Where can I get info on the custom exhaust mod that is basically a straight pipe off the cat with an aftermarket muffler? I know you have to remove the battery encasement to make it fit, but that is about it. I'd like to get info on exactly what underneath the car needs to be removed, cost, and gains.

 

TonyB would be the guy to check with. He's done what you're speaking of.

 

Thanks minimc. I just PM'd him.

 

Just got your PM, and I thought I would reply here in case others might be interested. I just found this semi-recent thread... My first post is at the bottom of this page. I guess I removed those photos due to space limitations. The MINI2 thread provided on the next page is plenty comprehensive though...

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...t+exhaust+flow

 

Thanks for the PM back and thanks for the post w/pics and links. That's the best looking Mini exhaust I have ever seen. What muffler/tip is that? Have you been able to dyno it? Any pics of the battery relocation after you cleaned it up?

 

Thanks for the compliments BelowRadar. I must admit that's the first I heard that it's a good-looking exhaust :smile: . I've never heard the contrary, but still nice to hear...

The MINI2 link should show some detailed shots of the battery. Here are a couple that I found here on NAM:





Good thing I'm not selling this set-up because I don't have any dyno numbers, nor even any flow measurements . As with the AGS intake, it provides for a shorter, straigther and larger path for the exhaust gases, and that makes sense to me.

Oh, the tip name can be found in the MINI2 link. It's been a while...

 

Do you have a sound clip?...

I've always wanted to hear your exhaust "sing"

 

DJ, I'd like to request the same song they did

 

Sorry, no sound clips. If you are ever in the Bay Area...

The cool thing about doing your own exhaust is that one can choose the tip of their preference, and also play with different combos of resonators/mufflers to get the desired sound.

I really like the wide oval tip as I feel that it fills the opening in the valence quite nicely...

 

And then a collective sigh of disappointment was heard across the board

Sure looks nice though...I don't see a resonator, bet that baby sings a nice tune. :smile:

 

After arriving to work this morning, I was able to read the exhaust tip's name as it was sticking-out a couple or so inches. The company name is Ractive (about 2/3's the way down):

http://www.qualitysmart.com/products...haust_tips.htm

 

Tony B,

I like your exhaust setup. I am very sure there are some people out there planning to have your kinda setup. But we are unsure how the sound going to be like..

Can you record a 15seconds clip for us? Please.........

 

My digital cameras will record audio, so can I use one of them? I've never recorded digital audio before... And, can I upload the file to NAM? Let me know, and if doable, I'll give it a shot...

 

email the video to me and i will post it on my website and set up a link on here.

wenluu@gmail.com

 

Yes, I believe you can record it by using your digi cam but not sure if you can upload it here. you might need a link to your sound clip.You can try.... If cant... my email is detonics9@yahoo.com

Thanks Tony!!

 

TonyB,

Any good news?

 

I actually got 2 offers of assistance! One fellow NAM'er is coming from TX to the Bay Area on business (we have the same employer), and I'll see him tomorrow, after work... Also, another NAM'er has his own cool business literally two minutes from where I work, and he sent me a PM stating that he would be glad to assist! Being that I only commute my MCS on Mon and Fri, I'll find-out tomorrow if we can get this done...

Keep-in-mind, I have the rear seats removed, which makes a noteworthy difference in volume, inside...

Once I have a file, I'll email it to ya Detonics...

 

Oh Yea... That would be great!! NAM members are so helpful. Maybe you could ask if they know how to upload the file here so it could be downloaded by others.... Sharing is caring.