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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 11:26 AM
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kptechnologies is the one that makes that module, right? Same as the window roll up module.
kptechnologies was involved at some point, I believe they took over making them. Ian Cull started it, then it went to FES, and maybe now it's kptechnologies.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 12:13 PM
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I text Colin, he runs the RMW site and had him approve you.
Thanks!

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It's more like 2,600 with fluids n all. There is a module you can purchase that automatically turns DSC off at start-up.. I need it, my car has the factory limited slip.. Good times. I'll be upgrading the diff when I get in there for a clutch though.

I've had mine for close to 3 years. Maintenance hasn't been too bad. Replaced belt, plugs and tensioner while I was in there for a 17% pulley. Went with RMW 450cc injectors when I got the RMW race exhaust and header. Did Vorshlag plates when the top strut mount tore. Then got Swift springs and Bilsteins although the OEM Sport suspension was fine. Car has been trouble free for the most part. Only issues have been a broken cam position sensor, O2 sensors and I busted the crank damper while hooning around so I got a ATI super damper. Oh and I did Vibratechnics mounts throughout because a group buy popped up. Oh and poly LCA bushings.. Just normal stuff that you want to uprage if you plan to hit the track.
Sounds like you've had some serious work done!

Ever heard of Precision Auto Werks?

After digging them up, they're 25 to 30 mins away from me. I'm planning on going there this weekend to check them out. They seem pretty legit when it comes to all things Mini, but we'll see.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Not sure how close Ian Stewart at Maitland Importers is to you out in Florida. He has set a few records racing his MINI and has a shop out there. I hear nothing but good things when Colin mentions him. There are a few guys in Florida with built MINI's, I bought my cam from a guy who upgraded to a stroker engine. Make an intro on RMW, I'm sure they will point you in the right direction.
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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Old Nov 20, 2014 | 06:13 PM
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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Love the color combo!
Thanks fellas! :gheyhug:

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Not sure how close Ian Stewart at Maitland Importers is to you out in Florida. He has set a few records racing his MINI and has a shop out there. I hear nothing but good things when Colin mentions him. There are a few guys in Florida with built MINI's, I bought my cam from a guy who upgraded to a stroker engine. Make an intro on RMW, I'm sure they will point you in the right direction.
Yup, they guys over at RMW are pretty cool.

Maitland Importers is out in Orlando; which is +/- 2 hours.

I'll keep you posted on P.A.W.; according to the website, there's a dyno there
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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Marcel...
I like your car. It's nice.
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Old Nov 21, 2014 | 06:11 PM
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Thanks fellas! :gheyhug:



Yup, they guys over at RMW are pretty cool.

Maitland Importers is out in Orlando; which is +/- 2 hours.

I'll keep you posted on P.A.W.; according to the website, there's a dyno there
Jan at RMW does remote tuning and tune party's. Check in with him to see what his schedule is like. He's the go-to guy for R53 tuning.
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 05:18 PM
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One of my ATF's....good luck with it!
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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Uh oh! Marcel in trouble!!

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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:13 PM
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Yes indeed but Marcel came from a "stanced" CL so I came to rattle him a little bit.
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 10:45 AM
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One of my ATF's....good luck with it!
Thanks Shoofin; congrats to the newest addition to your family as well!
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Hella fail indeed
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Yes indeed but Marcel came from a "stanced" CL so I came to rattle him a little bit.
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Old Nov 26, 2014 | 04:57 PM
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I actually think that mini looks nice, if it was less aggressive. He said no...but I say he's a fucking internal self lying liar...he's gonna lower that baby.
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Old Nov 27, 2014 | 02:06 PM
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 03:03 PM
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Update -

Purchased a turbo kit to assist the blower.

Yes... going to be epic!


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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 03:10 PM
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What kind of power are you expecting?
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 03:35 PM
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who are you Gerzand? In for results!
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 03:36 PM
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Twincharge? Interesting. Most of the twincharged MINI's have been a failure... not enough space for cooling.

Any reason why you didn't opt for a Rotrex or wait for the TVS kit from RMW?
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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Kit's good for 300 to 350.

