F55/F56 Berger stage 1 Beta...Oh He'll Yeah
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Most issues I have seen recently were from improper instalation on the S. Its been on mine a long time. Adjusted it to +5 boost 3 months ago and it runs great. I can crush a stick f56 JCW, damn near beat a 2015 Mustang GT from 40-120, he had me by a half a length. Going to try the Manic stage 2 November to see how it compares.
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Their page say it increases boost from 8 to 11 psi for B48.
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So I've read this entire thread and I honestly don't know whether to get the Burger tune or not.
I'm fairly happy with my 2015 F55 S. I use it every day as a commute vehicle. I certainly don't take it to track days (yet), yet more power does sound appealing - especially for a few hundred bucks.
What I'm asking is -
a) Is it worth it for every day commuting?
b) How much of a difference does it really make? (I'm not talking numbers here - just the 'feel' of it) Give me examples I can relate to.
I mean is it the same difference between green mode and sport, or is it less than that?
c) A few people mentioned glitches running the tune on a 2015. Should I wait until something more reliable comes along?
Thanks!
I'm fairly happy with my 2015 F55 S. I use it every day as a commute vehicle. I certainly don't take it to track days (yet), yet more power does sound appealing - especially for a few hundred bucks.
What I'm asking is -
a) Is it worth it for every day commuting?
b) How much of a difference does it really make? (I'm not talking numbers here - just the 'feel' of it) Give me examples I can relate to.
I mean is it the same difference between green mode and sport, or is it less than that?
c) A few people mentioned glitches running the tune on a 2015. Should I wait until something more reliable comes along?
Thanks!
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From: Bothell, WA
- Cooper: B36 (2014-15 models have the B38)
- Cooper S: B46 (2014 models have the B48)
- F56 JCW: B48O
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From: Londonderry, NH USA
(Note, found out the B46 is the engine code, same as the B48, just more efficient)
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So been driving with the tuner for a week now. No problems. The performance increase is pretty nice. It seems like the car took a couple of days to settle into the tuner. A lot of mini owners poopoo the 3 banger, but what a fun car to drive with the tuner. So far my mileage has not really suffered. I think that I will be keeping it.
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So been driving with the tuner for a week now. No problems. The performance increase is pretty nice. It seems like the car took a couple of days to settle into the tuner. A lot of mini owners poopoo the 3 banger, but what a fun car to drive with the tuner. So far my mileage has not really suffered. I think that I will be keeping it.
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yes this is my first mini. I had a choice between the 2012 S and the 2014 3s (what I call it) and I settled for the all BMW 2014. I am not sorry I did, we traveled down to MiniPalooza last week doing 11 hours in the car, and it was a blast the whole way. Car rides pretty well.
The tuner just adds that little bit of performance that I was craving. Well worth the 4 hundred bucks for the performance.
The tuner just adds that little bit of performance that I was craving. Well worth the 4 hundred bucks for the performance.
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Get one adds the extra bit of fun. Had no issues with mine but wife stopped by dealer before taking it off, and they told her if anything goes wrong with engine they might not cover, since I still have 75000 miles of warranty I took it off. And I really miss it.
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Agree. It's more fun than the S as far as I'm concerned because it just feels lighter and more go cart. Plus the 3 cylinder exhaust sounds unique too.
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So I have the stage 1 beta and I used to run flex fuel so I pinned the ff cable in the stage 1 box. I no longer want to run ff, do pull it out or should I leave it pinned in but just don't plug into the car anymore? Help please!!!! Thanks 
Edit: what do I need to change back on the interface to make it run on regular 93 again? Do I have to mess with the open loop or anything? B48 engine here. Thanks again!
Edit: what do I need to change back on the interface to make it run on regular 93 again? Do I have to mess with the open loop or anything? B48 engine here. Thanks again!
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So I have the stage 1 beta and I used to run flex fuel so I pinned the ff cable in the stage 1 box. I no longer want to run ff, do pull it out or should I leave it pinned in but just don't plug into the car anymore? Help please!!!! Thanks
Edit: what do I need to change back on the interface to make it run on regular 93 again? Do I have to mess with the open loop or anything? B48 engine here. Thanks again!
Edit: what do I need to change back on the interface to make it run on regular 93 again? Do I have to mess with the open loop or anything? B48 engine here. Thanks again!
no need to revert anything afaik. as long as it runs well, you should be fine.
i'm on the JB4 w/FF and the only change i made was the general FF rule to adjust the openloop to 50 (or was it 60?)
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Originally Posted by MarcoPolo
FF adapter isn't just to run FF. it also adjusts the fuel trims accordingly when you go higher in boost.
no need to revert anything afaik. as long as it runs well, you should be fine.
i'm on the JB4 w/FF and the only change i made was the general FF rule to adjust the openloop to 50 (or was it 60?)
no need to revert anything afaik. as long as it runs well, you should be fine.
i'm on the JB4 w/FF and the only change i made was the general FF rule to adjust the openloop to 50 (or was it 60?)
What are the default settings?
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For changing boost etc... I know we need to download the software from N54 tech. Is it the JB4 interface here?:
http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29995
What are the hex files? is there anything else I need?
http://www.n54tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=29995
What are the hex files? is there anything else I need?
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From: overland park ks.
stock stage1 was +3.5 open loop 60 without ff cables.
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Ok thanks, and that's +3.5 for the boost right? Can you also help me with the question above your last response? Thanks man, I really appreciate it!