1st Gen R52 Cooper Convertible Cat back?

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    #1 David_T, Jul 15, 2013
    Bone stock '08. Looking for a bit more growl, mileage and performance without sacrificing longevity and reliability. Anyone done a cat back swap?
     
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    #2 JMC40, Jul 15, 2013
    Milltek hands down best exhaust for the R52/R53. I put one on my R53 a few months back and love it.
     
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    #3 CHKMINI, Jul 15, 2013
    Jason, it's an '08 :). Still the Milltek is a great exhaust but I would also look for a used JCW exhaust if it were me and remove the resonator before installation. You should listen to several different exhaust systems during breakfast this coming Saturday to give you some options that you like. There will be a blue MINi there with a Gnat painted on the front of it that will provide you with a exhaust "growl" like no other!!!!
     
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    #4 David_T, Jul 15, 2013
    The minyn is an R52. And thanks, I'm hoping to be there for breakfast Saturday. Good advice.
     
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    #5 eMINIparts, Jul 15, 2013
    Wear ear plugs...We can hear GNAT up here in NH all the time, I have to tell my kid its just thunder...
     
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    #6 trouble1943, Oct 9, 2013
    I've got an 07 S convertible and spent months listening to different exhaust sounds. Decided on a Milltek and had my son-in-law check with his mechanic for installation cost. Also wanted a K&N cold air intake.

    Mechanic said he could get K&N and suggested instead of spending $850 - $900 for a box of parts plus $130 for installation, he could build me a custom cat-back that he guaranteed I'd love for around $400. So, $730 later I had $1200 worth of cold air intake and custom cat-back using Magna Flow mufflers and tips.

    Definitely worth checking with local independent mechanics. LOVE the raw sound of the custom exhaust.
     

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