F55/F56 Detuned? Break in period
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Detuned? Break in period
Have 2k miles on my 2014 F56 S and I'm frustrated every time I feel it hold back. Anyone else experience this? I understand that MINI didn't tune this engine to its full potential and I'm going to be envious of the JCW. However I'm already having a difficult time trying to fight the urge to beg for tuning mods. Especially since I have no desire to mess with the factory warranty. Someone please tell me there is good news and I won't have to wait long for my MINI to come to life.
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I completely agree with the engine feeling like it is holding back. My MCS feels like that. When you have an under tuned large 2 litre engine you would expect that. As I have stated before to get the same in the seat feeling as the R56 delivered you are going to have to put the HP up around 220 -230. Allowing you to travel a lot quicker but also making you a serious speeder.
This is the whole argument against the F56. Less MINI more BMW. People say the Fiat 500 Abath is much more fun. You don't need to be breaking the sound barrier for a good time.
A big under tuned engine and a very quiet interior and rubbery suspension have taken this car in another direction.
That's what we are reacting to I believe.
This is the whole argument against the F56. Less MINI more BMW. People say the Fiat 500 Abath is much more fun. You don't need to be breaking the sound barrier for a good time.
A big under tuned engine and a very quiet interior and rubbery suspension have taken this car in another direction.
That's what we are reacting to I believe.
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The same engine at the same capacity makes a lot more power in several BMW models, but they get higher-tech turbos.
So don't expect there to be volume **** hidden under the bonnet/hood that is currently set to 6 but can turn up to 11. More power may need better, more expensive ancillary hardware too.
So don't expect there to be volume **** hidden under the bonnet/hood that is currently set to 6 but can turn up to 11. More power may need better, more expensive ancillary hardware too.
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Have 2k miles on my 2014 F56 S and I'm frustrated every time I feel it hold back. Anyone else experience this? I understand that MINI didn't tune this engine to its full potential and I'm going to be envious of the JCW. However I'm already having a difficult time trying to fight the urge to beg for tuning mods. Especially since I have no desire to mess with the factory warranty. Someone please tell me there is good news and I won't have to wait long for my MINI to come to life.
Dinan will be another warranty option....but not cheap.
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