Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R56) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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I would imagine removing the second cat will help performance and sound but is there any sacrafice? Any CELs? Will is still pass CA smog?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 02:47 PM
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I have not encountered any CELs (knock on wood)... Everything is running fine. The primary cat should be sufficient, but I won't know for sure until I get a smog test...
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:58 PM
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just ordered
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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Congrats Todoubled ... You'll be happy you did. You may even want to drive to their facility (if you are near) and have them do the install so that they can do it right the first time
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:51 PM
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WTF??? when did they rose the prices to 749?????
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Looks like they did it sometime this morning. But if the 20% applies , then it's only $599, which is still a pretty good deal.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Whatever happened to Cyber Mondays deal? lol
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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sweet, glad I got in before they raised the prices, I was actually going to order today but did it on sat
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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So did you get it for 649 or was it 20% off of that
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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20% off 649
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Darn... I should have waited...
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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just ordered and having talked to strat i feel confident they no there stuff and i gotta support ny businesses. The exhaust sounds amazing and hearing how they got it that way is intresting not a setup im familiar with but i no nothing. i look forward to springtime so i hope someone else puts vid and sound clips up i got alot of goodies waiting.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by todoubled
just ordered and having talked to strat i feel confident they no there stuff and i gotta support ny businesses. The exhaust sounds amazing and hearing how they got it that way is intresting not a setup im familiar with but i no nothing. i look forward to springtime so i hope someone else puts vid and sound clips up i got alot of goodies waiting.
You are absolutely correct... there is no other sound out there that can compare. I've noticed that there is quite a bit of burble when I'm in first gear going about 10-20 mph and then taking my foot off of the exhaust Also, the more I listen to it the more it reminds me (a little bit) like how the Subaru STI's sound with their aftermarket exhaust (throaty rumble sound) , which in my opinion does not sound ricey at all

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im passing on them...i tried ordering it last week, but it would not let me add to cart ( at 649 minus 20%) ...i got bacj home today and got a nice reply from one of the people there, that the website has been fixed. i went to order it and what do i see???? 749..i politely reminded them abotu my fail try few days ago ( even with the old email intact ) , and what do i get???? " we never ment to sell them below $600 "??? hmm, ok...thanks but no thanks.
sorry to hear that minipolack, but 20% off of 749 still isn't too bad, but I know what you mean, 20% off of 649 is even better
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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I have to admit, this is probably the first aftermarket exhaust for the R56 that actually sounds good!

It remains that typical growl the stock exhaust has, only a bit 'heavier' and louder. Really nice. So far only the JCW exhaust was a good alternative (Milltek and other are great performance-wise but they don't sound as good as this!)

Any plans in making an exhaust for the Clubman? There is quite a difference in sound R56 vs. R55.. the latter sounds a bit more throaty.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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mini polack u seem to be confused the add for 20% off explains how the 20% will be taken off ur invoice. There billing program dosnt allow for it to come of site, i missed explenation but found it eventually u just need read further.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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I know its not,but it almost looks like a glasspack. I wonder how a mini would sound with one.
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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i thought u meant adding the 20% off not the exhaust if that was the problem i would give u the rate offered thurs. as good customer service especially if u emailed them sry man good luck!
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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if i think its to loud ill sell u to u the next day!
 
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Old Dec 2, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Here's how you order and get the 20% off. Just put "holiday20" in the comments. You will see full price but we process it at the discount and enclose your official invoice. Pete, Stratmosphere. 1.866.533.1777

http://www.stratmosphere.com/strat_hol_wk2_08.htm
 

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Old Dec 3, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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