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I have an MCSa and I switched to the stg2 map and it helped my rpm searching immensely. That to me is the only issue, the surging rpms in A/T, otherwise the power is very useful and seems to be spot on. But, that being said, with the AP installed, I just don't feel the car is as reliable as it was without it. Very quirky.
Thanks for the reply guys, is it safe to load a stage 2 tune on a stage 1 car?. I did notice when i did change it to the stage 2 tune that the problem i was having was less exaggerated. is it possible that the tune is making my car overboost thus not being able to hold it.
If you guys are having any issues let me know, maps@altaperformance.com If it's an auto, email me the tune that you are running, modifications done to the car, and octane of fuel that you're running.
The problem that Shawn is having sounds like something that we've seen before, and can help with a new map. We have a lot of customers with autos running around with the AccessPORT and they are very happy.
Jeff contacted me today, I was just making sure that i wasnt overlooking something that was wrong with my car. You guys at Alta have been very helpful, didnt mean for it too sound like you werent helping me-i was just be cautious that i wasnt overlooking anything.
I have been running the Stg2 map with intake, 2.5" exhaust, FMIC, and hot side boost tube, and I have run the stg 2 for a while now with no issues. The car responds better with the stg 2 tune and boost levels havent exceeded 21-22 psi. I'm not recommending you do this. I'm just saying it can be done. I have extra gauges so I can monitor my car also, which helps. I've gotten 3 stg 1 revisions that only seemed to make the idle issue worse. Switched to stg 2, and problem solved.
Again, everyone for the safety of your car, do not run a higher tune unless you have the proper modifications for it. Running a stage 2 or stage 3 tune with stage 1 modifications can give the car unpredictable consequences.
I've only had my AP for a month and running the stage 1-'91 OCT w/ TPS.
Changed the oil today and decided to run the '91 OCT w/out TPS. I know it's the same power output but WHOA! that throttle is amazing!
Thanks to everyone's input in here. Thanks to ALTA too.
Better keep $8000.00 tucked underneath your mattress for when your motor detonates.
Originally Posted by mini4tide
I have been running the Stg2 map with intake, 2.5" exhaust, FMIC, and hot side boost tube, and I have run the stg 2 for a while now with no issues. The car responds better with the stg 2 tune and boost levels havent exceeded 21-22 psi. I'm not recommending you do this. I'm just saying it can be done. I have extra gauges so I can monitor my car also, which helps. I've gotten 3 stg 1 revisions that only seemed to make the idle issue worse. Switched to stg 2, and problem solved.
I've only had my AP for a month and running the stage 1-'91 OCT w/ TPS.
Changed the oil today and decided to run the '91 OCT w/out TPS. I know it's the same power output but WHOA! that throttle is amazing!
I've never spent anywhere near that to rebuild an engine!
Dave
That's on the light side of what Mini wants to replace a motor
If mine had not been covered I would have never spent $8k to have them put in another motor though. Could have built a much better motor for cheaper...but can't complain when it was free.
That's on the light side of what Mini wants to replace a motor
If mine had not been covered I would have never spent $8k to have them put in another motor though. Could have built a much better motor for cheaper...but can't complain when it was free.
Oh, that's what MINI wants for a rebuilt engine!
I was thinking you meant that was the cost for an owner to overhaul it.
I received my accessport 3 weeks ago and when i installed it all the stage 1 tunes cause the same problem. Everytime the car changes gear i lose all power and then i get a surge of power. It feels as if someone is repeadetly jamming on the throttle. Im not being picky the car is actually undriveable with the Accessport installed, and on top of that my Rpms are very unstable when the car is idleing. The car even does this when im using the tiptronic. I was wondering if anyone had this problem I have a 2009 clubman A/T with an alta CAI and Turbo Inlet. When I uninstall the AP my car runs beautifully. And ive had the car looked at by a MINI mechanic who also said everything is fine Mechanically. I Talked to Jeff at Alta but hes never heard of it before. So please any advice would be really appreciated.-Thanks
I had the same problem initially, more or less. I emailed ALTA and they sent me a special re-tune for my car specifically, ever since then its worked like a charm, it still has a few odd spots once in a while, for instance if you get on it too quick or hard in 3rd gear at like 3000rpm, it will hesitate for a second, build 18pounds boost then surge hard and puff a crap load of black smoke... other then looking cool, its kinda weird for a second, but basically other then that its been great, smooth power, feels like stock with more *****. You have to sort of adjust how you drive the MCSa with the tune though, I usually let the RPM's build up past 3500 in any gear above 2nd. Then hammer it.