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Old Feb 1, 2006 | 07:48 AM
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in search of a cat-back to buy(opinions)

I'm about to buy an exhaust system for my 03 MINI and I want to hear some feedback. I've searched some message boards on this sight, but most of the forum responses are a few months old and limited to one or two brands. I'm leaning towards ALTA, but I want to hear some new info. I want a little noise(want to hear my stereo w/o drone) with some HP gain. Borla leans to the high end $$$ and I'm not going that route.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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sando4552 - Have you gone on any runs? Usually there will be a wide assortment of modifications that owners have done to their cars. You can get a true impression of what an exhaust sounds/feels like if your standing next to it (or riding/driving the car - in some cases). And, as a benefit (?), you'll probable discover the next couple of mods that you'll want to make, after you install your new exhaust.

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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DrkSlvrS
sando4552 - Have you gone on any runs? .... And, as a benefit (?), you'll probable discover the next couple of mods that you'll want to make, after you install your new exhaust.

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Yeah, we're REALLY good at enabling each other!
 
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Old Feb 3, 2006 | 02:05 PM
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I just installed an alta sport tuned exhaust its not to loud and has a nice deep tone.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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glad to hear from somone with an Alta system(finally!) I emailed the Alta techs and they sent me some audio clips, which were helpful. It is still in my top three choices-price is one factor. Thanks for input.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nrminer05
Yeah, we're REALLY good at enabling each other!
I've done the intake and pulley so I figured the exhaust was next in line. Thanks
 
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