New to forum wondering about remap

[Mini2023]

Hi everyone I've just joined the forum so first of all would like to say hi to all the people on here , I've got a 2003 Mini Cooper with full jcw / aero body kit and all cooper s extra steering wheel alloys Ect only thing it hasn't got is the engine power lol anyway I've been looking around about remaps Ect I've had a look in this forum and looks like someone does a custom map for £40 i would like to get one of these so I was wondering if someone could send me in the right direction how to get this done as really want one done lol any help is much appreciated thanks

[Gismo]

The Cooper is pretty much maxed out in the tuning area, what you can do is help it breathe better with a better air filter and less restrictive exhaust.

As for remap you won't really gain that much on it's own, bluefin is probably you're best bet, but, it's not a £40 deal.

Playmini is the dogs danglies for the exhaust, air filter is personal preference and some others will advise you there.

I'd be very wary of a £40 remap from someone unless they are a reputable dealer

[Mini2023]

Hi thanks for the reply I know I will only get about 10bhp extra but would rather pay £40 if I can rather than £200 for a bluefin if you know what I mean , I saw it advertised on here for £40 you download your Ecu map send it via email then the guy sends a custom map back something beginning with a m it's called does anyone know who does it and how I can get in touch with them thanks

[Mon the fish]

I would only go for a map where it was custom to the car - i.e. on a dyno, with AFR readings etc.

Bluefins are known to kill engines, as all they do as lean out the top end.

For a Cooper, a remap isn't worth it IMO. Get a filter and zorst as above, and enjoy the butt dyno gains. Getting power out of an R50 costs serious money. And will kill your gearbox quicker

[Mini2023]

Hi ok thanks for the advice , what filter would people on here recommend ? Thanks for all the advice again

[stoney]

Have s look at GTT mini and Lohen websites they have a range of stuff that you can chose from but as others have said a remap will be no use for a cooper

[Mon the fish]

If it's power you want, don't go for an open air filter. Get something that fits in the existing airbox

[Crombers]

I've got the full Playmini (manifold, sports cat & stainless back box) set up along with the K&N 57i induction kit. Increase in power will probably be into the mid 120's but it has never been tested.
As Mon says I'd probably be better off with a panel filter but I like the sound and can always revert back at any time.
Always resisted going any further with the R5O Cooper as pointless really & only sensible move would be to buy an R53 'S' if you want more power.

[Mini2023]

Hi all thanks for the replies really appreciate the advice , I think I might go for a filter now and see how it goes then myt upgrade to a cooper s about September October time , what filter would you guys recommend for my cooper I would rather get one to fit in the original box/housing any help please post thanks again

[Crombers]

K&N panel filter was my choice, just drops into the air box :yes nod:

[stoney]

ITG are very good as well I had them on my old mini's

[Mon the fish]

You can do an R53 engine conversion to your Cooper, costs about £1.5k and you keep the cheaper Cooper road tax...

[Mini2023]

Hi everyone sorry haven't replied to your advice been working anyway thanks for all the advice I'm going to order a k&n panel filter this week and give the car a good service hopefully next weekend if I don't have to work oil change oil filter spark plugs coolant change Ect and the new k&n filter will report back when all done and update how I got on also going to keep the cooper till October and upgrade to a cooper s thanks again for the advice