Mastering Mini R53 Tuning: Expert Insights from 1320 Mini

Awesome, this was super helpful to someone with a bone stock R53

You can't beat a trusted garage, worth their weight in gold and the journey time. Pleased you're happy with the output. You might not have started the modifications, but you are making this one your own - great job so far mate. I know it was for practical reasons, but I'd love you to find some compromise aftermarket seats that look the business but provide the comfort and practicality you need. I think she is crying out for them to complete the look. 😁

1) why would anyone want/need 240 atw?
2) 95% of the cars claiming north of 260bhp-270bhp crank are talking rubbish I reckon.
Mine makes 262 crank on e50 fuel, bvh, 469, aftermarket ecu. Its more, yes more than enough unless you like dual carriageway 40-120mph pulls. In which case buy a tuned m140i instead.
A friends race car makes a "mere, pitiful" 240 crank and is faster than 99% of the customers cars (and race cars for that matter) he drives who claim 260-280.

See my comments related to your tuning session at 1320 Mini. Well done!

Thanks for this. As a new modified R53 owner I’ve found the advice super useful. Keep them coming Damo!

I would love to know what 1320's opinions are on charge coolers - do they provide a temperature benefit over a great intercooler for a road car?

Thanks, this is such a helpful conversation for those new to the modification scene.

Hi I have this rev hang job on my r53 can it be turned off then with a map

Did you solve your soft pedal ?

What do you need to change for a 17% compared to 15%?

Took my R53 to 1320 for years, from stock to around about 220bhp. Doesn't take much to get it there and it's still reliable as a daily at that level of tuning.

Awesome advice. Wish there was a 1320 here in the states. I just called Jan at RMW and bought just about everything. Just waiting for the 500 mile break in and Jan's road tune. Then to a dyno. Its an investment in my happiness. Well worth it.

My r50 is booked in in a couple of weeks for tune after extensive work on the top end 👍🏻