I just had a bunch of performance mods done one my 2012 CM All4S auto trans and am TOTALLY happy with the outcome.

Until a couple of weeks ago the only mod I had done was adding an AFE flat panel filter.

I was excited to see that OBD tunes are now possible (Manic) and decided to go that route rather than sending off the ECU to RennTech or someone else. Also, I have had a TyrolSport FMIC laying around for a while (from the group buy a while back) that hadn't yet been installed. I also figured I'd have an upgraded exhaust installed to round out the package.

Since I recently relocated to the DC area I called up Scott at MiniDynamics (Centreville, VA), a Manic dealer, and after talking with him a while I decided to have him do the tune and install the FMIC and exhaust. I went with the Manic Level 1+ tune and got the SPS unit so I can switch between stock and the 3 performance levels of the 1+ tune. I also had Scott order a Borla cat-back exhaust (based on his suggestion). While I was away on a trip Scott got the FMIC installed and a Manic tune done, and also replaced my nasty old plugs with some NGK Laser Iridiums. A week later my exhaust arrived so I made another trip down to Scott to have him install that while I waited.

End result: my Countryman now KICKS ***. The amount of power the car has is unbelievable. And on top if it, my gas mileage is better than ever. I don't have access to a dyno, nor do I really care about the numbers -- the difference is incredible and very much worth the price.

A big thanks to Scott @ MiniDynamics for helping me choose the right mods and doing such an expert job installing them. I wholeheartedly recommend him to those in the DC area.

 

I am also in the area and recently had the Manic Stage 2 tune done at MiniDynamics to my 2007 R56s and love it. I have a cat less down pipe and the stage 2 map B tune, FMIC should be here soon, its the winter so I am cheating a little.
Put it on the dyno at MachV Motorsports in Chantilly:

To the wheels
194 HP
215 Lb/Ft

Big fan of the Manic Tune! Very smooth and drivable, pulls nice across a wide rev range and does not fall off up top.

Hope you enjoy it!

 

Those are nice numbers -- and I agree, the Manic tune (I've been driving my Stage 1+ mostly on map B) is smooth, pairs very nicely with the smooth shifting of the auto transmission.

Today I think I'll take it for a spin on map C.....

 

Nice numbers

 

I have not had the chance to rock map C yet. Is it a noticeable change from Map B?

 

Yes it is. :-)))

 

Really nice numbers, since I also have a 2007 MCS I know what to expect.

 

Glad you guys are happy! Wait until you get to Stage 3. Its insane. Wouldn't think you can get this much power out of a MINI!

 

I was looking at if I should be shooting for and end goal of stage 2+ or stage 3. 2+ rocks the quick spool K03 and the stage 3 is the K04.

Do you notice any lag with the K04? is the power "peaky"?

I am willing to trade a larger peak number for more area under the power curve, more torque and punchy-ness (new word) that does not fall off up top.

 

Check out the attachment.
My Stage 2 vs Stage 3 dyno sheet.
A lot more area under the curve.
I get a little bit more lag but it helps me out the power down. With the K03 I would just spin tires instantly.
Little bit of lag with K04 but soooo much torque. Sucked into your seat.

 

Why is the HP and Tq line so jagged?

 

Thank you for posting that dyno sheet good sir!
Well I know what turbo I will be ordering from JMTC this spring…


Grisld700,

Depends on the smoothing factor the dyno operator applies. You can smooth the peaks/avg it out to make a smooth line.

 

Not sure. Every car they dyno'd had those jagged marks. Probably the way that Dyno works. At least I dynod a lot higher than the guys new 2015 STI

 

Best part by far!