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woodsy_bear · Nov 23rd, 2005, 06:48 PM

I'm now officially lohened

Just got back from Superchips after having remap on their rollers to get the best out the Lohen kit.

Got to say I'm very impressed with the end results. Lots more power now and the fuel economy was impressive too even after caning it on the way home.

The dyno results showed it was putting out 210 Bhp, but I'm not bothered about bhp figures to be honest, it feels much improved and great to drive and thats all that matters.

As usual the service from lohen and James Watt Automotive (who do the fitting for Lohen) was top notch as was the work carried out by Superchips.

The kit gets a big thumbs up from me and a big thank you has to go to Nick and Andrey at Lohen.

miniross · Nov 24th, 2005, 08:03 AM

Hi Woodsy

I live in Derby and am looking for a suitable company to upgrade my MCS.

I happened to be in Dorset a couple of weeks ago and popped in to see GTT. I was very impressed with their expertise and knowledge. Downside is they are so far away.

Only just found info on Lohen. Can you give me more? I notice on their website they only quote 185bhp for the LCS1. Did you do anything different to get to 210?

Thanks,

Ross.

Lohen · Nov 24th, 2005, 10:30 AM

Hi Ross,

We have now altered our packages, which includes a new version remap for both our LCS1 and LCS2 packages. The original figures advertised were development estimates.

Our LCS1 package is now 205bhp for £395 inc.vat
Our LCS2 package is now 220bhp for £1750 inc.vat

For these prices, especially the LCS2, you recieve many high quality parts from some of the best manufacturers in the UK, something which other packages struggle to do. This is something that we take into account, the end figure is not always what performance packages are about, its also the feel of the car, the benefits and getting more parts for your money.

Happy you like the package Mark!

Cheers,
Nick

miniross · Nov 24th, 2005, 10:37 AM

Thanks for the info. Do you change the idler pulley (or offer this as an option) as some other tuners do?

I am very interested in the LCS1 package at this stage.

Thanks,

Ross.

woodsy_bear · Nov 24th, 2005, 04:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by miniross

Only just found info on Lohen. Can you give me more? I notice on their website they only quote 185bhp for the LCS1. Did you do anything different to get to 210?

Hi Ross

As stated by Lohen above the 185bhp figure was an estimate, but I do have a Blue Flame exhaust as well which helps a bit.

LMB · Nov 24th, 2005, 05:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen

Our LCS1 package is now 205bhp for £395 inc.vat
Our LCS2 package is now 220bhp for £1750 inc.vat

There is quite a jump in price there between the two kits. £1,355 seems a lot for an extra 15bhp.

What's the difference between the two kits?

Brynster · Nov 24th, 2005, 05:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

There is quite a jump in price there between the two kits. £1,355 seems a lot for an extra 15bhp.

What's the difference between the two kits?

The pricey bits: intercooler, manifold and catback, I think....

Lohen · Nov 24th, 2005, 08:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB

There is quite a jump in price there between the two kits. £1,355 seems a lot for an extra 15bhp.

What's the difference between the two kits?

Unfortunately for all, the power gains become more and more expensive as you get more of it. There are two main parts to the cost of the kit:

1. Parts - in the LCS2 we have added a manifold, intercooler, cat back exhaust and induction kit. Not the cheapest items.
2. Labour - More parts means more time to fit the parts hence more cost

However all of these parts are fairly straight forward to fit so you could do them at home once you have the LCS1 package installed.

Andrey

uncle albert · Nov 24th, 2005, 09:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen

Our LCS1 package is now 205bhp for £395 inc.vat

That's cheap!

James

Roofas · Nov 24th, 2005, 09:08 PM

'tis cheap!

£580 fitted is an absolute steal! and just 5bhp less than a £3500 JCW conversion.

