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  1. Batrugger

    Batrugger New Member

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    #2 Batrugger, Jul 17, 2009
    On the R53 you need to cut the strut towers to go above -2, but they should be able to get at least -3 after that if not more
     
  2. Nathan

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    #3 Nathan, Jul 17, 2009
    By "Cut the strut towers" do you mean they need to be slotted to allow for movement or something else? Did you do this the MINI in the family? Have any pics?
     
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    #4 Batrugger, Jul 17, 2009
    Yes I should have said they need to be trimmed instead. We didn't do this, but I know someone that has a template and saw to make it happen. We're not sure if we want to get this committed yet:

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    #5 istara, Jul 17, 2009
    Mine are cut. I guess it just doesn't look like as much negative camber as I thought it would at the extreme. I'll be curious to get the actual measurements.
     
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    #6 PGT, Jul 17, 2009
    guess it depends on the coilover. I had -2.3 and didn't have them cut but adjusting them meant unbolting the top and dropping them out to get at the bolts. Not the best solution but resale was important to me.

    for '05+ cars, you'll also need to flatten the reinforcing rib in the wheel well on the driver's side to get more than -2.
     
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    #7 Batrugger, Jul 18, 2009
    Yeah, you loaned to a guy that lives here in the same town with us :Thumbsup:
     
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    #8 Way Motor Works, Jul 18, 2009
    Your camber will depend on how much you lower the car. So it's hard to say until you put it back together.