Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Looking to buy an exhaust kit

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  1. putterfarm

    putterfarm New Member

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    :eek6:

    Sorry Nathan, got carried away :eek:ut:

    Mark
     
  2. Dave.0

    Dave.0 Helix & RMW Powered
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    I have a Milltek but you can get the Stratmosphere in the US cheaper and its the same thing. I love it and have had it for 4 years. No drone and nice sound.

    FWIW, I am about to remove it and go with a custom SS straight exhaust with my G4 tail section and a G4 rear deffuser. :Thumbsup::devil:

    Oh and nope, I am not selling my used Milltek.:(
     
  3. TGS91

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    Millitek and Stratmosphere are NOT the same exhaust. The Stratmosphere is a very aggressive exhaust comparitively

    The co that makes the Stratmosphere is the exclusive distributor for Millitek in the US. Stratmosphere is made in the USA and the Millitek is a UK co.
     
  4. JCC

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    Why not? :confused5:
     
  5. KC Jr 54

    KC Jr 54 New Member

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    On the r53 (this IS the 1st gen sec.) they are identical in sound and overall appearance. If anything my Milltek after a good chunk of mileage, is louder then my buddies Stratmosphere.
     
  6. TGS91

    TGS91 New Member

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    Looking at my response it could be interpreted as very 'NAMish', I apologize

    Much more constructive ways to phrase that
     
  7. beken

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    I was wondering if the MINI Madness R53 exhaust really a rebranded Milltek exhaust.

    I was thinking of getting that when the time comes.
     
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    minimark Well-Known Member

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    See no reason that Milltek would want their exhaust rebranded, ain't saying it isn't but why not go ahead and get a Milltek?

    Love mine!!!
     
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    #29 JCC, Sep 17, 2010
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2010
  10. ScottinBend

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    The one complaint I have heard from customers is the that the tubing is pinched just before the "Y".

    Take a close look at the picture on the website.
     
  11. JCC

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    Strange. I see what you mean. I would go for the Milltek vs the MINI Madness if I was on the fence just based on the price difference and on Milltek reputation.
     
  12. Metalman

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    Here's one for you racer13.:D

    [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5QEz8fvbRY&feature=PlayList&p=C0601EDBE7A53601&index=0&playnext=1]YouTube - MINI Cooper S (07[/ame]
     
  13. excaliber

    excaliber New Member

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    so how much extra horsepower will an aftermarket exhaust add? I have not seen that mentioned anywhere.
     
  14. TGS91

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    are you asking about a r53 or r56?
     

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