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[Bobbins]

I just enquired. Its approx 172 quid at the moment for 4 sent.
I can ask see if they cam do more sets at a discount?

I'd be interested as well.

[Bobbins]

Back of a fag packet geometry .... slightly taller ball joints will raise the roll centre, is anyone aware whether this is detrimental in a Mini?

[Spider]

Back of a fag packet geometry .... slightly taller ball joints will raise the roll centre, is anyone aware whether this is detrimental in a Mini?

 

It would change the King Pin Inclination angle of the Hub. Detrimental ? Up to what the end user is seeking.

 

However, if you are thinking that these Maintenance Free Joints have a different Ball Roll Center, they are the same as those of a stock Mini Joint.

[Quinlan minor]

It would change the King Pin Inclination angle of the Hub. Detrimental ? Up to what the end user is seeking.

 

However, if you are thinking that these Maintenance Free Joints have a different Ball Roll Center, they are the same as those of a stock Mini Joint.

 

You beat me to it!

I was just about to ask for your input on this.

 

I'd be up for a UK delivered set.

Edited by Quinlan minor, 03 May 2020 - 07:40 AM.

[Bobbins]

Thanks guys, I'd assumed the ball roll position would be further out.

[Spider]

Thanks guys, I'd assumed the ball roll position would be further out.

 

 

Not the best angles but I think you can see here the seat is well inside

 

 

 

[IronmanG]

If you are interested PM me. They replied on a sunday within an hour which is good.
I have asked for 4 sets so will see what sort of price

[RustyAutoCityE]

Expressing interest here, having recently done the fronts using shims it is not something I want to have to do again in a hurry.

 

Just one thing extra to consider is adding on import taxes/duty to the cost.

[Fast Ivan]

Is it worth enquiring about a group purchase?

[Quinlan minor]

Expressing interest here, having recently done the fronts using shims it is not something I want to have to do again in a hurry.

 

Just one thing extra to consider is adding on import taxes/duty to the cost.

Import duty starts at £136 from Japan, IIRC.

[Steve8274]

Expressing interest here, having recently done the fronts using shims it is not something I want to have to do again in a hurry.

Just one thing extra to consider is adding on import taxes/duty to the cost.

Import duty starts at £136 from Japan, IIRC.

Earlier, someone said they got a set delivered for £200 so surely that duty figure can’t be correct. At that price, plus the cost of the items, presumably no one would buy

[Quinlan minor]

Earlier, someone said they got a set delivered for £200 so surely that duty figure can’t be correct. At that price, plus the cost of the items, presumably no one would buy

 

https://transferwise...duty/from-japan

 

[ballen]

 

Earlier, someone said they got a set delivered for £200 so surely that duty figure can’t be correct. At that price, plus the cost of the items, presumably no one would buy

 

 

You don't pay import duty if the costs of goods is under £135.

 

I'd be interested in set too

[croc7]

Back of a fag packet geometry .... slightly taller ball joints will raise the roll centre, is anyone aware whether this is detrimental in a Mini?

It would change the King Pin Inclination angle of the Hub. Detrimental ? Up to what the end user is seeking.

However, if you are thinking that these Maintenance Free Joints have a different Ball Roll Center, they are the same as those of a stock Mini Joint.

[croc7]

King pin inclination angle? Ball roll center? A couple of terms unfamiliar to me. Taller ball joints effect on handling? Requirement for front alignment after installation? These are a few questions that I have. Any help out there?