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  1. MCS02

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    #48 MCS02, Aug 30, 2021
    I could be wrong but I don’t think I would remove them. The R52 convertible has extra bracing to make the front stiffer. Some people add them to the R53 to make it stronger. Here is a picture.
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  2. Crashton

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    #51 Crashton, Aug 31, 2021
    I agree that roll cage has made your MINI shell ridged. Those convertible braces weigh very little so you might as well pop them on. I love your MINI it is a very nice build. :Thumbsup:
     
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    #54 MCS02, Nov 1, 2021
    Nice work!
     
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    #59 PascalR50, Jan 7, 2022
    Yes , MOTUL is my favorite ( alreday used in 300V 15w50 in my SUBARU's ) but which grade do you use 5w30 - 5w40 or other for MINI ? It seems directly link to motor design ....
     
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    #60 MCS02, Jan 8, 2022
    For the Mini I use 5w-30. I know some use different weights but that seems to work well for me. The Lotus I use 5w-40. I would think ether weight would be good for your Rally car.
     
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    #66 PascalR50, Jun 22, 2022
    Aready 3 race done for my daughter ( 18 years old)!!!!
    This is completely new sensations to launched you baby alone in the car ....
    But she love it and improve result race after race . We will continue to reccord 3 or 4 race in juillet to keep the right rythm and continue to learn the MINI .
    20 Hp more will be appreciate to abble to get in top scratch , but 140 hp now is enought for the first year of race.
    See you later .
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    #67 Crashton, Jun 22, 2022
    Excellent Pascal you must be so proud of her. :Thumbsup:
     
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