Mini F60 JCW Countryman ECU Remap

[dtman]

I am thinking to have a Stage 1 ECU remap for my F60 JCW Countryman (auto).

JF Automotive quotes 280BHP and 400Nm.

Lohen quotes 300BHP and 450Nm.

Both are similar priced and no hardware update is required.

I am not sure which one to go with. Any experience with them before?

[dtman]

They have emailed me the numbers as F60 JCW is not shown on their website. I guess the number is just a target they think achievable.

[dtman]

Any other suggested UK tuners?

[dtman]

Yes, there must be both positive and negative experience with any tuners no matter how good they are. There is always an increased risk of hardware failure (or reduction in reliability) once modifications have been done for the car which we will have to accept.

I guess tuning to Lohen specification may have a greater impact on the engine and gearbox. But at the end of the day, no one really knows how F56 / F60 will perform in longer terms (i.e. beyond 3 to 5 years) as F56 has not been introduced long enough to stand for this long-term test.

I still struggle which one to go with...