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jasper · Oct 5th, 2002, 03:35 PM

Had a superchip fitted to my cooper.before fitting it had 116bhp which is slightly down for a cooper. after fitting the superchip it has an impressive 136bhp.Pulls like a train in every gear.does 127mph and when driving sensible returns 6mpg more than it did before. A must for every cooper.Why does BMW not suply it like this ?

mike58 · Oct 5th, 2002, 06:37 PM

Not doubting you for a second BUT could you scan and post before and after dyno plots?
136BHP is an impressive figure for a chip change only, I would have thought an indution and exhaust tweek would be necessary for such a significant increase.
Mike

kenny_dilger · Oct 5th, 2002, 06:57 PM

Wow! How much was it. That may solve my delima as why I want the MCS over the MC. I don't need as much power as the MCS has but I am just concerned I will be unhappy months down the road with the MC power. Does it void your warranty?

Thanks,
Kenny

Prav · Oct 6th, 2002, 06:31 AM

I thought a superchip only adds about 8bhp for a Cooper? How do get so much? Also it does void the warranty but apparently its undetectable - so it's a bit of a risk.

Dom · Oct 6th, 2002, 07:00 AM

Not all engines are exactly the same, so I guess this lucky man has found the upper limits of the chips effects

Dom

mad4mymini · Oct 6th, 2002, 08:33 AM

were do u get yor chips from????

smiffy · Oct 6th, 2002, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mad4mymini
were do u get yor chips from????

Harry Ramsdens

monsta · Oct 6th, 2002, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by smiffy
Harry Ramsdens

Open or wrapped?

jasper · Oct 6th, 2002, 02:41 PM

my superchip came from superchips direct to my local superchips dealer through a modem link.it was very simple and took less than 1 hour from start to finish.cost £ 280 and is worth ever penny. the engine was tested before and after on a rolling road dyno to get the bhp increase.superchips no. 0990143005 they will tell you who is your local dealer.ps my mini has been in for its first service and BMW did not detect it.

pchilton · Oct 6th, 2002, 10:22 PM

Jasper,

I'm confused. You say the superchip came from superchips direct to your local dealer but that it was not detected when you took it in for its first service; wasn't your first service at your local dealer??

Anyone else out there had this done to their Cooper and, if so, what results did you see? If what Jasper reported is typical I can see every Cooper owner wanting this - oh, does anyone know if this is available in the US? Considering it's just a software update I don't see why not.

Thanks!

Dom · Oct 7th, 2002, 03:20 AM

I presume he meant his local superchips dealer, unless he's got a very friendly BMW garage

If www.superchips.com is the same as our .co.uk version, I'd guess it's available

Dom

pchilton · Oct 7th, 2002, 01:56 PM

Oh, right - duh! I'd still be curious to hear from others who have had this done and whether they saw the same performance gain as Jasper.

6f7 · Oct 7th, 2002, 02:41 PM

I'd especially like to hear from someone who's a regular on this forum. I like when people share new products, but I am always weary of people claims who's first post is promoting a product. No offense, Jasper

!

Anyone else have similar results?

Dom · Oct 7th, 2002, 04:56 PM

I'll be doing this around christmas time, but I always speak cr*p anyway

Bigahead has had it done, and was giving praises when I spoke to him about it...

Dom

AntH · Oct 9th, 2002, 08:04 AM

Does it cure the mega-flat spot between 3,300 & 3700 rpm? This is starting to bug - tho this is probably due to me not being able to go above 4k due to still running in

frey · Oct 9th, 2002, 03:02 PM

According to the Superchip site the 115 hp motor accutally gives you 123 hp, adding another 8 gives you 131 hp. Is this not the correct figure? How did you get the figure 136 hp?
frey

Dom · Oct 9th, 2002, 03:11 PM

Engines aren't all the same, guess he got a good one

Similarly, difference in the rolling road and air conditions could account for it...

Welcome to MINI2!

Dom

Paul · Oct 12th, 2002, 08:09 AM

When I went to Superchips they told me for the Cooper you get a maximum 10bhp power increase (ie the largest difference at any point on the power curver), and an 8bhp power increase at max power (ie IF 115 were correct standard, then 123 would be the power afterwards).

Hope that helps.

diverse · Oct 12th, 2002, 08:37 AM

does this void warranty?

Dom · Oct 12th, 2002, 08:48 AM

Only if detected, which is difficult apparently

Dom

Oct 5th, 2002, 03:35 PM	#1
jasper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 11 Offline	superchip .well worth it Had a superchip fitted to my cooper.before fitting it had 116bhp which is slightly down for a cooper. after fitting the superchip it has an impressive 136bhp.Pulls like a train in every gear.does 127mph and when driving sensible returns 6mpg more than it did before. A must for every cooper.Why does BMW not suply it like this ?

