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[kappa]

Hi,

I just wanted to find out, as I have nevere worked on rear beam axles, if I was to fit one of these, do I need to run coil-overs or can I still run Hi-Lo's with my adjustble shocks?

All help really appriciated.

Cheers

Bobby

[vini]

coilovers mate Dean

[kappa]

ok, mate cheers

[bmcecosse]

You obviously don't understand what a 'beam' axle is........ It's a radical modification to the rear of the car (whether it is a true 'beam' in the form of a steel tube with hubs on the end, or simply a steel cross-member on the heel board still using the trailing arms. Let me know when you find an Insurance Co willing to cover this modification on a road car........ Both types use coil spring/damper units - with much strengthened top mountings.

Edited by bmcecosse, 13 September 2012 - 02:56 PM.

[mini93]

You obviously don't understand what a 'beam' axle is........ It's a radical modification to the rear of the car (whether it is a true 'beam' in the form of a steel tube with hubs on the end, or simply a steel cross-member on the heel board still using the trailing arms. Let me know when you find an Insurance Co willing to cover this modification on a road car........ Both types use coil spring/damper units - with much strengthened top mountings.

My insurance company knows everything on my car

[tiger99]

Including the bits you have incorrectly described?

[mini93]

Yes, the insurance know everything about my car and that is that, end of convo'

Edited by mini93, 13 September 2012 - 08:19 PM.

[Tamworthbay]

I have previously insured cars with rear beam axles with no probs at all. No increase in opremium either. That said I wouldn't again as they ride crap. The original setup with decent dampers and new cones is the way to go.

[cradley-heathen]

i fitted a beam subframe to one of my older minis and i have to say i thought it was excellent on road and on the track. i used gaz offset coilovers and had no bother at all. despite everyone saying you need to brace/strengthen the rear towers i didnt on that car and also experienced no troubles.

however, i tried the same on my last mini and it was a totally different story! reverted back to the original setup i had after about 2 weeks lol!