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Anyone that is following this thread, and Professor in specific, can you comment on the changing of the rear trailing arms from the R53 steel, to the R56 aluminum ones?

Did you notice a difference? Worth it?

I have a pair lined up, at a steal/deal, but want to get feedback before I pull the trigger.

 

Have you seen this article in the library?

I think it was worth it, the rear is easier to rotate as there is a bit more movement in the bushing.

As to being lighter, I can't feel that.

 

Thanks, I did read that... albeit right after it was written.

After reading it again, I think it would be worth it.
Thanks for the help!

 

Most awesome Mini

 

That is going to be one awesome MINI. The Billy Club Shift Knob for the MINI will solve your shift leverage problem.

Billy Club delrin race shift knob for MINI Cooper

 

I agree, very race car, great choice on the 15x8 pf-01s and wilwood brakes, though I am biased :smilewinkgrin:



It took me a bit of spacer measuring (to clear the barrel, spokes had plenty of clearance) but definitely worth it :yesnod:

 

Cool doesn't cancel any signficant amount of the weight saving then and should still be in the fenders unlike mine haha

I run 5mm on the rear for the wheel (stock brakes back there)
I have to run 20mm on the front to fit the custom wide discs which does add some weight, but worth it as i have a lot more confidence as this set up has yet to fade (thanks Todd!)

my 16x7 for rain/street don't need any but don't look quite as f1 either

 

Wow! Post more pics fr all angles, pls!

 

Nice picture and choice of wheels. I have a set also.

 

Man those wheels look so good. To me those 15 inch wheels just look so right & proper!

 

Purrrrty wheels!

 

sorry -- realized that was a GP front..nice build though.

 

He originally asked how it was a JCW front on it.