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[Fossy313]

Hi guys

I have had a stage one kit fitted on my mpi for the past few months( which is epic) and I am wondering what I should be looking at next to start improving its performance, I know inevitably it will be a new head, but I don't have the cash for that as I have just spent quite a bit replacing the suspension and shocks, new wheel bearings etc etc.

What should I be looking at next before I inevitably go for the head, is that really my only next step?

[tommustoe]

hi mate,

 

just wondering what stage one you have got? Im after one for my mini mpi. And also just wondering if you had any sort of problems with your suspension? mine seems to have dipped on the drivers side front wheel?!? you heard anytthing about that before?

 

nice one mate

[Blatherskite]

hi mate,
 
just wondering what stage one you have got? Im after one for my mini mpi. And also just wondering if you had any sort of problems with your suspension? mine seems to have dipped on the drivers side front wheel?!? you heard anytthing about that before?

 
nice one mate

Maybe the trumpet knuckle has worn through the nylon cup in the top suspension arm? Does it squeak over bumps as well?

Edited by Blatherskite, 25 May 2013 - 07:30 PM.

[Fast Ivan]

realistically you are looking at head mods as the next step. You could go for a larger throttle body but the gains are debatable and the cost isn't cheap. I would suggest you pm AC or speak to Keith Calver or someone similar with regards to head mods.

You could just buy the "stage 3" kits available but the MPI wouldn't realise the potential of such mods, much better to get a head built to suit your engine and your usage.

[Fast Ivan]

hi mate,

 

just wondering what stage one you have got? Im after one for my mini mpi. And also just wondering if you had any sort of problems with your suspension? mine seems to have dipped on the drivers side front wheel?!? you heard anytthing about that before?

 

nice one mate

 

Keep an eye on the specialist components website for their stainless LCB, really good quality and quite cheap. Then you are looking for a filter, most go for the K and N, if you don't mind a bit more noise then the complete filter and housing replacement  such as this http://www.minispare...s/Air.aspx|Back

 

Or just to replace the filter then this http://www.minispare...-0189.aspx|Back to

 

with regards to your suspension, it could be the knuckle joints as stated above or it could be a collapsed cone, best thing to do is get under there and have a look really.

[Fossy313]

Hello mate, as for the front suspension, if you have hi Los like everyone has said it will probably be the nuckle joint, mine is currently in this area and I have just ordered a brand new set of minisport, with this if you do find the problem...please please please check your wheel bearings, as increased force and whether you have wide wheels or not will means adverse wear!,

Stage one I got from maniflow, and believe me mate Jesus I love it, she's loud, but not like Chavy loud, and pops like a women possessed, but in a nice way.

My thread and buckle t the hi Los was actually bent, it's pretty easy to see, if not looks at the tie bar bushes and the main area.


P.s sorry for the Late reply

So I take it I need to research the best head now then??? Unfortunatly me being in jersey how's the best way to match it up to my engine?

[Fast Ivan]

So I take it I need to research the best head now then??? Unfortunatly me being in jersey how's the best way to match it up to my engine?

 

as above mate really, speak to AC, Calver, cooperman, or the likes, tell them what you have and what you want

Edited by Rob Mac, 27 May 2013 - 06:10 PM.

[Fossy313]

Cheers mate will do