2nd Gen R56 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: Used MCS new owner

  1. iwashmycar

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    #2 iwashmycar, Jan 25, 2013
    Since you just bought it I'd let the dealer look at it. Could be a simple rear strut mount in the back. Can you tell if it is all stock suspension? Coilovers? Lowering springs?

    For the boost gauge it should have an electric sender somewhere. Could be as simple as a faulty ground somewhere. Depends what gauge setup it is. Any pics?
     
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    #3 Zipy, Jan 25, 2013
    I don't know how many miles are on your car; but, it it may still be under warranty. Either take it to a dealer, for the boost guage, and have them check your VIN in their computer; they should be able to pull up all selling and service records on your car. I suspect it was sold as a Mini Cooper S and someone did the after sale JCW package upgrades. Are you sure the rattle is in the suspension? There are little storage areas, access panels to the tail lights, someone may have left something inside and it's rolling around.:idea:
     
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    #4 eMINIparts, Jan 25, 2013
    Welcome to the coolest MINI forum on the net...:cool:


    Let the dealer check the gauge and rattle if you are still under factory warranty...rear rattle could be rear sway bar bushings going bad....depending on where the noise is coming from......POST UP SOME PICS ...We all want to see your NEW ride!!!
     
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    #5 Crashton, Jan 25, 2013
    Welcome to M/A :)

    Enjoy your new toy! :Thumbsup:
     
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    landis New Member

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    #6 landis, Jan 25, 2013
    Here are some pictures. The suspension seems to be stock as ride height is normal and they are not coil overs. THe car has 50K miles so no warranty. THe guages look like they are stock. I paid short enough money for it, so hopefully nothing big is wrong with it. From the way it sound I would guess the rattle is sway bar bushings, but how do I check the strut mount? The gauges look factory, so I would be amazed if it was a wiring problem that makes the boost gauge not work. If they are not factory then I would agree that the boost gauge failure is probably a wiring problem.
     

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    #7 eMINIparts, Jan 25, 2013
    Those gauges are the JCW accessory gauges....might just be a simple plug in issue make sure the connector is plugged in.....The rear sway bar bushings go bad and cause a rattle squeak type of noise.
     
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    #8 rum4, Jan 25, 2013
    welcome to m/a
     
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    #9 landis, Jan 27, 2013
    After the hint that the gauges are JCW gauges, a little research showed the left gauge is a lateral g-meter. I guess it makes sense that it hasn't moved much since it is winter and the car is on snows, so not much grip. I will tighten the upper strut mount and look at the drop links and sway bar. Thanks for all the suggestions and the warm welcome.
     
  9. iwashmycar

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    #10 iwashmycar, Jan 27, 2013
    Ah yeah. That thing came pretty loaded!. Even has the awesome Alcantara steering wheel.

    Is a bummer they did not have it be a boost gauge... would be worlds more informative than lat. Gs. Oh well!