R56 Mushrooming and the R56
#1
Mushrooming and the R56
It seems mushrooming is a well-known problem on the 1st generation MINI. It may be too early to tell if it is still a problem on the R56. However, I don't want to be part of the "test" population. So, a couple of questions:
1. Does anyone with technical knowledge know if the strut towers on the R56 have been improved to fix the problem or not?
2. What solution (brand/model) would you recommend for the R56 to help prevent mushrooming and why?
Thanks!!!!
1. Does anyone with technical knowledge know if the strut towers on the R56 have been improved to fix the problem or not?
2. What solution (brand/model) would you recommend for the R56 to help prevent mushrooming and why?
Thanks!!!!
#4
The R56's strut towers are more integrated with the unibody than with the R53, where they were more of an afterthought. The R56's strut tower has structural ribbing in two axes very close to the mounting points, whereas the R53 only had one structural rib, and it was further away, so it was less effective. I'd imagine that the R56 won't have any significant mushrooming problems like the R53 based on the changes.
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#9
You bought the ticket, so enjoy the ride. A little late in the game to be wanting out of the "test" population, I'd say. You're looking for a solution to a problem that (so far) doesn't exist. However, you could try selling the car or not driving it if a non existent problem is worrying you.
#11
You bought the ticket, so enjoy the ride. A little late in the game to be wanting out of the "test" population, I'd say. You're looking for a solution to a problem that (so far) doesn't exist. However, you could try selling the car or not driving it if a non existent problem is worrying you.
#12
The R56's strut towers are more integrated with the unibody than with the R53, where they were more of an afterthought. The R56's strut tower has structural ribbing in two axes very close to the mounting points, whereas the R53 only had one structural rib, and it was further away, so it was less effective. I'd imagine that the R56 won't have any significant mushrooming problems like the R53 based on the changes.
#13
Well, I have little patience/tolerance for those who simply do not add anything constructive to threads. And he is pretty consistent about it.
People should be able to ask questions without people like him taking cheap shots. It is one thing to try and be humorous, it is another to simply be insulting.
And Ryephile, thank you for the information and affirming my mind still works to some degree, despite the lint.
People should be able to ask questions without people like him taking cheap shots. It is one thing to try and be humorous, it is another to simply be insulting.
And Ryephile, thank you for the information and affirming my mind still works to some degree, despite the lint.
#14
Well, I have little patience/tolerance for those who simply do not add anything constructive to threads. And he is pretty consistent about it.
People should be able to ask questions without people like him taking cheap shots. It is one thing to try and be humorous, it is another to simply be insulting.
People should be able to ask questions without people like him taking cheap shots. It is one thing to try and be humorous, it is another to simply be insulting.
Just something else to whine about.
#16
Quite right. That was not a whine at all. A mere trifle. A slight burble, as it were. A pimple on the face of the moon. A grain of salt in the Pacific Ocean. Really small. Tiny. We are talking on A MOLECULAR LEVEL! YOUR BRAIN,..THE GALAXY!! DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING!!!! ARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!
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#18
Quite right. That was not a whine at all. A mere trifle. A slight burble, as it were. A pimple on the face of the moon. A grain of salt in the Pacific Ocean. Really small. Tiny. We are talking on A MOLECULAR LEVEL! YOUR BRAIN,..THE GALAXY!! DO YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT I AM SAYING!!!! ARRRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!
#20
Ok, I'm ignorant. What is mushrooming? I've only heard of eating them or in some instances using them as drugs. I've always viewed a car as a means to go from point A to point B so this car lingo is new to me.
#21
The strut and spring in the front suspension mount at the top to what looks like an upside-down cup. The top surface is supposed to be flat. R50/R53 wasn't strong enough so it's fairly common to deform. So instead of looking flat, it takes on a convex appearance-kinda like the top of a mushroom.
#22
As I understand it, it is caused by the front struts straining the upper mounting point in the horizontal direction resulting in the top mounting point bowing the entire top of the strut tower upward toward the bonnet.
I do not know if it was a chronic issue with previous generations of Mini's or mostly an issue with the race crowd.
I do not know if it was a chronic issue with previous generations of Mini's or mostly an issue with the race crowd.
#24
YES!
LynnEl, I'm adding you to my list of favorite bloggers... You join good company with Skuzzy and those others, yet to be named, that give us honest trolls a bad name. (I have a short list since I'm still a noob here).
I know I'm more a lurker, but I do like to start fun every now and then!
Again, thanks for you two putting a smile on my face after work today!
I know I'm more a lurker, but I do like to start fun every now and then!
Again, thanks for you two putting a smile on my face after work today!
#25
LynnEl, I'm adding you to my list of favorite bloggers... You join good company with Skuzzy and those others, yet to be named, that give us honest trolls a bad name. (I have a short list since I'm still a noob here).
I know I'm more a lurker, but I do like to start fun every now and then!
Again, thanks for you two putting a smile on my face after work today!
I know I'm more a lurker, but I do like to start fun every now and then!
Again, thanks for you two putting a smile on my face after work today!