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

Drivetrain So here I sit at Exhaust Depot.... ; )

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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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So here I sit at Exhaust Depot.... ; )

Last night I left late to drive to Orlando to have Exhaust Depot install a downpipe, coldside hard tubing and full exhaust. While they were at it, I had them make a straight pipe to replace the resonator if I thought it was too loud.

I got a chance to meet Danny (DNader) this morning. After getting his exhaust installed, he drove all the way back here just so I could hear it before committing to anything. Very nice gesture, (Thanks Danny). I don't know if he removed it but the last video I saw didn't do his car justice. The sound from the exhaust is fantastic. Sounds great!

Rashaun and Fello are here installing the exhaust (Hector must be out playing on the boat or something...lol) These guys are phenomonal, very cool guys. I've been in the bodyshop business for 25 years and can weld decent (at best...lol) but Rashaun, WOW, that guy can WELD. Looks like it's done by a robot.

It's almost 3pm and they're about halfway done (more than that actually) but they're doing a job that I'm sure Hector would be proud of. They represented him good!

I'll post pics and vids later when I get home. As soon as they're done, it's back to NC.

Now I just have to figure out how to carry back a 20 foot stock exhaust...



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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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let us know how it sounds. im glad a local let you hear what it sounded like first. im local and cant wait till i have enough money saved up so i can just have hector get this darn thing done.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:35 PM
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The 20 foot stock exhaust can be cut, then put joints like the new exhaust. You should then have 3 sections.

Good to hear Hector has some quality folks at the shop. He told me he was moving family and going away for the weekend. Busy busy....

Vids, sound bytes and pictures. I hope your taking pictures.

Let me know what you think after 7 hours back to home. I hope no drone!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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Nice meeting you Mark. I'm going to delete the video now lol. The sound quality of it is horrible. When i find my camera i'll use that instead of a lap top.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 02:48 PM
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cant wait mark! my springs came in.... but came in super late so no install for me, maybe tomorrow!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by old81
The 20 foot stock exhaust can be cut
My god.. Those tips must stick out way far!



 
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Old Jun 7, 2009 | 05:21 AM
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I was going to have his guys cut it up but I've got a couple of members that want to buy it. I really didn't want to hack it up if someone wanted the use the entire exhaust.

I put a post on what I'm going to do with videos on Hector's post.

Exhaust Depot's post
 
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