FYI-

Any of you w/ the JCW exhaust apparently an exhaust leak is common. My car now sound like a 17 y/o's $2,500 civic and I'm not thrilled. Dealership is replacing the entire catback under warranty, according to North American Mini's forums this is common.

I urge any of you w/ the JCW exhaust (and possibly stock?) to check for any cracking around the mufflers before your warranty expires. Though perhaps this falls under the 10 year warranty?

Either way- at least now I don't have to clean my horribly dirty tips!