Oct 6th, 2002, 08:40 AM	#7 (permalink)
smiffy MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Here Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 5,718 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by mad4mymini were do u get yor chips from???? Harry Ramsdens S for Smiffy "Kids in the front seat cause accidents, accidents in the backseat cause kids!"

Oct 6th, 2002, 12:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 4,573 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by smiffy Harry Ramsdens Open or wrapped? the MINI has gone...

Oct 6th, 2002, 02:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
jasper MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 11 Offline	my superchip came from superchips direct to my local superchips dealer through a modem link.it was very simple and took less than 1 hour from start to finish.cost £ 280 and is worth ever penny. the engine was tested before and after on a rolling road dyno to get the bhp increase.superchips no. 0990143005 they will tell you who is your local dealer.ps my mini has been in for its first service and BMW did not detect it. Last edited by jasper : Oct 7th, 2002 at 03:24 AM.

Oct 6th, 2002, 10:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
pchilton MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Douglas, Massachusetts Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 98 Offline	Jasper, I'm confused. You say the superchip came from superchips direct to your local dealer but that it was not detected when you took it in for its first service; wasn't your first service at your local dealer?? Anyone else out there had this done to their Cooper and, if so, what results did you see? If what Jasper reported is typical I can see every Cooper owner wanting this - oh, does anyone know if this is available in the US? Considering it's just a software update I don't see why not. Thanks! Chilly

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Oct 5th, 2002, 06:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
mike58 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: uk, Glasgow Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 177 Offline	Not doubting you for a second BUT could you scan and post before and after dyno plots? 136BHP is an impressive figure for a chip change only, I would have thought an indution and exhaust tweek would be necessary for such a significant increase. Mike

Oct 5th, 2002, 06:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenny_dilger MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Aug 2002 Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 30 Offline	Wow! How much was it. That may solve my delima as why I want the MCS over the MC. I don't need as much power as the MCS has but I am just concerned I will be unhappy months down the road with the MC power. Does it void your warranty? Thanks, Kenny

Oct 6th, 2002, 06:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Prav MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 31 Offline	I thought a superchip only adds about 8bhp for a Cooper? How do get so much? Also it does void the warranty but apparently its undetectable - so it's a bit of a risk.

Oct 6th, 2002, 07:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Not all engines are exactly the same, so I guess this lucky man has found the upper limits of the chips effects Dom

Oct 6th, 2002, 08:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
mad4mymini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: milton keynes Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 19 Offline	were do u get yor chips from????

Oct 7th, 2002, 03:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	I presume he meant his local superchips dealer, unless he's got a very friendly BMW garage If www.superchips.com is the same as our .co.uk version, I'd guess it's available Dom

Oct 7th, 2002, 01:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
pchilton MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Douglas, Massachusetts Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 98 Offline	Oh, right - duh! I'd still be curious to hear from others who have had this done and whether they saw the same performance gain as Jasper. Chilly

Oct 7th, 2002, 02:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
6f7 MINI2 Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Local Time: 04:37 PM Posts: 262 Offline	I'd especially like to hear from someone who's a regular on this forum. I like when people share new products, but I am always weary of people claims who's first post is promoting a product. No offense, Jasper ! Anyone else have similar results?

Oct 7th, 2002, 04:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	I'll be doing this around christmas time, but I always speak cr*p anyway Bigahead has had it done, and was giving praises when I spoke to him about it... Dom

Oct 9th, 2002, 08:04 AM	#15 (permalink)
AntH MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Shropshire Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 367 Offline	Does it cure the mega-flat spot between 3,300 & 3700 rpm? This is starting to bug - tho this is probably due to me not being able to go above 4k due to still running in Mini Cooper. (Arrived 27/09/02 at 15:00) Red, White Roof. Chilli Pack. 17" S-Spokes. Climate Control. Heated Mirrors/Washer Jets. Trip Computer

Oct 9th, 2002, 03:02 PM	#16 (permalink)
frey MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Stockholm Sweden Local Time: 10:37 PM Posts: 1 Offline	Hi from Sweden. According to the Superchip site the 115 hp motor accutally gives you 123 hp, adding another 8 gives you 131 hp. Is this not the correct figure? How did you get the figure 136 hp? frey

Oct 9th, 2002, 03:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Engines aren't all the same, guess he got a good one Similarly, difference in the rolling road and air conditions could account for it... Welcome to MINI2! Dom

Oct 12th, 2002, 08:09 AM	#18 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 40,013 Offline	When I went to Superchips they told me for the Cooper you get a maximum 10bhp power increase (ie the largest difference at any point on the power curver), and an 8bhp power increase at max power (ie IF 115 were correct standard, then 123 would be the power afterwards). Hope that helps. There aint no party like my nana's tea party

Oct 12th, 2002, 08:37 AM	#19 (permalink)
diverse MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Surrey Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 416 Offline	does this void warranty?

Oct 12th, 2002, 08:48 AM	#20 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 11:37 PM Posts: 8,420 Offline	Only if detected, which is difficult apparently Dom

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