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| Apr 8, 2016 09:35PM | Spitz | |
| Apr 8, 2016 01:53PM | lgmaster | |
| Apr 8, 2016 01:45PM | malsal | |
| Apr 8, 2016 10:16AM | lgmaster | |
| Apr 8, 2016 10:04AM | Spitz | Edited: Apr 8, 2016 10:05AM |
| Apr 8, 2016 09:49AM | lgmaster | |
| Apr 8, 2016 04:16AM | malsal | |
| Apr 7, 2016 08:39PM | lgmaster | |
| Apr 7, 2016 03:15PM | malsal | |
| Apr 7, 2016 02:26PM | minibitz | |
| Apr 7, 2016 08:38AM | lgmaster | |
| Apr 6, 2016 05:42PM | malsal | |
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| Apr 6, 2016 03:42PM | malsal | |
| Apr 6, 2016 03:21PM | lgmaster | Edited: Apr 6, 2016 03:26PM |
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Well…sounds like you have a proper classic MINI specialist on top of things. Sounds $$
Go for adjustable height trumpets….you can adjust as they settle in etc. Be sure to have them replace knuckle joints and cups while in there
Hopefully you don't have to cut into the fenders/wings
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I'm going to have mincomp racing in costa mesa work on my body and panel for the wheel installation. And will also let them know to replace the doughnuts as well when they get in there.
Thank you for all the advice!
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The car should be level. In the 90's Rover softened up the rubber donuts to "improve" the ride but the negative was they collapsed quicker. Some folks don't mind the collapsed hard ride and to get the suspension at the correct ride height they buy adjustable cones and set them where they want to but that of course does not improve the ride quality. You can replace just the rubber donuts and they will more than likely sit slightly high until they settle. Others prefer springs and get rid of the rubber donuts altogether. As with any worn part especially a steering/suspension component it is not right to continue riding on but also not extremely dangerous either. The cheapest option would be to replace the rubber donuts with the same product.
For obvious reasons all this should be done before you decide on where to cut the wings for wheel/tire clearance.
For obvious reasons all this should be done before you decide on where to cut the wings for wheel/tire clearance.
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Yes its from Germany. I have noticed my front end dips lower. Just thought that how it was supposed to be.
Should I replace my springs? Is it super dangerous to be riding around with squashed (doughnuts)?
Should I replace my springs? Is it super dangerous to be riding around with squashed (doughnuts)?
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Your ride height may be a hair low in the front....the springs (doughnuts) are probably worn and squashed.
Shocks don't determine or affect ride height
Is that car from Germany?
Shocks don't determine or affect ride height
Is that car from Germany?
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Besides swapping out the wheels, do you think I need to replace my shocks if they are sagging? Or is this just normal and not a real issue
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A picture of the factory modified wing would help. The place where the least amount of clearance is where the tire comes close to the body on left and right turns which is around where the ends of the front bumper are. As you are adding 1" offset you need to visually look at that area and take into account the suspension movement. The bottom line is every Mini is different and over the years the suspension sags (yours looks lower than stock) so really the only way is to install the wheel and tire set up you want and see where you may or may not need to modify the wing. Remember after installing the wheels/tires and letting the car back down on the ground roll it forwards an backwards a couple of times to settle the suspension back to where it should be so you can do your measuring accurately.
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Do you think I can get by without doing any body modifications? It is a 96 SPI Mini running 13x6. Tire specs are 175/50r/13
I want 13x7 with the -7 ET
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That's why my previous post stated "if the fenders are not cut yet they will need to be". I have seen owners go from factory sport pack 13 x 6 wheels to deep dish 13 x 7's with no alterations but a lot would depend on what ride height you wanted.
A few years back i installed a set of aftermarket 13 x 6's with a small offset and wood and pickett flares (attached at the lip) for a guy who did not want the wings cut just "massaged" where they rub on turns, all stock apart from adjustable tie bars and some sub frame spacing, it all worked fine until the front suspension sagged lol.
A few years back i installed a set of aftermarket 13 x 6's with a small offset and wood and pickett flares (attached at the lip) for a guy who did not want the wings cut just "massaged" where they rub on turns, all stock apart from adjustable tie bars and some sub frame spacing, it all worked fine until the front suspension sagged lol.
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Yes you will. There was a thread on this a couple of weeks ago with the instructions. Basically you start at the wing to A panel seam and cut out about 1 inch all the way to the lower valance otherwise the wider offset of the 13 x 7 will rub just about where the ends of the front bumper are. For strength some folks leave enough metal to re create the lip others weld some round rod along the cut and others just leave it cut.
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Thanks! I'll try to find those instructions and go from there
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Yes you will. There was a thread on this a couple of weeks ago with the instructions. Basically you start at the wing to A panel seam and cut out about 1 inch all the way to the lower valance otherwise the wider offset of the 13 x 7 will rub just about where the ends of the front bumper are. For strength some folks leave enough metal to re create the lip others weld some round rod along the cut and others just leave it cut.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
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I'm currently running 13x6. You are right that they are not deep dish.
Since I want to go 13x7 deep dish. I'm wondering if I have to cut more clearance in my fenders. Currently they are factory.
Since I want to go 13x7 deep dish. I'm wondering if I have to cut more clearance in my fenders. Currently they are factory.
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A picture of what you have currently have and want would help but i believe you should have the 13" five spoke Revolution wheels but i am not sure on the width maybe 5", the flares in your avatar do not look factory. To get the wide offset stance you want you need 13 x 7's and if the front fenders are not cut for clearance already they will need to be. The factory used 13 x 6 with the sport pack arches but they are not deep dish.
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Hi,
I have a 96 1.3 SPI Mini Silver Bullet Edition. I believe it has sports flares on it currently running the oem 13x6 wheels.
I want to get new Minilite style wheels that will give it that wider stance(deep dish). Preferably have the wheels flush with the flares or even poke out a little.
Any tips for which specs I need for the Minilite wheels, or anything to watch out for? I do plan to get new tires with the wheels.
Clearance issues? Which brand? Where I can order from?
I have a 96 1.3 SPI Mini Silver Bullet Edition. I believe it has sports flares on it currently running the oem 13x6 wheels.
I want to get new Minilite style wheels that will give it that wider stance(deep dish). Preferably have the wheels flush with the flares or even poke out a little.
Any tips for which specs I need for the Minilite wheels, or anything to watch out for? I do plan to get new tires with the wheels.
Clearance issues? Which brand? Where I can order from?
