Claymore Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 The mod bug has hit - hard. I have a Bilstein/H&R setup being installed next week, and I just bought a Stratmosphere exhaust yesterday: http://www.stratmosphere.com/mini_exhausts.htm It's essentially a Milltek exhuast, but about $100 cheaper. Seems to have gotten good reviews so far. I'll let you know how it goes. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VioletDC Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Wow ... that looks absolutely beautiful--'til I saw the price! Whew! I've GOTTA start playin' the lottery ... 'scuuuuze me while I kiss the sky ~ Jimi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZugZugMcD Posted April 23, 2010 Report Share Posted April 23, 2010 Nice! If only the Clubman options were as cheap =) 2009 MINI Cooper S Clubman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymore Posted April 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2010 UPS brought it yesterday. Of course I couldn't resist and had to open the box. First impression: this appears to be a first-class system. The steel is nice and shiny, proper gauge, and the welds are all perfect. Now I just need to find someone with a lift so I can get this on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e30r56 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Where are you located? If you are in the pg county, md area, I could do it for you. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymore Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 I'm in Gaithersburg, but I have no problem driving to you. Send me a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymore Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Exhaust is being put on today; I'm having a shop do the suspension work (Bilsteins and H&R springs and swaybar), and they need to drop the exhaust to get the rear subassembly off to get to the rear swaybar anyway, so they're doing the exhaust at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJAY Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Nice. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claymore Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 Can't stop smiling. The exhaust is fairly stock-sounding, although a little deeper bass rumble is noticeable. The note gets progressively more aggressive as you work up the rev range, though. It's a nice, controlled rumble, not as loud as a Borla or Magnaflow, but a bit more refined, IMO. Above 4000 rpm, it really shines. The increased flow can be felt, and it really opens up the revs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elpollodiablo Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Hey Violet, It's not infinitely less expensive but I do have a new in the box uninstalled stratsmosphere exhuast for sale in the parts section for about $100 off retail. I'd even help you install it for free if you'd be interested! Alice Cooper - Hyper Blue R53 with a few light mods ???? - Montego Blue 335xi with even lighter mods [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CP3657197 Posted February 20, 2012 Report Share Posted February 20, 2012 Exhaust is being put on today; I'm having a shop do the suspension work (Bilsteins and H&R springs and swaybar), and they need to drop the exhaust to get the rear subassembly off to get to the rear swaybar anyway, so they're doing the exhaust at the same time. Claymore, Just curious, if possible, pics please... :motor: cp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmcveay Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Hey Violet, It's not infinitely less expensive but I do have a new in the box uninstalled stratsmosphere exhuast for sale in the parts section for about $100 off retail. I'd even help you install it for free if you'd be interested! I can offer up the place and tools needed for the swap. We'll be doing an exhaust install for Ali in the next 24 hours. 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon "Homer" 2012 MB/CR JCW R55 "Merlin" Sold 2009 LB/LB R56 "Archie" Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenCactus Posted February 21, 2012 Report Share Posted February 21, 2012 Claymore, Just curious, if possible, pics please... :motor: cp Claymore traded his MINI for a M Coupe last summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
