Drivetrain (Cooper S) MINI Cooper S (R53) intakes, exhausts, pulleys, headers, throttle bodies, and any other modifications to the Cooper S drivetrain.

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 06:56 PM
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I ordere a Miltek yesterday guys! Supposed to come in next week and hopefully I'll have it installed quickly. I'll give an update asap!!!! Thanks again for all the advice!
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini 10S
I ordere a Miltek yesterday guys! Supposed to come in next week and hopefully I'll have it installed quickly. I'll give an update asap!!!! Thanks again for all the advice!
Good choice
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini 10S
I ordere a Miltek yesterday guys! Supposed to come in next week and hopefully I'll have it installed quickly. I'll give an update asap!!!! Thanks again for all the advice!
I hope it's what you're after. I've had mine on about a month now, and I really like it. Sounds great, noticeable but not annoying.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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Guys, I know this subject has probably been discussed ad nauseum in past threads but I just dont have the time to dig and dig. Please be patient and help me out. I'm considering a cat back exhaust for my Cooper S. I have added the Alta intake and MTH remapping both of which I'm very happy with. Exhause seems the next step. What does everyone recommend or NOT recommend? I want extra sound and HP but not a Mini logging truck. Thanks all! D
Based on what i've heard in person i'll give my impressions.

Miltek - On the lower end of the noise department, never heard it with a header, sounded fine without it though

One-Ball - Cheapest, most shops will do this for $60-$100. Sounds very similar to the stock exhaust, but slightly deeper. If your exhaust pops a lot now, it will pop even more after, and IMO the pops sound like a jar of BB's, but some people like it.

Invidia w/OBX Header and Stock Cat - This is what I run. It's loud at WOT, Very tame at lower RPM's/cruise. VERY slight drone (Only appearent if you drive at 75+).

Magnaflow - Pretty damn loud!

Alta 2.5" - Slightly louder than Miltek, not by much though

Alta 3.0" - Similar in volume to the Magnaflow, I think it sounds better though.

Borla Sport - Similar to the Miltek

Borla Race - Pretty loud! Close to Magnaflow.

Listening to clips helps, really you have to hear it in person though. Head to a local club meet, people are bound to have exhausts

I see you got the Miltek, I don't think you'll be disappointed
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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I was planning on getting a Miltek but now this thread has me wanting a Borla Race, i want good sound, i want to be noticed, i had a '89 mustang GT with a race header and flowmasters and i loved that everyone could hear me coming a mile down the road. I want something louder than stock but i think the magnaflow will be too loud.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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Milltek catback & headers. I get compliments all the time.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by IrishCooper
I was planning on getting a Miltek but now this thread has me wanting a Borla Race, i want good sound, i want to be noticed, i had a '89 mustang GT with a race header and flowmasters and i loved that everyone could hear me coming a mile down the road. I want something louder than stock but i think the magnaflow will be too loud.
IMO Borla Race sounds better than magnaflow, but i've been told the new magnaflow is signifigantly better. I've been told Invidia with a header is one of the nicer sounding exhausts. I'm not 100% satisfied, but I will admit it's nice sounding. It's all opinion, it's hard to ask because everyone will like something different. IMO the old magnaflow sounds ricey .
 
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