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Old 03-28-2011, 12:26 AM
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Hey everyone!

Since modifying a MINI's ECU has a great deal of benefits, but requires some investment in a cable and has a steep learning curve, I've decided to start a directory for those who don't want to take the plunge. Please reply to this forum if you have successfully programmed with NCS Expert and are comfortable with modifying someone else's ECU!

Please include your state and region (if applicable) in your reply!

I'll go through the thread once in a while and post contacts in this post once we get more people to reply!

Cheers everyone!

war6763 - West Texas (I do travel to Dallas/FW, San Antonio/South Texas on occasion)
 
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Old 04-04-2011, 06:26 PM
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Any1 in new york?
 
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Old 04-07-2011, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by GeoffreyM
Great idea! I have. Pembroke Pines, FL. Near Ft Lauderdale.
Sounds like maybe a time for MINI clubs to meet up. I know our SWFL MINIs is coming to the Miami Zoo next weekend but I will be out of town for business and cannot attend, but maybe a interclub mod party is in order.
 
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Sounds like maybe a time for MINI clubs to meet up. I know our SWFL MINIs is coming to the Miami Zoo next weekend but I will be out of town for business and cannot attend, but maybe a interclub mod party is in order.
Nobody at Minis of Miami has asked me to do theirs yet, but I'm happy to help. Let me know if you make it over this way.
 
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Old 04-13-2011, 10:20 PM
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Any1 in new york?
Long Island, NY!
 
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Long Island, NY!
Where in long island are you? Can you do some reprograming for me?
 
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Old 04-14-2011, 11:49 AM
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Nobody at Minis of Miami has asked me to do theirs yet, but I'm happy to help. Let me know if you make it over this way.

Hey, if this is an open offer, I'm in Miami and just got my Mini and am looking into what types of things can be done through the software mods. Might be getting back to you soon if your offer is still open.
 
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Old 04-15-2011, 07:57 AM
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Where in long island are you? Can you do some reprograming for me?
I'm in Ronkonkoma. I've only done my own vehicle but its pretty straight forward and worth a shot. Willing to help!
 
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Where in long island are you? Can you do some reprograming for me?
Good seeing you, glad I could help out. We'll figure out the bulb out warning another time!
 
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Good seeing you, glad I could help out. We'll figure out the bulb out warning another time!
Thank You! Good to have helpful Mini owners.
Got auto unlock, fogs on with high beams, and close windows with fob.

Wish the fogs stayed on when flashing...
 
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Old 05-06-2011, 04:07 PM
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Coding the MINI

I'm in Northern Virginia and I have the set up running just fine.
 
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I successfully used NCSEXPERT to code some dealer programmable options (daytime running lights, auto door unlock on stop, etc.).
Bothell, WA. (Seattle Area)

I'd like to change the fuel consumption factor for my onboard computer. There is no option to do this on the speedometer test mode.

Does anyone know if this can be done with NCSExpert?
 
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Old 06-01-2011, 11:27 AM
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Northern California - San Francisco Bay Area

Have successfully coded my '08 R56 and '11 R56N for...
  • Comfort close
  • Automatic unlock
  • Compulsory digital speed-o (enabled and disabled)
  • One touch sun roof
  • Double blink flashers
  • Disabled navi legal notice (R56 only, haven't installed v41 datens yet)
  • Modified vehicle order
I've only worked on my own vehicles, but would be willing to encode for others with the understanding that you get what you pay for, there is no warranty implied or expressed, I cannot be held responsible, etc...

I've posted a thread in the regional forums to plan a meet up for others in the area that are interested...
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ming-meet.html
 

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Old 09-13-2011, 03:38 PM
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I live in NW Washington, Lynden to be exact. I work in Seattle. I successfully coded on my R56
Close Windows from FOB
Auto Doors Unlock
Double-Blink Emergency Flashers
Fogs and High Beams on together
Disable A/C Engagment from Auto Button
Enable Alarm Warning Light
Enable one-touch up for Driver & passenger windows
Permanent Digital Speedometer
No interrupt of up windows with door open
Disable Digital Speed Correction
Auto Door Unlock upon engine off or FOB eject
 

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Old 09-20-2011, 10:11 AM
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*updated*

I'm in Dallas TX, have successfully retrofitted the heated seats and feel reasonably comfortable doing most updates in NCSexpert. My experience to date are VO changes, WB activate and legal disclaimer removal on the navigation.
 

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Old 12-08-2011, 10:07 AM
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Quad Cities area, Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. I've had success tweaking our 2009 MCS.
 
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Richmond, VA I've done my 09 MCS as well as my previous 03 MCS
 
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Old 04-12-2012, 07:51 AM
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Im looking in the Seattle area! SpyvsSpy let me know!!
 
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Old 04-17-2012, 11:25 AM
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Im looking in the Seattle area! SpyvsSpy let me know!!
I might be able to help you out as well. I've coded my R53 and the R56 does not look like it is all that different. Hardest part of the whole process is figuring out how to interpret the various mostly German language configuration options.
 


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