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Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Hillsboro, OR
The pop and burble is something that is programmed into JCW and we are not able to replicate this to the same degree as JCW comes programmed. This isn't just a map in the JCW ECU that is different, it's a plethora of maps and logic that is different.
The way we have replicated this causes drivability issues in some instances, and we don't feel that it is perfected yet. As we have mentioned before, we have replicated it by retarding the timing a lot in the timing maps, which causes a backfire, but during certain driving conditions, this retarded timing causes poor drivability. This happens at light loads when you start to get back on the gas.
This is not something that is going to apply to automatic customers as there's no lifting of the throttle to shift like on a manual car.
We haven't forgotten about the pop and burble, but this will require a lot more effort than just some timing changes in the map, that's why it's taking so long, sorry!
The way we have replicated this causes drivability issues in some instances, and we don't feel that it is perfected yet. As we have mentioned before, we have replicated it by retarding the timing a lot in the timing maps, which causes a backfire, but during certain driving conditions, this retarded timing causes poor drivability. This happens at light loads when you start to get back on the gas.
This is not something that is going to apply to automatic customers as there's no lifting of the throttle to shift like on a manual car.
We haven't forgotten about the pop and burble, but this will require a lot more effort than just some timing changes in the map, that's why it's taking so long, sorry!
4th Gear
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 488
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From: Connecticut
The pop and burble is something that is programmed into JCW and we are not able to replicate this to the same degree as JCW comes programmed. This isn't just a map in the JCW ECU that is different, it's a plethora of maps and logic that is different.
The way we have replicated this causes drivability issues in some instances, and we don't feel that it is perfected yet. As we have mentioned before, we have replicated it by retarding the timing a lot in the timing maps, which causes a backfire, but during certain driving conditions, this retarded timing causes poor drivability. This happens at light loads when you start to get back on the gas.
This is not something that is going to apply to automatic customers as there's no lifting of the throttle to shift like on a manual car.
We haven't forgotten about the pop and burble, but this will require a lot more effort than just some timing changes in the map, that's why it's taking so long, sorry!
The way we have replicated this causes drivability issues in some instances, and we don't feel that it is perfected yet. As we have mentioned before, we have replicated it by retarding the timing a lot in the timing maps, which causes a backfire, but during certain driving conditions, this retarded timing causes poor drivability. This happens at light loads when you start to get back on the gas.
This is not something that is going to apply to automatic customers as there's no lifting of the throttle to shift like on a manual car.
We haven't forgotten about the pop and burble, but this will require a lot more effort than just some timing changes in the map, that's why it's taking so long, sorry!
Now you know what all of us 2007, 2008 guys had to go through before ANY R56 was able to be tuned 
Patience...one day you guys will be able to get tuned
Patience...one day you guys will be able to get tuned
6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Fairfax, VA
i would get it after.. your temptation would be too great..
4th Gear
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 317
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From: Los Angeles
Got a 2011 JCW on order. But I might not be too gentle with break in anyway. I'm not firm believer that gentle break in makes the engine any more reliable, and lean towards driving it hard during break in makes for a stronger engine.
I will post the link as soon as I get home. I want to load up an HD version of the lap. I've only done the two laps in the Mini.
I've done it once on my triumph daytona 675 and I've ridden it a few time as a passenger in my buddies new M3 and a 3 sedan.
The Mini did pretty damn good. I didn't know the GP part of the circuit was going to be open that day. Ran a 11:56 total, pretty respectable. I got hung up behind an Audi TT and another Mini that someone decked out with a rollcage and all.
My JCW is bone stock besides th AP running Stage 1. I've ran 5.5 0-60 with the run flats. Going to be putting on the Akropovic exhaust, front/rear sway bar, an possibly new shocks and springs as soon as I sell my bike in a couple of weeks.
I'm registered to take th Mini to Francorchamps in a couple of months. Hopefully I will have everything installed by then
I've done it once on my triumph daytona 675 and I've ridden it a few time as a passenger in my buddies new M3 and a 3 sedan.
