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Mini Cruiser · Jul 7th, 2002, 10:26 AM

I wanna chip my mini one, is the superchips chip the best? has anyone here had it done?

smiffy · Jul 7th, 2002, 10:32 AM

This might help

http://mini2.com/news/news.php?id=83

PIT · Jul 7th, 2002, 10:33 AM

remember you loose your BMW-warranty of engine, transmission etc..
But some Tuners give you warranty of 1 year to that.

Mini Cruiser · Jul 7th, 2002, 10:43 AM

Yeah, will that effect the tlc and everything?

PIT · Jul 7th, 2002, 11:11 AM

I dont really know that.

Here in Germany we have a BMW dealer who sells chipped ONES.
I phoned him to talk about warranty, and he told me, that he sells the tuned ONES by his own risc, but he is in good luck having no faults since today.

If you tune your car more than 5% you also have to tell this your inshurance ( in Germany)

Mini Cruiser · Jul 7th, 2002, 11:13 AM

Yeah i know, thats another prob as im only 17 lol

GaryM · Jul 8th, 2002, 11:59 AM

Well I have my Cooper Superchipped! It feels more responsive and lively although it is not the same improvement that I have felt on other chipped cars.

http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/minicooper.pdf

Superchips provide a warrenty with the work so if there is a problem cos of the new software they will cover the damage. Chances are however that your dealer will not notice that you have had the car done cos things like the embedded part numbers etc do not change. They even give you a key so that they can put the car back to normal if you want.

The question you have to ask is wether it is worth it for your model? As the mini one is basically a Cooper with the throttle movement limited there is a good increase to be found (check the link eleswhere in this thread). Dispite what people will tell you use your common sense when looking at the quoted bhp figures. eg a John Cooper WRX kit quotes 130bhp out of a 115bhp Cooper. Although it has to meet all sorts of emmission regs and warrentees they have also done a lot of work to the car to get this much. The kit has a new air filter, head, chip and exhaust to do it. So for a Cooper don't expect 130 just from a chip.

While the car was being programmed by Superchips I was chatting to them. As you many know they have a rolling road and so can validate the work they do. Because of this they also get asked by other companies like Pipercross to test aftermaket stuff. With the mini they found no massive gains from exhausts and air filters etc. So it would seem the engine is working pretty well and that without mad mods and money you are not going see lots of extra power.

PS I have a Pipercross air filter as well. You should see the smile it puts on my face from its sound.

Rob.MINI · Jul 24th, 2002, 05:30 PM

I have been thinking about having my Cooper Chipped. Most people I have talked to say that Superchips are not what they seem and I should consider an alternative.

Are there any companies in the UK that can Remap the ECU?? If so what sort of costs are we talking?

Cheers

KenL · Jul 24th, 2002, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by PIT
remember you loose your BMW-warranty of engine, transmission etc..
But some Tuners give you warranty of 1 year to that.

Yeah, my dealer really went over the terms of the warranty and pointed out not to mod the engine or the warranty was void. You even have to sign the warranty book to confirm you understood the terms & conds.

GaryM · Jul 25th, 2002, 06:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rob.MINI
I have been thinking about having my Cooper Chipped. Most people I have talked to say that Superchips are not what they seem and I should consider an alternative.

Are there any companies in the UK that can Remap the ECU?? If so what sort of costs are we talking?

Cheers

That is exactly what SuperChips do...

They've been doing it for a long time to. Finally if you need proof as to the effectiveness of the remap they will test you mini on a rolling road, before and after the mod.

MiniChris · Jul 25th, 2002, 07:48 AM

Guys!
I have the tuning file for the Mini One!
If anyone needs it just send me a mail.
All you need is the OBD2 Cable and download the software from http://www.mth-powerchip.de/ .
Takes about 5 min to install.
It brings the power up to 87Kw which is about cooper specs.(or just above)

Chris

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smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	This might help http://mini2.com/news/news.php?id=83 S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

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Mini Cruiser Pain In The ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midlands, uk Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 2,716 Offline	:( Yeah, will that effect the tlc and everything?

