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Old May 16, 2013 | 09:15 AM
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want loud exhaust for mini not mellowed out

I was looking into the alta catback but even they said their exhaust is mellow. I wanna nice sounding exhaust (maybe with a straight thru muffler and a resonator delete?) what are some of the louder, good sounding exhausts for mini??
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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Borla Race and Magnaflow I believe are the loudest.
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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I have the M2 and it's got a good tone to it. There are some sound clips of it on YouTube so you can judge for yourself.

03 MCS R53, Alta 17% reduction pulley, K&N CAI, M2 catback exhaust
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 04:24 PM
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The Invidia exhaust is loud as well. Much louder than miltek/stratmosphere. Plus it's just $550 lol.
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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I may have talked to you through YouTube/email but I have a custom straight pipe set up. It's definitely louder than any aftermarket cat back (even with the resonator).

With a custom resonator:



Without a resonator:



There are also many other videos on my channel showcasing the exhaust.
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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I just got the Invidia N1 on Monday. My mechanic said it's definitely louder than the Milltek (which he's installed before). I haven't heard the Borla Sport or Magnaflow in person but as Bram said, they're reputed to be the loudest (aside from a custom setup).

The Invidia sounds fantastic: nice tone and no drone. Installation was a snap as fitment was excellent and quality of workmanship looked great. Don't let the price fool you - it's a nice exhaust for sure.
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 05:30 PM
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There's some obx ones on eBay for under $300.. video clip on YouTube sounds loud!
 
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Old May 17, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Check you tube for clips of the billy boat system. It's listed in the Bavarian autosport catalog as the loudest they carry. Not sure how it compares to magnaflow.
 
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Old May 18, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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i have the magnaflow catback, it have have the resonator and 2 mufflers, but it is not quiet....... great tone, great burble, fitment was nice and easy, although i do reconmend getting exhaust paper to put inbetween fitments, came with really nice clamps as well. when i first installed it, my buddy could hear me form a few streets over in the woods, once i get my vid up on youtube i can share the link

link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPekQ...ature=youtu.be
 

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