F55/F56 JCW Tuning kit
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Here's a thread that covers holder and placement options
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ed-mine-3.html
I have mine positioned on the right side of my steering column (wedged between the column and the dash. Fits nicely and doesn't push into the crevice when using. I can catch the flashing red light when active out of the corner of my eye w/o having to look down if positioned in the cup holder area..
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ed-mine-3.html
I have mine positioned on the right side of my steering column (wedged between the column and the dash. Fits nicely and doesn't push into the crevice when using. I can catch the flashing red light when active out of the corner of my eye w/o having to look down if positioned in the cup holder area..
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2016 F56 Cooper S w/ JCW Tuning Kit:
Wheel Horsepower: 206.53 whp
Wheel Torque: 236.99 ft-lbs
Crank Horsepower: 231.31 bhp
Crank Torque: 265.43 ft-lbs
Here dyno numbers for a 2016 JCW
2016 Factory JCW:
Wheel Horsepower: 220.33 whp
Wheel Torque: 219.66 ft-lbs
Crank Horsepower: 246.77 bhp
Crank Torque: 246.02 ft-lbs
I can attest (as well as the salesman that rode w/ me) that my 2015 MCS w/ the tune kit felt faster than a 2018 JCW when we tested them both back to back on the same roads doing the same maneuvers. Torque numbers made the difference IMO.
My 2020 MCS will be ordered w/ the JCW tune for sure.
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Everything is stock(except the car has K&N air filter) and the vehicle is still under warranty. I saw the deal on the MINI's website about JCW tuning kit and the price was about $1500 don't remember exactly. Will keep that in mine, in case I decide to do it.
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The tuning kit is a nice addition especially now while the prices are reduced by MINI USA. It may be cheaper to build the car without it and have the dealer install it, you would have to check with the dealer your ordering the car from. The tuning kit is port (not factory) installed in the US before it ships to the dealer. I turn mine on as soon as I pull out of the garage. You can leave it open all the time by unplugging the wiring harness from the bluetooth module after you open the valve and while the car is running.
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As far as a holder goes for the JCW Pro Kit, I designed one that can be 3D printed that works very well for me. Here's the link to the model if you happen to know someone with a 3D printer:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3060876
If you want to order this print online just upload the model and it'll cost you about $15
https://www.shapeways.com/
Works very well at holding it even in the twisties and you still get to use the cupholder too
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3060876
If you want to order this print online just upload the model and it'll cost you about $15
https://www.shapeways.com/
Works very well at holding it even in the twisties and you still get to use the cupholder too
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Dinan Electronics in general can be stacked on the JCW tune. The JCW tune pipes and BT open will work too. People have done this on the forum. Get the HP gains of both using some common sense and caution.
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As far as a holder goes for the JCW Pro Kit, I designed one that can be 3D printed that works very well for me. Here's the link to the model if you happen to know someone with a 3D printer:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3060876
If you want to order this print online just upload the model and it'll cost you about $15
https://www.shapeways.com/
Works very well at holding it even in the twisties and you still get to use the cupholder too
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3060876
If you want to order this print online just upload the model and it'll cost you about $15
https://www.shapeways.com/
Works very well at holding it even in the twisties and you still get to use the cupholder too
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Yeah, I had emailed Dinan about that a few weeks ago and they said it'd work fine but you'd want the JCW Dinan Elite if you have an S with the JCW tune.
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Damn that sucks, I have the Dinan Elite for the clubman S and I was planning to purchase the JCW tuning kit soon :/
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And this is the response I got back,
"Technically it will work but the top end of the RPM band will be a bit “jumpy” for lack of a better term and it will not optimize the power. The JCW tuning kit and the normal JCW edition should be using the ELITE designed for the JCW in order to maximize power and drivability.
Nathan Fette
Dinan Corp."
So it'll work but you won't be getting the most out of what you paid for. This new info. led me to keep the Remus and modify the exhaust in other ways to get a sound I liked more and then go the route of a proper ECU flash for more power.
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In Dinan's defense, they do stand behind their product and will make things right. In the case of My Stage 1 .v1, the now offer a .v2 version (pulling all the originals from their website). Problem w/ the .v2, it is essentially their "Sport" version w/ a piggyback warranty and produces noticeably less power than the .v1. It sells for $200 less than the .v1 and Dinan will send a swap put .v2 for any .v1 owners.
The CEL my M240i throws does not impact performance one bit, so if you don't mind a CEL, it works and makes the "a beast" when you hit the gas..
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