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    #1 porschepoor, Dec 28, 2012
    Hi Everyone,

    I live in NH and just bought a 2003 Mini Cooper S, BRG with white roof and mirrors. 86,000 miles. Previous owner added a Borla Exhaust. When starting off in 1st gear from a stop there is a slight sound like a cat howl. Has happened in reverse once. I have read numerous posts and have it narrowed down to throw out bearing, belt tensioner or a brake caliper hanging up slightly. Car runs and shifts great. Any thoughts. Also stock wheels are 17" can I run smaller ones with snow tires? Thanks in advance. Mike
     
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    #2 Nathan, Dec 28, 2012
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    You can run a smaller wheel, as small as a 15" in diameter.
     
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    #3 rum4, Dec 28, 2012
    welcome to m/a
     
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    #4 Way Motor Works, Dec 28, 2012
    Welcome

    many times we've seen howl noise be a clutch, if that's the case let it go till it fails due to the cost. I've seen cars go years making that noise.
     
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    #5 MCS02, Dec 29, 2012
    Welcome to MA. ^^^What he said^^^ My S has done it for a few years.
     
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    #6 Crashton, Dec 29, 2012
    My MINI makes the chewbacka noise intermittently. I find it an endearing trait. So far so good. :fingerscrossed: :wink:

    Welcome to M/A
     
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    #7 Dave.0, Dec 29, 2012
    Welcome to M/A the FUN Mini Site. :Thumbsup:
     

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