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  1. Dr Obnxs

    Dr Obnxs New Member

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    #2 Dr Obnxs, Sep 7, 2010
    Any clue why it was there?

    on my Mustang when those aren't in place, you can turn the car far enough to hear a bunch of not good grinding sounds..... If you have good clearence everywhere, that's a cool mod and cheap too! 3' is a nice reduction...

    Matt
     
  2. Metalman

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    #3 Metalman, Sep 7, 2010
    Just curious, why would MINI put those stops in there anyway? Seems like if a 3' reduction was built in why not make it available for a car that is known for "Go Kart Handling"? Are they there to prevent the stresses put on the CV joint that might be experienced during too tight a turn?
     
  3. Rally

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    #4 Rally, Sep 7, 2010
    From what I've read they put it on for all cars delivered with 18's from the factory. They were probably just worried about wheel clearances while turning, but people say that they still experience no rubbing when removed.
     
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    #5 goaljnky, Sep 7, 2010
    :Thumbsup:

    P.S. And you thought we would never agree on anything. :D
     
  5. quikmni

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    #6 quikmni, Oct 30, 2010
    If you remove the steering stop, you will probably need a front end alignment.
    The front toe was way off, on my car, after removing the stop because I did not do a good job getting the tie rods adjusted after having them disconnected at the steering rack.