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Robboc · May 16th, 2007, 06:50 AM

Hi there guys.

My car is getting close to it service period and I am I wondering where people with mildly tuned mini's are getting their cars serviced.

Q1 - Would you send yours in to BMW and risk having some of your parts swapped for standard items ie. the irridium plugs, or would you send it in to one of the tuning specialists?

Q2 - If it is not serviced by BMW is the computer still reset so that the service interval reading is correct?

My car has a had the folllowing done to it which makes me a little apprehensive about going in to BMW - Minispeed 210 package (pulley, bluefin etc), K&N Typhoon CAI, GTTexhaust reroute pipe.

DaFlake · May 16th, 2007, 07:44 AM

What kind of service are we talking about? If it is just an oil change, I either do it myself or find a local shop as the BMW dealers here in Germany want a fortune to do it. You can reset the computer yourself after that.

The trick is to either find a dealer that is mod friendly or find a tuner that is willing to do the work for you at a reasonable price.

Paul Webster · May 16th, 2007, 08:23 AM

We do servicing here at WELCOME TO 1320autos.com, you can also check your car out on the rolling road as well something what BMW don't offer

DaFlake · May 16th, 2007, 08:25 AM

When you guys packing that rolling road up and coming to Germany?

Paul Webster · May 16th, 2007, 08:41 AM

We'll ship anything anywhere if the price is right

it would be probably cheaper for you to come here though

DaFlake · May 16th, 2007, 08:51 AM

And if I do, do I get the nickel tour...

I have been wanting to drive on the other side of the road for a while now.

Hartge210 · May 16th, 2007, 09:21 AM

I was in a similar situation a little while ago Robboc, I didn't really want my local BMW garage to fiddle about with my Hartge MCS. So had a chat with Paul @ 1320 & they serviced my car & incorporated a rolling road session. As Paul said, they'll do a few more checks than BMW would, plus they are as enthusiastic about Mini's as we are (probably more), your car is not treated as just another job.

It's a bit of a trek to get there from where we are but well worth it in my opinion, some nice country lanes to test the car as well

:: Jon :: · May 16th, 2007, 10:12 AM

Ive never had any problems with this.. i just tell them not to touch any non-OEM parts unless they ring me first..

ScottyBoy · May 16th, 2007, 10:31 AM

Im coming to this situation soon aswell, i think the only part they will change is the Plugs of mine that are uprated so i was going to just say leave them alone or if they do change them can i have my originals back!

with my other mods tho i dont no what there reaction will be!

I hope they'l just carry on with the service.

:: Jon :: · May 16th, 2007, 11:27 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original)

Im coming to this situation soon aswell, i think the only part they will change is the Plugs of mine that are uprated so i was going to just say leave them alone or if they do change them can i have my originals back!

with my other mods tho i dont no what there reaction will be!

I hope they'l just carry on with the service.

they should be fine... due to they wont need to touch any of them to carry out a service...

have a word before hand..

Robboc · May 16th, 2007, 12:43 PM

Heh, your just down the road from me Hartge, will have to keep an eye out for you.

The trouble is, i dont trust BMW to leave things alone even though I have asked them to. Think I may givethe 1320 boys a try. It would be much better to have her looked after by someone who has a bit of interest.

AndyH_MCS · May 16th, 2007, 03:58 PM

I'm sure it'll be fine if you take it into a main dealer! Just stipulate that you do not want them to remove any non BMW parts

I take it you have no TLC services left?

Perm · May 17th, 2007, 01:07 PM

I will be in the same boat very soon.....

I have no TLC left and was considering get the TLC upgrade. My next service will be the MINI Inspection II at approx 60,000 miles. However I am sure BMW will notice the modifications when they change the belt !!!

Maybe I will have to go down the independant route.......... any ever got a MINI Inspection II done on a modified MINI under extended TLC ???

Thanks

Perm

duncanbanana · May 17th, 2007, 01:26 PM

Ive just had my inspection 2 service as part of the TLC XL at my main dealer
My car is very heavily modded

Lohen Conversion,
64mm Throttle Body
GRS Larger Intercooler
Alta 15% reduction Pulley, 3% larger lightened Crank Pulley
Alta Induction
JCW Injectors
40000V Coil , uprated leads and Spark Plugs
Bluefin Remap
Spax RXS Coilovers
Eibach Sway Bars front and rear
Front and Back Top Strut Braces
Quaife LSD
Milltek Exhaust and manifold
Supersprint Straight Thru Centre Pipe
Winner Power Brakes 6 pot 310mm Front and Rear Discs
18" Oz Superleggeras wheels with Yoko Paradas 2 Tyres
LED Bulbs all lights

