Chasis flex/Sunroof Creak
#76
01-03-2006, 02:36 PM
Here is an option
Take a look at this ... If it's flex this would cure it
M7TUNING
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M7 Under Strut System - Lower Brace
$329 - SKU#10033
After months of rigorous testing at local racetracks, treacherous canyon roads and sweeping on-ramps and off-ramps, we are ecstatic to finally release the M7 Under Strut System (USS).
Not many upgrades will force you to say "damn that's incredible," or just plain "wow." This system, with it's 3 integrated pieces, will brace, connect and triangulate the bottom of the chassis for greatly improved chassis stiffness. This improved stiffness will give the MINI better turn-in capability allowing the car to rotate into the corners with ease, also greatly reducing understeer.
The M7 Under Strut System comes in a glossy black powder coated finish, greatly reducing the chances of chipping and corrosion.
Material: Extruded and CNC machined aluminum with stainless steel fasteners
Weight: < 10lbs including hardware
Installation time: < 1hour
Included: All hardware and tools for nut inserts
The M7 USS works with the MCS, MC, and incredibly well with the Convertible.
M7TUNING
http://www.m7tuning.com/main.m7/store/10033
M7 Under Strut System - Lower Brace
$329 - SKU#10033
Now Available for pre-order!
Our new Under Strut System will ship towards the end of January.
Order before the end of January and get this incredible system at an introductory price of $329.
Our new Under Strut System will ship towards the end of January.
Order before the end of January and get this incredible system at an introductory price of $329.
After months of rigorous testing at local racetracks, treacherous canyon roads and sweeping on-ramps and off-ramps, we are ecstatic to finally release the M7 Under Strut System (USS).
Not many upgrades will force you to say "damn that's incredible," or just plain "wow." This system, with it's 3 integrated pieces, will brace, connect and triangulate the bottom of the chassis for greatly improved chassis stiffness. This improved stiffness will give the MINI better turn-in capability allowing the car to rotate into the corners with ease, also greatly reducing understeer.
The M7 Under Strut System comes in a glossy black powder coated finish, greatly reducing the chances of chipping and corrosion.
Material: Extruded and CNC machined aluminum with stainless steel fasteners
Weight: < 10lbs including hardware
Installation time: < 1hour
Included: All hardware and tools for nut inserts
The M7 USS works with the MCS, MC, and incredibly well with the Convertible.
#77
10-22-2008, 12:57 AM
finally i find a topic about the sunroof creaking under chassis flex. whew!
my sunroof creaks when i'm taking an inclined driveway/hump going to the left (passenger side wheel of a LHD Mini hitting the incline first)
BUT...
...when i take the incline the other way, it doesn't creak that much/loudly. what gives?
my sunroof creaks when i'm taking an inclined driveway/hump going to the left (passenger side wheel of a LHD Mini hitting the incline first)
BUT...
...when i take the incline the other way, it doesn't creak that much/loudly. what gives?
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10-22-2008, 07:01 AM
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#79
12-16-2008, 11:29 AM
I have notice thought that i have two distinct depressions on each side of the roof beside where the two sunroof glass pieces meet (ie about 3/4 toward the back of the car). They are hard to notice by looking but running your hand along the roof (the part on either side of the sunroof) you can easily feel them. 
I call it a mini quirk... 
I call it a mini quirk... 
#81
12-16-2008, 12:41 PM
Mine started developing a really loud sunroof POP just as it was getting closer to the end of the warranty period. When the car was in for its last visit, I had the service guys look into it. Initially, they tried all the other 'fixes' (insulating strips and such) - none of these worked. They ended up replacing the entire sunroof assembly!
There's no more squeaks, pops, or other unusual noises from my sunroof now.
I am a bit paranoid that my roof will develop leaks now, though... Wasn't terribly impressed with the other work they did to my car while it was in...
There's no more squeaks, pops, or other unusual noises from my sunroof now.
I am a bit paranoid that my roof will develop leaks now, though... Wasn't terribly impressed with the other work they did to my car while it was in...
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