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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 02:20 PM
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Muffler Delete

Hi all,

So I want to do a muffler delete on my Clubbie S. I've been looking for an aftermarket purchase option but have been coming up empty handed. Anyone know of any good ones? Also, I am definitely not ruling out a custom job. I have access to good exhaust shops here in the Bay area, and if that's the best option I will likely go that route, but I just wanted to see what others were doing. It's my first mini and first time modifying one (obviously), so I'm looking to get educated

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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 02:48 PM
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The JCW clubman exhaust is a direct bolt on to the S piping. Better sound, better flow. If you want a great exhaust, milltek is fantastic, but $$
 
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Old Jul 10, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by daddyandmadi
The JCW clubman exhaust is a direct bolt on to the S piping. Better sound, better flow. If you want a great exhaust, milltek is fantastic, but $$
Yeah so i was eyeing the JCW tips as well. Probably the route I will go, but was also considering removing the rear muffler altogether and replacing it with straight piping.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 07:25 AM
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JCW exhaust is here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...k-exhaust.html


Some people like the no muffler option, but just know that you will get some drone with the straight pipe. Unless you like it loud.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ECSTuning
JCW exhaust is here:

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...k-exhaust.html


Some people like the no muffler option, but just know that you will get some drone with the straight pipe. Unless you like it loud.
I like it loud! I will leave the midpipe resonator in tact hopefully to help with the drone if I went this route.
 
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Old Jul 11, 2017 | 12:09 PM
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Ok, ya if you take out the muffler, it gets loud and if you take out the res it gets really loud and drones.

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Old Jul 13, 2017 | 01:23 PM
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You might try removing the resonators first and leave the mufflers in place. Should give you a little more sound without drawing attention from the police. It will also be really cheap.
 
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Old Aug 5, 2017 | 04:29 PM
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I plan on doing this with a Hemholtz chamber to eliminate drone. We'll see how that works out. Good luck
 
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Old Sep 26, 2017 | 04:46 PM
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Update: went for a muffler delete. Sounds awesome, a few crackle and pops every now and then when in sport mode.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2017 | 04:34 AM
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I plan on doing this with a Hemholtz chamber to eliminate drone. We'll see how that works out. Good luck
Did you ever get this mod completed? Would love to see a hemholz design on a Clubman
 
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Old Jan 18, 2018 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by HodgePodge
Update: went for a muffler delete. Sounds awesome, a few crackle and pops every now and then when in sport mode.
Does it drone on the freeway?
 
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