R50/53 Exhaust pop from an auto r52

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02-17-2019, 11:56 AM

Jagr52-2006

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Exhaust pop from an auto r52

hello to all. I have heard videos of R53 and R52 with nice exhaust notes that have good pops and crackles. My S r52 has the factory exhaust and I barely hear it. What do you recommend for an exhaust that makes some of those noises more palpable? I don’t know if having an Auto transmisión is the reason I don’t hear it as much when I am driving.

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02-18-2019, 04:40 AM

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I have a @005 R 52, auto, with a Miltec exhaust and it sounds great. The exhaust note is more pronounced if you drive in sport mode.

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02-18-2019, 05:01 AM

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Sport mode

hello.

Thanks for for the reply. I was looking in the direction of that brand. One thing I need to ask, there is no sport mode in my r52s. Are you referring to the shifter in the M/s position?

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02-18-2019, 06:53 AM

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Depending on the year of your MINI, the one-ball exhaust mod will provide you with a bit louder exhaust note (particularly on a convertible) without being obnoxious. It also eliminates around 30lbs. of weight, creates an additional 1-2hp, and is cheap to do.

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02-18-2019, 08:40 AM

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For sure going to a Milltek exhaust will give you some sound and should get some more pops as the ECU is what does the pops, but the exh will amplify it a bit.
The Milltek is the only exhaust properly engineered to fit the cabrio also, but you will gain torque from it which is another plus.
https://www.waymotorworks.com/millte...52-cabrio.html

The resonated version is the quieter one, but if you really want to get more sound the non res will get you even more.

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