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Jul 4, 2007 | 09:15 PM

#351

rhubbard

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Originally Posted by ManikMini21

Thinking of getting a custom exhaust on my R53 S and wanted some opinions on how i should proceed.
Thinking of doing a one muffler setup with a magnaflow exhaust kind of like the dinan setup.

Anybody here tried that? I have searched and found couple of sound clips on custom jobs but not much. hoping the muffler guy can do a good mandrel bend. Plus should i get a resonator or not?

Feedback Appreciated. Thanx NAMers

I've got a full 2.5" right now with no cat and only 2 resonators. If you like a lot of burble/pop and a gun shot sounding crack when shifting, it's the way to go. It does sound farty at around 2.5K to 3K, but after that it just screams. I'd love to take a clip, but I just don't have anything but my phone to do it with.

Jul 9, 2007 | 02:12 PM

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Here ya go...RMW head/header, 2.5" dia 18" Magnaflow center resonator, 2.5" modified Borla Race, twin 3" custom exhaust tips...Way tooo Loud!!!

Especially at 11pm...

I'll post another clip after exchanging the Magnaflow for Flowmaster Hushmaster...

TURN IT UP!!!

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Jul 9, 2007 | 03:28 PM

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sounds sweet

Jul 27, 2007 | 08:06 PM

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Here is a clip of my 05' MCS with stock exhaust midpipe leading to a supertrapp muffler and a homemade CAI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDws4pfWU0g

Jul 27, 2007 | 09:44 PM

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Hey, i'm in that video. that's us at the BMW performance center a few weeks ago.

at the October event i'll have my car ready to destroy all!

Jul 31, 2007 | 10:31 PM

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borla sound at idle

I have a Borla Street on my 04 MCS. The running sound is good but at idle (~800 rpm) it has a putt-putt sound that's driving me crazy. Anything over 1000 rpm and it disappears. There is no idle adjustment since it's all controlled by the ECU. The dealer had no suggestions. Otherwise it runs fine.
The engine is modified to something above Works specs.

anyone else experience this?

Aug 1, 2007 | 06:24 AM

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Sunday at an industrial park...

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Aug 8, 2007 | 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by jaywilson

The engine is modified to something above Works specs.

No idea....but if you have no clue what is on your MINI I would suggest taking it to the dealer and have them find all the aftermarket parts...that would scare me!

-Cody

Aug 8, 2007 | 11:37 AM

#359

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Entering motorway via round-about...

Aug 9, 2007 | 06:40 AM

#360

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One Ball Exhaust

One Ball Exhaust sitting in driveway...
http://www.fquick.com/videos/MCS_w__..._driveway/2943

One Ball Exhaust Driving Away and Returning...
http://www.fquick.com/videos/2004_MC...rive_Away/2946

Aug 19, 2007 | 06:39 PM

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http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...33691309&hl=en

Aug 19, 2007 | 06:54 PM

#362

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Originally Posted by onasled

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...33691309&hl=en

Where's my jaw? I dropped it and I can't find it...

Aug 19, 2007 | 07:03 PM

#363

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Quote:

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http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...33691309&hl=en

That honestly sounds very similar to my exhaust.

Aug 22, 2007 | 12:35 AM

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Some Guy

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Anybody have a sound clip of the Invidia Catback?

Aug 22, 2007 | 05:59 AM

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Anybody have a sound clip of the Invidia Catback?

Check here. These sound more true to life than any clips found on YouTube, etc. If you need to hear something else, let me know and it can be arranged.

Aug 22, 2007 | 08:37 AM

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Wow, that sounds amazing.

And the price on them is really good too.

Aug 22, 2007 | 09:23 AM

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Wow, that sounds amazing.

And the price on them is really good too.

I thought the same thing when I was shopping for exhausts... which is why I bought the Invidia.

Aug 22, 2007 | 09:35 AM

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Wow, that sounds amazing.

And the price on them is really good too.

+1

You won't regret it. I've got it on my S now, and absolutely love it. It grabs a lot of attention, but also isn't much different than stock (at idle).

Do it

Aug 22, 2007 | 09:42 AM

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http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...33691309&hl=en

That's sick. I love the dog bark at about :14.

Aug 22, 2007 | 10:29 AM

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Is the Invidia louder than Milltek? Is there droning at all?

Aug 22, 2007 | 11:16 AM

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I haven't heard the milltek, so I can't comment. However, there is a slight drone for me on the highway, but I also have a RSD kit... If you cruise with the windows down, it is not a problem at all. Windows up....is another story, but nothing horrible.

Aug 22, 2007 | 02:14 PM

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Those are some great sound clips of the Invidia. I put mine on in May and have been loving it ever since. Plus my car is Hyper Blue so it matches my paint perfectly. Very good job on recording it.

Steve

Sep 19, 2007 | 02:32 PM

#373

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NICE

Excellent work, you should add R56 to the stack. Alta and Milltek both sound nice. Milltek has supreme hp gains however

Sep 30, 2007 | 02:14 PM

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I scrolled back to around posting #295 - #300 and found some discussion of the Coast to Coast titanium cat back system. I saw the photos and listened to the sound clip. Has anyone out there purchased one of these systems and have any personal observations or comments on quality, hp, torque, ease of installation / fitment, etc. I would like to hear what the talk on the street is. At 15 pounds, that's one light system. KFD

Sep 30, 2007 | 03:55 PM

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what does anybody know about a TCS Sportline exhaust