2nd Gen R60 Countryman Most liked posts in thread: Aftermarket Exhaust Opinions

Don't discount a custom exhaust from your local exhaust guru. Can be done for a lot less and may even perform better.

 

Milltek.

....just right!

 

Milltek here, too. aka stratmosphere.

 

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.

 

If you had payed attention here Lynn you would notice this is for a Countryman and your discussing a R53 has no bearing.

 

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(+).

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.

 

Countryman connection has a great exhaust... I've been looking into getting it for my car

 

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

 

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