Tuning a 2010 JCW

Try this.

http://www.northamericanmotoring.com/forums/drivetrain-cooper-s/182729-official-sign-up-thread-for-flash-tool.html

Not to get off topic here but Greg shoot Jan a PM about tuning the Porsche his TRG 997 tuned car place 3rd at the Daytona GP

I should point out this units will come pre -loaded with a couple of tunes.


Edited by johnf36 - March/11/10 at 2:33am

Well.... After some sound advice (thanks to everyone who chipped-in) here's where I am:

I think the price difference is Pacific Raceways rental cost vs. Bremerton...big difference, but doesn't matter since your not racing on the track anyway. I'd go with PCA on the CCC.

I'm a fan of the strut bar, as I like the increased turn in feel.  Yes, stiffening the front does increase understeer, but not so much that can't be controlled with a change in tire pressure.  I installed a bigger rear bar so that I can induce oversteer with the throttle while cornering.  The upper strut bar does make servicing the car a tad more time consuming as you have to remove and replace the bar for a lot of the work.  Not sure about the lower strut system as I haven't added one.

Boomers advice is all good, and he HAS done the research.  I would also mention that PCA does a skills day at Bremerton, and for a lower cost.  Regardless of your choice of the CCC or Skills Day, both classes are recognized by all clubs, including the Alfa Club.  PCA will let you attend a DE without first attending a Skills/CCC, but you won't be able to solo until you attend.  For the BMW club, it is a prerequisite.  As an instructor, it doesn't make any difference to me.  The learning curve is pretty steep either way.  I'm kind of a fan of doing the first DE, then you will have more appreciation the info taught at the Skills/CCC classes.

You are wise to avoid any drivetrain mods until the warranty expires.  While the dealers have looked the other way a bit on mods to Gen 1 cars, they are pretty hard nosed about Gen 2 cars.  I would talk to a service adviser about the mod before spending the bucks - see what they say.

Pat

Greg: funny we had a e60 550i sport in the stable till we shuffled.

Keep the run flats (assuming they are of the all weather variety) in the garage for winter use.  Buy yourself some cool aftermarket wheels with some stickies on them for summer (and most of the year around here).

Zephyrgtw, first welcome to the club! Looks like you picked a WINNER, JCW Blk/Blk Clubman! NICE!

Something else Greg when it comes to swaybars there are very few here that have had a CLUBMAN on the track. I would ask  Martin and Anne Wild about the handling of there Clubman before running out and changing sway bars or other suspension parts. That would be Wildfamily and Cocoa Puff respectively.

John

I'll add the ALTA PSRS to your list to tighten up steering response.

Greg,

Jan does both gen1 and gen2 Mini's

Bigger intercooler
Header
Catback

And of course suspension but for the most part your JCW stuff is not bad at all.

John