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Old Dec 8, 2019 | 07:34 PM
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MarioKart Tune

AutoX Season is over and I want to upgrade my JCW. I have a Catted Downpipe from Racdyn that I sent off to Swain to get coated … White Lightning Coating. I have been using the NM Power Module
but I think a more complete ECU Tune will be stronger and maybe safer...although I have had no issues with the NM. I don't want to do engine internals since they are illegal in STU but I do want more power especially near redline where the Mini now starts falling off a bit early. I'm thinking 21 psi would be close to the maximum SAFE BOOST during AutoXing.

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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 11:51 AM
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21 psi is where the RPM Stage 2 tune is supposed to top out. Haven't blown my engine in the nearly 10k hard miles I've put on the car since.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by El-Grunto
21 psi is where the RPM Stage 2 tune is supposed to top out. Haven't blown my engine in the nearly 10k hard miles I've put on the car since.
But is RPM Stage 2 a MarioKart Tune???


If not, who does them???
 
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Old Dec 10, 2019 | 12:41 PM
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Yeah, Mario Palza is who tuned my car.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Darbys2019MiniJCW
But is RPM Stage 2 a MarioKart Tune???


If not, who does them???
There is a lot of confusion about RPM Tune but if you do a bit of research, you will find this tuning software and other accessories are from a well established company from Italy.

This is not clear on their website who is an authorized agent in America but there is a link to a tuning shop in Vancouver BC.

Since you are mostly racing your Mini and want to increase your boost, you should seriously look at Burger MotorSports and what they have to offer without messing with your ECU, at least for the time your Mini is still under warranty.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2019 | 08:41 PM
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In Vancouver I believe it’s Lorenzo who is the authorized RPM dealer. I. The USA there are only 2 I think. Mario Palza and Detroit Tuned, I think
 

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Yes this is true, RPM Engine Management is out of Europe and my self and Mario are the only US Dealers for RPM tunes. https://www.detroittuned.com/tuning/
 
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Old Dec 12, 2019 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Detroit Tuned
Yes this is true, RPM Engine Management is out of Europe and my self and Mario are the only US Dealers for RPM tunes. https://www.detroittuned.com/tuning/
My bad....I can’t believe I screwed up your company name!
 
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My bad....I can’t believe I screwed up your company name!
LOL it happens all the time.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 02:32 PM
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My bad....I can’t believe I screwed up your company name!
All fixed. Happy Holidays to All
 
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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Detroit Tuned
Yes this is true, RPM Engine Management is out of Europe and my self and Mario are the only US Dealers for RPM tunes. https://www.detroittuned.com/tuning/
What is the website of the other authorized vendor in US?
 
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Old Dec 13, 2019 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by dube53
What is the website of the other authorized vendor in US?
Mario Palza doesn't have one anymore that I know of. You just have to DM him on here or Facebook. He's a member on many Facebook pages and I see him pop up in https://www.facebook.com/groups/744906375547253/ every so often.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2019 | 12:25 PM
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Or you can email him at:
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