OK, I see all the exhaust systems and "cat-backs" out there...660.00 to 1200.00 plus. Not in my budget right now...or EVER, most likely. I have deleted the exhaust resonator with a straight pipe. Sounds much better, but need more. Not looking for buzzy or droney. A little drone would be ok, I guess, as I really don't do much driving at sustained/constant speeds. Has anyone had success at finding a simple muffler that would make sweet, low, rumbly sounds like my 57 MGA used to give? I do not know what that old ride had, but it was a VERY cool sound. Low and rumbly, burbled on backdown, the occasional POP. I was looking at the Flowmaster 12014310. Anyone tried this? What have you guys done to get that SWEET sound? Without spending a fortune...

 

The factory JCW exhaust is highly praised around here. I bought mine secondhand less than $300 off this forum, not much more I think for a new section from ECS. On my 2008 S, the sound is much deeper and there's no drone until maybe 3500rpm which is about 80-85 mph. For me it was a good choice because I love hearing the exhaust when I step on the throttle but it's very quiet when cruising at constant speeds. With a res delete I think it sounds even better! And plus, you have the 2011 which reintroduced the pops and burbles.

 

Cool, and thanks. Now...anyone out there have a slightly-used JCW exhaust for sale? I will look, for sure. But if anyone has what I need, shoot me a PM.

 

They appear infrequently on the Marketplace here, unfortunately it seems they're so well liked that not a lot of people want to ever sell them! You are looking for this: http://www.ecstuning.com/Mini-2008-C...nce/ES2578589/ although it may be slightly different for the 2011s I do not expect much of a change