Drivetrain Will the One-Ball Satisfy?

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May 5, 2007 | 06:27 PM

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thulchatt

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Originally Posted by MINIFVR

I was thinking one-ball or the $300 TC Sporline Burnout exhaust. I have heard that it is a pretty good system, but you can't beat the $90 bucks for a one-ball.

You can get it for less than $90.
I went to a local shop and got it done for $53, in about 20 mins.

May 22, 2007 | 06:33 PM

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Count me. +1. Got the SS re-route pipe from Minspeed. Can always sell it later should I go to add more serious HP gains. For now, I love it.

Aug 28, 2007 | 07:53 AM

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xkot

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honestly i spent 7.99 bought a 90 and welded it in, needed to fill a gap but way cheaper than mini speed. and the one ball satisfies!!!!

Aug 29, 2007 | 07:15 PM

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mini_macky

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does anyone have an OBX header + stock cat + one-ball?

Sep 4, 2007 | 05:59 PM

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Has anybody added a high-flow muffler to the one-ball mod?

Sep 4, 2007 | 06:16 PM

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It looks to me that "header + hi-flow cat + one-ball" is more reasonable than a complete cat-back but I still have yet to hear real world comments from fellow Namers who have this set-up with one-ball. I am happy with one-ball.

Sep 5, 2007 | 04:32 PM

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LowCountry S

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Had my "oneballectomy" done today (25min/$60.00 out the door) and I have to say I like it. A "little" throatier response and it seems to like it just fine. I have no doubt that it will satisfy for a looooong time before I come up with $700 for a SS catback system, lol. Saw a wicked 944 hit 200 on the dyno behind the muffler shop while I was waiting, very impressive!

Mar 6, 2008 | 11:39 AM

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So a year after getting my one-ball, I was getting restless... looking at lots of pretty SS exhausts... then realized that all I didn't like about the one-ball was the way it looked - I love the sound and the cost and don't think I'm paying a performance penalty... So I gave it an extreme makeover...

Before:

Note the ugly, dirty muffler, skidplate, and lower control arms...

After:

Blacked-out exhaust, battery box skidplate, battery box rear heatshield and lower control arms, and custom-fabricated and installed a pair of Thermal R&D 3246A tips. Now I'm REALLY satisfied.

Last edited by BlimeyCabrio; Mar 6, 2008 at 05:12 PM.

Mar 6, 2008 | 12:02 PM

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Jason C

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Looks good. I've been saying I was going to black out all the same stuff for months. You just gave me a little motivation to actually do it.

Mar 6, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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oxtox

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one ball

blimey you are an asset to this community and my wallet!!!
looks great

i'm doing it!!!

Mar 6, 2008 | 12:21 PM

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Speedee

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Paul.... Looks great! I accomplished the same using the optional 3" tips available from MINI... I'm running the Minspeed oneball, and have noticed a great deal of movement at the tips... Moves to the left and extends when hot.. Kinda puzzled and not to happy with this. I love the sound, though... Probably switch to an Alta or Borla system in the future

Mar 6, 2008 | 12:26 PM

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BlimeyCabrio

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Don't know what to say about the MinSpeed one-ball conversion - I have no experience with that. I'm running a hard-pipe welded one-ball and it's solid and stable.

Mar 7, 2008 | 12:34 PM

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My blog is back online now - sorry for the unplanned downtime...

Mar 7, 2008 | 01:10 PM

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Eric_Rowland

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Agro

I just spoke with Chapo at AAA Muffler and let him know that there might be a bunch of MINIs visiting him for partial castrations during AMVIV weekend. He say's he's open and operating on Saturdays and can take care of you.
The number is (702) 450-3896 and the address is 4881 E Flamingo Rd, 89121.
Mapquest's directions from Palace Station are here.

Hey Agro, what did your guy charge? May have to do it this year...

Mar 17, 2008 | 04:57 PM

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heyitzsushiboi

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i just got my one-ball mod done earlier today. $50 out the door. love it! it does sound sliiiiiightly tinny with lots of throttle, but the car does seem a lot more responsive! took them about 30 minutes and i was out. now all i need are some better exhaust tips...

Mar 17, 2008 | 05:12 PM

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BlimeyCabrio

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Yep - it sounds MUCH "tinnier" when it's cold - much better when it's hot! Still not the BEST sound money can buy.... but you didn't spend a lot of money...