R50 - 2001 Suspension options...

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R50_Neil

Discussion Starter · Jan 24, 2012

Hey Guys,

Well I've noticed that the 2001 Mini Cooper we have has the old style of Strut top mounting bearing. :sneaky2:

I ordered a new bearing top off of the internet from an ebay seller and they guy sent me the new style of strut bearing - which is no good for our car

I'd already taken the old bearing off - which was in really poor condition / completely rusted and collapsed.

I did try the new bearing in the car but its clear that it aint going to work as it squeek's and creak's quite bad at the moment.

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I just wondered what you guys have done with yours? Is there any alternatives to getting the part direct from BMW - pretty expensive...

I'm expecting a load of you to say 'coilovers' but to be honest, its low enough really.

Is there any work-arounds to make the new style fit?
or - maybe opt for some strut-top adjusting type mounts as seen on ebay?

Any suggestions would be great!
Poor mini is sat on the drive at the moment :blush:

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Olleyjp

· #2 · Jan 24, 2012

its low enough really.

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Astonian

· #3 · Jan 24, 2012

to be honest, its low enough really.

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MLJ

· #4 · Jan 25, 2012

I have a full set of 01 suspension going if thats any good to you?

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R50_Neil

Discussion Starter · #5 · Jan 25, 2012

MLJ said:
I have a full set of 01 suspension going if thats any good to you?

Hey MLJ,

I wish I saw your message earlier, I just got back from the BMW dealership - had to buy the mount from them

what exactly have you got then? Strut's / coils / everything?
I still might be interested tbh..

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MLJ

· #6 · Jan 25, 2012

Yes I have all 4 corners of 2001 suspension, this is the struts, springs, mounts. I also have the droplinks and anti roll bars.

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R50_Neil

Discussion Starter · #7 · Jan 25, 2012

MLJ said:
Yes I have all 4 corners of 2001 suspension, this is the struts, springs, mounts. I also have the droplinks and anti roll bars.

Have you any pictures MLJ?

What sort of money are you thinking?

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MLJ

· #8 · Jan 25, 2012

I can get you some, they just look like OEM suspension though:lol:

Where are you located as they will be very expensive to post.

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R50_Neil

Discussion Starter · #9 · Jan 25, 2012

MLJ said:
I can get you some, they just look like OEM suspension though:lol:

Where are you located as they will be very expensive to post.

Hey MLJ,

I'm in Leeds but get about the UK travelling with work so might be able to collect.
I'm presuming they are used/worn that's all - so pictures would be good to see what the springs are like and the driver top mount.

thanks again MLJ :thumbup1:

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MLJ

· #10 · Jan 25, 2012

I'm in solihull, they are used but in good condition. Make me any reasonable offer and there yours mate.

I'll get you a pic tomorrow.

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R50_Neil

Discussion Starter · #11 · Jan 25, 2012

Hey MLJ,

Ah solihull isn't the end of the world - I'd meet you or collect tbh :thumbup1:

Thanks again,

Neil

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