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Major MINI Cooper ECU Tuning Announcement Due Soon Thread ?
The Always Up-to-Date Thread on Tuning 2011+ (N18) MINIs
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-minis-22.html
and direct traffic there to give Scott his due ?
#3329
Hopefully April 15th comes by fast!
#3331
Dave
#3332
Unlike every other platform supporte by Cobb's accesport, The AccessTuner Race software (custom tuning software for end users) was never released for Mini. Yet again, Mini owners get the shaft
#3334
#3335
Why not just open a thread for that tuner now instead of continuing to clutter this one. The further the topic strays from accessport related stuff the less likely people's questions are to get answered.
If that tuner comes to fruition I'm sure the thread will boom and if not it'll just fade away. I'm sure the developers would love the free press!
If that tuner comes to fruition I'm sure the thread will boom and if not it'll just fade away. I'm sure the developers would love the free press!
#3336
I agree with Terminal, we need to stop talking about another tuning system on this thread.
Also- just because the AP is discontinued, doesn't mean the product has failed or people who bought it are SOL. Mine hasn't given me any issues and I can't wait to move to stage 2. And yes, if the AP breaks, you're out of luck....I haven't read or heard of any AP's breaking in the past...Mini or Subaru. But worst case is, keep the tune permanently or find a way to clear it and start over. People need to stop coming on this thread and saying they feel bad for whomever bought the AP.
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Also- just because the AP is discontinued, doesn't mean the product has failed or people who bought it are SOL. Mine hasn't given me any issues and I can't wait to move to stage 2. And yes, if the AP breaks, you're out of luck....I haven't read or heard of any AP's breaking in the past...Mini or Subaru. But worst case is, keep the tune permanently or find a way to clear it and start over. People need to stop coming on this thread and saying they feel bad for whomever bought the AP.
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#3339
#3340
I don't think it will change, but you have to uninstall the accessport or else it won't recognize the car and you wouldnt be able to use it
#3341
#3342
#3343
Are you having trouble installing it? The AP overrides the tune, so an ecu update would be erased. Im not really sure why you're having it updated. More info would help
#3344
#3345
I would love the P&B as well, but I was previously replied to in this thread by Chris that it would never happen.
Speaking of which, Chris, if you read this, I'd like to know if I'll be able to take advantage of the Stage 2 and Stage 3 maps if I have the Akrapovic 100c downpipe and a Borla 2.5 exhaust (even if the 3" is the recommended).
I'm running a FMIC and DOS intake at the moment.
I'll also be installing a water/meth kit at some point soon, will this perhaps negate the 3" exhaust requirement to take advantage of the maps?
Thanks!
Speaking of which, Chris, if you read this, I'd like to know if I'll be able to take advantage of the Stage 2 and Stage 3 maps if I have the Akrapovic 100c downpipe and a Borla 2.5 exhaust (even if the 3" is the recommended).
I'm running a FMIC and DOS intake at the moment.
I'll also be installing a water/meth kit at some point soon, will this perhaps negate the 3" exhaust requirement to take advantage of the maps?
Thanks!
True, but in the event that an accesport stops working for whatever reason, the user is screwed.
Unlike every other platform supporte by Cobb's accesport, The AccessTuner Race software (custom tuning software for end users) was never released for Mini. Yet again, Mini owners get the shaft
Unlike every other platform supporte by Cobb's accesport, The AccessTuner Race software (custom tuning software for end users) was never released for Mini. Yet again, Mini owners get the shaft
I agree with Terminal, we need to stop talking about another tuning system on this thread.
Also- just because the AP is discontinued, doesn't mean the product has failed or people who bought it are SOL. Mine hasn't given me any issues and I can't wait to move to stage 2. And yes, if the AP breaks, you're out of luck....I haven't read or heard of any AP's breaking in the past...Mini or Subaru. But worst case is, keep the tune permanently or find a way to clear it and start over. People need to stop coming on this thread and saying they feel bad for whomever bought the AP.
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using NAMotoring
Also- just because the AP is discontinued, doesn't mean the product has failed or people who bought it are SOL. Mine hasn't given me any issues and I can't wait to move to stage 2. And yes, if the AP breaks, you're out of luck....I haven't read or heard of any AP's breaking in the past...Mini or Subaru. But worst case is, keep the tune permanently or find a way to clear it and start over. People need to stop coming on this thread and saying they feel bad for whomever bought the AP.
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using NAMotoring
Sometimes it will, sometimes it won't. Are you having problems with your tune right now?
#3346
Just wondering if anyone still having idling rev issues. I've had a few maps sent to me over the past year and none of them have really worked. I've sent alta an email few days ago but have yet to get a reply.
I have an automatic running the stage 1 92 with FMIC map.
mods are Dos intake, helix fmic, fJCW exhaust, boost tubes + others that shouldn't affect the tune
I have an automatic running the stage 1 92 with FMIC map.
mods are Dos intake, helix fmic, fJCW exhaust, boost tubes + others that shouldn't affect the tune
#3347
Just wondering if anyone still having idling rev issues. I've had a few maps sent to me over the past year and none of them have really worked. I've sent alta an email few days ago but have yet to get a reply.
I have an automatic running the stage 1 92 with FMIC map.
mods are Dos intake, helix fmic, fJCW exhaust, boost tubes + others that shouldn't affect the tune
I have an automatic running the stage 1 92 with FMIC map.
mods are Dos intake, helix fmic, fJCW exhaust, boost tubes + others that shouldn't affect the tune
Perhaps we can work something out with the mods so we can host AP maps on NAM.
If the gods love us, maybe we can even get Cobb to give us the Accesstuner Racesoftware so we can build our own maps and share as a community. Ok..dreaming now... :-)
#3348
I have called and pleaded and pleaded with both Cobb and Alta for access tuner race. Cobb says its up to alta and alta says that Cobb won't do it. Maybe if we get a petition together with enough signatures they will listen to us. But really why would Alta release the race software when now they get to charge us for tunes. It is a pipe dream but I guess we all have them lol.
#3349
I have called and pleaded and pleaded with both Cobb and Alta for access tuner race. Cobb says its up to alta and alta says that Cobb won't do it. Maybe if we get a petition together with enough signatures they will listen to us. But really why would Alta release the race software when now they get to charge us for tunes. It is a pipe dream but I guess we all have them lol.
Sign me up. Seems like a mutually beneficial situation to me. The can make money (I would imagine a pretty healthy margin too) and we get to continue to use the AP. Plus perception of Cobb and Alta would continue to be positive if not get better.
#3350
Thanks for the info Sacred Disorder! I had no idea it was a "mom said" "dad said" kind of scenario.
As a show of good faith to their customers-- since Cobb and Alta EOL'ed the AccessPort and are ending support--they should come to an agreement and give us the Accesstuner Race sw.
I like the petition idea but would hope that we can get some good will here given all the money we have spent on both their products.
I suspect if we all started making AP maps there would still be plenty of room for Alta to make $$ consulting and helping us tweak them.
As a show of good faith to their customers-- since Cobb and Alta EOL'ed the AccessPort and are ending support--they should come to an agreement and give us the Accesstuner Race sw.
I like the petition idea but would hope that we can get some good will here given all the money we have spent on both their products.
I suspect if we all started making AP maps there would still be plenty of room for Alta to make $$ consulting and helping us tweak them.