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Dark Mini · Dec 22nd, 2003, 04:11 PM

After Crimbo I will hopefully be getting an ECU upgrade to go with my other mods (that you can see in my sig).
So what is the best one to go for a normal superchip upgrade from Mini-Design or the one click from Cool New or AMD.
Any advice on this subject would be much appreciated.

greatgro · Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:15 PM

GIAC from Helix in Philly, PA, USA. Unfortunately, it is not due out for a few months, but it'll kick butt I'm sure of that!

pbraun · Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:22 PM

Check out:

http://www.webbmotorsports.com

Sounds like he offers a very nice ECU upgrade.

Loui · Dec 22nd, 2003, 10:53 PM

Will the cool new and AMD systems are the same upgrade, a remap would be better IMHO than a plug in upgrade as it would be specific to your car

Dark Mini · Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:37 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui

Will the cool new and AMD systems are the same upgrade, a remap would be better IMHO than a plug in upgrade as it would be specific to your car

Loui where would be the best place to go for that?

Loui · Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:55 AM

Dunno but one of the specialists that do engine maps or i think uni chips are car specific too, and are rolling road setup. Im not really impressed by the one click system someone i know that works in engine mapping says the ideas good but the maps they use are crap, superchips only releases 7bhp which i think is a but punny really and not worth it, ive also heard that it doesnt feel that much different either

Dark Mini · Dec 23rd, 2003, 10:09 AM

Ok thanks loui, but that doesnt really help in where is the best company in the UK to use. Any more suggestions

Loui · Dec 23rd, 2003, 10:31 AM

i know aldon in breiley hill do uni chips and mapping dunno whether they`ve done any minis though.

Dark Mini · Dec 23rd, 2003, 11:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui

superchips only releases 7bhp which i think is a but punny really and not worth it

Loui what about that fact that I have had a few performance mods done to the car. As that figure of 7bhp is on a standard MCS or will the bhp still be the same figure no matter what you have done already?

Loui · Dec 23rd, 2003, 02:22 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dark Mini

Loui what about that fact that I have had a few performance mods done to the car. As that figure of 7bhp is on a standard MCS or will the bhp still be the same figure no matter what you have done already?

Other mods might make a difference, best to speak to the pros really mate

supercharged99 · Dec 24th, 2003, 08:12 PM

try DMS WEST-TUNING...their pully +chip =213 bhp.

cooperspeed · Dec 25th, 2003, 05:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dark Mini

After Crimbo I will hopefully be getting an ECU upgrade to go with my other mods (that you can see in my sig).
So what is the best one to go for a normal superchip upgrade from Mini-Design or the one click from Cool New or AMD.
Any advice on this subject would be much appreciated.

GIAC has been using my car here in So Cal for testing. I'm not going to pretend I understand everything they are doing with the ECU, but I can tell you they are getting good power. They have taken their time, but they are working seriously on releasing a quality product. Eric@helix could probably give you more specific info.

happy holidays,

Hubert · Dec 25th, 2003, 06:01 PM

Hi Dark Mini,
Why don't you go for the BBR since there're so many positive reviews about it?
If you go for the AMD, it would a good idea to get the Milltek header and 3-piece cat-back too since this is probably the exhaust system they used to set the maps.
Hubert

Dark Mini · Dec 28th, 2003, 04:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by cooperspeed

GIAC has been using my car here in So Cal for testing. I'm not going to pretend I understand everything they are doing with the ECU, but I can tell you they are getting good power. They have taken their time, but they are working seriously on releasing a quality product. Eric@helix could probably give you more specific info.

happy holidays,

But can I get it in the UK?

LMB · Dec 28th, 2003, 06:14 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui

Dunno but one of the specialists that do engine maps or i think uni chips are car specific too, and are rolling road setup. Im not really impressed by the one click system someone i know that works in engine mapping says the ideas good but the maps they use are crap, superchips only releases 7bhp which i think is a but punny really and not worth it, ive also heard that it doesnt feel that much different either

Can you elaborate? What exactly does he think is wrong with them?

obehave · Dec 28th, 2003, 07:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Dark Mini

But can I get it in the UK?

Contact: chris@helix13.com
Get a proper answer from the right guy.

