So, the battery bulge in the bottom of the mini has been bugging me since I first saw the exhaust system... It seems so ridiculous to make the exhaust go around a completely arbitrary bulge in the bottom of the car. Does anyone think there would be a benefit to chopping that bugger off and doing a straight one-pipe exhaust? I'm thinking a 2.5" pipe off the header straight back (with a resonator and canister muffler).

Other question is where to hide the battery. I'm thinking an Odyssey (or other tiny batt) in one of the side parts of the trunk?

Any ideas? Has anyone done this before?

 

Yes, they have. The search function is your friend.

Kevin

 

Contact Steve at Custom Mini Shop. He has done a few of these.

 

I know Danny @ MINICorsa did it...and it is loud as hell from what I recall. More people have done it too, so it certainly can be done

 

 

Holy crap that's loud!!! Thanks for the leads, guys

 

could 2 small ones do the same job side by side, allowing a 3" gap for zorst

 

LOL, and to think i'm usually that guy who posts the Albinoblacksheep "posting and you" safety video!

 

This link might help.

 

thanks -- I just finished all 13 pages! Tons of good info in there!