This week, I am taking delivery of an '05 MCS in Houston [at MINI of the Woodlands_Contact: Aka DeMesa]. The next day, its going to Joel Swanson @ Bavarian Hyper Sports [highly recommended by Leon's Rocket Car and others in the Houston area] to install the following items [highlighted items are expected to affect the ECU's need for adjustment].

Should I now modify my ECU? Or wait until I retun to AZ in a week or so [after a driving adventure through the rural roads of TX, NM and AZ] and install a Miltek header and cat-back exhaust? Should I begin with a JCW re-flash before leaving Houston?

Thanks in advance for any advice you are willing to give me...

1. CAI with red silicone hose[/size][/font]
2. Intercooler air diverter with water spray and red silicone hoses
3. Oil catch can in red silicone
4. 15% supercharger reduction pulley
5. Denso iridium spark plugs
6. 8mm spark plug wires
7. Lightened 2% oversized crank pulley
8. Short shifter w/new ****
9. Lowering springs [front and rear set
10. 22mm rear sway bar
11. Adjustable control arms
12. Front end link kit
13. Rear end link kit
14. Escort radar detector
15. Antenna mast
16. Console mounted arm rest
17. Painted brake calipers[/font]

Gary Pundsack
Scottsdale, AZ

 

The JCW software would be good if you can get it. Personally I think I would go with the GIAC chip if you have the money for a JCW flash....