Resonator Delete on 2010 R56 NON S
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Resonator Delete on 2010 R56 NON S
I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with doing a resonator delete on a r56 NON S. Im not looking for any horsepower increase, more sound would be nice though. Does anyone have any experience with this or horror stories I should be aware of?
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this was the first "mod" i had performed on my 2011 Cooper. It did exactly what you are asking for: a louder, raspier, sportier exhaust note but no perceptable gains in acceleration or throttle response.
I would advise you that in conjunction with a cold air intake such as the ddm works unit i just recently installed, the sound can be pretty "boy-racer",head-turningly loud under hard acceleration.
If you're thinking of eventually doing a CAI, I'd recommend holding off on the resonator delete at least until you hear the change that the intake makes first and then decide if you need a bit more sonic growl & volume.
In my instance and to my tastes, the combination is just about perfect but I'd be very reluctant to have the car sound a whole lot louder than it presently does.
ps-just now noticed that you're already running a K&N Typhoon in your sig- I'd say do it. no issues.
I would advise you that in conjunction with a cold air intake such as the ddm works unit i just recently installed, the sound can be pretty "boy-racer",head-turningly loud under hard acceleration.
If you're thinking of eventually doing a CAI, I'd recommend holding off on the resonator delete at least until you hear the change that the intake makes first and then decide if you need a bit more sonic growl & volume.
In my instance and to my tastes, the combination is just about perfect but I'd be very reluctant to have the car sound a whole lot louder than it presently does.
ps-just now noticed that you're already running a K&N Typhoon in your sig- I'd say do it. no issues.
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Sean5295- Its hard to justify a 600 dollar after resonator system. Sounds like a lot for just a bit of piping and a muffler. I plan on doing a Magnaflow or Borla muffler in the long run, but looking for short term improvement in sound while saving some money. I can get pipe bent to fit the MINI later.
On the other hand I have heard your car and agree it sounds good.
On the other hand I have heard your car and agree it sounds good.
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Sean5295- Its hard to justify a 600 dollar after resonator system. Sounds like a lot for just a bit of piping and a muffler. I plan on doing a Magnaflow or Borla muffler in the long run, but looking for short term improvement in sound while saving some money. I can get pipe bent to fit the MINI later.
On the other hand I have heard your car and agree it sounds good.
On the other hand I have heard your car and agree it sounds good.
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this was the first "mod" i had performed on my 2011 Cooper. It did exactly what you are asking for: a louder, raspier, sportier exhaust note but no perceptable gains in acceleration or throttle response.
I would advise you that in conjunction with a cold air intake such as the ddm works unit i just recently installed, the sound can be pretty "boy-racer",head-turningly loud under hard acceleration.
If you're thinking of eventually doing a CAI, I'd recommend holding off on the resonator delete at least until you hear the change that the intake makes first and then decide if you need a bit more sonic growl & volume.
In my instance and to my tastes, the combination is just about perfect but I'd be very reluctant to have the car sound a whole lot louder than it presently does.
ps-just now noticed that you're already running a K&N Typhoon in your sig- I'd say do it. no issues.
I would advise you that in conjunction with a cold air intake such as the ddm works unit i just recently installed, the sound can be pretty "boy-racer",head-turningly loud under hard acceleration.
If you're thinking of eventually doing a CAI, I'd recommend holding off on the resonator delete at least until you hear the change that the intake makes first and then decide if you need a bit more sonic growl & volume.
In my instance and to my tastes, the combination is just about perfect but I'd be very reluctant to have the car sound a whole lot louder than it presently does.
ps-just now noticed that you're already running a K&N Typhoon in your sig- I'd say do it. no issues.
Peppermill - Are you running the stock exhaust still or did you change it?
One of the B-Spec MINI Racers that I'm working with is going to start selling a Muffler By-Pass kit soon... the same one that people are using on their B-Spec MINI race cars.
According to a couple sources, it's "not too loud", but makes the exhaust much more 'racy' and aggressive sounding. I hope to have a sound clip shortly to post on my website (see sig), as I think this could be a popular mod for Coopers given the relatively low price, too.
According to a couple sources, it's "not too loud", but makes the exhaust much more 'racy' and aggressive sounding. I hope to have a sound clip shortly to post on my website (see sig), as I think this could be a popular mod for Coopers given the relatively low price, too.
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I'm on the stock exhaust atm. I'd planned to do the VIP "performance" exhaust next but am rethinking just how far I wanna go now.
I wouldn't mind just a little more blat & rattiness while cruising around and under normal/moderate acceleration but not so sure how much more volume would be okay under hard acceleration and/or if it might not get a little tiring on long drives.
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Drakosd,
I'm on the stock exhaust atm. I'd planned to do the VIP "performance" exhaust next but am rethinking just how far I wanna go now.
I wouldn't mind just a little more blat & rattiness while cruising around and under normal/moderate acceleration but not so sure how much more volume would be okay under hard acceleration and/or if it might not get a little tiring on long drives.
k
I'm on the stock exhaust atm. I'd planned to do the VIP "performance" exhaust next but am rethinking just how far I wanna go now.
I wouldn't mind just a little more blat & rattiness while cruising around and under normal/moderate acceleration but not so sure how much more volume would be okay under hard acceleration and/or if it might not get a little tiring on long drives.
k
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One of the B-Spec MINI Racers that I'm working with is going to start selling a Muffler By-Pass kit soon... the same one that people are using on their B-Spec MINI race cars.
According to a couple sources, it's "not too loud", but makes the exhaust much more 'racy' and aggressive sounding. I hope to have a sound clip shortly to post on my website (see sig), as I think this could be a popular mod for Coopers given the relatively low price, too.
According to a couple sources, it's "not too loud", but makes the exhaust much more 'racy' and aggressive sounding. I hope to have a sound clip shortly to post on my website (see sig), as I think this could be a popular mod for Coopers given the relatively low price, too.
Sounds awesome. please keep us up to date!
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Got the resonator delete completed and here is a video of the results. pretty awesome.
http://youtu.be/DGv2nvMCYS8
http://youtu.be/DGv2nvMCYS8
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