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Loui · Feb 27th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by adamos o3,cooper s (original)

hi, all tuners are good, however the most important thing is,that the car is 100% before you start any upgrades, as any weakness in any components will soon become apparent , clutch is a obvious one, ht leads, supercharger seals , bushes, brake system, get all this stuff sorted and the car working as close as new as pos.. , add strutt braces and you will already have a improved car,

Thats a very valid point. Also one you missed is the plugs, as i have seen a numer disintergrate

Revolution Mini Works · Feb 27th, 2008, 03:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original)

Even better use Paul @ 1320 an Jan at RMW together

Looks like someone figured it out

Paul at 1320autos is our UK installer

Fen · Mar 8th, 2008, 03:13 AM

I'm happy with my GTT mods which now equate to the full 230+ kit with the addition of Spiroslot brakes and all the chassis braces.

That said I used Ray West to remap the RS6 I had before the S and it was a quality job. I did hear something unnerving from another RS6 owner about how his car was driven when "a tuner" had it (it had data logging enabled and it recorded a maximum of 157mph) and I know he used West Tuning as I sent him there, so although he didn't name and shame I'm pretty sure I know who it was and that sort of dented my faith in the company.

Performance_Torque · Mar 8th, 2008, 09:10 AM

Hi Guys!

We can offer various tuning options for the Cooper S. Most popular package is a re-map along with uprated pulley. This will give in the region of 204bhp.

With extensive mods 250+bhp is possible. As always, it depends on what result you are after, and budget

batou · Mar 11th, 2008, 01:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fen (original)

That said I used Ray West to remap the RS6 I had before the S and it was a quality job. I did hear something unnerving from another RS6 owner about how his car was driven when "a tuner" had it (it had data logging enabled and it recorded a maximum of 157mph) and I know he used West Tuning as I sent him there, so although he didn't name and shame I'm pretty sure I know who it was and that sort of dented my faith in the company.

Doesn't a rolling road get a car up to these kind of speeds on the dyno? Are you saying it was actually driven on a road/track at those speeds??!!

MINI-Morgan · Mar 11th, 2008, 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original)

Doesn't a rolling road get a car up to these kind of speeds on the dyno? Are you saying it was actually driven on a road/track at those speeds??!!

Sounds like reline in 6th to me... id be amazed to see an R56 hit that speed without a turbo double the size. And if it could how many miles of clear road would you need?

Loui · Mar 11th, 2008, 02:19 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

Sounds like reline in 6th to me... id be amazed to see an R56 hit that speed without a turbo double the size. And if it could how many miles of clear road would you need?

Think its an RS6 Audi not an R56

batou · Mar 11th, 2008, 04:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original)

Think its an RS6 Audi not an R56

It is, I knew a mini wouldn't do 157 lol... its not exactly that aerodynamic. I was asking about the RS6

Fen · Mar 11th, 2008, 10:01 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original)

Doesn't a rolling road get a car up to these kind of speeds on the dyno? Are you saying it was actually driven on a road/track at those speeds??!!

There was some reason it had to be on the road; the datalogger used GPS to get its signal I think, hence it had to be moving rather than just wheel speed.

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan

Sounds like reline in 6th to me

157 isn't redline in top in an RS6. Redline in 5th is the far side of 200 (205 rings a bell) though as standard they are officially limited to 155 with most of the magazines suggesting they were allowed to go a bit quicker than that. After remapping they are derestricted, I saw just under 180 in mine and it was still pulling but I could also see traffic ahead and the rubber seals round the doors all popped at about 165 so it seemed like that was enough. They are all 5 speed autos BTW, so no 6th gear.

NeuroBeaker · Mar 15th, 2008, 03:13 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Fen (original)

157 isn't redline in top in an RS6. Redline in 5th is the far side of 200 (205 rings a bell) though as standard they are officially limited to 155 with most of the magazines suggesting they were allowed to go a bit quicker than that. After remapping they are derestricted, I saw just under 180 in mine and it was still pulling but I could also see traffic ahead and the rubber seals round the doors all popped at about 165 so it seemed like that was enough. They are all 5 speed autos BTW, so no 6th gear.

Jeez!!

MINI-Morgan · Mar 15th, 2008, 11:13 AM

LOL Thanks Loui! Its official..... I CANT READ!

or I have R56s on the brain...scary!

Loui · Mar 15th, 2008, 04:52 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original)

LOL Thanks Loui! Its official..... I CANT READ!

or I have R56s on the brain...scary!

