Exhaust Burble... Goes Away w/ Upgrade?
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05-02-2006, 04:31 PM
Exhaust Burble... Goes Away w/ Upgrade?
Okay, so I got my 06' MCS. I have full intentions to mod... of course. I didn't know about the exhaust "Burble" and have grown to really love it. I was wondering... 
If I upgrade to an aftermarket exhaust, will the burble go away? Will it increase?
I'm hoping for an Increase.
If I upgrade to an aftermarket exhaust, will the burble go away? Will it increase?
I'm hoping for an Increase.
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05-02-2006, 04:42 PM
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05-02-2006, 04:54 PM
I'm trying to parse 'burble'... I LOVE the way the exhaust sounds, particularly dropping to idle. But one thing I've been wondering about... and mind you, I'm at a green 80 miles... I'm getting short popping backfires is I leave off the accelerator in gear as the car starts to come down in revs. Normal for break-in?
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05-02-2006, 05:08 PM
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05-02-2006, 05:37 PM
Originally Posted by thirdraildesignlab
Ah?
I thought I was hearing backfiring, like little pop pop pops... what IS this gurgle? Why for the gurgle!
New car, so every sound is suspect!
I thought I was hearing backfiring, like little pop pop pops... what IS this gurgle? Why for the gurgle!
New car, so every sound is suspect!
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05-02-2006, 07:49 PM
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05-02-2006, 08:14 PM
I love the little burble, too. When sitting at a stop light I'll rev in neutral just to hear it sometimes. I usually do this with the girlfriend in the car. So I **** her off and I hear my little burble. Double bonus.
While we are on the subject, I was thinking of getting a euro plate saying "POPOPOP" What do you think?
While we are on the subject, I was thinking of getting a euro plate saying "POPOPOP" What do you think?
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05-02-2006, 08:19 PM
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05-03-2006, 07:18 AM
The exhaust burble is normal and gets better (i.e. louder) when you upgrade the exhaust. There was a link to an article that somewhat explained it awhile back. I don't have the link anymore but I did manage to copy the article.
The following is a very brief excerpt explaining the burble.
The following is a very brief excerpt explaining the burble.
"I enjoyed cranking and reveling in the tunes, which meant it took me a few days to notice the Mini's flatulence. When a passenger forced me to uncrank the audio, it became obvious that this car likes to backfire. When the car's warm and you ease off the gas (hey, sometimes you have to slow down!) it farts like a Chili cookoff judge the morning after.
This worried me enough that I checked out an online Mini owners' board as well as phoning my local dealer. As it turns out, this prominent pooting is on purpose, and was even enhanced for the 2005 model year to accent the car's performance and sportiness. The dealer rep to whom I spoke said when his Mini does it the car is telling him it's warm, happy and contented in its work. "
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Originally Posted by thirdraildesignlab
I'm still trying to grasp how a backfire is an indication of performance
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05-05-2006, 10:26 AM
Check out this from MINIUSA on Motoringfile.com:
http://motoringfile.com/2005/06/28/exhaust_popping/
" One of the many of items that was revised for 2005 model year was the exhaust sound on the Cooper S. MINI not only altered the physical design slightly but also re-tuned the engine management software creating a few entirely new exhaust sounds that hadn’t been heard from a stock MCS or even JCW before. This has caused quite a few owners not aware of the change to ask the now familiar question, “what’s that popping?” MINIUSA relased a official service measure earlier this year on the subject which should, once and for all, answer this question:
http://motoringfile.com/2005/06/28/exhaust_popping/
" One of the many of items that was revised for 2005 model year was the exhaust sound on the Cooper S. MINI not only altered the physical design slightly but also re-tuned the engine management software creating a few entirely new exhaust sounds that hadn’t been heard from a stock MCS or even JCW before. This has caused quite a few owners not aware of the change to ask the now familiar question, “what’s that popping?” MINIUSA relased a official service measure earlier this year on the subject which should, once and for all, answer this question:
Service Measure M 18 200 04 9/27/04
Subject: Model Year 2005 MINI Cooper S Popping From Exhaust
Complaint: The vehicle exhibits an acoustic feedback of the exhaust system under the following conditions: Engine braking in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear. Increasing engine speed above 3000 rpm while the vehicle is stationary
The popping noise from the exhaust system can also be described as a “backfire” from the engine.
