installed mine this morning. Silly simple install, no dropped screws. I'm happy with the results so far. However, it was somewhat difficult to test it under 'three-gear-WOT-trips-to-redline' conditions due to wifey along for the ride, 30* temps, and Blizzak snow tires protests.

Breaking the habit of automatically putting it in Sport mode will be the challenge.

Bob

 

Please, reread your post, it's very hard to understand.

Yes, you can add distilled water, or coolant, or both. It really depends on where you live (how cold it gets) & how much came out to begin with.

 

Top off the tank with a 50/50 solution of the OEM MINI antifreeze and distilled water and you'll be good to go.

 

Did you get the NAP "No Phosphate, nitrates, animes" Prestone? If not, don't use the rest of it, it can corrode all the Aluminum alloy components. A little is Ok, but don't use the whole gallon.

 

I sure hope your coolant doesn't start gelling because you mixed different style coolants...

 

Certain coolants when mixed can gel up eventually causing flow issues in the cooling system. I'm not 100% sure if the stuff you bought will gel a little when combined with "BMW Blue" so don't take my word as the definitive answer. Your service advisor can answer what is best to do, as to whether to flush it out or to not worry.

 

NO, the BMW stuff will not GEL, but the Audi & VW stuff will. Usually it happens right away.

You should be fine, but I would not go more then 2 years with out flushing it, as you have put some bad stuff in.

 

I just ordered this . Hopefully, I will get it before I go to the drag strip this Saturday.

 

Weird. I've got an Auto and the difference was night and day with and without the bov. Are you in Sport Mode or Non when testing?

The biggest differences I feel are at lower speeds, in terms of available power. Not high speed. This "manual shift" you refer to is not something we feel and I think that's because we don't lose boost when changing gears unlike in a manual.

I don't understand if you don't like the shift points in automatic, why don't you drive it in manual mode when you want better shift points?

Put it in Sport Mode, and Manual mode and you've got everything you need, full control over shifting and better acceleration.

Richard

 

Well that's the problem. I don't feel that much of a difference in Sport Mode. Well I do now, but after I installed it, the difference was night and day in non sport mode. Non sport mode became usable.

The most noticeable improvement atleast for wondering whether it's doing anything is with Non Sport Mode. I understand you saying you can't drive without it, but try it. You should notice a difference. You can always enable it after you're done so you don't have to suffer anymore.

I think the fact you can't drive in manual mode with the auto is another issue. There is a day and night performance feel when in manual mode on the auto. Personally, I don't like the full auto when I'm in stop and go traffic or when I'm going around town at anything less than 40mph. As for your DosCai, I've also got a CAI.

You really should try driving in manual mode and "get used to it". I've been driving stick since I was 15, and I'm 40 now. It didn't take much to get used to it. Those with manual experience have the most to gain from driving an auto, IMO.

My 2010 was hard to gain access to, that's why I pulled the reservoir out so I could see it better. Again, I haven't seen a 2011 up close and personal, so I'll take your word for it, lol.

Richard

 

back on track i ordered mine today and it shipped right away! Thanks Way!

Review to follow...got a http://www.pawmotorsport.com/tune in my car so lets see how it likes it

 

Ordered mine today, too! Can't wait!

 

That's about the most honest, reasonable, response I've ever seen posted by a vendor. I really appreciate you guys doing the legwork and testing to bring a new functional product to the R56, it's a sad rarity these days. The R56 really doesn't get a lot of love from the aftermarket.
$64 for a real engine/turbo upgrade, my order's placed, even if I hate the aesthetic of having numbers scratched off like it's stolen

 

Is there any possible way to get this to Australia since WMW don't ship here?

 

are you sure mate? I was going to buy my PSS10s from him, and he was gonna ship them to me in Melb?

If not, I'm sure some kind member here can buy it and send it to you if you give them the money!

 

I thought that Way shipped internationally. If not, we'll be carrying this WMW part soon and will be more than happy to get one off to you.

Best,

-Clint

 

We will ship internationally but the customer has to pay via wire transfer NO checks, CC, or paypal. We don't make enough to take on the risk.

 

Good to know - perhaps that bit of info needs to be displayed on your website so you don't lose customers.

PM sent

 

how soon?

 

Has anyone tried the ALTA BOV spring uprgrade?? They claim as good as performance at a 1/3 of the cost...

 

I've rarely seen solenoids designed for one spring rate work well for any length of time with a heavier spring in them. This sort of cheapo mod has popped up from time to time on VW forums. I'd much rather go with an oem part that's been engineered to work and last.

 

I just received mine today. Mini is going in for it's first 1 year service next week, then this is getting installed. Can't wait.

 

First off, thanks to Way for hand-delivering the valve to me in Helen. How's that for customer service!!!??

Secondly, thanks to Octaneguy for posting such a great how to! I didn't lose one nut and only a small amount of Radiator fluid. The install was really easy.

I have noticed a difference in the way the go-pedal reacts. No where near as much lag as before. It also feels to me that the application of the boost is a little better starting off. I really haven't played mush with it in Sport mode yet. That in itself should be a testament to how much better the car performs in "normal". Before, I was always punching the Sport button before pulling out into traffic. I no longer feel the need to do that.

 

That's awesome! Yeah with 91 Octane at $4.07 gallon here in SoCal, the lower RPMs of non sport mode and this mod makes a big day to day driving difference while conserving gas.

 

Wow! I still can't bear to be in normal mode -- it's so sluggish compared to Sport, even with the Blow off Valve. Didn't make such a noticeable difference for me -- very subtle, but definitely doing something.