2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Street Mods 2011 MCS Hardtop

I'm glad pictures are coming......
You describe a nice MINI, can't wait to see them pic's.

Just curious, when you replaced the springs, reason for not going with camber plates at that time. Seems like from "other" posters, that's one of the major improvers. Quite a few of the items you went with are on my "to do" list. Thanks for posting

 

Thanks from here too Kent. Good description and like MM, some of those are I;ve already done or am planning to.

Jim

 

That happens up there??? I thought it never shined up there...

Sounds like a sweet beast. Looking forward to the photos!

 

How long does did the NM Torque Arm Bushings take to install? Just curious from a time/cost perspective. I would NOT be doing that myself :wink2

 

Thanks for your feedback, it's good to see from someone using the products.

Then NM bushing will take only about 10min, even if it is your first time. It's one of the simpliest mods to do.

 

+1
Not hard at all to do yourself. Put the front wheels up on ramps, so you slide under the trans, and have at it.

 

"NM Torque Arm Bushing: No matter what, get this. Someone else can explain this and have as I recall, but I swear the shifter, clutch and throttle are more connected. The car is far easier to launch with authority, just like I was a good driver. Seems like the entire front of the car is solid and full of confidence. "

I see that this mod is pretty inexpensive. ($60) How hard (or expensive) is it to install?

 

Really it only will take you 10min to install. You only need a 16mm wrench to put it on.

 

Hey Kent, were you a writer before you retired?:smilewinkgrin:

 

Hey Doug, let me know if I can help with the install. I want to see what this thing is all about.

 

I must agree about the TSW springs. I was not looking for a lowered look but I was looking for an improved ride. The ride is much better and I don't fear my speed bumps that are everywhere here!
I have really been wondering about the rear sway bar and was wondering if it would be that much better than stock.

 

Thanks Ben. I need to do some more research before taking the plunge but it does not sound like a big risk item with potentially big returns. I might order this for my b-day which is about one month away.

Others --- sorry for asking a question that was already asked in this thread. I read the beginning then, was in a hurry, and just skipped to the end.

Great forum btw. Prefer it to the "others" for overall quality.

 

Hahahahaha

Won't work....
When I finally retire, I'm moving to Oregon...

Oh yeah.....
And tell all your friends not to move to Oregon.

 

I have a buddy to lives in Golds Beach and the weather seems perfect there all year round.

Jim

 

When you wear through your first set of tires, you'll understand. Spirited cornering tends to wear the outside edge of the front tires quicker than the inside edge. More negative camber will increase front cornering grip, too. When you turn the wheel, it's like the car enjoys the corner more and wants to turn.

If you've ever been skiing, adding camber plates is like sharpening your edges.