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#1 Alburglar

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 07:47 PM

Hello everyone,
Am updating my suspension ready for Nurburgring trip. I am seriously considering this rear subframe replacement from huddersfield mini spares and coil overs up front.

Fast road race rear sub-frame replacement. Kit comprises powder coated beam with adjustable camber, pair of adjustable coil-over offset shocks Priced at an unbeatable £299.00

Beam sold seperate £135.00

Has anyone had any experience of this kit, or know any alternative beam axle kits?

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#2 Brawlyrox

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 07:56 PM

i would say for a performance uprade it is very well priced. I have no experience of the kit, nor know anybody that has, but it seems worthwhile IMO.

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 08:27 PM

I think the main bonus is the reduction in the weight of the back end, but essentially your suspension is still two independant trailing arms. You may get a similar suspension feel, with coil overs and adjustables on a standard subframe.
But if you want to tighten up the back end, anti roll bars may be an idea ?

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 08:28 PM

I had it on my pickup, but with the GAZ shocks. It was a good kit, but i couldnt get it to feel right on the pickup because I dont think the car was heavy enough to make it all work properly.

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 09:04 PM

noooooooooooo

i want that,

thats not fair...

if i had the money i would lap it up

#6 1991Cooper

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 10:13 PM

Didn't someone have one in the For Sale section?

Hope this is the Link

Hope that Helps

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Posted 29 November 2004 - 11:12 PM

I ahve one on my 1380 and have ran it for 5,000 miles with no problems.

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#8 Alburglar

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Posted 30 November 2004 - 06:23 PM

Cheers Everyone, I've contacted mini mad jonesy.

What shocks have you got siggy, and are you happy with them?

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 12:58 AM

Spax

They have been fine, took a while to set them to to best allround use.

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 01:13 AM

im very tempted to do this myself before the trip, if you do end up doing it i would be glad to hear of what it handles like.

cheers

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 01:10 PM

i need a new rear sub frame.........mite look into this, tell me how you get one mate!!

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 06:43 PM

no probs

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 11:36 PM

Probably the only problem you will have is making the rear exhaust mounting

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 11:38 PM

wish i had bought this conversion as it isnt much more than buying a rear subframe, hi-los spax adj etc etc

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Posted 01 December 2004 - 11:46 PM

yeh thats why im tempted




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