Interior/Exterior Finally dropped on H&R coilovers!
#26
Originally Posted by agile_moments
have you solved the wobble issue? was it getting an alignment?
pics don't do it justice, I'm sure it looks killer.
Partly because of this thread, I've decided on H&R's as well, hopefully I can post up some pictures soon,
but definately looking very good!
pics don't do it justice, I'm sure it looks killer.
Partly because of this thread, I've decided on H&R's as well, hopefully I can post up some pictures soon,
but definately looking very good!
It seems that it happens in any gear from 0-30mph then it just disappears?(????)
#28
Originally Posted by fj0
I appreciate the nice comments, thanks everybody!
I dropped it more and got an alignment today. My rear camber is over 2degrees.
Yeah, I need new front tires!
Useless pictures but you get it, I'll get some better ones when I have time.
I dropped it more and got an alignment today. My rear camber is over 2degrees.
Yeah, I need new front tires!
Useless pictures but you get it, I'll get some better ones when I have time.
#33
That is true, I just replace mine. Both were completely blown through. Much tighter drive now. I am just wondering if what you are going through is just because you have a lowered car..You kno that you stiffen things up a whole lot when you do that. My car has all kinds of vibrations/noises, rubbing in bumps, loud road noise, very stiff. Had to pull over one time cuz my friend got sick when driving a little bit on a windy/bumpy road. :P
#35
Wobble might not be the best way to explain them, shaking is more like it.
I'm experiencing shaking through the floor, accelerator and shift **** from ~0-30mph. It feels like it's coming from the front?
And about the ride being rougher, actually it's smoother now. I was surprised, I thought it'd be rough like crazy, but oh was I wrong. I mean it's not MB E-class but yeah. It's still rock solid!
Help!
I'm experiencing shaking through the floor, accelerator and shift **** from ~0-30mph. It feels like it's coming from the front?
And about the ride being rougher, actually it's smoother now. I was surprised, I thought it'd be rough like crazy, but oh was I wrong. I mean it's not MB E-class but yeah. It's still rock solid!
Help!
#37
yes, I got it after I installed the M7 springs which result in a 1.3" drop (approx). The wobble/shake is exactly as described below. After 10K it's still not quite gone but it's either getting better or I've gotten good at ignoring it...
Originally Posted by agile_moments
I'm wondering if anyone else can chime in? Has anyone else experienced the vibration?
#38
After a retorque and balancing, I'd check the bushings at each corner. The stock MINI bushings are a sort of neoprene like squishy rubber, not hard rubber nor polyurethane bushings mind you, but almost like a nerf football in consistency. They tend to deform and wear away with the suspension getting loose because of it. It might be worth it to have your car checked out by the dealer, they should be able to check if there is too much play due to bushing deterioration.
Also if you replace them, there are several ways to go: stock, poly, and maybe even hard rubber ('though I haven't seen hard rubber on the aftermarket yet). Search NAM for Powerflex and Mini-Madness threads on these bushings.
Also if you replace them, there are several ways to go: stock, poly, and maybe even hard rubber ('though I haven't seen hard rubber on the aftermarket yet). Search NAM for Powerflex and Mini-Madness threads on these bushings.
#40
Originally Posted by MGCMAN
After a retorque and balancing, I'd check the bushings at each corner. The stock MINI bushings are a sort of neoprene like squishy rubber, not hard rubber nor polyurethane bushings mind you, but almost like a nerf football in consistency. They tend to deform and wear away with the suspension getting loose because of it. It might be worth it to have your car checked out by the dealer, they should be able to check if there is too much play due to bushing deterioration.
Also if you replace them, there are several ways to go: stock, poly, and maybe even hard rubber ('though I haven't seen hard rubber on the aftermarket yet). Search NAM for Powerflex and Mini-Madness threads on these bushings.
Also if you replace them, there are several ways to go: stock, poly, and maybe even hard rubber ('though I haven't seen hard rubber on the aftermarket yet). Search NAM for Powerflex and Mini-Madness threads on these bushings.
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