1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Front suspension squeak . Help.

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  1. jbat

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    #5 jbat, Jul 2, 2013
    It is an 05 cooper S convertible ImageUploadedByTapatalk1372778466.819991.jpg
     
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    #9 Apok, Jul 2, 2013
    Texas plates? I thought we were lookin at the redhead in the white shorts???:cornut:
     
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    #23 ScottinBend, Jul 4, 2013
    I disagree.......adjustable plates are just fine. My IE adjustable plates are working just fine.
     
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    #28 jbat, Jul 5, 2013
    My first car I built in my garage with my dad. Since then I've never takin a car to the shop
    For anything besides paint. So I am fairly mechanically inclined. This will be a fun job, soon hopefully I can put on some new shocks and struts as well
     
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    #33 jbat, Jul 11, 2013
    Sorry hands got dirty and I couldn't take any more pictures, but rest assured it is all put together now, no need to remove the lower ball joint. Just a little jimmy and shimmy and it all came apart beautifully.

    Thanks to everyone that helped out on this thread, the insight made the job much easier than I think it would have been otherwise
     
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    #6 jbat, Jul 2, 2013
    Scottin where could I find such parts? Point me in the right direction please
     
  7. Jason Montague

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    #7 Jason Montague, Jul 2, 2013
    :cornut: Ireland Engineering makes good reasonably priced fixed plates that are very popular.:Thumbsup:

    Jason

    NICE R52! The Texas plates add 10hp and 8ft/lbstq
     
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    #10 Minidave, Jul 2, 2013
    Is that Pic in Austin? I think I ate there when I was at CoTA in May.....

    Top strut bearings are indeed what's making the noise, however you might get by with just putting some grease in there, at least for a while. There's a ball bearing in that top plate and it's probably dry......I think you might even be able to grease it while it's in the car......
     
  9. jbat

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    #15 jbat, Jul 2, 2013
    Thanks mini Dave. Oh and the pic was takin in San Antonio at a local hot spot called The Friendly Spot. Awesome beer selection and col atmosphere, anyone ever in SA I recommend going here
     
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    #17 Dave.0, Jul 3, 2013
    Awesome R53 in the best color combo:Thumbsup:


    FYI you only need to remove the front wheel and strut to replace the bearing.

    I would also suggest getting a 4 wheel aligment when you are done.:Thumbsup:
     
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    #18 Jason Montague, Jul 4, 2013
    :cornut: PSSSSSST DaveO! It's an R52 Cabrio:Thumbsup:

    Jason
     
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    #24 Dave.0, Jul 4, 2013
    Yup my HELIX adjustable camber plates have been fine for the last 5 years.
     
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    #29 jbat, Jul 11, 2013
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1373558750.356354.jpg got the parts in. 2 camber plates from way motor works
     
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    #2 Nathan, Jul 2, 2013
    Welcome, thanks for joining Motoring Alliance, the FUN and Friendly MINI Community.

    What is the year and model of the MINI please.
     
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    #3 Jason Montague, Jul 2, 2013
    :cornut: Welcome to MA. Nathan'll get you fixed up.:Thumbsup:

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    #4 ScottinBend, Jul 2, 2013
    Sounds like you need new strut bearings, which are an item that wears out. Best advice, if you can afford it, is to replace the OEM ones with somer nice camber plates.

    Better handling, beefier parts, better front tire wear.
     
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    #8 ScottinBend, Jul 2, 2013
    Way Motor Works and search for camber plates.
     
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    #11 jbat, Jul 2, 2013
    Lol, the red head is my fiancé .. So thanks for that ! And can you walk me through how I would grease the bearing while still in the car .. Is it under this cap ? ImageUploadedByTapatalk1372786626.304468.jpg
     
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    #12 Crashton, Jul 2, 2013
    Yes, push some grease in there & hope for the best. :fingerscrossed:
     
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    #13 jbat, Jul 2, 2013
    Is that really the best way to go about it. ?
     
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