Just came from Helix 13 in Philly where Eric did an incredible job on my '06 MCS. I hesitated doing this because I only had about 1100 miles going into it today and was worried about warranty issues, would it be too extreme, etc...

There are several things that became very clear as I was driving home to nyc.
The power kicks in much earlier and has a much more linear feel to it. The sound of the supercharger is way more pronounced in a deep gutteral way. Everything is much smoother, gone is the jerking and lurching. It is more smooth and refined but also aggressive at the same time.

I'm sooo glad I went for the GIAC flash instead of just installing a pulley. It totally changes the way the car drives and feels.

Thank you Eric!!!

I love it!!!!!

 

1 more thing... I also had a Helix short shifter installed today. I feel so much more connected to my Mini because of this. I thought it would be a minor improvement, but it is huge. Everything feels so much more efficient and balanced.

 

i take it you're happy with giac? i just e=mailed them in my area . do you mind me asking what the flash costs? how long it takes ? and arer future flashes free ?

 

Yup, future flashes are free at Helix13

 

Am I happy with GIAC? I am totally thrilled, way beyond expectations.
It is $325. I think it took a couple of minutes.

 

i can't wait .cold starts still an issue /?

 

Have not had any cold start issues at all.