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PIT MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Germany Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 320 Offline	I dont really know that. Here in Germany we have a BMW dealer who sells chipped ONES. I phoned him to talk about warranty, and he told me, that he sells the tuned ONES by his own risc, but he is in good luck having no faults since today. If you tune your car more than 5% you also have to tell this your inshurance ( in Germany) ONE Chili Red, Chrome-Grille, 16" 5-Star Wheels, fogs, Rear Spoiler, AirCondition, Sport Seats, Alu Patina Dash with Chrome rings

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Jul 7th, 2002, 11:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mini Cruiser Pain In The ... Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Midlands, uk Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 2,716 Offline	:( Yeah i know, thats another prob as im only 17 lol

Jul 8th, 2002, 11:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 371 Offline	Well I have my Cooper Superchipped! It feels more responsive and lively although it is not the same improvement that I have felt on other chipped cars. http://www.superchips.co.uk/curves/minicooper.pdf Superchips provide a warrenty with the work so if there is a problem cos of the new software they will cover the damage. Chances are however that your dealer will not notice that you have had the car done cos things like the embedded part numbers etc do not change. They even give you a key so that they can put the car back to normal if you want. The question you have to ask is wether it is worth it for your model? As the mini one is basically a Cooper with the throttle movement limited there is a good increase to be found (check the link eleswhere in this thread). Dispite what people will tell you use your common sense when looking at the quoted bhp figures. eg a John Cooper WRX kit quotes 130bhp out of a 115bhp Cooper. Although it has to meet all sorts of emmission regs and warrentees they have also done a lot of work to the car to get this much. The kit has a new air filter, head, chip and exhaust to do it. So for a Cooper don't expect 130 just from a chip. While the car was being programmed by Superchips I was chatting to them. As you many know they have a rolling road and so can validate the work they do. Because of this they also get asked by other companies like Pipercross to test aftermaket stuff. With the mini they found no massive gains from exhausts and air filters etc. So it would seem the engine is working pretty well and that without mad mods and money you are not going see lots of extra power. PS I have a Pipercross air filter as well. You should see the smile it puts on my face from its sound.

Jul 24th, 2002, 05:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rob.MINI MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 2 Offline	I have been thinking about having my Cooper Chipped. Most people I have talked to say that Superchips are not what they seem and I should consider an alternative. Are there any companies in the UK that can Remap the ECU?? If so what sort of costs are we talking? Cheers Robin Turner

Jul 24th, 2002, 06:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 5,102 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by PIT remember you loose your BMW-warranty of engine, transmission etc.. But some Tuners give you warranty of 1 year to that. Yeah, my dealer really went over the terms of the warranty and pointed out not to mod the engine or the warranty was void. You even have to sign the warranty book to confirm you understood the terms & conds.

Jul 25th, 2002, 06:37 AM	#10 (permalink)
GaryM MINI2 Senior Join Date: May 2002 Location: Oxfordshire Local Time: 10:21 PM Posts: 371 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Rob.MINI I have been thinking about having my Cooper Chipped. Most people I have talked to say that Superchips are not what they seem and I should consider an alternative. Are there any companies in the UK that can Remap the ECU?? If so what sort of costs are we talking? Cheers That is exactly what SuperChips do... They've been doing it for a long time to. Finally if you need proof as to the effectiveness of the remap they will test you mini on a rolling road, before and after the mod.

Jul 25th, 2002, 07:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
MiniChris MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 09:21 PM Posts: 4 Offline	Guys! I have the tuning file for the Mini One! If anyone needs it just send me a mail. All you need is the OBD2 Cable and download the software from http://www.mth-powerchip.de/ . Takes about 5 min to install. It brings the power up to 87Kw which is about cooper specs.(or just above) Chris

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