The Mini did pretty damn good. I didn't know the GP part of the circuit was going to be open that day. Ran a 11:56 total, pretty respectable. I got hung up behind an Audi TT and another Mini that someone decked out with a rollcage and all.
My JCW is bone stock besides th AP running Stage 1. I've ran 5.5 0-60 with the run flats. Going to be putting on the Akropovic exhaust, front/rear sway bar, an possibly new shocks and springs as soon as I sell my bike in a couple of weeks.
I'm registered to take th Mini to Francorchamps in a couple of months. Hopefully I will have everything installed by then
Here is the link for the YouTube video. This is my second lap. Disregard about the first two minutes. I was nervous as **** still and had my two buddies in the car. Forgot to turn off the damn Traction Control for the first few turns too 
My second lap!
Oh and there should be a cursing disclaimer Me and my buddy are Infantry in the Army so it comes to naturally to us!
My second lap!
Oh and there should be a cursing disclaimer
Me and my buddy are Infantry in the Army so it comes to naturally to us!
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Brunssum, Netherlands
Hopefully, I will be adding some better suspension and tires soon. Just have to sell off my Triumph so the wife doesn't kill me for spending more money!
5th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 712
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From: Long Beach, CA
Here are a few things I am looking answers to:
Fuel options in tunes - Is or does alta have any sort of 100octane tunes? We all 100octane could yield around 20whp on our cars if tuned for it. Also E85, E85 creates a lot more power than 91 does as well and would be nice to have the option for.
Water/Meth - You offer a water meth kit on your site, do you offer the tuning to go with it or some sort of solution? Throwing a W/M kit on a car with 0 tuning is pretty much pointless.
These are some things I would love to see in the AP Alta offers.
Fuel options in tunes - Is or does alta have any sort of 100octane tunes? We all 100octane could yield around 20whp on our cars if tuned for it. Also E85, E85 creates a lot more power than 91 does as well and would be nice to have the option for.
Water/Meth - You offer a water meth kit on your site, do you offer the tuning to go with it or some sort of solution? Throwing a W/M kit on a car with 0 tuning is pretty much pointless.
These are some things I would love to see in the AP Alta offers.
Former Vendor
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Hillsboro, OR
Boosted,
We don't have 100 octane or E85 tunes. There are a growing amount of tuners in the US that can do that though!
We don't have a meth kit tune either, but we can make a decent tune having you send datalogs to us. The best solution would be to get a custom tune on a dyno though.
Where do you live?
We don't have 100 octane or E85 tunes. There are a growing amount of tuners in the US that can do that though!
We don't have a meth kit tune either, but we can make a decent tune having you send datalogs to us. The best solution would be to get a custom tune on a dyno though.
Where do you live?
5th Gear
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 712
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From: Long Beach, CA
I live in Utah.. I have like no idea who to go to for tuning. I know Jim Conforti lives like 40 mins from me, but i dont know what he does as far as R56 tuning.
I have yet to see anyone locally who can dyno tune my mini. Which has led me to wanting such a tool like the accessport. Obviously being at 4500ft a dyno tune would give me the greatest gains, etc. Sounds like jan is the only one who can do that.
If you where I can get a decent tune with 500 miles of me I would be quite happy. Almost temps me to drive up to oregon and have you guys tune it
hahaha.
I would love to have an E85 and a 100 octane tune on my car as i do a lot of track days and 100 octane would rock and E85 is growing quite popular.
I have yet to see anyone locally who can dyno tune my mini. Which has led me to wanting such a tool like the accessport. Obviously being at 4500ft a dyno tune would give me the greatest gains, etc. Sounds like jan is the only one who can do that.
If you where I can get a decent tune with 500 miles of me I would be quite happy. Almost temps me to drive up to oregon and have you guys tune it
hahaha.I would love to have an E85 and a 100 octane tune on my car as i do a lot of track days and 100 octane would rock and E85 is growing quite popular.
4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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same here, thats what i did and 4 years on no probs.