I told them not to change the plugs , brake fluid, Supercharger belt and air filter
I had my supercharger belt changed by Lohen
They said ok and did the service no problem

ScottyBoy · May 17th, 2007, 01:30 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by duncanbanana (original)

Ive just had my inspection 2 service as part of the TLC XL at my main dealer
My car is very heavily modded

Lohen Conversion,
64mm Throttle Body
GRS Larger Intercooler
Alta 15% reduction Pulley, 3% larger lightened Crank Pulley
Alta Induction
JCW Injectors
40000V Coil , uprated leads and Spark Plugs
Bluefin Remap
Spax RXS Coilovers
Eibach Sway Bars front and rear
Front and Back Top Strut Braces
Quaife LSD
Milltek Exhaust and manifold
Supersprint Straight Thru Centre Pipe
Winner Power Brakes 6 pot 310mm Front and Rear Discs
18" Oz Superleggeras wheels with Yoko Paradas 2 Tyres
LED Bulbs all lights

I told them not to change the plugs , brake fluid, Supercharger belt and air filter
I had my supercharger belt changed by Lohen
They said ok and did the service no problem

Well hears my list to aspire to lol! mine will be that long someday!

But if they serviced your car i think we have no problem.

Perm · May 17th, 2007, 01:30 PM

Duncan,
Did they stamp your service book ????
I would want them to change my belt.... and carry out all elements of the service........ but I would supply my own Irdium spark plugs.

I do not think they will be that flexible......

Thanks

Perm

duncanbanana · May 17th, 2007, 02:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Perm (original)

Duncan,
Did they stamp your service book ????
I would want them to change my belt.... and carry out all elements of the service........ but I would supply my own Irdium spark plugs.

I do not think they will be that flexible......

Thanks

Perm

Not too sure if they have ever stamped my service book , well they have never asked for it or even taken out the TLC book
Well i didnt want them to change my belt as i prefer someone who knows exactly what size the belt is to change it (especially with my pulleys)
Same thing about the plugs i didnt want the standard plugs
Only way is to ask them
i did before i took it in for service

May 16th, 2007, 06:50 AM	#1
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 276 Offline	Servicing a tuned mini? Hi there guys. My car is getting close to it service period and I am I wondering where people with mildly tuned mini's are getting their cars serviced. Q1 - Would you send yours in to BMW and risk having some of your parts swapped for standard items ie. the irridium plugs, or would you send it in to one of the tuning specialists? Q2 - If it is not serviced by BMW is the computer still reset so that the service interval reading is correct? My car has a had the folllowing done to it which makes me a little apprehensive about going in to BMW - Minispeed 210 package (pulley, bluefin etc), K&N Typhoon CAI, GTTexhaust reroute pipe.

May 16th, 2007, 07:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	What kind of service are we talking about? If it is just an oil change, I either do it myself or find a local shop as the BMW dealers here in Germany want a fortune to do it. You can reset the computer yourself after that. The trick is to either find a dealer that is mod friendly or find a tuner that is willing to do the work for you at a reasonable price. Global Moderator

May 16th, 2007, 08:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	We do servicing here at WELCOME TO 1320autos.com, you can also check your car out on the rolling road as well something what BMW don't offer Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

May 16th, 2007, 08:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	When you guys packing that rolling road up and coming to Germany? Global Moderator

May 16th, 2007, 08:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Paul Webster MINI2 Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Beds Cambs Northants Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 1,956 Offline	We'll ship anything anywhere if the price is right it would be probably cheaper for you to come here though Slicks 11.77@115.92mph Street tyres 12.162 @ 119.02 It's not how much you spend but how well you spend it

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May 16th, 2007, 08:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 04:56 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	And if I do, do I get the nickel tour... I have been wanting to drive on the other side of the road for a while now. Global Moderator

May 16th, 2007, 09:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Hartge210 No1 in F1 Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 789 Offline	I was in a similar situation a little while ago Robboc, I didn't really want my local BMW garage to fiddle about with my Hartge MCS. So had a chat with Paul @ 1320 & they serviced my car & incorporated a rolling road session. As Paul said, they'll do a few more checks than BMW would, plus they are as enthusiastic about Mini's as we are (probably more), your car is not treated as just another job. It's a bit of a trek to get there from where we are but well worth it in my opinion, some nice country lanes to test the car as well

May 16th, 2007, 10:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 14,900 Offline	Ive never had any problems with this.. i just tell them not to touch any non-OEM parts unless they ring me first.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

May 16th, 2007, 10:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 2,951 Online	Im coming to this situation soon aswell, i think the only part they will change is the Plugs of mine that are uprated so i was going to just say leave them alone or if they do change them can i have my originals back! with my other mods tho i dont no what there reaction will be! I hope they'l just carry on with the service.

