The coilovers are on..

[NikB]

..along with a rear beam axle, but the back is sitting very high, even with the coilovers on the lowest setting (see picture).

I guess that because it's stripped out the spring rates/lengths need to be changed. I spoke to Spax and they said the springs were progressive and they wouldn't be able to spec them, I would have to tell them what I need. What should I do next? People must run these in stripped out cars...

[Plotloss]

Be interested to see how you've fitted them at the back.

I've got them on the front, keep meaning to do that back.

[NikB]

Plotloss said:

Be interested to see how you've fitted them at the back.

I've got them on the front, keep meaning to do that back.

They're offset so should fit in the standard arch.

[Plotloss]

That photograph wasnt taken in Sussex by any chance?

[NikB]

Plotloss said:

That photograph wasnt taken in Sussex by any chance?

well spotted. Was there on Saturday hammering the poor thing, it's living down there for a while longer until the cage has gone in.

[Plotloss]

Good, now he's seen how one set go on, another shouldnt be any trouble

Actually, which beam? Minispares or Huddersfield?

Edited by Plotloss on Monday 20th August 14:39

[NikB]

Plotloss said:

Good, now he's seen how one set go on, another shouldnt be any trouble

Or he might tell you to fk off

[NikB]

Plotloss said:

Good, now he's seen how one set go on, another shouldnt be any trouble

Actually, which beam? Minispares or Huddersfield?

Edited by Plotloss on Monday 20th August 14:39

Oh and Huddersfield beam - it's sh!t and needs widening is the Minispares one the ally one? If so I heard that's better quality.

Edited by NikB on Monday 20th August 14:47

[Plotloss]

Yeah more box section like I believe.

[NikB]

Plotloss said:

Yeah more box section like I believe.

Just to clarify, this is the one I have:

http://www.minispares-online.co.uk/?cat_id=9&s...



And this is the one I have heard is better quality, but I've no experience so can't comment myself.

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=38131

[Plotloss]

Ahh I thought the Hudd one was angle iron effectively.

Yeah the Minispares one is the one I was looking at last time I looked at such things.

[guru_1071]

are they proper spax coilovers?

[NikB]

guru_1071 said:

are they proper spax coilovers?

Yes this kit:

http://www.minispares.com/Product.aspx?pid=32775

[Cooperman]

I've often wondered if it would be easy or even possible, to fit McPherson Struts to a Mini. Anyone else thought about this?

[Snake the Sniper]

Can you get shorter springs that are the same rate as your current ones? Probably not too wise to just randomly change the rate (unless you know it needs to be different, in which case try it), as it's best to sort one part out (the height) before setting another bit up (the rate). If you see what I mean.

[love machine]

I think McWobble struts on a mini is a crap idea.

Are they Carl Austin 2 piece rims? I had a set and they made my steering a bit fun on the road. Very nice wheels though.

[NikB]

love machine said:

Are they Carl Austin 2 piece rims? I had a set and they made my steering a bit fun on the road. Very nice wheels though.

Converted Mini Special wheels, here's a picture showing before and after: