http://www.minitorque.com/forum/ From stock suspension to coilovers to aftermarket wheels to big brake kits, discuss them all and more right here! en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:56:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.minitorque.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.minitorque.com/forum/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/does-anyone-know-what-primer-used-oem-brake-discs-13633/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:03:46 GMT does anyone know what grey primer mini use on oem brake discs? or alternatively, does anyone know of a good high temp grey primer that will leave... does anyone know what grey primer mini use on oem brake discs?
or alternatively, does anyone know of a good high temp grey primer that will leave the same, or similar finish to the oem discs?
cheers ]]> yaphetlives http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/does-anyone-know-what-primer-used-oem-brake-discs-13633/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/build-my-suspension-budget-13623/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:39:50 GMT Basically, the handling is feeling really sloppy, mainly on fast motorway corners the car feels pretty unsteady. Probably not related, I have quite a... Basically, the handling is feeling really sloppy, mainly on fast motorway corners the car feels pretty unsteady. Probably not related, I have quite a strong pull to the left. Also, and some may more importantly, I have wheel gap!

The solution; replace my suspension but use 'budget' parts that will still fix the above.

I'm thinking:
- FK AK Coilovers
- Re-use the OEM Top Mounts
- Re-use the OEM dust boots to extend the FK AK life
- Powerflex Front Wishbone Rear Bush Set

Anything else I need to replace while I'm at it? ]]> Tim84 http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/build-my-suspension-budget-13623/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/anywhere-near-solihull-birmingham-do-hunter-wheel-alignment-13621/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:21:01 GMT hello all, im planning on getting the wheels aligned tomorrow, does anyone happen to know where the nearest hunter alignment place is to solihull,... hello all,
im planning on getting the wheels aligned tomorrow, does anyone happen to know where the nearest hunter alignment place is to solihull, or birmingham?

(it is hunter alignment i want isnt it? - not that i know what it is!!!!)

is there any settings in particular i should ask for? so i need to adjust my coilovers prior to doing this, or can they be altered after?
cheers all! ]]> yaphetlives http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/anywhere-near-solihull-birmingham-do-hunter-wheel-alignment-13621/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/help-needed-repair-cv-boot-13606/ Sun, 05 Sep 2010 06:45:30 GMT i need to do a repair to my passenger's side driveshaft cv boot.

yesterday was the first day i got to drive the car properly, and when i got back home james noticed a bit of leaking gunk. on closer inspection the cv boot has basically splatted some of the grease from inside of it onto the gearbox housing and i need some way of fixing it properly. this has stemmed from when we rebuilt the car, for a temporary fix, we cable tied the cv boot onto the driveshaft, this obviously isnt up to the job!

i will fill it with some new cv joint grease first, but for locking it into position would a jubilee clip be upto the job and, if so, does anyone know what size i need? failing that, is there anything else i could buy that would do it? ideally i want to fix it today, so bare that in mind!

cheers, rich ]]> yaphetlives http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/help-needed-repair-cv-boot-13606/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/what-new-wheels-13600/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 16:51:24 GMT Decided to get rid of the S Spokes, but being very new to owning a cooper s i have no idea whats available out there and what to go for. My cooper... Decided to get rid of the S Spokes, but being very new to owning a cooper s i have no idea whats available out there and what to go for.

My cooper s is electric blue, black roof, black bonnet vent, black mirrors, just had all the black plastic painted gloss to match the rest.

Would you pick some good alloys for me?

Thanks ]]> Davo http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/what-new-wheels-13600/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/advice-front-subframe-needed-13590/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:11:56 GMT Hi, The front end of the car feels really wobbly and disconnected. it turns out the front wishbone bushs and balljoints are shot. I am getting... Hi,

The front end of the car feels really wobbly and disconnected. it turns out the front wishbone bushs and balljoints are shot. I am getting some new poly bushes and some OEM balljoints fitted. Is there any other items in that area that could need replacing?
I have had some bad luck with dodgy mechanics of late and I have found a really good one. However, he is a specialist Alfa and Fiat mechanic and he says that the front subframe needs to come off to to access the bushs. As he hasnt done it before he has quoted 5 hours labour (@ £25 p/h rather than £40 p/h mates rates.) he is an honest bloke and would not be offended if I told him a quicker technique. Is there one?

many thanks ]]> Mortonminiman http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/advice-front-subframe-needed-13590/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/yokohama-a048s-13589/ Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:11:44 GMT Am I right in saying that 225 45 17 with 7j TD pro races will rub? Am I right in saying that 225 45 17 with 7j TD pro races will rub? ]]> Lewis_S http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/yokohama-a048s-13589/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/show-me-your-wheels-peeps-13586/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:54:55 GMT As above let's get some pics up of your wheels, make size and tyres could be good, I'll start us off
Rota Torque in gun metal
205/40/17 Yokohama prada spec2s
Et 42 about 7ish KG


]]> CSMatt http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/show-me-your-wheels-peeps-13586/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/dismantling-brembos-13554/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 16:59:55 GMT Just wondered if anyone had taken apart and rebuilt their R56 brembos? I have a new set that I would like orange, however to get them powder... Just wondered if anyone had taken apart and rebuilt their R56 brembos?

