The MINI Cooper Supersprint Exhaust

Mike Sep 28th, 2004 Link

Some friends you've got. :)

Pepe Sep 28th, 2004 Link

Enjoy it! and congratulations for your birthday too!

David Sep 28th, 2004 Link

It sounds fantastic! But there's no popping/burbling like on the MCS exhaust, is there?

franz Sep 28th, 2004 Link

It sounds good, but how does it compare to Gabe's Remus exhaust? I'd assume there is more highway noise from the Supersprint, but maybe more power. Have you guys compared the power increase between the two?

Ian Cull Sep 28th, 2004 Link

The exhaust hanger design changed between '03 and '04; is that perhaps why Midas had a problem? Was the exhaust design matched to the age of the car?

Oh, and belated happy birthday :)

Matt Sep 28th, 2004 Link

Mike: I have great friends.

Pepe: Thanks.

David: The Supersprint gurgles a lot during engine braking. Not so much between gears, though.

franz: Gabe and I haven't had a chance to get together to make a comparison. Hopefully, we'll have a chance this coming weekend.

Ian: Promini asks what car you have when you enter the products section. I can only assume that they selected the correct car before buying.

VmpyrDavid Sep 28th, 2004 Link

I have the SuperSprint on my '02 MCS & absolutely love it. And the BMP/ProMINI tips look sweet!

GSKChicago Sep 28th, 2004 Link

Hmm… I love the sound of my '05 MCS, wonder what the MCS version of this exhaust would do. My biggest complaint about the exhaust on my MCS is I can't hear it as much as I'd like if the windows are closed or there is too much other noise around. I love the “feedback” sound she gives off and would love to hear her a bit more. My fiance thinks I am crazy that I turn off the sound system just to listen to the engine and exhaust sometimes. Well, she thinks I'm inasne for several reasons, this being one of them.

Anyone have experience with MCS exhaust upgrades?

Matt… You were haulin' near the end of the “accelerating” video clip. :o) Thanks for the write up.

G.

swingMCS03 Sep 28th, 2004 Link

I have the Magnaflow exhaust, which is wonderfully throaty, loud and burbly. This system is quite loud, though, especially at speed on the highway. I really like it. Others may not.

Check out NAM, do a search for exhausts, and listen to the different systems. Or better yet, go to a rally or gathering and hear some in person.

Steven

Nick Nichols Sep 28th, 2004 Link

I have an 05MCS with the Magna Flow-truly not for the timid. I added a Promini CAI–talk about a Harmonic Convergence. Rarely have the HK on.

TJKonarski Sep 28th, 2004 Link

GSKChicago : “…sound SHE gives off and would love to hear HER…” MINI's are boys, aren't they? Everywhere I read about them on the MINIUSA.com website and in the MINI Owners Lounge website they always refer to the car as him, brother, handsome, etc… All terms that are relative to a male. (It's also compared to resembling a male bulldog in a few commercials and in still photos.)

For instance, I'm still waiting for my MCS Convertible and I can track it's progress in the MINI Owners Lounge. Right now it's at “Awaiting Transport” and the caption below says, “Your healthy and handsome new MINI has been built…” And the “En Route” caption reads, “…lots of partying with its brothers…”

Did you neuter your MINI?

Gabe Sep 28th, 2004 Link

I can't comment on the sound yet since I haven't heard it but I have a Supersprint on my 3 series Touring and love it. The quality is first rate and installation was a breeze.

It's very refined and easier heard at low revs rather than high. I imagine it's very different than what Supersprint makes for the MINI though.

Big Jimmy Sep 28th, 2004 Link

I went to look into getting one, but they will not allow you to select MY 05, not the only site with this problem but do you all know if the exhaust hanger design changed this year?
Great looking/sounding exhaust, sounds very sporty.
PS I want friends like yours =-D

GSKChicago Sep 28th, 2004 Link

TJKonarski-

LOL.

