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Straight talking advice, real answers and practical knowledge from our experience with MINI, BMW and performance cars. No guesswork, no difficult to understand jargon. JUST FACTS.
PRACTICAL GUIDES
Useful information you can actually use.
REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE
Based on what we see every day.
BUILT FOR ENTHUSIASTS
Helping you get the best from your car.
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Click on a topic below to read our in-depth guides, written in house by the Dervtech team.
WHY DOES MY MINI NEED 99RON FUEL?
We explain what octane actually means, why it matters and what the difference is when using 95RON.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF GEARBOX TUNING?
We explain what gearbox tuning does, the benefits and which gearboxes are currently supported.
DO I NEED TO UPGRADE MY INTERCOOLER FOR STAGE 1?
We cover the differences between stock and aftermarket intercoolers, IATs and more.
SPARK PLUG - WHAT, WHEN AND WHY?
The correct plugs, gapping and replacement intervals for B48 engines.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A DYNO TUNE AND ONE WITHOUT?
We explain the differences between having your car live tuned on the dyno and a file flashed on.
WILL POPS & BANGS DAMAGE MY ENGINE?
We look at how overrun works, what the risks are and how we implement it safely.
DO I NEED BIGGER BRAKES?
We cover when brake upgrades are recommended and what options work well for fats road and track us.
DOES AN INDUCTION KIT MAKE MORE POWER?
We look at facts, MAF turbulence, real world results and why we often recommend factory setup.
WHY CAN TWO IDENTICAL CARS MAKE DIFFERENT POWER?
We explain the variables that affect power, from fuel quality to hardware condition and why every car is different.
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HOW DO I KNOW IF SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY CAR?
We discuss things to look out for and things you can do to check to put your mind at ease.
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WHAT OIL SHOULD I USE?
We discuss what oil to use and when to get the best from your car and keep it running it's best.
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COMMON ISSUES TO LOOK OUT FOR - MINI F56
From injectors to timing chains, we cover the most common issues we see on the F56 platform and how to prevent them.
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