Measure: Do not attempt to repair or replace any parts, this is not a failure of any driveline components. The acoustic feedback is a standard feature of the 2005 Model Year Cooper S vehicle produced as of 7/2004. This feature cannot be retrofitted to the previous model year vehicles."
Subject: Model Year 2005 MINI Cooper S Popping From Exhaust
Complaint: The vehicle exhibits an acoustic feedback of the exhaust system under the following conditions: Engine braking in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear. Increasing engine speed above 3000 rpm while the vehicle is stationary
The popping noise from the exhaust system can also be described as a “backfire” from the engine.
Measure: Do not attempt to repair or replace any parts, this is not a failure of any driveline components. The acoustic feedback is a standard feature of the 2005 Model Year Cooper S vehicle produced as of 7/2004. This feature cannot be retrofitted to the previous model year vehicles."
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'05 eh? I have an '03 with an exquisite burble that got better after the one-ball mod.
Originally Posted by mdsbrain
Check out this from MINIUSA on Motoringfile.com:
http://motoringfile.com/2005/06/28/exhaust_popping/
" One of the many of items that was revised for 2005 model year was the exhaust sound on the Cooper S. MINI not only altered the physical design slightly but also re-tuned the engine management software creating a few entirely new exhaust sounds that hadn’t been heard from a stock MCS or even JCW before. This has caused quite a few owners not aware of the change to ask the now familiar question, “what’s that popping?” MINIUSA relased a official service measure earlier this year on the subject which should, once and for all, answer this question:
http://motoringfile.com/2005/06/28/exhaust_popping/
" One of the many of items that was revised for 2005 model year was the exhaust sound on the Cooper S. MINI not only altered the physical design slightly but also re-tuned the engine management software creating a few entirely new exhaust sounds that hadn’t been heard from a stock MCS or even JCW before. This has caused quite a few owners not aware of the change to ask the now familiar question, “what’s that popping?” MINIUSA relased a official service measure earlier this year on the subject which should, once and for all, answer this question:
Service Measure M 18 200 04 9/27/04
Subject: Model Year 2005 MINI Cooper S Popping From Exhaust
Complaint: The vehicle exhibits an acoustic feedback of the exhaust system under the following conditions: Engine braking in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear. Increasing engine speed above 3000 rpm while the vehicle is stationary
The popping noise from the exhaust system can also be described as a “backfire” from the engine.
Measure: Do not attempt to repair or replace any parts, this is not a failure of any driveline components. The acoustic feedback is a standard feature of the 2005 Model Year Cooper S vehicle produced as of 7/2004. This feature cannot be retrofitted to the previous model year vehicles."
Subject: Model Year 2005 MINI Cooper S Popping From Exhaust
Complaint: The vehicle exhibits an acoustic feedback of the exhaust system under the following conditions: Engine braking in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd gear. Increasing engine speed above 3000 rpm while the vehicle is stationary
The popping noise from the exhaust system can also be described as a “backfire” from the engine.
Measure: Do not attempt to repair or replace any parts, this is not a failure of any driveline components. The acoustic feedback is a standard feature of the 2005 Model Year Cooper S vehicle produced as of 7/2004. This feature cannot be retrofitted to the previous model year vehicles."
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05-05-2006, 12:38 PM
Originally Posted by TooTall
You live in San Francisco. Go down to the Monterey Historic races in August and listen to the 50's and 60's racers come down off the hill into turns 10 and 11.
Thanks yall..
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05-05-2006, 01:26 PM
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Hey TRDL,
If you come out on the 27th there will likely be an array of aftermarket exhasts that you can here the sound/burble enhancement on!
I know 2 brands that will be there: Milltek (me & SCMCS) and Borla Street (Willum). I looooooove my Milltek and that sweetly enhanced 'pop pop pop.' Each exhaust has its pros & cons so be sure to chat us up and we'll tell you all about them!
If you come out on the 27th there will likely be an array of aftermarket exhasts that you can here the sound/burble enhancement on!
I know 2 brands that will be there: Milltek (me & SCMCS) and Borla Street (Willum). I looooooove my Milltek and that sweetly enhanced 'pop pop pop.' Each exhaust has its pros & cons so be sure to chat us up and we'll tell you all about them!