How much different is the JCW exhaust note from the stock MCS exhaust? Is it much louder, throatier, beefier? Or is there not much difference? I can pick up a used (for 1 day) JCW exhaust very inexpensively and just what to know how much different the sound will be. Thanks in advance.

 

The change in exhaust note is barely noticeable. (I upgraded from stock to JCW about a year ago) If you're looking for more "tone", the aftermarket units will give you more of that. I went for the JCW since I was looking for more flow and better looking tips, without more noise to bug my neighbors. (Standard disclaimer for personal opinion applied)

 

Take out the center resonator, and the JCW sounds quite different.

 

i think it sounds alot better actually.
it's more "poppy" and around 3,000rpms+ it sounds way better than stock.
picked my JCW exhaust up for $50. haha

 

I just put one on my car not to long ago. I really don't notice a huge difference in sound, but it is a little louder. Mine has also not started popping yet, i think that comes with time.

 

Definitely comes with time. It's weird how you have to wear it down for awhile.

 

I think it has a better tone to it, and is slightly louder. It weighs less and has better flow than stock.

Here is a clip of my jcw exhaust:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLroVlLWcTs

 

Please let me know if you don't like it and I'll buy it from you! I've been looking for a used JCW(I even posted a "wanted" ad here awhile ago), and still haven't found anything.

Thanks

 

I'm not buying it. A dealership offered to sell it to me for $250. List is over $700. PM me if you want more details.

 

it really lists for over $700?

 

Spade - Looks like you got a great deal at $50.

From my dealer's website.....

John Cooper Works Exhaust MINI Cooper S
Price: $754.37
Part Number: JCW Exhaust

Available Options
Cooper S produced prior to 01/04 , Cooper S produced after 01/04 , Cooper S Convertible up to 2008
Product Information:
The John Cooper Works sport exhaust is the same parallel flow unit, which is included in the John Cooper Works Tuning Kit. The stainless steel exhaust provides a distinctive, very sporty exterior sound and the John Cooper Works branded exhaust tips add a racing look to the car. Price does not include installation.

 

Dang that's crazy. I love the tips on them. I sprayed my exhaust black and the "John Cooper Works" still shows up.

 

Get a JCW exhaust with RMW header - it sounds normal below 3500rpm and when you go upwards it howls

 

True Dat!
Love mine and have no plans to change
OK I do want a RMW header

 

Well, any aftermarket header will howl. lol It's just what they do.

RMW FTW

 

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