Professors R53

Discussion in 'Car Builds, Projects, Idea's Experiments' started by Professor, Mar 19, 2011.

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  1. Nathan

    Nathan Founder

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    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.
     
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    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!
     
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    Most awesome Mini :Thumbsup:
     
  4. Professor

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    Thanks brother! But I think yours is at the top of my list ;).

    I have some updates in a few days :)
     
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    Professor New Member

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    15x8 make Brakes look HUGE! But I have a little work to do for a tad more clearance ;). But nothing to bad.

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

    [​IMG]

    It took me a bit of spacer measuring (to clear the barrel, spokes had plenty of clearance) but definitely worth it :yesnod:
     
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    I got lucky. Only a 5mm spacer was needed.
     
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    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
     
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    Fit the tires today. With the R56 rear trailing arms on, I had to remove a small amount of casting material at the lowest point to clear the wheel. I ended up with a 5mm spacer in the rear and 8mm up front. I may bump up to a 10mm up front.

    IMAG0210-1.jpg
     
  11. minsanity

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    Wow! Post more pics fr all angles, pls!:Thumbsup:
     
  12. Dave.0

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    Nice picture and choice of wheels. I have a set also.:Thumbsup:
     
  13. Crashton

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    Man those wheels look so good. To me those 15 inch wheels just look so right & proper!
     
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    I will get a few more shots in the drive today. Can't go far as I had to give my pcv valve to a friend to get his mini down the road.
     
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    DSC_0060.jpg DSC_0063.jpg DSC_0071.jpg
     
  16. Nathan

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    Purrrrty wheels!
     
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    #77 Kahnfucious, Nov 21, 2012
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    sorry -- realized that was a GP front..nice build though.
     
  18. Professor

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    What are you sorry for?
     
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    He originally asked how it was a JCW front on it.
     

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