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  1. Redbeard

    Redbeard JCW: because fast is fun!
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    #2 Redbeard, Feb 21, 2012
    Welcome to M/A! Post pics when you get the chance.


    As far as exhausts you will find that most (not all) won't be raspy because of the turbine. That tends to mute the high-rev "raspy-ness" that you get with 4-cyl N/A cars.

    There are TONS of options out there. Most tend to be a smidge more expensive for the Clubby over the standard hatch.

    Check these folks out:

    WayMotorWorks R55 Exhausts

    Detroit Tuned Exhausts

    MINI Mania Exhausts

    These are just three options. There are others out there.
     
  2. JMC40

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    #3 JMC40, Feb 21, 2012
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    Welcome, welcome...I just installed the NM Exhaust on my Clubby. It has a great deep throaty sound, however it is a little louder than expected. In my exhaust research most, if not all of the cat back exhausts for the Clubman remove the resonator, so it will add some noise. If you are looking for a less aggressive exhaust there are a few options where you just replace the rear mufflers (Remus Racing and the JCW are both axle back). However the price of those are about the same as a full system.
     
  3. Justa Jim

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    #4 Justa Jim, Feb 21, 2012
    Welcome aboard. I have a 'justa", so I won't answer your questions. :D

    Jim
     
  4. Jason Montague

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    #5 Jason Montague, Feb 21, 2012
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    :cornut: Welcome! Welcome to MA from Sherman,Texas and an old soldier. We have a retiring Master Chief in the Mid-Cal area. His handle is Tron Chief. :Thumbsup:

    Jason

    addendum:Factory JCW exhaust, sounds great to me but more expensive than aftermarket.
     
  5. TurbineMD

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    #6 TurbineMD, Feb 21, 2012
    Thanks for all of the suggestions. I think I would prefer a setup that removes the resonator as I did with my turbo wagon but I also like the Borlas on my truck so I guess I'll wait until I hear a few in person. Jason, thank for your service and I'll watch for Tron Chief. I retire this year as well. Jim, I am sure your MINI is Justas much fun. I'll post some pics in a few days and start working on my profile. Thanks again everyone.
     
  6. CHKMINI

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    #7 CHKMINI, Feb 21, 2012
    Welcome to the addiction :biggrin5: The NM exhaust that JMC40 has on his Clubbie sounds great to me and I'm a big fan of the JCW exhaust as well.
     
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    #8 rum4, Feb 21, 2012
    welcome to m/a
     
  8. Nathan

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    #9 Nathan, Feb 22, 2012
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance.