This is a couple of links to the exhaust install we did on Randy's Cooper S.

Borla Exhaust :smile:

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Chili Red/white Cooper S

 

Straightforward install. Sound is good - not too loud at all, but growls nicely under hard acceleration. Took about an hour at a leisurely pace.

Weights:

Stock 44lbs
Borla 32lbs

Very nice fit and finish. I intend to write an entire how-to to include pics from DiD and video/sound (as evidenced above) from ficcion.

Thanks to DaveinDenver and ficcion for the most excellent assistance.

Install in the Denver area is available. We are starting a new MINI modification business with installation of filters, exhaust, springs, etc. along with routine maintenance. Strictly MINI!! E-mail for info at randy@webbmotorsports.com

 

I am unable to get the link to open any file. Any tips? I am using a Mac. Or if you could email me te file direcly,
dkeens@sbcglobal.net

 

Looking at those pics....I only see one jackstand. You
wouldn't see me working under there....

 

There were two jack stands in place plus the jacks.

 

>>There were two jack stands in place plus the jacks.

I didn't see the second....but now I see ficcion is in
Denver...had I known you were there Dave...I would
have assumed there were two.....you obviously, by your
posts, know what you are doing.....

 

>>I am unable to get the link to open any file. Any tips? I am using a Mac. Or if you could email me te file direcly,
>>dkeens@sbcglobal.net


It is a windows media player file (.asf). I believe there is a windows media palyer compatible with Mac. Check on Microsoft's site.
:smile:

 

>>>>There were two jack stands in place plus the jacks.
>>
>>I didn't see the second....but now I see ficcion is in
>>Denver...had I known you were there Dave...I would
>>have assumed there were two.....you obviously, by your
>>posts, know what you are doing.....:smile:

Besides all that, I felt safe knowing DaveinDenver was there to protect me.

Randy

 

>>Safety is always first!! Now I don't usually go around tooting my horn, but since you questioned and I'm starting a new shop, I felt it necessary. The whole point will be moot soon because we will be putting in a lift anyway. :smile:
>>
>>Besides all that, I felt safe knowing DaveinDenver was there to protect me.
In case you don't remember
Safety Fast!!!

 

I really like that first video the best ficcion!

 

Some pics I took (note the two jackstands)




Note the convoluted stock routing on the right (the Borla is about 10-12 lbs lighter than stock)




The old stock tips


one of the blurrier pictures I have taken (Borla tips BTW)

 

Did you guys have to tweak the stock rear skid plate a little to clear the tips? Mine was rubbing the tubing going to the tips and making an anoying noise inside the car. Luckily the skid plate/heat shield is real thin and easy to bend.

 

Ahh...now I see said the blind man....
The Borla sounds a little darker as well.
How many hours....

 

Randy had to break out the Dremel to trim the heatshield

It probably only took about 1.5 hours. We'll be doing mine soon, so hopefully with a little practice under our belts, we cut the time down. Getting the stock exhaust off of the hangers was the most difficult part.

 

Does that mean it's ordered then Dave???

By the way nice pics!

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Chili Red/white Cooper S

 

I never really looked at the stock exhaust,...screwy... .
You guys got a dyno out there...

 

ficcion: I'll be ordering it tomorrow.

2minis: yeah, near as we could guess the routing is that way on the stock exhaust to meet euro noise restrictions or something.

We just might get the cars on a dyno this winter.

 

Yeah. I guess those narrow streets aren't like the Rockies.. .

 

>>I never really looked at the stock exhaust,...screwy... .
>>You guys got a dyno out there...

The Borla makes 6hp more to the wheels.

 

>>I am unable to get the link to open any file. Any tips? I am using a Mac. Or if you could email me te file direcly,
>>dkeens@sbcglobal.net
I use a Mac running OS X. You need Windows Media Player. Why folks don't do things in mpeg puzzles me.

 

>>>>Why folks don't do things in mpeg puzzles me.


Noted. I'll do that in the future.
:smile:

 

Mine would have arrived today, but during a quick trip to the store is when the UPS guy showed up so I have to wait until Monday to pick it up.