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minigolf · Sep 2nd, 2006, 12:59 PM

Anyone know if any of the likely types (MTH, AmD, GIAC, possibly even APR etc from the VW/Audi scene) have any plans, or are indeed in testing, for some quick plug'n'play power upgrades for the R56 MCS?

My old Mk4 Golf GTI 1.8T was able to go from around 110kW (150bhp) to 140kW (187bhp) with a simple "chip" upgrade. In fact, doing this should be as easy as it was to upload the MTH Tuner file to my current MCS. A plug'n'play horsepower upgrade worthy of the claims of 200bhp should be a doddle with a turbo powerplant … shouldn't it?

KPKalle · Sep 2nd, 2006, 01:08 PM

Planning ahead, eh?

JDinho · Sep 6th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original)

Hi guys,Weve ordered ours with LSD , I wouldnt even entertain it without . I hope the sales girl was correct in saying it is an option? If anyone (Paul etc) knows for sure let me know.

Best Regards Roland GT Tuning

From another thread in the mk 2 Engine & Drivetrain Tuning Forum...Sounds promising!

phil_c · Sep 8th, 2006, 06:41 PM

My dealer says that LSD is not an option

roland2003 · Sep 16th, 2006, 10:00 AM

Your right, Ive just asked the dealer who admits she got it wrong,Oh well its ordered now so we'll stick with it. The best way to put power down on a FWD car without LSD is to remove the front anti roll bar completly, and use very stiff front springs combined with long (rebound) travel shocks.
Best Regards Roland Gt Tuning

Sep 2nd, 2006, 12:59 PM	#1
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 04:16 PM Posts: 13,858 Offline	Aftermarket ECU tuning Anyone know if any of the likely types (MTH, AmD, GIAC, possibly even APR etc from the VW/Audi scene) have any plans, or are indeed in testing, for some quick plug'n'play power upgrades for the R56 MCS? My old Mk4 Golf GTI 1.8T was able to go from around 110kW (150bhp) to 140kW (187bhp) with a simple "chip" upgrade. In fact, doing this should be as easy as it was to upload the MTH Tuner file to my current MCS. A plug'n'play horsepower upgrade worthy of the claims of 200bhp should be a doddle with a turbo powerplant … shouldn't it? Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Sep 2nd, 2006, 01:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
KPKalle Knight of the Round Table Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Midhurst, Sussex Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 21,707 Offline	Planning ahead, eh? Global Moderator

Sep 16th, 2006, 10:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 2,754 Offline	Your right, Ive just asked the dealer who admits she got it wrong,Oh well its ordered now so we'll stick with it. The best way to put power down on a FWD car without LSD is to remove the front anti roll bar completly, and use very stiff front springs combined with long (rebound) travel shocks. Best Regards Roland Gt Tuning www.gttuning.com

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Sep 6th, 2006, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
JDinho JCWaiting! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: W Sussex Local Time: 05:16 AM Posts: 266 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by roland2003 (original) Hi guys,Weve ordered ours with LSD , I wouldnt even entertain it without . I hope the sales girl was correct in saying it is an option? If anyone (Paul etc) knows for sure let me know. Best Regards Roland GT Tuning From another thread in the mk 2 Engine & Drivetrain Tuning Forum...Sounds promising!

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phil_c MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bangor Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 97 Offline	My dealer says that LSD is not an option

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