sorta informative is to have a header section to go with exhaust setup. Just an idea. How do you know what the polling stats are?
 
Reply



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 12:56 AM.