Nov 23rd, 2005, 06:48 PM	#1
woodsy_bear MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Midlands, UK Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 306 Offline	Lohen LCS1 Performance Package just fitted. I'm now officially lohened Just got back from Superchips after having remap on their rollers to get the best out the Lohen kit. Got to say I'm very impressed with the end results. Lots more power now and the fuel economy was impressive too even after caning it on the way home. The dyno results showed it was putting out 210 Bhp, but I'm not bothered about bhp figures to be honest, it feels much improved and great to drive and thats all that matters. As usual the service from lohen and James Watt Automotive (who do the fitting for Lohen) was top notch as was the work carried out by Superchips. The kit gets a big thumbs up from me and a big thank you has to go to Nick and Andrey at Lohen.

Nov 24th, 2005, 08:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
miniross MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 05:33 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Hi Woodsy I live in Derby and am looking for a suitable company to upgrade my MCS. I happened to be in Dorset a couple of weeks ago and popped in to see GTT. I was very impressed with their expertise and knowledge. Downside is they are so far away. Only just found info on Lohen. Can you give me more? I notice on their website they only quote 185bhp for the LCS1. Did you do anything different to get to 210? Thanks, Ross. Last edited by miniross : Nov 24th, 2005 at 10:33 AM.

Nov 24th, 2005, 10:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
Lohen New Mini Specialists Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 832 Offline	Hi Ross, We have now altered our packages, which includes a new version remap for both our LCS1 and LCS2 packages. The original figures advertised were development estimates. Our LCS1 package is now 205bhp for £395 inc.vat Our LCS2 package is now 220bhp for £1750 inc.vat For these prices, especially the LCS2, you recieve many high quality parts from some of the best manufacturers in the UK, something which other packages struggle to do. This is something that we take into account, the end figure is not always what performance packages are about, its also the feel of the car, the benefits and getting more parts for your money. Happy you like the package Mark! Cheers, Nick New MINI Specialists www.lohen.co.uk

Nov 24th, 2005, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 24,937 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen Our LCS1 package is now 205bhp for £395 inc.vat Our LCS2 package is now 220bhp for £1750 inc.vat There is quite a jump in price there between the two kits. £1,355 seems a lot for an extra 15bhp. What's the difference between the two kits? Global Moderator

Nov 24th, 2005, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lohen New Mini Specialists Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Staffordshire, UK Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 832 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB There is quite a jump in price there between the two kits. £1,355 seems a lot for an extra 15bhp. What's the difference between the two kits? Unfortunately for all, the power gains become more and more expensive as you get more of it. There are two main parts to the cost of the kit: 1. Parts - in the LCS2 we have added a manifold, intercooler, cat back exhaust and induction kit. Not the cheapest items. 2. Labour - More parts means more time to fit the parts hence more cost However all of these parts are fairly straight forward to fit so you could do them at home once you have the LCS1 package installed. Andrey New MINI Specialists www.lohen.co.uk

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Nov 24th, 2005, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
miniross MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 05:33 PM Posts: 6 Offline	Thanks for the info. Do you change the idler pulley (or offer this as an option) as some other tuners do? I am very interested in the LCS1 package at this stage. Thanks, Ross.

Nov 24th, 2005, 04:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
woodsy_bear MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Midlands, UK Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 306 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by miniross Only just found info on Lohen. Can you give me more? I notice on their website they only quote 185bhp for the LCS1. Did you do anything different to get to 210? Hi Ross As stated by Lohen above the 185bhp figure was an estimate, but I do have a Blue Flame exhaust as well which helps a bit.

Nov 24th, 2005, 05:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brynster No guts, no glory! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Wiltshire Local Time: 05:33 PM Posts: 572 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by LMB There is quite a jump in price there between the two kits. £1,355 seems a lot for an extra 15bhp. What's the difference between the two kits? The pricey bits: intercooler, manifold and catback, I think....

Nov 24th, 2005, 09:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
uncle albert MINI2 Master My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Hereford/Cwmbran Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 829 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by Lohen Our LCS1 package is now 205bhp for £395 inc.vat That's cheap! James

Nov 24th, 2005, 09:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roofas BMW Quality - LOL!! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Luton (pron: Loo'un) Local Time: 06:33 PM Posts: 730 Online	'tis cheap! £580 fitted is an absolute steal! and just 5bhp less than a £3500 JCW conversion. Lies need defending all the time. The truth defends itself.

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