5 replies to this topic

[timbo]

I wouldn't mind a z-cars front subframe for my project mini and eas wondering how much they are and also what is included within the price?
Ofcousre I wll be phoning z-cars on monday but I was just wondering if anyone knew now.

[Jammy]

Just over £1000 plus VAT I believe. That includes the frame, protech shocks, double wishbones and engine brackets.

When you add up the cost of a new front subframe, fully adjustable suspension, and either a set of coilovers or a decent damper and shock setup, its really not as expensive as it sounds, and the ride is supposed to be awesome with the Z Cars subby (will give you first hand acount soon!).

[timbo]

Sounds good. So it's just a case of bolting on some brakes and it's ready to be chucked in the mini?

[Jammy]

There is the small matter of finding out where to put the radiator. You might get more room in a standard round nose (a Clubman should be easier still), but in my Minus the shock goes right across where the side rad would be.

[timbo]

I think it might be easier to sort that out once the subframe is in position. Will the mini forum being sorting any discount out with zcars soon for plus members?

[v8mini]

not sure how much it improves handling on a front engined A series, but it made a huge improvement on my rear engined V8 mini and i would recommend one based on that. and as stated previously by the time you have brought adjustable suspension and shocks, £1000 isnt much for the Zcars set up