2nd Gen R60 Countryman Aftermarket Exhaust Opinions

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    jeremy New Member

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    #1 jeremy, Dec 1, 2011
    So as near as I know so far, there are a few exhaust systems available for our cars.

    Magnaflow
    Borla
    Super Sprint
    VIP
    Quick Silver

    I'm sure there are more, but havent run across them yet. I need to keep the tone fairly mellow. I'm leaning towards a Magnaflow. I've used them on other imports over the years and the tone is nice, more aggressive than stock, but not obnoxious by any means. What else is available? It seems like the Super Sprint is the only one with a down pipe, and all the others are mid pipe back or cat back. Any opinions are welcome and appreciated.
     
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    #2 minimark, Dec 1, 2011
    Milltek.

    ....just right! ;)
     
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    #3 BThayer23, Dec 1, 2011
    Milltek here, too. aka stratmosphere.
     
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    #4 jeremy, Dec 1, 2011
    I checked Milltek and it looks like the cooper, cooper s, clubman, and coupe all have their sport performance exhaust, but no countryman that I saw. It may be worth a call to see if its available.
     
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    #5 Nitrominis, Dec 1, 2011
    Check to see who reports the total output of the exhaust to be at least 396cfm or greater. Anything less from the offered exhaust system is less then the MINI's R53 engine capable of displacing for the total exhaust flow. A fact always missing from manufactures and suppliers of exhaust systems. The single component like the muffler may flow this or more but when incorporated with other parts lessens the total output of the exhaust flow.
    Don't be surprised to find that many do not know what the offered system total CFM rating is. Even many leading muffler manufactures will not advertise this information. Sometimes you need to call them and ask the engineering departments for the flow information.
     
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    Nathan Founder

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    #6 Nathan, Dec 1, 2011
    If you had payed attention here Lynn you would notice this is for a Countryman and your discussing a R53 has no bearing.
     
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    #7 Nitrominis, Dec 2, 2011
    Right thanks..Nathan. I should have left out the R53 which segregates the response to R53 only and not the complete line of BMW/MINIs and simply said the BMW/MINI engine exhaust flow rating is rated 396cfm(+). :Thumbsup:

    The facts remain the same you can buy the pretty parts or one that actually work as an integral part of the whole system to increase performance, mileage reliability etc. of your MINI.
     
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    #8 kconner5, Dec 2, 2011
    Countryman connection has a great exhaust... I've been looking into getting it for my car :)
     
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    #9 ScottinBend, Dec 2, 2011
    Don't discount a custom exhaust from your local exhaust guru. Can be done for a lot less and may even perform better.
     
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    #10 MaverickGun, Dec 2, 2011
    It really is worth it to at least take a look at a custom exhaust. There are people out there who can really do a great job.

    That being said, I know that Remus makes an Countryman exhaust. I suppose I'm biased because I have one on my R56, but I'm really happy with it. I had the chance to hear one on a Clubbie and it sounded really nice too. Judging by the R56 and R55 at least, it seems to fit the bill as to what you might be looking for. At any rate, It's worth taking a look as another potential option :Thumbsup:
     
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    #11 kent kanipe, Dec 2, 2011
    Love my Milltek! If they are in process, bringing a system for the Countryman to market, I'd consider waiting for it. The expense is not a small issue, however, and I'd guess a good deal more material goes into a Countryman system than my R56.

    Kent
     

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