Engine Drivetrain 1st Gen Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Gnat gets a Vi-PEC

That is how we do it!

 

Bummer
best to get well so there are many more motoring miles to do yet

 

^^^ Very impressive the way our host has handled his experience! It's why we stay and remain supporters. And, I really like the guy too!

 

As long as the gas pedal works, I'm OK with a car that does not drive itself...

 

Yup, TVS time. :devil:

Also with a Vi-PEC now you have the REAL FULL ACCESS to do anything you want without BMW's Big Brother ECU telling you No.

You have been set free from BMW now 300 to 400 + WHP is easy with the right amount of funds. $$$$$

 

Frankly I'm surprised at the Myne's stuff, just doesn't make sense to do that to someone who hosts a website with tons of current and potential customers. Oh well, life does go on, and the Vipec opens up the entire can of worms for your driving pleasure.

 

Gen 1 vipec will not run cruise............(what would you need fuel calcs for?)
get on teamviewer and I'll fix the idle. We were in a hurry to get the car safe as you had to be at the track in a few hrs.

 

Interesting read. I heard your car in the Helix tent. I learned then that your car's exhaust frightens grown men. I learned now why it was in that tent to begin with.

 

Thanks for posting what is one if the best reads here in a long time. Wish you well on your tuning... It's in the proper hands.

 

If you have the Vipec, you're all set for the TVS....

 

Glad it worked out for you Nathan! I kinda figured you would be in the same boat I am in with a Bricktroniked ECU, Thankfully we have ViPEC so we can get rid of the problem.

 

Hi Jan.
Does that mean the 2nd generation of ViPec for R53 does support cruise control or does it mean cruise control is not supported on the Gen 1 MINI (R50/R53)?

I should have time to fix the idle the week after next.

Thanks for your help getting the car safe under the crazy time pressure. Car ran well all weekend. I took some video but I still haven't had time to go through it.

 

So cruise IS supported on the Gen 2 Vipec on the R53? I think that's what he (and I) want clarified.

 

Interesting, good story and it is always fun to play if you have the patience. Time for an F56 so you can have a daily driver and keep Gnat as your toy.

I suggest the 3cyl, with the adjustable dampers, 6 speed, no sun-roof and some JCW bits on the inside. Choice of color is yours.

Don

 

^^^ yup I would have blasted Mynes by now for Effing up the car and not supporting a customer.

But hey that the Mynes M.O. Here today and under a rock tomorrow. :frown2:

 

Get well Nate so we can finish the tune!

 

Is your ViPec a version 1 or a version 2?
Does it support cruise control or fuel economy calculation?
Does your car idle smoothly? Any other strange differences?

Jan sent up a temporary v1 ViPec to provide an emergency tune for my rebuild motor.
I'm getting a yoyo idle and cruise control and fuel economy calculation aren't working.
It's mostly a street car and I use cruise control a lot so it might be a deal breaker for me if the v2 doesn't support that (or I put different ECU in the car for track days...)

 

cruise is NOT supported on Gen 1