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He did mine last year up in Rochester NY, I heard he might be going back there sometime this spring. It was a 4 hr drive from Butler, PA.
Dave
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05 DS/B MCS, Jan Tune (208/191), Helix 19% Pulley, Helix High Flow 380's, Helix Intake, TSW Damper, Helix Short Shifter, "Ebay"exhaust, Mintex Red Box Pads, Walmart Catch Can, Scanguage II, Garmin Nuvi 350, 205/50/16 General Exclaim UHP's on Panasport rims, Home made Light Bar w/4 Hella 500's
I seen it stated on NAM that Jan's tune on a R53 JCW is worth while but I'm always interested in hearing more opinions. I'd road trip for this if it's within a day's drive.
The tune is very much worth it. best bang for the buck for any tuning out there. we are going to have him back the D-town this spring/summer. we are working on getting a dyno as we speak. we are looking at June right now with the workload we have coming, the dragon in April and our spring clean up party near the end of may. i have a few cars that will need heads just before so they can get tuned. jut plan your car out now and make sure you have everything you want (that will mater for A/F) and be ready to go!
Thanks for all of the replies. Hopefully I'll be ready and in town by June. Will be in FL from the 5-15th (give or take a few days). A trip to Detroit isn't bad from Pittsburgh. I'll keep my eye open for the date if you guys work something out.
Just curious, but does anyone know if Jan can also turn features on and off for your Mini while he tunes it? You know, stuff like automatically unlocking the doors when you turn the ignition off, and auto-up for the windows, etc.
__________________ 2005 Purple Haze MINI Cooper S
Alta Classic 15% Pulley and Cold Air Intake - Mynes 550cc Injectors and 1 Step Colder NGK Plugs - Revolution Mini Works Tune - Detroit Tuned Tensioner Stop - Helix Short Throw Shifter 197 whp / 195 wtq
No worries. I'll ask him at the event. If not, I'll stop at the dealership on my way home from Philly.
__________________ 2005 Purple Haze MINI Cooper S
Alta Classic 15% Pulley and Cold Air Intake - Mynes 550cc Injectors and 1 Step Colder NGK Plugs - Revolution Mini Works Tune - Detroit Tuned Tensioner Stop - Helix Short Throw Shifter 197 whp / 195 wtq
Update for those interested:
I had my R53 tuned at the Helix/RMW tuning event in Philly last weekend. I'm very pleased with the results. I had Helix install a bunch of parts (pulley, CAI, plugs, injectors, etc.) and had Jan tune it.
I walked away with +45 whp and +32 wtq from my stock configuration. In my opinion, that's awesome. The car is a whole new vehicle. The power is on tap and delivered smooth. I would recommend the same to any R53 owner.
__________________ 2005 Purple Haze MINI Cooper S
Alta Classic 15% Pulley and Cold Air Intake - Mynes 550cc Injectors and 1 Step Colder NGK Plugs - Revolution Mini Works Tune - Detroit Tuned Tensioner Stop - Helix Short Throw Shifter 197 whp / 195 wtq
Update for those interested:
I had my R53 tuned at the Helix/RMW tuning event in Philly last weekend. I'm very pleased with the results. I had Helix install a bunch of parts (pulley, CAI, plugs, injectors, etc.) and had Jan tune it.
What was your total bill for walking away with that many goodies and 45 extra horsepower? Seems like a steal for that much hp!
