I see no need to upgrade the MINI Cooper S exhaust ... listen to mine

MarcusSanDiego · #1 (**permalink**) 11-19-2002, 01:05 PM

Over the weekend I went out and videotaped/audiotaped my car. I wanted to hear how it sounded. Since HP gains are typically negligible for most exhaust systems, I want us (all drivers) to stipulate that new exhaust systems are typically purchased for looks and sound -- not performance.

That said, sometimes a stock exhaust system just plain sucks. Indeed, sometimes the extra money to upgrade the exhaust system is well worth it.

However, when it comes to the MINI Cooper S, I don't think a new exhaust system is warranted. Listen to the audio portion of the video and I think you'll agree.

I'll be using $650 for some other mod -- it won't be for upgrading to a new exhaust system.

Here's the clip: MINI Cooper S exhaust video/sound clip

IslandGuy75 · #2 (**permalink**) 11-20-2002, 03:45 AM

The link does not work

MarcusSanDiego · #3 (**permalink**) 11-20-2002, 06:17 AM

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Originally posted by IslandGuy75
The link does not work

Islandguy, the link has been disabled temporarily. The server could not handle all of the traffic.

It will be back online later.

Humanoid · #4 (**permalink**) 11-20-2002, 03:39 PM

The link is working again. Better get it while the getting is good:-) It's definitely worth the download!

Kyle K. · #5 (**permalink**) 11-20-2002, 03:48 PM

34 mbs for a video of your exhaust? I'm on dialup

MarcusSanDiego · #6 (**permalink**) 11-20-2002, 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by Kyle K.
34 mbs for a video of your exhaust? I'm on dialup

Kyle, it's actually a video of me doing about 6 or so flybys. The exhaust is just something that is heard prominently in the video.

Take care.

Humanoid · #7 (**permalink**) 11-20-2002, 04:33 PM

Here is a smaller version of the video. This is about 7.5 mb.

Please right click and save as..Mini Exhaust

jonsibal · #8 (**permalink**) 11-21-2002, 06:03 AM

Marcus, the mini sounds good dude. As for my wife's MINI, Im sure you know where I'll be heading to for some custom exhaust work

MarcusSanDiego · #9 (**permalink**) 11-21-2002, 12:59 PM

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Originally posted by jonsibal
Marcus, the mini sounds good dude. As for my wife's MINI, Im sure you know where I'll be heading to for some custom exhaust work

Oh, yeah. Tell JP I send my best.

Take care.

MINIZilla · #10 (**permalink**) 11-27-2002, 05:12 AM

Can you make the first, longer link work again? I'd like to see it...

Humanoid · #11 (**permalink**) 11-27-2002, 06:11 AM

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Originally posted by MINIZilla
Can you make the first, longer link work again? I'd like to see it...

You have a pm with the link to the video.

MINIZilla · #12 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 02:31 PM

Thanks!
Enjoyed it.
Can't wait to pic our MINI up tomorrow (12/03)

Then we can make our own MINI noises on the road.

Humanoid · #13 (**permalink**) 12-01-2002, 03:18 PM

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Originally posted by MINIZilla
Thanks!
Enjoyed it.
Can't wait to pic our MINI up tomorrow (12/03)

Then we can make our own MINI noises on the road.

Sweet and a nice noise they make:-)