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  1. Rally

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    #22 Rally, Jun 2, 2010
    No, I could only get membership to the "Audi Logos on Audi wheels" and "4 lugs for temporary test fit photos" groups, sadly:(
     
  2. Johngo

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    #23 Johngo, Jun 3, 2010
    Got it raised, still looks great and feels like a limo [in comparison] when hitting the ever increasing bumps thanks to no money in the state coffers.

    I will keep the 3/4" AND the disks in my spine... :D
     
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    #25 Rally, Jun 3, 2010
    Let's see some pics and arch measurements:Thumbsup:
     
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    #26 andyroo, Jun 9, 2010
    Rally, that is awesome. I'm a function guy but I can really appreciate the work and skill you put into that.

    Any pics of the dampers? Is it a height adjustable coilover or fixed perch? Are you using a linear coilover spring? Top secret? ;)

    Good job. :)

    - Andrew
     
  6. Rally

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    #27 Rally, Jun 9, 2010
    I appreciate it. I'm a big fan of your suspension posts as well:Thumbsup:

    I'll have to grab some pictures. No "springs" as my car is on airbags :wink5: Perch position is fixed as it also serves to seal the bag to the strut. Specs came out just a *little* off so I needed some small spacers to clear the lower perch. That's what I get for running high offset wheels again :lol: My upper mounts are pillowballs that I designed and had machined. They cut down the stack height a great deal. Gonna have to work on the plates to add some camber in this weekend.
     
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    #28 andyroo, Jun 9, 2010
    You could do some top mount camber plates if you want to give yourself a headache.

    OR do something like my company did for Subaru:

    [​IMG]

    The opening isn't big enough on the Mini to get much camber out of it though.

    - Andrew
     
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    #29 goaljnky, Jun 10, 2010
    Hey Rally,

    This guy thinks you are not low enough:

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  9. Rally

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    #30 Rally, Jun 10, 2010
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    Lowering aircooleds is easy :prrr:

    I'm getting there. Next step will be metal work as the tires are about to hit the body near the strut towers.

    [​IMG]
     
  10. Johngo

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    #31 Johngo, Jun 11, 2010
    Finally got around to the AFTER pics...

    Before:

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    After:

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    And Measurements:

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    Thanks to Way and Gran Turismo for showing me how to make it look AND ride right!
     
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    #32 Metalman, Jun 11, 2010
    Two questions.....
    How many cinder blocks in the MINI to get that drop?:D
    Why aren't you driving more? I see rust on them rotors.:lol:

    Nice MINI:Thumbsup:
     
  12. Johngo

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    #33 Johngo, Jun 13, 2010
    Just my fat butt. :D

    I just washed/dried it. I work at home, so I don't have/get to drive it every day.

    Thanks! I love it. Took it up to the Scottish Festival in Blairsville, GA yesterday with about 35 other MINI's and showed it off.

    Fun stuff!
     
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    #34 imspencerwithanr53, Jun 14, 2010
    Go static
    :D
     
  14. Rally

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    #35 Rally, Jun 14, 2010
    I roll lower than most static minis anyways;)
     
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    #36 imspencerwithanr53, Jun 15, 2010
    Well if you roll 20.375" you've got 2" on me lol
     
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    #37 MINI Fireman, Jun 17, 2010
    I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you are not anywhere close to as low as what Rally is...

    20.875" in the rear
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    24" in the rear
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  17. Johngo

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    #38 Johngo, Jun 17, 2010
    And I am glad. I like being able to run on public roads, get in my driveway, and not scrape gum off the street with my bumper...

    Oh, and my spine still likes me, too.

    :D
     
  18. Johngo

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    #39 Johngo, Jun 17, 2010
    And I am not sure where you are getting that 3.125" from, either. My air dam scraped EVERYTHING at 23.25". How do you even drive it at 20.875"? I am also curious how you get a jack under it...
     
  19. Rally

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    #40 Rally, Jun 17, 2010
    I run on public roads and enter my driveway all the time. I consider the gum scraping my public service :lol:
     
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    #41 Rally, Jun 17, 2010
    The air dam is removable.:wink5:

    My suspension is entirely adjustable and can be raised at the flip of a switch...so between than and driving up on 2x4's, it's not too hard to get a low-profile race jack under there.
     
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