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Old 04-19-2018, 12:55 PM
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Reprogramming ecm???

I’m looking to get my engine control computer reprogrammed on my ‘04 r50. Can anyone recommend a place that can do that?
 
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Jan @ RMW is one of the most trusted MINI tuners out there, especially for Gen 1 cars. I don't know what kinda gains you'd get from a NA MINI motor or what mods you've installed, but if you want a tune, Jan is The Man.
 
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I am intrigued by what kind of race the car is built for. No brake lights, no plexiglass windows, and the cage design. Demolition derby? Dirt track? But why Hoossiers? For demolition derby Mini would be a very bad choice.
 
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Jan @ RMW is one of the most trusted MINI tuners out there, especially for Gen 1 cars. I don't know what kinda gains you'd get from a NA MINI motor or what mods you've installed, but if you want a tune, Jan is The Man.
thanks I’ll look them up.
 
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Originally Posted by pnwR53S
I am intrigued by what kind of race the car is built for. No brake lights, no plexiglass windows, and the cage design. Demolition derby? Dirt track? But why Hoossiers? For demolition derby Mini would be a very bad choice.
I’m going to race it on a 1/4 mile asphalt oval in the 4 cylinder class. Most people run Saturns in that class, I think the Mini should work better then the Saturn. The rules state all glass and lights must be removed and anything flammable from the inside.
 
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Cool! Thanks for the answer.
 
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Why not just run a standalone ecu? You really don't need any of the functions of the factory unit and it would save you a decent amount of weight in wiring.
 
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I am very interested in what you did to the engine and transmission.
 
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Why not just run a standalone ecu? You really don't need any of the functions of the factory unit and it would save you a decent amount of weight in wiring.
not exactly sure what you mean by stand alone ecu? The rules state the engine and computer must be stock and un touched. Only thing you can do is cold air intake and remove converter and muffler. So I know pretty much everyone reprograms there ecu because there is really no way to tell if it’s been messed with.
 
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Originally Posted by Thought of a good one
I am very interested in what you did to the engine and transmission.
right now all I did was cut the converter and muffler off and have a straight pipe running out to the side of the car. I also got a cheap universal cold air intake off eBay. The rules state the motor has to be stock or oem parts. The only real thing they check once in a while is compression, total weight, left side weight. So if there are a few things I could do to tweek the motor I’m all for it.
 
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not exactly sure what you mean by stand alone ecu? The rules state the engine and computer must be stock and un touched. Only thing you can do is cold air intake and remove converter and muffler. So I know pretty much everyone reprograms there ecu because there is really no way to tell if it’s been messed with.
A stand alone would be be against your class rules then as it would be an aftermarket unit.
 
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You can shave a few more pounds (probably) if you can get your hands on a set of Hole-ies for wheels. The stock MINI 7 hole 15x5.5 wheels are 12 pounds each.
 
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Originally Posted by Thought of a good one
You can shave a few more pounds (probably) if you can get your hands on a set of Hole-ies for wheels. The stock MINI 7 hole 15x5.5 wheels are 12 pounds each.
rules say you have to run wheel studs and 1” lug nuts. Those lug nuts would never fit in the lug hole of a aluminum wheel.
 
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You might be able to get more power if you get your hands on some JCW or S fuel injectors, you will still need to get a tune for them and as stated before, Jan at RMW is the guy you want to talk to.


I suppose on the wheel front, you could swap over to studs and lug nuts and drill out the Holies.
 
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