F55/F56 Another F56 in the mix
#26
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
Well, I'm out of luck for getting the color line fixed. Since it wasn't included on the dealer build sheet that I signed (because we thought it was included as part of the package), they basically told my MA that I could go **** myself.
I guess I'll pursue having an upholstery shop either dye them or wrap them in another material.
I guess I'll pursue having an upholstery shop either dye them or wrap them in another material.
#27
Well, I'm out of luck for getting the color line fixed. Since it wasn't included on the dealer build sheet that I signed (because we thought it was included as part of the package), they basically told my MA that I could go **** myself. I guess I'll pursue having an upholstery shop either dye them or wrap them in another material.
#28
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
#29
Personally I'm waiting myself to see if MINI can get their act together. If not, I have a couple other options in mind to buy, at the end of this year. If I ordered a specific thing, and they f'ed up at the factory, I would tell the dealer, SORRY, but reorder my car like I want it.
#30
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
If that had actually happened I may have done the same thing. At the very least I would have some leverage for getting it done after the fact.
But we mistakenly thought the color line came with the MINI Yours package even though we couldn't find it on the dealer side (because that's what the configurator told us). It wasn't until just now that we realized that MINI dropped that part from the package.
Oh well, it looks like I'll just have to get it wrapped in fabric or dyed a custom color. It's not the end of the world, just frustrating. The F56 really is worth the hassle, it's by far the most refined car MINI has ever produced.
But we mistakenly thought the color line came with the MINI Yours package even though we couldn't find it on the dealer side (because that's what the configurator told us). It wasn't until just now that we realized that MINI dropped that part from the package.
Oh well, it looks like I'll just have to get it wrapped in fabric or dyed a custom color. It's not the end of the world, just frustrating. The F56 really is worth the hassle, it's by far the most refined car MINI has ever produced.
#31
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
H&R Springs plus a set of ESMs. Not planning on running these long-term but they work great for figuring out exactly what size I can run. 18x8 et 32
It's a bit too aggressive in the front for me, it'll probably require some camber adjustments to fit. The rear is just about perfect I think. I won't know for sure until I get some coilovers on and bring it down some more.
It's a bit too aggressive in the front for me, it'll probably require some camber adjustments to fit. The rear is just about perfect I think. I won't know for sure until I get some coilovers on and bring it down some more.
#32
H&R Springs plus a set of ESMs. Not planning on running these long-term but they work great for figuring out exactly what size I can run. 18x8 et 32 It's a bit too aggressive in the front for me, it'll probably require some camber adjustments to fit. The rear is just about perfect I think. I won't know for sure until I get some coilovers on and bring it down some more.
Damn I need to lower mine now, I'm never gonna have money anymore.
#33
#37
Hmm, interesting!
I was thinking I would go with 10mm spacers for my 18x8 ET45 set up for when I get my coilovers on (to clear the struts)
Looking at that though, ET35 is going to put the wheel in the territory of needing camber to fit under the arches (like you have said)
Maybe I will have to go with 5mm shims instead??
I was thinking I would go with 10mm spacers for my 18x8 ET45 set up for when I get my coilovers on (to clear the struts)
Looking at that though, ET35 is going to put the wheel in the territory of needing camber to fit under the arches (like you have said)
Maybe I will have to go with 5mm shims instead??
#42
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
It should be doable. Maybe not quite that low but we'll see I think aesthetically 18's are where it's at for the F56, but a simpler wheel design would probably match the body of the car better. I'm tentatively planning on a set of Tarmac F40 2 pieces.
These do feel significantly heavier than the 15's it was on, but it feels more planted now. It's hard to get a feel for it without a proper suspension setup.
These do feel significantly heavier than the 15's it was on, but it feels more planted now. It's hard to get a feel for it without a proper suspension setup.
Last edited by VicSkimmr; 08-21-2014 at 07:54 AM.
#43
Great color combo! I have the same on my R56 including the wood dash.
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#47
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
I did have an alignment done but I didn't ask them to adjust camber in the front (this was done after the pics were taken though). It was about 1.7 degrees negative camber after alignment in the front and it looks considerably closer to fitting under the fenders now.
Knowing that we won't have camber plates now I'll have to have them add as much as they can the next time I go in. Hopefully there's a decent amount they can add.
Knowing that we won't have camber plates now I'll have to have them add as much as they can the next time I go in. Hopefully there's a decent amount they can add.
#48
I did have an alignment done but I didn't ask them to adjust camber in the front (this was done after the pics were taken though). It was about 1.7 degrees negative camber after alignment in the front and it looks considerably closer to fitting under the fenders now.
Knowing that we won't have camber plates now I'll have to have them add as much as they can the next time I go in. Hopefully there's a decent amount they can add.
Knowing that we won't have camber plates now I'll have to have them add as much as they can the next time I go in. Hopefully there's a decent amount they can add.
Mind at some point taking a picture with the -1.7 camber vs now?
#49
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
I wish I would have saved the sheet they had showing the before and after, all I remember was that the fronts were at -1.7 degrees after alignment.
Actually that might have been in the rear after alignment. The fronts might have been -.9 degrees. Crap, I'll have to drop by the shop and see if they still have it.
Actually that might have been in the rear after alignment. The fronts might have been -.9 degrees. Crap, I'll have to drop by the shop and see if they still have it.