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Here it is!

Photos in the threads it is! Let me get some hosted and then I'll post them for you!

 

Components for Cooper RSR

We are currently gathering parts for the project. Here is a list of them and links to some photos.

MINI Aero Kit with grills - MINI of Concord - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.181113678706952.1073741828.121407688010885&type=3
Coilover Suspension - Hot Bits Canada - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.179048748913445.1073741827.121407688010885&type=3
Brake upgrades - Turner Motorsport - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.177365985748388.1073741825.121407688010885&type=3
Wheel stud upgrade and steering wheel quick disconnect - TC Kline Racing - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.177377259080594.1073741826.121407688010885&type=3
Carbon components - CARBONMINI.COM - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.181121105372876.1073741829.121407688010885&type=3
These are all great companies and components, make sure you check them out for your MINI and BMW needs.
So far in the magazine we have basically talked about the products and there will be in depth articles when fitting them.

 

It will happen at some point Norm!

Only when we get closer to finishing it. For those of you that want to see the build of Cooper RSR in the magazine you can see the latest issue here. MWM_V3_Issue01 Older issues can be found at MotorWerks Magazine - The Ultimate Reading Experience

 

Are Facebook links OK

A question for the forum readers, are these Facebook links OK or would you rather prefer photos inside the thread? Facebook is easier for me but I want you guys to be happy.

 

Here we go!

We are going to run coilover suspension from Hot Bits Sports Suspension. This is the DT2 double adjustable with nitrogen canisters.

 

Suspension 2

The front strut comes complete with camber plates.

 

Suspension 3

The complete kit comes with adjustable sway bar links and adjusting wrenches.

 

Next up!

One of the big issues as far as I am concerned with BMW and MINI is having wheel bolts instead of wheel studs. TC Kline
has a set of studs that are NASCAR style with a bullet nose that will make your life easier when changing wheels at the track.
The MINI set comes with nuts and Loctite to lock the studs in.

 

New look for Cooper RSR

I loved the look of the MINI Aero kit and body color flares so we sourced the body kit from our advertiser MINI of Concord. There were no kits left in Canada and I appreciate that MOC managed to get one for me. We are also going to paint the wheel arch flares body color. That is going to be done by Mike Taylor at Taylored by Mike. The photos shows the test fitting of the front bumper and bonnet Aero grill. MINI recommends painting the outside body color, what do you think?

 

Too heavy!

I think it weighs more Greg! Gotta watch the weight on a race car! lol Actually I have a mod to do to this one that Alain told me about. It should be posted later this week.

 

Test fitting

We now have all the old bumpers and sideskirts removed as well as the fender flares. You saw the front bumper test fitted and here are the rear apron and the sideskirt set in place to make sure they fit.

 

Need some help!

Cooper RSR is staying red this year but will be wrapped blue in 2014. We need to choose the color for the centers of our Forgeline GA3 wheels; they have this satin gunmetal that I think will go well with either color, the other option as far as I am concerned is satin black, what do you think?