No, I didn't neuter my MINI. I have always referred to cars as “her” or “she”. I even named her with a girls name. This is a point that surely some would disagree with, whether or not a car is a her or a he. I won't give my reasons so as to not get off topic here nor to instill dislike from others. I will just say that my MINI, Sally, is happy being referred to as a her. :o)

G.

pete Sep 28th, 2004 Link

my wife installed the borla exhaust on her new 05' mcs. she loves it, i prefer the jcw exhuast myself as it is not as loud and as throaty, but if you like that really loud exhaust sound as you hit high geras, its all for you. its sounds like a deep Buuuuurrrrr sound, but not at all fart cannon-ish. i like it, plus it adds about 7 horsepower to the mcs, and if you add a cold air intake it gives it an even better sound, and more power

Vanwall Sep 28th, 2004 Link

Happy B'day, Matt! That's some present! Glad you like it. I think a good exhaust note is very important for the overall feel of the car, and if done right, contributes to the feedback you need when driving.
The extra HP is a bonus, and I know what you mean when you can feel it kicking in. There's one hill on my everyday commute that became less tiresome because the extra little grunt from the Remus helped. Happy motorin'!

     BCNU,
   Rob in Dago

camelpilot Sep 30th, 2004 Link

You have cool friends.

but…. after watching your videos, especially the second one, I just thought I'd tell you to be careful, because it sounded like your car started missing at high rpm, probably due to air/fuel starvation, it did not sound too good, if this is the case, i would not change gear at these high rpms because you damage your engine big time when you do.

Matt Sep 30th, 2004 Link

What change in sound makes you think that it's missing? The harshness during the first shift?

camelpilot Sep 30th, 2004 Link

it happened in all gears, 1-3, right at the very end, kind of like the sound you hear when an engine is straining. e.g. instead of a vroooooooooooooooooom, you get a vroooooooooo om om om om. Hope that makes sense, lol.

Matt Sep 30th, 2004 Link

Oh! No. I think that's wind hitting the camera's mic.

Andy Oct 14th, 2004 Link

The Miniusa website is offering a Mini Sports Exhaust System for the Price of $675. If compared to the Supersprint, what is the difference. should i buy the Mini offer sports Exhaust alone with my Mini, or just use the standard come alone first and then change to supersprint later.

Gabe Oct 14th, 2004 Link

I've seen the exhaust that MINI offers for the Cooper - the Supersprint looks just as well made and sells for much less.

bikaa-m. Oct 26th, 2004 Link

hi there mini fans.
first time inquiry from a soon-2-B proud owner of 2005 mini cooper - I am still on the waiting list at longbeach mini; but I just got a call today from them telling me that my peppaa-wht mini will be part of the end-of-nov.04 order raster! jahoo.

but here my real question: I considered ordering the 'sport exhaust' option [$675 plus install]. can anybody tell me what I will get? is it any good and worth the expense? what company makes it? borla? remus? ac schnitzer? what should I expect to get charged for the install from the mini dealer for the factory ordered option?
which after market cat-back exhaust do ya'll recommend? thanx for your insights.
ciao … bikaa-m.

Phill C Nov 16th, 2004 Link

I have had the same problem with my 2001 mini cooper. the hangers were totally wrong so i had to send off for a different hanger. my reseller neglected to tell me. I have fitted a playmini 3″ stainless and get much the same sound however i find that my exhaust is much louder when i have been driving the car for a while, but sounds a little rough when cold.

kevin Jan 30th, 2005 Link

Has anyone compared the factory sport exhaust to any others. Is there any one out there that has the factory exhaust, and do you like it

Mark Mar 5th, 2005 Link

It sounds realy wonderful but there is one thing i want to know..

Do you have only a Supersprint end-mufler ? or do you have a full exhaust system from Supersprint ?

Please e-mail me the answer..

THANK YOU

KiKaZ Sep 27th, 2005 Link

cool presentations bro, thanx for the examples

MetalMiniMayhem Oct 19th, 2005 Link

I have the Borla racing exhaust on mine and I like the way it sounds, but I do not liek the way MINI deicided in ‘05 to retard the timing during decel. to igve it that “poppy” sporty sound.. any ideas on how to eliminate that ?

garrett Dec 28th, 2005 Link

Any idea who makes the single pipe exhaust system for the “05 S?

Berk Jan 8th, 2006 Link

garrett,

check alta

Larry Nov 28th, 2006 Link

Does anyone know what the best sounding exhaust is on an MC?