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Is there something detailing the installation? The price seems very reasonable for what it claims to do. I have two quick questions (thanks for taking tjhe time to discuss this).
1. Can it be done DIY with basic tools, or are specialized engine knowlege/tools required?
Yep, love mine...can definitely feel the difference. It's one of those things that makes you say, now why didn't Mini just think of that in the first place
I don't have a telescopic magnet... can i use some thin rubber bands on
the ball joint to keep it straight when mounting through the frame hole?
or even some e-tape for that matter...something soft that won't damage
the joint.
Some people have used tape. Anything to hold that bell washer in place. The telescopic magnet is very useful should you drop something by accident into the engine bay. Everyone should have a telescopic magnet!
Some people have used tape. Anything to hold that bell washer in place. The telescopic magnet is very useful should you drop something by accident into the engine bay. Everyone should have a telescopic magnet!
ok, im going to sears over the weekend and get mine.
Ok, I've got a March of '03 build date...Is that still the "early" build? What makes the difference?
Also, even with it not "pretensioned" (by drilling an extra hole), does it still make a big difference? Why would it be better to load it by drilling that hole?
Ok, I've got a March of '03 build date...Is that still the "early" build? What makes the difference?
Mine is a 03/03 build as well. So you should be fine. The '02s and the early build '03s have an extra piece of metal where the damper is going to sit, so it doesn't fit.
Originally Posted by Want-a-mini
Also, even with it not "pretensioned" (by drilling an extra hole), does it still make a big difference? Why would it be better to load it by drilling that hole?
Yes, it still makes a big difference.
Drilling the extra hole allows you adjust the pre-tension.
I just drilled my hole the other day (that sounds really bad) and I have not noticed any additional vibration. The only thing I hear vibrating is my damn exhaust (UUC) whose gaskets have all rusted through and need to be replaced.
Is there something detailing the installation? The price seems very reasonable for what it claims to do. I have two quick questions (thanks for taking tjhe time to discuss this).
1. Can it be done DIY with basic tools, or are specialized engine knowlege/tools required?
2. Is the MOD reversable?
Thanks!
PS - What's a MCSa?
the instructions on the installation is pretty basic. i just installed and posted this thread to share to our mini-alliance. i am no mechanic nor like getting my hands dirty (i out source my mods) but when i saw how simple it looked, i gave it a shot. it took me about 45min to install. i think i could of done faster but i had to uninstall once due to my error on the washers (dumb me ), but anyways it pretty simple but since our mini dont have much room to work with, it takes patiences and eagerness to get it on.
all you effort will be rewarded once you feel the difference. it like anticipating for your mini to come to you but once you get it, you forgotten about the wait.