It will be MOTD #10 for Helix this year, and in celebration we have put in a request for no rain, which pretty much guarantees a dry Dragon. Rain or shine, we will be on vendor row with all sorts of goodies for your MINI and a full mobile shop to install those goodies.

This year we will be featuring a few unique specials. For the R50 and R53s (2002-2006 MINIs), we are offering Powerflex polyurethane control arm bushings installed for $350 total. If you own a 1st generation MINI, have more than 50,000 miles on it, and haven't replaced your bushings, unfortunately, you'll need to. You may have noticed that your MINI's handling is sloppier than it used to be, and that your inner tires have worn out. That's because your control arm bushings have failed. You could replace them with factory bushings, but then you'd just have to replace them in 40 to 50k miles. That's where Powerflex bushings come into play. They last the life of the car and make your handling razor sharp. Lend us a little time with your MINI and we'll make it the best Dragon experience of your life!

For the R56 and later cars (2007 and on), we're offering two unique services. First, Vehicle Coding. We are able to switch on a number of special commands within your vehicle's computer to activate conveniences that you may not have gotten with your MINI. Everything from automatically rolling up your windows with your keyfob, to controlling the torque steer under hard acceleration. How about one-touch sunroof open and close? Here's a partial list of what we can do:

· Remote closing windows-closing with fob
· Auto Door Unlock- Unlocks all doors when you remove key (regular) or when the engine shuts off
· Selective Unlocking with Remote- unlock all doors, just the drivers door.
· Power Windows after Ignition Deactivation- Enables power windows for one minute after ignition is turned off
· Efficient Dynamics- shift indicator suggestions enable when cruising
· Always Show Digital Speed- Keep Digital speed in tach
· Disable speed overestimation- Drops the speed read out 2-7 mph
· Key Gong Reminder -door open- disable
· Road Freeze Temperature Warning- disable
· Opening Doors Will Not Interrupt Window Roll Up
· Double-Blink Hazard Lights/ Euro blinker
· Fogs and High Beams On Simultaneously / or when flashing
· Disable A/C Engagement When Pressing the Auto Button
· Disable NAV System Warning
· Sunroof Auto Open/Close- From tilt full open with one touch and close as well
· Heart beat tach- Activates the alarm bar on top of the tack to “pulse on and off”
· Disable Seat Belt Chime- both driver and passenger
· Change Standard (standard) Radio Filter Settings- takeout low end filter for rear speakers. CAUTION!!!!!! MAY BLOW OUT REAR SPEAKERS
· Disable Bulb checks- Void warnings for after market lighting
· Enable one-touch windows on R56 models (driver/passenger)
· Remove Legal disclaimer from Connected or Nav
· Interior lighting cycle speed
· Rain sensor closes sunroof
· Fogs come on with lights – (disables toggle switch)
· Torque steer fix!!!- (still in testing)

We will be running a special for coding: $20 per code or as many codes as you want for $60.

Finally, if you have a R56, you've probably heard of the dreaded carbon build-up on the intake valves. It robs the cars of performance, efficiency, and smooth operation. There's only one reliable way to clean off the build-up, and that's a Walnut Shell Blasting service. We'll be offering it at the Dragon for $350--less than half of what MINI dealerships charge to do the service. We have the factory tools to get it done right, and make your car run as it did when it was new.

If anybody has questions, or would like to reserve a time slot with us, please call Helix at 267 335 4337.

 

+1 for Helix, the coded a crap-load of stuff for me last year at MOTD.

 

Only 44 days to go!!

 

Not sure if you're monitoring the thread, but I'll ask anyway. Can you code one-touch up on a 2012 Roadster?

 

Yes we can, Spiney.

 

In response to a couple of inquiries, we may be able to do installs on Tuesday, depending on what the weather is like. I'd prefer to keep it from Wednesday through Saturday, but if we get too jammed, or folks have scheduling conflicts, I'd consider Tuesday.

 

We are finalizing a deal to introduce a new line of top-quality USA-made products at the Dragon. Stop by our tent to see some of the goodies that will be available soon for your MINI! More information to come

 

This sounds fantastic. there are several of those I would like.


does anyone know if having this done causes any warranty problems? (i.e., dealer sees a non-factory load when you take car in for service).


thanks.

 

That's a topic that has been much discussed. The short answer is: for most modifications you should have no problem with warranties, however, there are some that could void them. There are a lot of variables here. Stop by the Helix tent for a more in-depth explanation.

In other news, we will, once again, be featuring Craven Speed products and will offer free installation on all Craven parts sold by us at the Dragon! We will be stocked up on Craven's USA made products--come check them out.

 

Wow, great deal!!

 

Yea that's an amazing deal, wish I could make it out there.