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Old 05-25-2008, 07:55 AM
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My ALTA 3in CATBACK Then and NOW....FINALLY

SO finally after months of driving my exhaust sounds the way I always wanted it to sound....DEEP! I did not change anything, but it is definetly ALOT more deeper. It would be cool to have it like that out of the box.
BEFORE THE BREAK IN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oAP718gOuPA


AS IT SOUNDS TODAY. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gAHKYAQ7F0
 

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Nice! Sounds better than you're original video of it.
 
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SOUNDS GREAT! I do miss the pop spit and burble of the R53, but I like your sound!
 
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Do you think it was just time that made the difference?
 
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Originally Posted by abuzavi
Do you think it was just time that made the difference?
Thats the million dollar question. I dont have a clue abu. You know I doubt this has anything to do with it but I have a tendency to spray a lot of cold water up the hot exhaust, much like the old glass packs. I truily doubt this would have any bearing on sound, (concerning this system) but then again out of 20 or 30 exhausts Ive done....this is the first one that ever changed this much interms of sound.
If anyone is wondering, this is the R56 ALTA CATBACK, no Downpipe.
 
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i think u would get more popping if you had the alta downpipe, a result of more unrestricted flow throughout the system, but never as much as the r53. could be wrong though
 
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Originally Posted by mars_smiley
i think u would get more popping if you had the alta downpipe, a result of more unrestricted flow throughout the system, but never as much as the r53. could be wrong though
HMMMMM perhaps, But classy cars dont pop they growl So for me I would sell my MINI if she ever sounded so Crass...Popping and Farting.........Its just unlady like LOL

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gAHKYAQ7F0
 

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Some weird stuff happened w/ my post above....but I think this is the best sound ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TURN UP YOUR ^6.1 SURROUND
 

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Originally Posted by matty125
Some weird stuff happened w/ my post above....but I think this is the best sound ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
www.youtube.com/v/mgfW9XnffYM&hl=en&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6& border=1"
TURN UP YOUR ^6.1 SURROUND
 
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that does sound nice indeed... but a few pops wouldn't hurt, especially in the upper rpm range
 
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If anyone cares, about how my stock one opened up in comparison...

http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=zkIIH7q65xk
 
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Sounds good! Thanks for the post and the update! A True NAMer!

Let me know if I can help further!
 
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Glad you clarified it was the Catback and not the Turboback..you just saved me $800
 
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Originally Posted by matty125
Thats the million dollar question. I dont have a clue abu. You know I doubt this has anything to do with it but I have a tendency to spray a lot of cold water up the hot exhaust, much like the old glass packs. I truily doubt this would have any bearing on sound, (concerning this system) but then again out of 20 or 30 exhausts Ive done....this is the first one that ever changed this much interms of sound.
If anyone is wondering, this is the R56 ALTA CATBACK, no Downpipe.
The longer you drive on most exhaust, they get a little louder. In my z3 I have a magnaflow, and at first it was quiet, but now it purrs just perfect.
 
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Originally Posted by mmm def
Glad you clarified it was the Catback and not the Turboback..you just saved me $800
Spend the $800 for the turboback and you'll be even happier though!

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The longer you drive on most exhaust, they get a little louder. In my z3 I have a magnaflow, and at first it was quiet, but now it purrs just perfect.
Yup I agree with this. I had an Eisenmann exhaust on my A4 and it was almost quieter than stock when I put it on. I was soooo mad, especially since it was a $1k exhaust. However, as time went on, it got much louder and sounded heavenly!
 
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Originally Posted by flannelhippie
The longer you drive on most exhaust, they get a little louder. In my z3 I have a magnaflow, and at first it was quiet, but now it purrs just perfect.

my magnaflow sounded great from the get go but it definitely does sound better after a couple thousand miles.

ive also noticed the exhaust sounds different after its all warmed up.
 
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I am waiting for my Cat Back Exhaust from Alta (on back order), but it's going to be worth the wait. I really like the sound after it has some miles on it. By the way how many miles did you put on you MINI before you noticed the improved sound? I didn't spend the extra $ on the downpipe. I will eventually but for now that was enough $ spent.
 
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Originally Posted by provofam
I am waiting for my Cat Back Exhaust from Alta (on back order), but it's going to be worth the wait. I really like the sound after it has some miles on it. By the way how many miles did you put on you MINI before you noticed the improved sound? I didn't spend the extra $ on the downpipe. I will eventually but for now that was enough $ spent.
Thanks for the order and the patience BTW! Let me know if I can help further.
 
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Old 06-25-2008, 10:42 AM
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Adam, I should be receiving my Alta CAI and PNP today so I may be more impatient for that exhaust as I've gotta wait for it before I install the PNP. Patience is a virtue but come on Cat Back
 
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Why do you have to wait for the exhaust before installing the PNP?
 
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the tune I specified is for the Alta CAI and the Alta Cat Back, maybe I don't. How about it Adam, is it okay to install the PNP prior to the Cat Back exhaust installation?
 
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Mozza, sounds like your going to have one sweet ride. You'll have to post some pics when you get your 09' JCW Hardtop
 
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the oooohhhh so good sound

Originally Posted by provofam
I am waiting for my Cat Back Exhaust from Alta (on back order), but it's going to be worth the wait. I really like the sound after it has some miles on it. By the way how many miles did you put on you MINI before you noticed the improved sound? I didn't spend the extra $ on the downpipe. I will eventually but for now that was enough $ spent.
Hey, I just wanted to let you know that theres a R56 s ALTA catback forsale on this site under the parts and stuff link. It should sound much like mine as in has about 1000 mi on it he want 6 something check it out....if you dont want to wait.
To answer Ur question I put about 3000 kilometers on my exhaust and it is on video ONLY CATBACK. I have a ALTA DP UNPOLISHED pipe forsale...exactly what Adams shop sells for 869.00? ,,, but its unpolished...Im trying to sell it for what I paid...760!!!! unopened new...ships from Oregon.Home of ALTA!!! Im trying to purchase an R53 to tune maddddly.
 
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matty125,
thanks for info, I'll check it out. The downpipe has to wait for now, I'll wait on other mods until next year (FMIC is next on my wish list). Gotta keep my wife happy
 


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