Dec 22nd, 2003, 04:11 PM	#1
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Advice on which ECU upgrade to go for. After Crimbo I will hopefully be getting an ECU upgrade to go with my other mods (that you can see in my sig). So what is the best one to go for a normal superchip upgrade from Mini-Design or the one click from Cool New or AMD. Any advice on this subject would be much appreciated. Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
greatgro MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: NJ Local Time: 06:30 PM Posts: 169 Offline	GIAC from Helix in Philly, PA, USA. Unfortunately, it is not due out for a few months, but it'll kick butt I'm sure of that! DS/W MCS

Dec 22nd, 2003, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
pbraun Summer Splasher Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: in or near my MINI Local Time: 06:30 PM Posts: 663 Offline	Check out: http://www.webbmotorsports.com Sounds like he offers a very nice ECU upgrade. Ride on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4l65QGCGzY BLOG: http://peterbraunblog.wordpress.com

Dec 22nd, 2003, 10:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,155 Offline	Will the cool new and AMD systems are the same upgrade, a remap would be better IMHO than a plug in upgrade as it would be specific to your car WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Dec 23rd, 2003, 08:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Loui Will the cool new and AMD systems are the same upgrade, a remap would be better IMHO than a plug in upgrade as it would be specific to your car Loui where would be the best place to go for that? Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

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Dec 23rd, 2003, 09:55 AM	#6 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,155 Offline	Dunno but one of the specialists that do engine maps or i think uni chips are car specific too, and are rolling road setup. Im not really impressed by the one click system someone i know that works in engine mapping says the ideas good but the maps they use are crap, superchips only releases 7bhp which i think is a but punny really and not worth it, ive also heard that it doesnt feel that much different either WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Dec 23rd, 2003, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Ok thanks loui, but that doesnt really help in where is the best company in the UK to use. Any more suggestions Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Dec 23rd, 2003, 10:31 AM	#8 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,155 Offline	i know aldon in breiley hill do uni chips and mapping dunno whether they`ve done any minis though. WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Dec 23rd, 2003, 11:32 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Loui superchips only releases 7bhp which i think is a but punny really and not worth it Loui what about that fact that I have had a few performance mods done to the car. As that figure of 7bhp is on a standard MCS or will the bhp still be the same figure no matter what you have done already? Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

Dec 23rd, 2003, 02:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 3,155 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dark Mini Loui what about that fact that I have had a few performance mods done to the car. As that figure of 7bhp is on a standard MCS or will the bhp still be the same figure no matter what you have done already? Other mods might make a difference, best to speak to the pros really mate WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Dec 24th, 2003, 08:12 PM	#11 (permalink)
supercharged99 clinton steenkamp Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: west yorkshire Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 325 Offline	try DMS WEST-TUNING...their pully +chip =213 bhp. yeeeeeehaaaaaaa DAMN THIS THING IS QUICK

Dec 25th, 2003, 05:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
cooperspeed MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2002 Local Time: 02:30 PM Posts: 14 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dark Mini After Crimbo I will hopefully be getting an ECU upgrade to go with my other mods (that you can see in my sig). So what is the best one to go for a normal superchip upgrade from Mini-Design or the one click from Cool New or AMD. Any advice on this subject would be much appreciated. GIAC has been using my car here in So Cal for testing. I'm not going to pretend I understand everything they are doing with the ECU, but I can tell you they are getting good power. They have taken their time, but they are working seriously on releasing a quality product. Eric@helix could probably give you more specific info. happy holidays, Chili Red & White MCS. Alta 15% pulley, Alta intake, GIAC software coming soon..

Dec 25th, 2003, 06:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hubert Track Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Hong Kong Local Time: 06:30 AM Posts: 555 Offline	Hi Dark Mini, Why don't you go for the BBR since there're so many positive reviews about it? If you go for the AMD, it would a good idea to get the Milltek header and 3-piece cat-back too since this is probably the exhaust system they used to set the maps. Hubert Road: 2002 MCS with KW V2 and other bolt-ons Track: Lotus Elise race car

Dec 28th, 2003, 04:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dark Mini MINI2 Senior Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Leicester Local Time: 10:30 PM Posts: 520 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by cooperspeed GIAC has been using my car here in So Cal for testing. I'm not going to pretend I understand everything they are doing with the ECU, but I can tell you they are getting good power. They have taken their time, but they are working seriously on releasing a quality product. Eric@helix could probably give you more specific info. happy holidays, But can I get it in the UK? Cooper S : Dark silver, white roof

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Dec 28th, 2003, 06:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
LMB Toon Toon.. <div><a href= Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Up North Local Time: 11:30 PM Posts: 24,916 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Loui Dunno but one of the specialists that do engine maps or i think uni chips are car specific too, and are rolling road setup. Im not really impressed by the one click system someone i know that works in engine mapping says the ideas good but the maps they use are crap, superchips only releases 7bhp which i think is a but punny really and not worth it, ive also heard that it doesnt feel that much different either Can you elaborate? What exactly does he think is wrong with them? Global Moderator

Dec 28th, 2003, 07:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 06:30 PM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Dark Mini But can I get it in the UK? Contact: chris@helix13.com Get a proper answer from the right guy.

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