Alright guys, after hearing about this $500 lifetime ecu flash and serin how i live 5 minutes away i dont know what i'm waiting for.

Has anybody had a chance to test this out? They claim 32 whp on a stock countryman

 

Im trying to make this happen but Im looking to get a spare ecu for when I go to the dealer first. I say do it, whats the worst that can happen.....you love the power?

 

I really wish someone from NM would do a Q&A or at least make a post here about the tune. But, since your 5 mins away why not just go, talk to them, get a tune and report back here on it. You of all people should be an early adopter due to your proximity and the ability to get help if needed.

 

Maybe they can give you a discount if you promise to promote them on the forums.

 

I almost wonder if its real hahah. but yeah I definitely plan on going when i'm back from visiting my parents across the country.

Is there any questions that anybody needs answered? Ill definitely do a review here.

 

I would really like to know if NM can help me out with my tune.

 

Help you out as in..?

 

I've contacted them in the past. It's about 3 hours round trip for me. I just need to save some funds and take a day off from work to do this.

 

To the op, what do you mean lifetime flash?

 

My car has GT28RS with schrick 248 10.7mm cams running an alta/cobb map. There is plenty of power left on the table without upping the boost based on the logs I've pulled. Only 4* of timing at peak torque and like 8* up top. That's nothing on a DI engine.

 

Ray- Give them a call.

Automan- Lets say today I get a tune. Next week I install an intercooler to help the car handle it. They will give me a retune to accout for the new part if I just drive down (or for others, by sending the ecu).

 

better buy another ECU

 

Yeah an extra ecu is $1400-$1500.
Trey- that sounds damn good if its for free. Im just waiting for my FMIC to send my ecu to them. I cant scrape up the $1400 right now lol.

 

Why not just send te ecu now and include the fmic on the list of mods?

 

I'm not sure how long it's guna take to get the fmic. I did the spring group buy and don't know when it's guna get here. I don't Wana chance messing up something being that the warranty is voiding as we speak lol

 

that,s a good point.

Still curious to someone who can review it until i get back to town

 

Heres a write up on a countryman, not sure if it helps.
http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/p...r_s/index.html

 

Summary on the NM Engineering Tune from the article:

Install process: Bench flash
Installation time: 45 minutes
MSRP: $500

Pros

Completely reversible, “zero” physical modifications
Retains all of the factory safety protocols and encryptions
Free lifetime upgrades and free re-flash back to stock programming
100% compatible with all diagnostic software
Fuel, timing and electronic throttle setting have been optimized to take full advantage of the increase in boost pressure
Sport Button retains all of the factory functionally
Compatible with OEM BMW/MINI service equipment including OEM software updates and recalibrations
OEM flash capability retained preventing the ECU from turning into an expensive paperweight

Cons

None


Read more: http://www.europeancarweb.com/tech/p...#ixzz1vev1xOCB

 

Yeah i read the article thats how I found out. Looking for some members who have tried multiple tunes or at least just to compare to stock. As opposed to a journalists 'friend'.

 

i too am interested in this! Is there any chance this could be done on a handheld device to eliminate the need to send it back and forth for re-tunes?

 

Unfortunately, it's only available as a bench tune - which requires they have your ECU in hand.

 

I guess that's still ok seeing that they're in the same state! haha

 

Me and another member just got the tune done today. Car feels great. I'm curious to see the numbers on my next dyno. Definitely pulls nicely in 6th.

Now, I have an issue that i've had prior to the tune, but is now more noticable. I get this huge lag when i try and jump on the throttle between 3200-4000 rpm. The car bogs down and sometimes i hear a rattle of some sort. So say i downshift to 5th and get on it, sometimes it will bog. If i get on it from a lower rpm no issues. If i over rev and start at a higher rpm, no issues. In fact, today when i was on my way home, I was driving with just the sport button on. Then i turned on the SB to green mode and jumped on it an was ok. I then turned it to the red mode and jumped on it and "pop", my discharge pipe popped out of the connection on the bottom. Went back, had Jerry at NM get it on the lift and get it back together and everything was ok. Still have the lag issue and i'm really wanting to know what exaclty is causing it.

 

I suspect the lag has something to do with the switching between open and closed loop in your fueling. That's usually the culprit when people do tunes on their cars and notice a lag for a small window.

 

This happened prior to the tune though. I think it's more noticeable because the new power makes me want to push it even more than usual.