If I run a catless dp will the check engine light come on with me using stage 3 map?

 

Nope, but you need 3" exhaust in addition to the catless DP for stage 3

 

Thanks for the reply
I have 3 inch downpipe back Alta, helix front mount, intake, alta boost hoses, noisemaker delete from a countryman, alta spring in diverter valve and the AcessPORT.. I already have the catless dp but didnt want to install it if the light will be on. Next on the list is meth kit and bigger turbo.

 

No light, you'll be fine

 

I'm about to get mine for my R56 S I have a K&N intake and mid cat/resonator delete anybody knows what map I could run? I'll probably end up buying a fmic in the next few months as well.

 

Do these questions ever end?

 

Stage 1, then Stage 1 + FMIC

Never. I read through the whole forum and half of it was asking if it would be for the 2011's and the other half asking what map to run.

Mine is getting shipped today, I hope to get it soon and try it out. Shoutout to rlw

 

I have a pretty good understanding of stage 1 and 2, but what is exactly needed to get to stage 3?

 

If I'm not wrong, you will need FMIC, 3" turbo back with high flow cats.

 

I just bought a 2010 MCS and I'm really looking to get an accesport. Anyone selling?

 

There are a couple that come up every month, there are two different marketplaces on this forum. Keep an eye out, you should be able to find one for $600-$700.

Mike

 

oops. Look on the marketplace

 

Ive got a weird one. I've had my AP for a little over a year now, and have not changed my stage 1 map for at least 6 months. Car runs good, very little idle surge, and shifts well.

About a week ago I filled up with 91 octane (my map is 92), and put a can of cleaner in the tank. I purposefully took it easy, being too lazy to change maps for 1 tank of fuel. The car seemed to run normally. Two times (including once after refilling with 93 octane), the car stumbled at heavy part throttle, 3500/4000 rpm for just a bit. This happened once before, maybe 5 months ago.

Now the car has incredible throttle response and pulls very hard. Nice response from a stop or coming out of a corner. I remember a similar reaction when it stumbled last year, ran really, really well after that.

Anyone had a similar situation with an AP? My car has 70k on it, and was at the dealer (brakes and oil change) about 3 weeks ago (I uninstalled the AP).

I'm not concerned, but it seems odd.

Have fun,
Mike

 

My car has been throwing a P2188 code (increased emissions) recently and running very rich (extremely black tailpipes). I've had my stage 1 tune for about a year too so I decided to go back to stock for a bit to see if the problem would go away. I must say, the car drives much smoother now and doesn't seem to be running as rich. However, today was the first time I really noticed how much power the AP adds to our cars. I was doing some WOT pulls on my way home from work on some backroads and the torque seemed like 2/3rds of what i had with my stage 1 tune. I didn't notice it as much when I went to the tune from stock, but going back to stock is a world of difference after I was used to it.

That being said, with my car getting close to 80k and needing it to last for at least two more years as a DD, I'm not sure I want to load the tune back on. I updated the maps via the AP manager today (apparently it had a lot to update as it took about 10 mins) so hopefully that may fix my problem running too rich. Anybody else ever have that problem?

 

Normally updating the AP manager does not update the maps, it just updates the software on the AP. I remember reading that Alta has not updated their maps in a while.

Sorry, but I don't have any ideas about your car running rich.

Mike

 

My first though on this would be carbon buildup. Have you tried a Seafoam treatment? Otherwise, consider getting a walnut blasting to clean your valves.

 

Hi, I am new to MINI and do not really get the differences between the EURO and US models.

I live in Brazil and the only ones BMW sends down here are EURO models.

The only visible difference (to me) is the MAF, which we don't get.

I am really interested in the AccessPort and since I travel to the US 2 to 4 times year I'd figure it would be worth a shot trying it on my '10 MCCS.

Was the AccessPort ever tested in an Euro model?

I am also considering a cat back (Borla maybe) and the K&N Typhoon (which I'd still have to find a "dead" MAF to use as an adapter).

Any help will be very appreciated!! Thanks!!

 

Mine just arrived today, ill post later about it. Time to drive!

 

Doesnt work

 

Really?
I wonder why...
If that's true than damn I 'll have to find other options in terms of ECU remapping...
Thanks anyway!

 

Evolve automotive

 

So all I have to do for a dealer visit is uninstall it from the car?

 

I was getting 22-24PSI, recently I am getting 19-21 PSI. This is Stage 1 FMIC map. Mods are intercooler, AEM intake and BSH Catch can/boost tap.

Do I have a boost leak???

 

Thanks, I'll see what I can find about the Evolve-r.

 

Yes, make sure to uninstall the AP before you go to the dealer for anything!

First make sure that the car is under full load, floor it in 3rd gear at 2,000 RPMs to check the peak boost. The boost is going to vary somewhat, but it shouldn't vary between 3 psi normally.

If it seems like the car is trying to get more boost, but the car can't do it, then there's some kind of boost leak most likely.