Hey all,

Apologies in advance if this is considered an advertisement against forum rules or anything like that, but I just wanted to share my impressions of my new tune with you all.

Last week, I finally got my long awaited DervTech Stage 2+ tune (thanks @LOLOLIVER / @KP Tuning Solutions !!!) and I am sincerely super impressed with both the tune and the service. The power comes on so smooth and feels so natural, like the engine wants to make this power and not like it's being forced to. I know that sounds kind of odd, but it really needs to be felt firsthand to understand. Pops and bangs are through the roof (at my request), but the tune is fully customizable and that (or any other aspect) can be toned down to your individual preferences.

Switchable maps for different drive modes were an option... I opted against this as I will likely be deleting my drive mode selector when I install my Coolerworx shifter soon. Very cool concept though and I haven't heard anyone else offering this on the F series.

Now I want to be very clear - I don't want to talk badly about any other tuners here or insinuate their tunes are not good because that couldn't be further from the truth. I personally feel that the DervTech tune feels substantially different, both in power levels and how that power is delivered, as compared to my previous tunes. Again, not looking to badmouth anyone as I was happy with my previous tunes as well. But this just feels even better to me. Until I have real dyno numbers, this is all my subjective opinion based on my highly calibrated butt dyno, but I'm very excited and just wanted to spread the word and make people aware that there's a new option to consider. DervTech tunes were not available in the US (to my knowledge) until very recently and I know I've personally been drooling over the numbers they've been getting out of UK cars for years now. Once this COVID situation stabilizes and I can get some dyno time, I'd be happy to share my numbers with anyone curious.

Our NYC-area MINI club is seeing an explosion in DervTech powered cars right now, with both F and R series, many of which are highly modified and were already very happily running other tunes. I think that's somewhat telling right there.

Anyway, apologies again if this is against forum rules (if so, mods please message me so we can revise this to be more acceptable). Not trying to sell anything here or tell people their tunes are no good... I'm just one excited enthusiast looking to share my personal experience with a new product with the rest of you.

Any questions, just fire away and I'll try my best to answer.

 

This past weekend I got DervTech Stage 1 tune for my 2019 F56 JCW from the same guys (LOLOLIVER - KP Tuning Solutions) and I 100% agree with your assessment. The power increase is great, the car feels so smooth and the power delivery is so linear it almost feels like a N/A car. Feels sooo much better then a tuning box that I had before - no hesitation, no jerkiness or any other little issues, I love it! This is exactly what I wanted and I know that it sounds like a cliche but that's how the car should've came from the factory. I was also one of the first customers of his to request the file without pops and bangs and that's exactly what I got.

The whole process was very straight forward and we were out on the test drive after half an hour or so - Kyle was monitoring all the parameters of my car on a tablet while I was getting it up to temperature and then flogging it around for 10-15 minutes. Everything checked out great, no check engine lights or any other issues so we called it a day and he was off to tune another Mini. Very professional and knowledgeable approach, I appreciated it very much - thanks again!

 

I just got a stage 1 tune for my 2016 F56 Cooper S from Kyle as well. Dude is super knowledgeable and communication is excellent. It feels like a completely different car. The first time I was shifting into first I was actually shocked at how instant the throttle response was. Caught me by surprise. I'm coming from a JCW Pro tuning kit paired with the NM Power Module and this doesn't even compare. It just does not stop pulling through the rev range.

Now I'm just waiting for additional parts to come in so that I can upgrade to the stage 2+. Can't wait!

 

I'm wondering how it compares to an RPM tune. I've been running an RPM stage 2 tune for a year now and it feels pretty good. But I've seen the dyno numbers Dervtech is getting and they're definitely on the higher end.

 

Anyone know how much boost this tune tops out at?

curious to hear more about the different tunes in normal and sport. Can they adjust the other tricks that happen, like pops, steering weight, etc?

 

I know someone dug through Bimmercode and was able to change steering weight in green and mid to be the same as sport. Not sure if Dervtech would do something similar with a tune. As for my RPM tune I don't get any pops when out of sport mode.

 

Throttle response too, that's a big difference in sport. =)

 

Interested as well. I am also on RPM Stage 2 tune.

 

Boost is typically decided by the ECU in these cars in general, however when it comes down to it, our stage 2 tunes usually see somewhere between 19-21psi depending on how aggressive you as the customer would like to go. All of our tunes are tailored to the vehicle/clients needs so no two tunes will be exactly the same or produce the same results.

We can adjust just about anything you'd like within reason. The possibilities are almost endless as to what can be done, but there's a fine line between making the customer happy and driving ourselves nuts. Pop and bang is very flexible, we've done everything from no pop and bang to all the pop and bang the ECU will allow.

 

We are happy to look into it if that's something you're interested in. If someone was able to do that in Bimmercode then it probably has very little to do with ECU mapping and more to do with coding.

 

If you or anyone else would like to chat, please feel free to email me and we can get talking on the phone! My email is dehaney.kyle@gmail.com. I'm happy to provide as much information as you'd like.

I am located in NYC but we are happy to do mail-order tunes upon request. DM for more info on that topic.

 

Thank you VERY MUCH to everyone that has stopped by and said a few kind words. Your support is everything. Safe motoring and have fun!
#poweredbyDervtech

 

Well said! That smooth and linear power delivery is such a treat. This is what these cars should have felt like from the factory.

 

As an "all the pops and bangs" guy.... I can't thank you enough and my neighbors couldn't hate you more

 

I got my 2017 MCS a dervtech stage 2 tune with extreme pops and bangs about a month ago done by lololiver. I can’t stop driving this car. It’s extremely fun to drive and the loud pops and bangs are pure enjoyment.. Performance wise, mid mode is like how the stock car was on sport, and sport mode on stage 2 is an absolute beast. I drive pretty conservative until tested..I’ve eaten plenty of big name cars for lunch. The acceleration is smooth and boy does it pull on 3rd and 4th gear.. I don’t know abt other tunes but I went from a jb+, to a Jb4 to dervtech and I wish I never spent my money on burger tuning. This is hands down the tune for me and the tech support from Lololiver is hands down the best. He was helpful and informative. If anyone is looking for a tune feel free to ask me any questions. I’ve pretty much been through it all with this tune.. Cold start delete saved my life with my catless dp and straight pipe. I was the most hated guy on my block every morning at 5am. Lol. Now my car starts up so quietly. I can’t say anything negative so far abt this tune. Brings joy to my face to this 42 year old
man’ face when I’m wot. I’ve use to have N54 with a jb4 and I swear my mini would give it a run for its money. If you are looking for a great tune hit up Kyle( lololiver) here on NAM. You won’t regret it.

 

Keep on enjoying that car! It was an absolute pleasure working with you.

 

Excuse my ignorance. Is this an ECU remap or a plug-in-tunebox?

 

We only offer full ECU remaps.

 

I figured as much. I was confused because there are so many "tunes" out there, and not stating ECU remap just made me think this was another canned tune. Thanks.

 

All of our tunes (or remaps, whatever you’d prefer to call it) are tailored to the vehicle/clients needs. We are not in the business of offering canned tunes.

 

How are these tunes holding up? How does one get one these tunes?

 

I still love mine, it's how a car should have came from factory - once you try it you'll never go back.

You can PM the KP Tuning Solutions from this thread, he's an authorized Dervtech tuner for US market - awesome guy to deal with.

 

Curious if anyone had any dyno numbers?

 

2020/21 F56 JCW Included?

 

I would choose OVER AND OVER AGAIN.

Lou from Prototype-R

Im soooo happy with my choice of this tuner GREAT programmer and EPIC man.

Cheers