Project Cooper
The Start of Something Fast: Tuning a MINI F56 Cooper 1.5L with Lohen Every great build starts with a vision—and a little excitement. We’re kicking off a brand-new tuning journey...
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Project Cooper
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Lohen & Dougie Mac Track Day
Lohen and the Douglas Macmillan Hospice have joined forces to provide a day of superb track action for our MINI customers in aid of this superb local charity. Keen to welcome the...
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Pops, bangs and flames from this Gen 2 MINI!
Pops, bangs and flames?! Must be another Lohen-mapped Gen 2 MINI! Yet another stunning Gen 2 MINI came to receive the Lohen treatment and had a Forge Front Mount Intercooler and AEM Intake fitted at...
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Stage 3 Manic Remap Pops and Flames
Over the last month Manic Motorsport has refined its tuning packages to simplify options. Lohen offers the full range of maps and you now are able to spec pops, bangs and flames...
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Upgrade your MINI's Induction
Air filters are not just servicing items - they're a vital part to improving your MINI's performance Air filters are a vital component of any engine to provide a consistent supply of...
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The Devil's In The Detail
Cleaning your MINI can often be laborious and a task often given to the local car wash that will blast it wish a pressure washer and run over it with...
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Development: Forge F56 MINI Intercooler
Lohen has joined forces with our friends at Forge Motorsport and we have a fantastic opportunity for one lucky F56 owner who can offer their Gen 3 MINI (Cooper S or JCW)...
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Bespoke Gen 2 Manic Remaps with Flames
Nathan Hall and his stunning Gen 2 JCW MINI just can't keep away, returning just a few months after his initial Manic Motorsport Remap to have a new, bespoke map...
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R56 MINI N14 Death Rattle/Timing Chain Issue Explained
Chain tensioner failure is a common problem for the Generation 2 MINI R56 Cooper S, it is characterised by a loud rattle that is particularly prominent from startup/cold. The issue affects the...
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Lohen Receives IMI ERS Award
Staffordshire-based independent New MINI tuning and performance specialist is the first of it’s kind to become an IMI Recognised Employer New MINI Specialist, Lohen, sets a high standard for the...
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Lohen De-Coke servicing for Gen 2 R56 MINI
Lohen helping solve and prevent the N14 MINI coking issue The MINI Coke Problem The N14 engine found in second generation MINI Cooper S 2007 – 2010 and the JCW...
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The Best Engine Oil For Your MINI
At Lohen we’re frequently asked about engine oils for MINIs; what’s best to use and why we use what we do. In this blog we’ll provide a basic understanding, insight...
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Lohen Dyno Day A Huge Success
The Lohen Dyno Day saw the launch of the Lohen Dyno Leader Board and with a spot at the top and serious bragging rights available, show cars, Lohen’s demonstrators cars and...
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How to improve your MINI's handling characteristics
Everything you need to know about improving your MINI's handlingSuspension and handling on the MINI, although feels good out of the box, can be significantly improved with a few choice...
