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[megamini_jb]

I love the look of this but as above, must rub like a *******.

Edited by megamini_jb, 01 July 2016 - 01:13 PM.

[Will16]

I have the ZA version of that AA plate on the rear. Looking good!

 

Thanks! and nice, mine is one I made from plastic haha

 

Loving this, looks a lot better without the positive camber. Have you had any problems from the police with the tread showing past the arches?

 

Cheers man, and nope, never. Not on the first mini, the micra or this one! Never been pulled over either, despite the wacky mods and no front plate, etc. Maybe I'm just lucky

 

Nicely done with the brackets. Such a cool way to solve the camber issue. Definitely looks even better now that the back is sitting as low as the front :)

 

Thanks Vin  I'd much rather try and mod/make stuff myself than buy things haha

 

Surely as soon as you start driving the tyres just rub on the top of the wheel arch?

 

Nope, not at all! Only when driving rounds corners, going over bumps, fast or slow, with too much petrol in it or with any weight in the back

 

I love the look of this but as above, must rub like a *******.

 

Cheers Jamie! 

Edited by Will16, 02 July 2016 - 04:59 PM.

[Will16]

So, I finished off the rear radius arm brackets, came out really good! painted them in orange and used glitter lacquer because I’m a tart . Also discovered my front cones were mashed do replaced them as a hangover cure.

 

IMG_6838_zpshqjxymwj by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6839_zpseraf2cbx by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6840_zpshstyt6mg by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6841_zpsta4brn1k by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

They settled really fast, so its all back to normal now, ready for a local meet tomorrow.

 

IMG_6842_zpsgyy4azi3 by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6843_zpsthwgqufj by Will Giddings, on Flickr

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 09:01 PM.

[GT Jimmy]

Bloody hell that's low

[Will16]

Small update on this, with problems !

 

Well I did the cones the other day, only drove it round the block and left it in the garage while I went to a festival. Came back to find the cones had settled a bit more (to be expected), so I adjusted them. The problem I've got is that one of the front cones is alot lower than the other, and the hilo is wound out loads more than the other side. These cones were brand new, but unbranded and purchased off a member on here. Could it have collapsed already?! Can anyone shine some light on it?

 

Also with the car running so low the shocks are a bit tall! Look at the picture below, that cant be right! They are Avo lowered shocks (I've measured them) and have like 1/2" - 3/4" of space to move when the car is sitting normally. The ride isnt the best, but I dont want to be damaging the shocks! I'm thinking about making some taller front shock top mounts?

 

Finally, I've swapped back to my reverse rims. The steering is wayyyy lighter now with 145's. The reason behind this is that I want to use the Mercury's for MITP, but one Falken has like 2mm of tread so dont really want to use it, because I'm never ever buying falken tyres again, they are utterly gash! And my new wheels are still stuck over the pond 

 

13580616_10154373643599306_9204845508118231390_o_zpsjxhyxxhx by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6847_zpskysc7oll by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6851_zps7b4qxlel by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6858_zpskasfspzv by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

IMG_6862_zpsq3rkkm8z by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Passenger Cone:

 

IMG_6846_zps53bewulb by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Drivers Cone:

 

IMG_6845_zpsjwy4ehjx by Will Giddings, on Flickr

 

Shocking Clearance :

 

IMG_6844_zpshykxjilk by Will Giddings, on Flickr

Edited by Will16, 30 June 2017 - 09:05 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

I really like these wheels on your car. Definitely looking sweet.  

[Chris1992]

Ok I'm going to say it, I LOVE the steelies!! Put tyre writing on them and leave them on!! 

 

by the way, I also have the problem of one Hi-Lo being way lower than the other, no idea whats going on lol...

Edited by Chris1992, 13 July 2016 - 03:03 PM.

[cookie4343]

Like the way you have cut the subframe away losing the bump stop, did you have any probs with m.o.t like this, also makes the Hilo easier to adjust and cones easier to install.

[Will16]

I really like these wheels on your car. Definitely looking sweet.

Thanks a lot Vin

Ok I'm going to say it, I LOVE the steelies!! Put tyre writing on them and leave them on!! 
 
by the way, I also have the problem of one Hi-Lo being way lower than the other, no idea whats going on lol...

Cheers Chris! At first I wasn't keen but they have grown on me. I would stencil them too, but I've only got budget marshal tyres ahaha I'll just accept it as a mini thing

Like the way you have cut the subframe away losing the bump stop, did you have any probs with m.o.t like this, also makes the Hilo easier to adjust and cones easier to install.

It's such a good idea and makes all front suspension jobs way easier! The car hasn't had a MOT, but when it got aligned I had them check everything for roadworthyness and if it would pass an MOT, and all they picked up on was the front end only being fixed on the wings and a panels, so I guess it's alright!

[cookie4343]

Cheers might do it to my frame, save a lot of faffing about.

[alex-95]

looks good with the steels on. Maybe you and chris should swap one of your cones so it balances out  have you put the rubber back on the knuckle joint after the above picture?

[carthorse]

That drivers side cone looks like it's collapsed to me, also with the front bump stops missing and running that low it's going to be the shocks and mounts effectivily acting as bump stops when the suspension compresses and you bottom the shock out. Not good for either the shock or the top mount -

Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to be negative - I really like the look of your car, it's great to see something fresh and different on the mini scene, but I'd hate to see a pic of it parked up with the front shock mounts ripped off

[Rocket.]

I'd have to agree with the above drivers cone looks like it's collapsed

[absx2]

 I'm never ever buying falken tyres again, they are utterly gash! 

 

You`re not wrong there.

Even Camac`s have more grip and they are shaped like fifty pence pieces 

[Will16]

looks good with the steels on. Maybe you and chris should swap one of your cones so it balances out  have you put the rubber back on the knuckle joint after the above picture?

Thanks Alex , sounds like a plan haha, and well spotted, I havent 

 

That drivers side cone looks like it's collapsed to me, also with the front bump stops missing and running that low it's going to be the shocks and mounts effectivily acting as bump stops when the suspension compresses and you bottom the shock out. Not good for either the shock or the top mount -

Don't get me wrong I'm not trying to be negative - I really like the look of your car, it's great to see something fresh and different on the mini scene, but I'd hate to see a pic of it parked up with the front shock mounts ripped off

No negativity detected, thats exactly the advice I'm after! I realised that the shock/mounting must be taking a pounding so the front shock mounts are definitely the next thing to sort, dreading rust underneath though  . Damn, thats sucks on that cone, especially as it was new and just fitted ffs.

 

 

 I'm never ever buying falken tyres again, they are utterly gash! 

 

You`re not wrong there.

Even Camac`s have more grip and they are shaped like fifty pence pieces 

 

Personally I think falkens just have the edge over carmacs as when I had carmacs on old steels it was like driving on snow