LOL "YOU MUPPET" LMAO

GRSmotorsport · Mar 15th, 2008, 08:10 PM

I'm a VERY happy West Tuning customer

. As I've said many times, Ray was one of the first to tune the mini

. He also does a lot of work with car manufactures on the ECU side of things. Just go to his work shop and count how many Porsche's, Audi's, TVR's & touring cars are there waiting for work. This guy is always busy

The stories he's told me about putting other mini tuner's work right is very scary to say the least

..

Choose your tuner wisely, there’s tuners out there selling parts that don't do what it says on the packet!!

s33gav · Mar 16th, 2008, 08:26 PM

Does anyone know if West Tuning are looking into R56 tuning?

OJM · Mar 16th, 2008, 08:49 PM

I dropped West Tuning an email for prices etc about 2 weeks ago, but haven't had a response yet

MINI-Morgan · Mar 16th, 2008, 10:03 PM

I am very happy with LTS Tunings work on my car so can recommend then defiantly

And its always good to see the work being done while you are there and the quality of the work.

sillycar gt4cs · Mar 17th, 2008, 04:59 PM

i too can confirm LTS TUNING is a good place to take your car if it needs looking after.
had a pulley fitted in no time,and is a good bloke to chat too

sillycar gt4cs · Mar 21st, 2008, 05:36 PM

lts will be doing tuning kits very soon,good prices too look out

Feb 27th, 2008, 08:48 AM	#21
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 3,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by adamos o3,cooper s (original) hi, all tuners are good, however the most important thing is,that the car is 100% before you start any upgrades, as any weakness in any components will soon become apparent , clutch is a obvious one, ht leads, supercharger seals , bushes, brake system, get all this stuff sorted and the car working as close as new as pos.. , add strutt braces and you will already have a improved car, Thats a very valid point. Also one you missed is the plugs, as i have seen a numer disintergrate WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Feb 27th, 2008, 03:31 PM	#22 (permalink)
Revolution Mini Works Mini2 Sponsor & Tuner Join Date: Jun 2005 Local Time: 06:16 AM Posts: 916 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original) Even better use Paul @ 1320 an Jan at RMW together Looks like someone figured it out Paul at 1320autos is our UK installer Manufacturer and Custom Mini Tuning

Mar 8th, 2008, 09:10 AM	#24 (permalink)
Performance_Torque MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Midlands Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 77 Offline	Hi Guys! We can offer various tuning options for the Cooper S. Most popular package is a re-map along with uprated pulley. This will give in the region of 204bhp. With extensive mods 250+bhp is possible. As always, it depends on what result you are after, and budget Tuning Specialists www.p-torque.co.uk

Mar 11th, 2008, 01:25 PM	#25 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 700 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fen (original) That said I used Ray West to remap the RS6 I had before the S and it was a quality job. I did hear something unnerving from another RS6 owner about how his car was driven when "a tuner" had it (it had data logging enabled and it recorded a maximum of 157mph) and I know he used West Tuning as I sent him there, so although he didn't name and shame I'm pretty sure I know who it was and that sort of dented my faith in the company. Doesn't a rolling road get a car up to these kind of speeds on the dyno? Are you saying it was actually driven on a road/track at those speeds??!! 235+ BHP "Wannabe" Works

Mar 11th, 2008, 01:58 PM	#26 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 4,611 Online	Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original) Doesn't a rolling road get a car up to these kind of speeds on the dyno? Are you saying it was actually driven on a road/track at those speeds??!! Sounds like reline in 6th to me... id be amazed to see an R56 hit that speed without a turbo double the size. And if it could how many miles of clear road would you need? One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

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Mar 8th, 2008, 03:13 AM	#23 (permalink)
Fen MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The other down-under Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 155 Offline	I'm happy with my GTT mods which now equate to the full 230+ kit with the addition of Spiroslot brakes and all the chassis braces. That said I used Ray West to remap the RS6 I had before the S and it was a quality job. I did hear something unnerving from another RS6 owner about how his car was driven when "a tuner" had it (it had data logging enabled and it recorded a maximum of 157mph) and I know he used West Tuning as I sent him there, so although he didn't name and shame I'm pretty sure I know who it was and that sort of dented my faith in the company.

