I am taking this opportunity to extend my public thanks to the boys at Lohen for the excellent service provided during my visit to their premises yesterday.
I had been looking for service provider with whom to commence modding my MCS.
After making a few; exclusively at this stage, relatively local contacts, I was initially impressed by the feedback and prompt replies to my queries from Lohen. Thus decided upon using them to advise/procure and fit the first stage of my modding plans.
Stage 1: Manifold / cat back.
Decided by extensive use of the MINI2 forum, that the Janspeed / Milltek combination was the one for me. This based upon the port size, the 4 – 1 and the reported non-chav exhaust note.
Thank you people, you were right. On several counts;
1, exhaust is NOT intrusive under 3000.
2, with WOP, the sound is akin to a welsh baritone choir
3, sounds like a tuned race car NOT nail hole in the back box of a nova.
4, power delivery is smoother, (latest BMW map)
5, People notice. People smile.
6, Pound for Pound, more smiles per gallon.
Day of fitting:
Pleasant drive to Lohen headquarters’ met and greeted politely and introduced to the team. (nice touch).
Made to feel welcome, offered refreshment while you wait in an almost “front room”, of a waiting area. (get a license then you can put the telly on !) (XBOX/DVD available)
Work took the same time as estimated (3 hours), during which time I was updated upon progress and estimated completion time.
Work was tested by taking car out for a drive, then adjustments made. All done.
Not the least expensive mod I could have started with nor would Lohen have been the cheapest fitter, nor the cheapest supplier. BUT
My MINI is not cheap, my MINI deserved quality, and received it.
My MINI and I are Delighted.
Service providers like Lohen deserve to be in business cause they provide a quality service… just think about that next time you browse the WWW!
David / Milton CR/W MCS
