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    Your 1st car was???

    1970 Toyota Corona Mark II. Excellent car; should have kept it longer than I did, but I was young and stupid back then.
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Aug 12, 2011 in forum: Other Vehicles
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    1st Gen New in New Mexico

    Welcome to M/A. I see you already have the mod addiction;beware it's habit forming.
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    1st Gen New Countryman in Franklin Tennessee

    Welcome to M/A! Get ready to MOD.
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jul 13, 2011 in forum: Starting Line - New Member Introductions
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    2nd Gen JCW Intercooler recommendations

    I believe improving performance in the "Weight to HP" ratio is the goal. So either one can change the numerator, or change the denominator. Either...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen JCW Intercooler recommendations

    I put a FMIC on my 2011 MCS along with charge and discharge tubes. The difference was significant. The debate exists on whether a FMIC makes HP or...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 18, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    I hear that. I do a lot of research before I do almost anything. That's why I started this thread, was to get additional info; based on the...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 16, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    Which FMIC did you decide to go with? Like I said I went with Helix, but that's because I got a slightly better deal -- no other reason. BZ
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 15, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    I assume you are working with Mynes on the tune, correct? Why don't you think it looks too good on getting one out soon? Is it a "no go" or just a...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 15, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    I went with the Helix, but the Forge is just as good. Neither one has fit issues like Alta's. I agree that getting the noise maker out is a huge...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 15, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    OK, to put this to rest. I got the idea from my "dealer" a European car mechanic who installed my FMIC, charge and discharge tubes. He said that...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 14, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    Thanks. I'll be making a few calls tomorrow.
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 12, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    Can MINI dealer provide just a JCW tune without the whole kit?
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 12, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    Ok, I'm still trying to understand "tunes," and need some help. My garage mechanic is listed among your list of providers; he uses Mustang Dyno,...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 12, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    Nice to have another outlet to consider. Thanks.
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 11, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61
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    2nd Gen R56 Cooper S ECU Reprogram

    BZ wrote: (to ByteTronik) Are there plans to provide a tuner for the new N18 engine MCSa? If so, what ETA is anticipated? ___________ ___________...
    Post by: Bravo Zulu, Jun 11, 2011 in forum: 2nd Generation: 2007+ R55 through R61