Mar 11th, 2008, 02:19 PM	#27 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 3,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) Sounds like reline in 6th to me... id be amazed to see an R56 hit that speed without a turbo double the size. And if it could how many miles of clear road would you need? Think its an RS6 Audi not an R56 WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Mar 11th, 2008, 04:06 PM	#28 (permalink)
batou Turbo Schmurbo... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maidenhead Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 700 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Loui (original) Think its an RS6 Audi not an R56 It is, I knew a mini wouldn't do 157 lol... its not exactly that aerodynamic. I was asking about the RS6 235+ BHP "Wannabe" Works

Mar 11th, 2008, 10:01 PM	#29 (permalink)
Fen MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: The other down-under Local Time: 01:16 AM Posts: 155 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by batou (original) Doesn't a rolling road get a car up to these kind of speeds on the dyno? Are you saying it was actually driven on a road/track at those speeds??!! There was some reason it had to be on the road; the datalogger used GPS to get its signal I think, hence it had to be moving rather than just wheel speed. Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan Sounds like reline in 6th to me 157 isn't redline in top in an RS6. Redline in 5th is the far side of 200 (205 rings a bell) though as standard they are officially limited to 155 with most of the magazines suggesting they were allowed to go a bit quicker than that. After remapping they are derestricted, I saw just under 180 in mine and it was still pulling but I could also see traffic ahead and the rubber seals round the doors all popped at about 165 so it seemed like that was enough. They are all 5 speed autos BTW, so no 6th gear.

Mar 15th, 2008, 03:13 AM	#30 (permalink)
NeuroBeaker Where's my navigator?! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Behind the wheel Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 5,756 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Fen (original) 157 isn't redline in top in an RS6. Redline in 5th is the far side of 200 (205 rings a bell) though as standard they are officially limited to 155 with most of the magazines suggesting they were allowed to go a bit quicker than that. After remapping they are derestricted, I saw just under 180 in mine and it was still pulling but I could also see traffic ahead and the rubber seals round the doors all popped at about 165 so it seemed like that was enough. They are all 5 speed autos BTW, so no 6th gear. Jeez!! * * * * * NeuroBeaker Proud owner of "Zeus" (a 'slightly modified' 2004 Mini ONE).

Mar 15th, 2008, 11:13 AM	#31 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 4,611 Online	LOL Thanks Loui! Its official..... I CANT READ! or I have R56s on the brain...scary! One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Mar 15th, 2008, 04:52 PM	#32 (permalink)
Loui 230whp an counting My Classifieds Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mini Addiction Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 3,154 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINI-Morgan (original) LOL Thanks Loui! Its official..... I CANT READ! or I have R56s on the brain...scary! LOL "YOU MUPPET" LMAO WWW.MINIADDICTION.CO.UK

Mar 15th, 2008, 08:10 PM	#33 (permalink)
GRSmotorsport MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yeovil Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 675 Offline	I'm a VERY happy West Tuning customer. As I've said many times, Ray was one of the first to tune the mini. He also does a lot of work with car manufactures on the ECU side of things. Just go to his work shop and count how many Porsche's, Audi's, TVR's & touring cars are there waiting for work. This guy is always busy The stories he's told me about putting other mini tuner's work right is very scary to say the least.. Choose your tuner wisely, there’s tuners out there selling parts that don't do what it says on the packet!! Graham

Mar 16th, 2008, 08:26 PM	#34 (permalink)
s33gav MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 134 Offline	Does anyone know if West Tuning are looking into R56 tuning?

Mar 16th, 2008, 08:49 PM	#35 (permalink)
OJM MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nottingham, UK Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 390 Offline	I dropped West Tuning an email for prices etc about 2 weeks ago, but haven't had a response yet

Mar 16th, 2008, 10:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
MINI-Morgan MINI Obsessed... My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southampton, Hants Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 4,611 Online	I am very happy with LTS Tunings work on my car so can recommend then defiantly And its always good to see the work being done while you are there and the quality of the work. One Man, One Project......find out what happens next at MINIProject.co.uk For MINIs in the south it can only be South Coast New MINI Club

Mar 17th, 2008, 04:59 PM	#37 (permalink)
sillycar gt4cs MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 218 Offline	i too can confirm LTS TUNING is a good place to take your car if it needs looking after. had a pulley fitted in no time,and is a good bloke to chat too www.minitorque.com

Mar 21st, 2008, 05:36 PM	#38 (permalink)
sillycar gt4cs MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2006 Local Time: 02:16 PM Posts: 218 Offline	lts will be doing tuning kits very soon,good prices too look out www.minitorque.com

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