Suspension Gallery! Show me your lowered MINI!
#276
01-18-2009, 07:38 PM
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,155
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Car of course looks great lowered, but one of the subtle things I like that you did, is add the white roof, but paint the mirror caps gloss black the grille surround etc. NICE TOUCH! Car looks awesome! Hope to see more of it soon!
#279
01-19-2009, 01:03 PM
Former Vendor
Camber on the front wheels doesn't change enough when lowered to require any plates. It only changes a very very small amount. You can go as low as possible and still not "need" camber plates. The camber plates up front are offered to allow owners to dial in additional negative camber for added traction in turns. It's not an alignment correctional tool like the rear control arms often are.
#280
01-19-2009, 01:37 PM
2nd Gear
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Camber on the front wheels doesn't change enough when lowered to require any plates. It only changes a very very small amount. You can go as low as possible and still not "need" camber plates. The camber plates up front are offered to allow owners to dial in additional negative camber for added traction in turns. It's not an alignment correctional tool like the rear control arms often are.
Can you also tell me about the issue that i hear some people have with coilovers getting too close to the wheel (mostly on the front if i remember reading that right)?
Love the way your clubman looks (even though I'm not a big fan of it normally) and your previous ride wow was that on KW1?
#281
01-19-2009, 01:44 PM
Former Vendor
Thanks, the previous car was on Megans
In terms of the rubbing issues. All wheels and tires are different sizes. Some stock wheels and some aftermarket wheels have a higher offset. This means that they sit closer to the strut. It's possible that with the addition of a coilover system, your tires may sit too close to the strut. This can easily be cured with some spacers or lower offset wheels. It's hard to really tell if your setup will rub because it all depends on the wheels and tires you're currently running. This issue only occurs on the front. The rear struts aren't near enough to the wheel to ever run into problems.
In terms of the rubbing issues. All wheels and tires are different sizes. Some stock wheels and some aftermarket wheels have a higher offset. This means that they sit closer to the strut. It's possible that with the addition of a coilover system, your tires may sit too close to the strut. This can easily be cured with some spacers or lower offset wheels. It's hard to really tell if your setup will rub because it all depends on the wheels and tires you're currently running. This issue only occurs on the front. The rear struts aren't near enough to the wheel to ever run into problems.
#282
01-19-2009, 02:07 PM
2nd Gear
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 87
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks, the previous car was on Megans
In terms of the rubbing issues. All wheels and tires are different sizes. Some stock wheels and some aftermarket wheels have a higher offset. This means that they sit closer to the strut. It's possible that with the addition of a coilover system, your tires may sit too close to the strut. This can easily be cured with some spacers or lower offset wheels. It's hard to really tell if your setup will rub because it all depends on the wheels and tires you're currently running. This issue only occurs on the front. The rear struts aren't near enough to the wheel to ever run into problems.
In terms of the rubbing issues. All wheels and tires are different sizes. Some stock wheels and some aftermarket wheels have a higher offset. This means that they sit closer to the strut. It's possible that with the addition of a coilover system, your tires may sit too close to the strut. This can easily be cured with some spacers or lower offset wheels. It's hard to really tell if your setup will rub because it all depends on the wheels and tires you're currently running. This issue only occurs on the front. The rear struts aren't near enough to the wheel to ever run into problems.
#284
01-20-2009, 08:32 PM
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Houston
Posts: 122
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#285
01-20-2009, 09:01 PM
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#286
01-21-2009, 05:55 AM
#288
01-26-2009, 05:42 PM
#291
02-01-2009, 03:47 PM
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Locked away
Posts: 867
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#292
02-01-2009, 05:47 PM
#293
02-04-2009, 07:50 AM
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#294
02-04-2009, 09:00 AM
well not bad...definately notice the lesser amount of travel in the suspension, so its a bit harsher... A pothole already killed one (and slightly 2) of my rims...
also the car feels a lot more planted and more sporty which is great...it was kind of like a small SUV before IMO.
definately worth it...it was CAKE to put em in.
just the roads that suck make it crappy to drive as I always have to be really extra alert to dodge bumps and holes... come summer it'll all be good
also the car feels a lot more planted and more sporty which is great...it was kind of like a small SUV before IMO.
definately worth it...it was CAKE to put em in.
just the roads that suck make it crappy to drive as I always have to be really extra alert to dodge bumps and holes... come summer it'll all be good
#297
02-07-2009, 11:25 AM
nope... i think i may have hit the bump stops, but it was a freak pothole lol
never the wheel well.
i actually have, on order, some new 17s that will sit about 15mm further out.. itll be close, but im 'stretching' the stock tires back on, so should fit
#298
02-07-2009, 11:26 AM
#299
02-07-2009, 11:58 AM
Former Vendor
#300
02-08-2009, 07:55 PM
Thanks!
VCT (Vinyl Composite Tile). Easy (back breaking) DIY. Total cost was about $1000 for 980 square feet. Here is a good link; http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=20
VCT (Vinyl Composite Tile). Easy (back breaking) DIY. Total cost was about $1000 for 980 square feet. Here is a good link; http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/f...splay.php?f=20