I'll be content with low boost & good tune; +/-300
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 03:39 PM
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That will be awesome! Can't wait to see the updates.
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 03:47 PM
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who are you Gerzand? In for results!
You know, I reached out to that guy for the CL and he never responded...
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Twincharge? Interesting. Most of the twincharged MINI's have been a failure... not enough space for cooling.
Any reason why you didn't opt for a Rotrex or wait for the TVS kit from RMW?
Most, not all.

Ran into a couple of awesome threads; this one in particular which I'll be replicating:






Kit with FMIC




RMW's taking too long... Rotrex, meh... I guess I want to be different? Wouldn't be the first time

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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 04:30 PM
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I can't see the images for some reason.
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 04:58 PM
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The Doppler! I've read that entire build. What ECU are you going with? Motec or Vipec?
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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I can't see the images for some reason.
Strange? Should be working
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The Doppler! I've read that entire build. What ECU are you going with? Motec or Vipec?
Didn't know it was called the doppler; thread read Superturbo. Lol

My tuner is very familiar with Vipec; more than likely going that route.
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 06:28 PM
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It's working now! Looks awesome.
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Old Oct 6, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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Didn't know it was called the doppler; thread read Superturbo. Lol

My tuner is very familiar with Vipec; more than likely going that route.
I think I remember it being called that in his garage thing or vehicle name field.

Best of luck! Keep us posted
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 05:25 AM
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Must get a JCW Mini . . . Nice pick up OP
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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Marcel, if you need to get in touch with Andy (Gerzand), I can likely text him. He's a busy dude, but he's awesome and funny...he just gets hit up by billions of people now since they know about his knowledge so he probably doesn't respond to too many strangers.
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 07:43 AM
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Must get a JCW Mini . . . Nice pick up OP
Thanks!
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Marcel, if you need to get in touch with Andy (Gerzand), I can likely text him. He's a busy dude, but he's awesome and funny...he just gets hit up by billions of people now since they know about his knowledge so he probably doesn't respond to too many strangers.
No need, the CL is loooooong gone
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Old Oct 7, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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Kit's on route!

Purchased used from Kinetech Motor Werkes out of North Carolina; they build custom kits / upgrades for Minis / BMWs. Been working Tim the co-owner; super cool dude who threw in a shit of load of stuff: Bytetronik FA53 Kit for tuning, 550 injectors, custom fuel rail, boost controller, and a bunch of other goodies to plug and play.

Excited!!!!!!!!!!!













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It's going to be FASSSTTTTTT
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 07:16 AM
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It's going to be FASSSTTTTTT
Hopefully
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 07:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Marcelechka
Kit's on route!

Been working Tim the co-owner;
et toi qui parles francais ne s'ait pas que se 'en route'?

How hard did you have to work him, Marcel?
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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Parlent très peu français ces jours ... lol

Ksenia parle en fait la langue maternelle exclusivement à notre petit Michele. At the house - Russian as primary, French secondary. English is inevitable since it will be taught at the academy anyway.

I too have been working on my Russkiy tongue .. very difficult language to catch on as an adult.
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 08:24 AM
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Especially since it shares NOTHING with the other base languages...shoot, you living in South Florida, you might as well add Spanish to the mix,

Your french is much better than mine...I can speak it conversationally but my conjugation and writing are that of a 5 year old. Great move to teach the little one all those, English will come later. When you're a kid you never think about if you're saying it right or not so it's much easier.
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 08:36 AM
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Trust me when I say, you're good dude!

My parents actually get upset with me when I speak Frenchlish lol

I tell them all the time; "It is what it is when you don't continually converse to keep the chops up..."

Yeah, we totally missed the boat to speaking Spanish. Heck, our nanny only speaks Russian
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 08:42 AM
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for real...my Dad lives here and NEVER talks to us in French...so it's not that far off that we don't practice at all. I sometimes even dread talking to my grandmother because I know I am gonna get stuck and sound like a little kid.
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 11:47 AM
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Old Oct 8, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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wow, how did i miss this. You sir have some cojones.


I gotta say i cringe at the sight of those components. Believe me i loved it once it was all said and done with S/C installed on my TL but during the planning phase and the install phase i was shitting my pants on the daily. Never ever before did i mod a car anywhere near this level before the TL. Good luck!!



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