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[clarks.2006]

Hi
My cones are sagging on the new mini i have bought and i require them changing or doing something about them as when i go round a corner the handling isnt too good and the arches scrape lol. So i have a question about this set up. Do these metal cones replace the original rubber ones or..? If they do replace the rubber cones do i need a tool for them?

Thanks clarks.2006

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[cambeng21]

They dont replace the rubber cones just the trumpets that go into the cones to make the hight adjustable. You will need a compression tool to remove the front rubber conesand will need to fit new rubber cones along with these.

[clarks.2006]

Oh i need some cheap new cones and someone who can fit them for cheap as i have a quote for over £440 for standard cones all round Do you think this is a rip off or?

[tomtic]

I heard that you shouldn't get cheap cones, only get the genuine ones.

As I see it, i'm going for kayaba self adjustables with hilos, works out at about £140 for the kit, and £120 for the cones, then £10 for bits and bobs on bushes. Then I'll hopefully be able to fit it myself. That's from minispares by the way.

Cone compressor is about £17 metric thread only and about £30 for both threads off minispares.

[pikey7]

sagging cones are difficult, they are metal! Sagging donuts is your problem. While fitting hilos is a way round it, it's not the best as if they are sagging, then they are knackered. Replacing the donuts will put you back to standard height (although a bit higher while they bed in). If you want to go lower in a controlled manner, then you want hilos.

genuine donuts (not from minisport, rumours are they picked up defect leftovers from the rover closure) will be about £28 each. You'll also want to change the knuckle joints while you're there (about £6 each IIRC). if you tackle it yourself, youll also need a cone compressor. It's not an easy job as they can be complete pigs to get out. Look for the FAQ on fitting hilos for a good write up. (and a good idea of what it takes to change the donuts) Basically, if things go well, it'll take you a day to change all four. Don't scrimp on just changing one side too, always replace them in axle pairs.

With dampers, it's roughly reccomended that if you go about an inch lower, then you need lowered (shorter) dampers to prevent the cone/donut from disldging itself and being bloomi dangerous.

Armed with that info, you need to make a choice of what you want to do, and if you want to get your hands dirty......