May 16th, 2007, 11:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
:: Jon :: . My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 14,900 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyBoy230 (original) Im coming to this situation soon aswell, i think the only part they will change is the Plugs of mine that are uprated so i was going to just say leave them alone or if they do change them can i have my originals back! with my other mods tho i dont no what there reaction will be! I hope they'l just carry on with the service. they should be fine... due to they wont need to touch any of them to carry out a service... have a word before hand.. EMPTY SPACE NEEDS FILLING.... but it has to be something that wont get me banned

May 16th, 2007, 12:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
Robboc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Epsom, Surrey Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 276 Offline	Heh, your just down the road from me Hartge, will have to keep an eye out for you. The trouble is, i dont trust BMW to leave things alone even though I have asked them to. Think I may givethe 1320 boys a try. It would be much better to have her looked after by someone who has a bit of interest.

May 16th, 2007, 03:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
AndyH_MCS MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Essex Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 225 Offline	I'm sure it'll be fine if you take it into a main dealer! Just stipulate that you do not want them to remove any non BMW parts I take it you have no TLC services left? Last edited by AndyH_MCS : May 17th, 2007 at 09:50 AM.

May 17th, 2007, 01:07 PM	#13 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 490 Offline	I will be in the same boat very soon..... I have no TLC left and was considering get the TLC upgrade. My next service will be the MINI Inspection II at approx 60,000 miles. However I am sure BMW will notice the modifications when they change the belt !!! Maybe I will have to go down the independant route.......... any ever got a MINI Inspection II done on a modified MINI under extended TLC ??? Thanks Perm

May 17th, 2007, 01:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
duncanbanana Yeah...I know !!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North West Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 1,202 Offline	Ive just had my inspection 2 service as part of the TLC XL at my main dealer My car is very heavily modded Lohen Conversion, 64mm Throttle Body GRS Larger Intercooler Alta 15% reduction Pulley, 3% larger lightened Crank Pulley Alta Induction JCW Injectors 40000V Coil , uprated leads and Spark Plugs Bluefin Remap Spax RXS Coilovers Eibach Sway Bars front and rear Front and Back Top Strut Braces Quaife LSD Milltek Exhaust and manifold Supersprint Straight Thru Centre Pipe Winner Power Brakes 6 pot 310mm Front and Rear Discs 18" Oz Superleggeras wheels with Yoko Paradas 2 Tyres LED Bulbs all lights I told them not to change the plugs , brake fluid, Supercharger belt and air filter I had my supercharger belt changed by Lohen They said ok and did the service no problem

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May 17th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#15 (permalink)
ScottyBoy Obsessive Car Cleaner OCC My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thornaby NE Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 2,951 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by duncanbanana (original) Ive just had my inspection 2 service as part of the TLC XL at my main dealer My car is very heavily modded Lohen Conversion, 64mm Throttle Body GRS Larger Intercooler Alta 15% reduction Pulley, 3% larger lightened Crank Pulley Alta Induction JCW Injectors 40000V Coil , uprated leads and Spark Plugs Bluefin Remap Spax RXS Coilovers Eibach Sway Bars front and rear Front and Back Top Strut Braces Quaife LSD Milltek Exhaust and manifold Supersprint Straight Thru Centre Pipe Winner Power Brakes 6 pot 310mm Front and Rear Discs 18" Oz Superleggeras wheels with Yoko Paradas 2 Tyres LED Bulbs all lights I told them not to change the plugs , brake fluid, Supercharger belt and air filter I had my supercharger belt changed by Lohen They said ok and did the service no problem Well hears my list to aspire to lol! mine will be that long someday! But if they serviced your car i think we have no problem.

May 17th, 2007, 01:30 PM	#16 (permalink)
Perm MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nottinghamshire Local Time: 09:56 PM Posts: 490 Offline	Duncan, Did they stamp your service book ???? I would want them to change my belt.... and carry out all elements of the service........ but I would supply my own Irdium spark plugs. I do not think they will be that flexible...... Thanks Perm

May 17th, 2007, 02:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
duncanbanana Yeah...I know !!! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North West Local Time: 10:56 PM Posts: 1,202 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Perm (original) Duncan, Did they stamp your service book ???? I would want them to change my belt.... and carry out all elements of the service........ but I would supply my own Irdium spark plugs. I do not think they will be that flexible...... Thanks Perm Not too sure if they have ever stamped my service book , well they have never asked for it or even taken out the TLC book Well i didnt want them to change my belt as i prefer someone who knows exactly what size the belt is to change it (especially with my pulleys) Same thing about the plugs i didnt want the standard plugs Only way is to ask them i did before i took it in for service

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