Has anyone with a Cooper S ever considered running an exhaust like a Cooper? Performance aside because really it is not going to affect it all that much. I just really don't like the center exiting exhaust and I am considering changing it up. In the r56 it really makes not difference but in the r53 I could see it being a little bit better of an idea.

 

Have you looked at VIP Custom parts?

 

I can't remember the company that sells them but they sell just the valance inserts so you can either run a Cooper style exhaust or a Clubman S style exhaust. I remember them being really pricey though.

 

Hmmm. Car is pretty empty in the back on the underside. Could probably pull it off

Sounds slightly costly the though. But hey, find a Cooper person to trade bumpers with you!

 

I really want the JCW rear bumper cause it will give me the optio of running Cooper or Cooper S. I would end up getting a custom exhaust so that is not a problem.

 

With the R53's its a straight up swap, hell if you find someone with the same color and different model you can trade, and not need to buy anything.

With the R56, IDK? It is possible, but no clue on how much it would take.

 

Its a straight swap too. Really there is no compatabilty issues I was just wondering if anyone has done it before or not.

 

I havent seen it. Just remember if you are going for peak power turbos love big exhausts. I dont know the pipe diameter of any COOPER systems, but anything 2.5" or bigger will do nicely. Even with the bends of the COOPER systems the back pressure shuld be minimal, which is a good thing on a turbo car.

 

I am looking t like for the aesthetic look then the performance aspect. I really just don't like the center exiting exhaust.

 

I would go ahead and give it a try. It will as you know require a new bumper cover, or atleast some easy modification.

 

Thats the thing I nee to take a look at it when I get back to see how much needs to be changed. That is one of the main reasons I want the JCW Aero Kit because it is the same for both the Cooper and Cooper S. I think it would be different and open up some more customization ideas.

 

Wow, good luck on the swap! I know it would weird me out seeing an S with a standard Cooper's exhaust, but the car would still pull off a nice look even with the exhaust changed. You're the first person I've heard say they don't like the center exhaust, though. Personally, I love the center exhaust. It reminds me of a Porsche GT3, and that's my favorite 911 model to date.