Interior/Exterior OEM Exhaust tip upgrades
#51
I wound up going with different ones because the oval tips were single wall. I got some that were resonated, which slightly changed the pitch but didn't make it any louder. I like the sound overall. They look kind of like the OEM tips, but slightly larger, don't stick out as far, and look a little bit more substantial. They did a great job on the install. I would say that anyone considering getting the OEM tips should reconsider. I spent exactly $100, including install, and got better looking tips than the $99 OEM ones...plus I didn't have to do any install work (even though it is minimal), didn't have to paint the insides black, and they don't stick out as far.
Overall, I am extremely happy with the decision! I'll post pics as soon as I can
Overall, I am extremely happy with the decision! I'll post pics as soon as I can
#53
#57
#60
#61
I found a neither source for tips I believe they are weld-ons, and the smallest is 2.25 but they do look nice.
http://www.thermalrd.com/tips.htm
John
http://www.thermalrd.com/tips.htm
John
#62
There is also this site if you want to pick through it.
http://www.autobarn.net/exhausttips.html
John
http://www.autobarn.net/exhausttips.html
John
#63
#64
What are your feelings on these, for those of you who have them or have seen them? I can't seem to find any really good pictures aside from closeups. It almost looks as though they protrude a bit from the rear bumper though. I was going to get the Alta or JCW, but I really like the pitch of the stock exhaust and would rather keep the $600 difference or so for use on other things.
Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks!
Isn't the last thing we want to do is polute the MINI community with Exhaust tip Poseurs like another community i am sure we know of has done...
Nothing is more ridiculous than comming up behind a car with a Oil Can exhaust tip that has been so poorly mounted that the rest of the exhaust hangs so low that it looks like it's going to drag on the ground.... OR fall off...
I'd have to say that as you might have guessed that personally, i *don't* go for it...
#65
There is also this site if you want to pick through it.
http://www.autobarn.net/exhausttips.html
John
http://www.autobarn.net/exhausttips.html
John
Thanks for the posts.
#66
Hey DeadEye, maybe I'm missing the gist of what you're saying. If so, my apologies. But given the wide range of modding discussed on NAM, I'm sure the MINI community isn't being poluted with Poseurs as you suggest. Most Mini owners would agree that the stock beer can design seems a bit anemic. Many of us look for something that balances out the rear aesthetic. After all, one of the great things about the Mini Cooper (new and old) is that it's easy and fun to mod... a little or lot, it's about personal taste. So there's a HUGE difference between rounding out the look of your Mini's rear end and bolting on a cartoon-sized exhaust pipe with no real performance to back it up. A Poseur is defined as one who affects an identity to impress others... Dude, I'm married with a kid so I don't need to impress anyone. I put the upgraded tips on my Mini because they look cool. I love the looks and sound of the Invidia, it's in my future mod plans. But until then, I'm very happy with the performance (and now the looks) of the stock exhaust. Again, it's all about personal taste and creativity. So don't go hatin' on fellow Mini drivers over a pair of exhaust tips. Peace.
#67
I found a neither source for tips I believe they are weld-ons, and the smallest is 2.25 but they do look nice.
http://www.thermalrd.com/tips.htm
John
http://www.thermalrd.com/tips.htm
John
#69
Yeah, I disagree with Deadeye for the simple fact that the OEM beer can tips are a simple bolt on as well, changing the tips is no big deal. Besides the tips have hardly any effect on the noise, not the same as the fart can mufflers you see on Hondas. I do like the OE beer can design even though they are a little small, plus there is a cool story behind the design. For the record my favorite exhaust tips are the trumpets on the Magnaflow, they fill the space nicely.
#70
Yeah, I don't know what that guy's deal is...
Anyway, I'm happy with the results. Mine certainly doesn't look cheesy or cheap at all, and it's welded perfectly. So, it doesn't hang at all and you can't see the muffler at all or anything.
The main reason that I chose it over the factory tips was to avoid painting them and because I didn't want to do the work to shorten them and I personally don't like how much they stick out without the Aero kit rear bumper.
But, to each their own...
Anyway, I'm happy with the results. Mine certainly doesn't look cheesy or cheap at all, and it's welded perfectly. So, it doesn't hang at all and you can't see the muffler at all or anything.
The main reason that I chose it over the factory tips was to avoid painting them and because I didn't want to do the work to shorten them and I personally don't like how much they stick out without the Aero kit rear bumper.
But, to each their own...
#71
#72
Plus, (this isn't meant as a personal attack 'cause I think it looks good on your car), but I'm surprised that someone who put an "S" bonnet on their MC would accuse another of being a poser merely for making an aesthetic mod.
Edit: an johnf36: please add me to the frowing list of people who'd be interested in purchasing a set if you decide to produce these.
Edit: an johnf36: please add me to the frowing list of people who'd be interested in purchasing a set if you decide to produce these.
Last edited by eager2own; 10-30-2007 at 01:43 PM.
#73
Plus, (this isn't meant as a personal attack 'cause I think it looks good on your car), but I'm surprised that someone who put an "S" bonnet on their MC would accuse another of being a poser merely for making an aesthetic mod.
Edit: an johnf36: please add me to the frowing list of people who'd be interested in purchasing a set if you decide to produce these.
Edit: an johnf36: please add me to the frowing list of people who'd be interested in purchasing a set if you decide to produce these.
So there's a HUGE difference between rounding out the look of your Mini's rear end and bolting on a cartoon-sized exhaust pipe with no real performance to back it up. Again, it's all about personal taste and creativity. So don't go hatin' on fellow Mini drivers over a pair of exhaust tips. Peace.
Hey I'm not expecting everybody to like what a Collision with a Deer tricked me into doing... Honest I had Plans to either make a functional Air intake OR put an Oil cooler up there ( neither of which is as easy to do as i did NO planning before hand... - DOH ! )
And i'm happy to say ( nobody should care anyway ) that the exhaust tip changes in this post ARE NOT the Wacko kind that i was afraid the Thread starter was endorsing... - I was Off on a tangent before having read ANY off the posts - ( Which is the Best way IMO to go off half cocked ! )
Last edited by DeadEye; 10-30-2007 at 04:05 PM.
#74
#75
No worries DeadEye! We Mini folks are a tasteful bunch! But I'm still expecting to pull up at a light someday and see this:
http://www.helix13.com/images/stipoption.jpg
http://www.helix13.com/images/stipoption.jpg