The inaugural Southern Mini GP2 Meet-up & Run-out
Discussion
lestiq said:
Mine too is making "the sound" off side front though, the damper was apparently checked last time it was at mini and it was deemed "fine" mechanic mate of mine sat in it and thought rattly lower suspension mount. I'm not so sure, I've had these bilsteins on for about 2 years now after the first set were replaced and they made a very similar sound when they conceeded they were shagged, I think they are just desperately trying to not have to buy yet another set of coilovers. I offered to have them removed from the warranty if they contributed the replacement cost to something a bit beefier. I think I'll stick on some ohlins next year : )
I'm also the nutter thinking of sticking a quaife sequential on (I do know the price) as I have issues with my clutch leg! Watch this space!
Do we have a meeting point decided yet? I'm probably going to be leaving from oxshott area now on sunday. Looking forward to meeting you all.
So you're still using it whilst it's knocking?I'm also the nutter thinking of sticking a quaife sequential on (I do know the price) as I have issues with my clutch leg! Watch this space!
Do we have a meeting point decided yet? I'm probably going to be leaving from oxshott area now on sunday. Looking forward to meeting you all.
I need to arrange a time to head to Lohen. Won't bother going to Mini.
The1Driver said:
So you're still using it whilst it's knocking?
I need to arrange a time to head to Lohen. Won't bother going to Mini.
I used mine for quite a while when it was knocking - one of those situations where I could feel it but had to wait for it to get worse before anyone else could, in order to get it diagnosed and fixed.I need to arrange a time to head to Lohen. Won't bother going to Mini.
Everyone (even those who’ve dropped out) should now have an email from me with the basic route.
For those that are coming, I’ll shortly be sending out a link which includes the following navigational aids. I know it’s a convoy but I also know the paranoia of potentially getting lost or separated!
I’ll be sharing the following to hopefully accommodate everyone:
1. A Google My Maps link (showing route and waypoints)
2. A Google Maps navigation link (open this on your mobile and it should put the waypoints into Google Maps app allowing you to navigate directly from your phone).
3. A text list of waypoints that you can type into your nav app of choice
4. A KML file you can load into your sat nav device
If you still get lost with all that, Magellan himself couldn’t help you
For those that are coming, I’ll shortly be sending out a link which includes the following navigational aids. I know it’s a convoy but I also know the paranoia of potentially getting lost or separated!
I’ll be sharing the following to hopefully accommodate everyone:
1. A Google My Maps link (showing route and waypoints)
2. A Google Maps navigation link (open this on your mobile and it should put the waypoints into Google Maps app allowing you to navigate directly from your phone).
3. A text list of waypoints that you can type into your nav app of choice
4. A KML file you can load into your sat nav device
If you still get lost with all that, Magellan himself couldn’t help you
Edited by MDifficult on Wednesday 27th June 06:50
The1Driver said:
So you're still using it whilst it's knocking?
I need to arrange a time to head to Lohen. Won't bother going to Mini.
I have no choice, but I'm kind of driving through the problem as the dealership have said on three recent trips that nothing is wrong with them. Last week I sent them a video of the noise coming from the front which they have agreed is an issue that needs attention, I still have my warranty so I'm going to get another set of bilsteins if I can before I chuck them out altogether. The car is fine to drive, you just get vibration at certain speeds that comes and goes and it is noisy as anything coming down my little road to park up everyday, it sounds like a scaffold truck.I need to arrange a time to head to Lohen. Won't bother going to Mini.
lestiq said:
I have no choice, but I'm kind of driving through the problem as the dealership have said on three recent trips that nothing is wrong with them. Last week I sent them a video of the noise coming from the front which they have agreed is an issue that needs attention, I still have my warranty so I'm going to get another set of bilsteins if I can before I chuck them out altogether. The car is fine to drive, you just get vibration at certain speeds that comes and goes and it is noisy as anything coming down my little road to park up everyday, it sounds like a scaffold truck.
Same boat as me - daily driver. had a few conversations with GP2 owners... common noise, quite a few switch to KW when the bill steins finally give up the ghost. Apparently engine mounts as soft as butter which is what can make a racket too! mattf93 said:
Same boat as me - daily driver. had a few conversations with GP2 owners... common noise, quite a few switch to KW when the bill steins finally give up the ghost. Apparently engine mounts as soft as butter which is what can make a racket too!
Hey Matt, are you joining us Sunday? You should have all the details in your inbox but you're the only person I've not had a reply from MDifficult said:
Hey Matt, are you joining us Sunday? You should have all the details in your inbox but you're the only person I've not had a reply from
Oh I'm so sorry! In a new job role and moved out so life is a tad hectic at the moment! I need to make a call to see if I can stay overnight if not Ill be needing to leave at 430am from nottingham!
Thanks Tom for organising, and for getting us into the plant at the end.
Great to meet you and the others, and spend the morning blasting around the countryside in these awesome little cars.
As I said, I'm happy to arrange the next one down this way (West Sussex) if people want. Would probably be looking at the end of September. Think if you liked Fish Hill, you'd enjoy Bury Hill.
Great to meet you and the others, and spend the morning blasting around the countryside in these awesome little cars.
As I said, I'm happy to arrange the next one down this way (West Sussex) if people want. Would probably be looking at the end of September. Think if you liked Fish Hill, you'd enjoy Bury Hill.
NeilAndHisMini said:
Thanks Tom for organising, and for getting us into the plant at the end.
Great to meet you and the others, and spend the morning blasting around the countryside in these awesome little cars.
As I said, I'm happy to arrange the next one down this way (West Sussex) if people want. Would probably be looking at the end of September. Think if you liked Fish Hill, you'd enjoy Bury Hill.
Cheers Neil, Great to meet you and the others, and spend the morning blasting around the countryside in these awesome little cars.
As I said, I'm happy to arrange the next one down this way (West Sussex) if people want. Would probably be looking at the end of September. Think if you liked Fish Hill, you'd enjoy Bury Hill.
Looking forward to it already!
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