2nd Gen Coupe Most liked posts in thread: Is this a MINI part??

It looks like there is a part number stamped on the top of it. Plug that into Google and see what it returns...never seen anything like that though...

 

can't make out the numbers... what are they?

 

I can't tell either, but looking at the spacing it may be a BMW Part Number.

 

According to RealOEM it is a 15mm suspension block. Part 31332283805

 

Almost looks like something that may have been used for shipping and supposed to be removed?

 

I would contact your local dealer, as there isn't much info online about that part. I have done several suspension installs on R53 and R56s and never seen that part before. I am guessing, but it may be some sort of spacer that is placed in the springs when shipping the car here to the U.S. to limit suspension travel or damage? Again I am just guessing on that...

 

Jack up your MINI and lift the dust boot for each damper...
MINI puts shipping spacers in the suspension for the boat trip across the pond to reduce suspension travel...
They are supposed to be removed once delivered to the customer...
There should be two white spacers and one blue spacer that gets removed...
Sounds like someone didn't get them all removed...
Should be a simple process for you to do if you don't want the hassle of taking it back to the dealer...

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I'm surprised they weren't making an awful noise!

 

I bet the car will feel a lot better with them removed!

 

If the OP bought the car new, I would take it to the selling dealer and rub their noses in it just a little. :devil:

CD

 

See Raj, I knew you would get a quick answer here. Maybe that's why your times started dropping!


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Do you reckon having the suspension fully functioning as it was engineered to function might help lap times? :biggrin5:

Hoping for a good outcome. :fingerscrossed:

CD

 

Or..... Just do some more autox and flip the other ones out...

 

It's my night retainer! Where'd you find it?