Does Alta make an induction kit for the R56 MCS soon? I love the induction kit of the R53

 

Maaji: It is in prototyping right now. It will be VASTLY different vs. the R53. More pictures coming soon!

Thanks for asking!

 

Cant wait to see the pics

I think this will be my first mod to my R56 MCS

 

In a good way?

 

Maaji: Yes a good way!

Thanks again!

 

Adam,

We love the frequent updates, but shouldn't you be wrenching on something?

 

Adam, great to see ALTA is going nuts getting R56 mods out on the market. By this time tomorrow you'll have surpassed the lazy butts over in Europe that have been sitting on their hands with stock R56's since November!

Great to see the rear sway bars are the same between gen's. Are the fronts the same too? They look pretty much identical on the RealOEM site.

My push: Hurry up and get Hydra to do a standalone for the R56 [or market a MegaSquirt adaptation, or develop one yourself!] The alternative would be to source out software ECU flashing so advanced users can tune their own cars instead of suffering with pre-packaged ECU flashes.

Thanks!
Ryan

 

RYAN: We are on it! Any interchanges will be publishied shortly. The geometry in the back is different on the R53 vs the R56 but VERY similar. Also, we have some new ECU stuff we are working on as well. No promises yet, but we will of course keep everyone posted.

MotorMouth: TRUE! Sorry for the updates! ;-)

Chat tonight guys. www.motoringfun.com

 

so does your 22mm rear sway bar work on the R56?

and also what about droplinks?


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That exhaust looks SWEET!!! I cant wait to hear it!

 

fafnir: when you check out from the website specify the 2007 model to get the proper bar. Would ship in later next week.

jaridp: Thanks! I will show it to you and let you hear it next week!

Have a great weekend everyone!

 

first to market != best product

 

Alta
Nice job with your chat last night. Very interesting and informative.

 

Will all the stuff you come up with be avalible over the pond

 

but what if i want a 22mm bar like the current bar on my r53 that i bought from you guys also?

e.g. i like your current bar setup but its gotta be 22mm


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only product = best product

until something better comes along.

 

PGT: ? We are very dilligent in our prototyping and even though we may be very fast to market with a plethora of items, should only show our dedication to this new car, the old car and this community. If I can answer any specific questions PLEASE let me know.

newbs49: Thank you! We appreciate your participation. Any other questions etc., please feel free to ask!

illeagalhunter: Yes. On any shore of the worlds ponds! UK and Australian dealers will have stock as soon as they order and ship. Let us know if we can help with any specifics.

fafnir: both 22 and 19mm versions are available this week for the R56. Order whichever one you need. Thanks again!

Thanks again NAM!

 

"patience is a virtue"

 

Adam,

How can I hear the new MCS exhaust? Will you have sound clips?

dean.

 

can you make your V2 intercooler fit without denting the hood? Once bitten, twice shy.

 

my need simple for now..

ecu flash to get my burble back.. you could make a mint on this...

 

Is there any tests or reviews on the various suspension components for the standard MC available? I am getting a standard MC with standard suspension, but will want to be changing the suspension around almost immediately.

Correct me if I am wrong, but if your rear sway bar is too stiff as compared to the front suspension, will rear tire lift be an issue? This is my first Mini, so it may not be an issue at all.

Are there any recommendations on which components should be swapped out to keep the handling well balanced? Just asking.

 

Reelsmith: We took a bulk of the engine apart late last week and thus; no running motor, no sound. Should have things back together later this week.

PGT: Happy to help. Please post R53 question's here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...=41766&page=33

Happy to help!

07PepperS: AGREED!

Thanks guys!

 

Skuzzy: Thank you for your patience. We will have more information on the suspension upgrades for the std and S models as they are developed. So stay tuned.

On the question about wheel lift the simple answer is it depends. A stiffer bar isn't always directly correlated, but a lack of endlink or trailing arm travel can also play into it. But yes the likelihood does go up with a stiffer bar. To remain balanced, pieces may need to be added in groups as well as an alignment to correct ot alter settings to match the new pieces. A quality alignment shop can make excellent suggestions.

Thanks again for asking! Congrats on the new car. I hope you receive it soon!

 

I'm looking forward to the CAI and/or intake pipe w/open K&N as well as a BOV, any info on those items