I have a new set that I would like orange, however to get them powder coated(for the best finish) I would need to take them apart as the seals etc would get damaged during the curing process. Is it something thats not worth attempting or can it be done?

Not what I wanted to do with brand new brakes but the red doesnt go with the orange on the car. ]]> Tweedbean http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/dismantling-brembos-13554/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/s-spokes-13509/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:56:34 GMT How much do you think i would get for 4x 17" S Spokes, overall condition good but front two could do with a refurb (previous owner liked curbs i think:cursing:)

Looking into new alloys as the front two rfs are getting low and after reading that there very heavy alloys i thought if i get near enough £££ from sale of my s spokes i can get some td 1.2s or similar. ]]> Davo http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/s-spokes-13509/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/runflats-not-13504/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 17:04:00 GMT my tyres on the front are getting a bit low and wearing on the outer edge, been looking around for tyres today and gonna get tracking done... my tyres on the front are getting a bit low and wearing on the outer edge, been looking around for tyres today and gonna get tracking done afterwards.

I havnt looked but i can guess there are prob loads of threads about this.

What tyre to go for runflats or not? and also which tyre? is there any reason to i cant have run flats on the back and non run flats on the front?

Thanks ]]> Davo http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/runflats-not-13504/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/bbs-rzs-r56-brembos-13500/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:18:54 GMT Hi all, I've just purchased some new r56 brembos to go under my BBS RZ's 17x7 et37.



Will I need to run spacers on the front or will my wheels clear these?

If so any idea what size spacers?

Also looking to get some decent brake fluid, any idea which brand I should get? ]]> Tweedbean http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/bbs-rzs-r56-brembos-13500/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/front-suspension-upper-mounts-split-13458/ Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:29:34 GMT Just been fannying around with my JCW airbox and noticed these are splitting... Think its part 1 here : RealOEM.com BMW R53 Cooper S GUIDE... Just been fannying around with my JCW airbox and noticed these are splitting... Think its part 1 here : RealOEM.com BMW R53 Cooper S GUIDE SUPPORT/SPRING PAD/ATTACHING PARTS ???

Any idea on price from BMW and labour charges for changing them out with OEM ones ? Is there an aftermarket alternative thats worth getting which doesnt scream out that its aftermarket to look at ??

Can I ignore this as the car is only staying for another 6months or so ?

Can only see the fronts but is it reasonable to assume the rears are in much the same condition ??

Both sides are effected:





Cheers
Keano ]]> keano http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/front-suspension-upper-mounts-split-13458/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/abs-dsc-lights-13409/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:57:10 GMT For the last 2 days my ABS and DSC lights has been coming on randomly. They've been on for about 4 out of every 5 journeys but then sometimes they just go off by themselves.

Also, when the light is off and I drive slowly and press the brake, it feels like the ABS does when you brake on ice, you can feel it judder a bit. It only happens the once then it goes away.

Any ideas? Is it likely to be a dodgy sensor or something more sinister?


]]> philz http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/abs-dsc-lights-13409/ http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/how-low-can-i-go-first-gen-cooper-s-13407/ Fri, 27 Aug 2010 20:11:22 GMT hi guys, new to the mini scene and absolutely loving it.. bought my self a first gen cooper s late 2002, and i will be changing the wheels for some... hi guys, new to the mini scene and absolutely loving it.. bought my self a first gen cooper s late 2002, and i will be changing the wheels for some calibra vintage 17inch, looking for the classic euro look :cools:, question i have is can i go for the 9J without altering anything or is max 8J, secondly, i wanna get some lowering springs... so how low can i go with out any tyre rubbing, ive been told around 40mm, and would i need to get spacers for the front or rears..
i have done my research on the forum but am unable to find any info that helps me... if i have missed it then please excuse my stupidity.
All your comments and help is greatly appreciated. ]]> PhantomCooperS http://www.minitorque.com/forum/f25/how-low-can-i-go-first-gen-cooper-s-13407/