For 2011 MINI has introduced updated steering software that (in conjunction with refined engine management) virtually eliminates torque steer. Yes that tug you feel from your R56 MCS’s steering wheel while going around corners is now gone for 2011. But what about those who bought a MINI mere months ago? MINI hasn’t forgotten about you and discussions are underway at MINI to potentially (with a capital “P”) offer a retrofit of the new steering software for JCW models from 2008 to 2010. But what about the MCS? The idea is to just offer it as a software upgrade at the dealer for all JCW owners. Interestingly also under consideration is to offer the same software upgrade for MCS owners for a small fee (further differentiating the models). So that begs the question; if you have a 2007-2010 MCS, what would you pay for a software update to eliminate torque steer? Visit MF to vote in the poll [...] More...
I wonder how the software accomplishes this magical feat? If it momentarily cuts back on the torque until the need has passed, I'll probably stick with what I have now. At least until there is forum feedback on the results of the change.
I agree, I do not need yet another electronic nanny trying to control my car while I'm trying to get it to do something else!
I expect this is more important to those with a stick, I don't see hardly any TS on my automatic Clubby S, and I can certainly modulate the throttle to cover what I do see. What did they change in the suspension design that makes it so much more apparent than on the R53? While I could get my '03 MCS JCW to do it, I really had to try!