1st Gen R53 Cooper S Most liked posts in thread: VibraTechnics motor mounts: more NVH?

I've been running all three for several years now. Done in similar stages... upper first, lower and Trans mounts a bit later. Never had an issue with weird vibrations. I did yank the circuit board in the rear view mirror and tucked it into the headliner. But more so for noise..... nothing felt through the pedals.

If your feeling it under power and not at cruising speeds... I'm inclined to think you have an issue with your driveline or wheel bearings somewhere.

 

No worries. If you're running "driveshaftshop" axles... I'll put money on them being toast. Mine only lasted about 25k that I milked to about 30k. Then needed to have them replaced at Fontana two years ago.

They would give a wicked vibration under spirited acceleration... but then during my drive to the dragon two years ago, at highway cruising speeds... it was unbearable. So, my car was essentially sidelined for the first half of the week, until Jan showed up with his replacement axles for me. Almost 2 years... close to 40k miles... no issues.

 

^^^^ yup had the same issues with DDS axles. Switched to Jan's for the speed we drive. :devil:

 

You didn't explain why you did that. Because the mirror was vibrating?

 

The circuit board inside the mirror would rattle like a muthafukah at my various cruising speeds around 2,200 - 2,500rpm. At first I thought it was in the dash... but a buddy managed to pinpoint the mirror for me. It took a little finesse to crack the mirror open and get the board out. But was totally worth the silence it gave me.

I ended up wrapping the circuit board in bubble wrap, and just tucking it into the headliner. Lost a little bit of distance for unlocking the car but not enough to deal with the angry rattlesnake in the mirror.

 

Thanks for helping me do the same mod to my car.

 

If your wrench works at the dealer see what kind of price he can get on OEM ones... but be ready for sticker shock. Next best thing... get Jan's RMW axles. Only thing is with Jan's, you need to transfer the bearing carrier over. Don't go for cheap on axles... You'll regret it.

 

Just save yourself the time and money over OEM axles and buy Jans 500 HP axles. Much better made then even the OEM ones.

 

He has them and the are less money then the best price you are going to get from the dealership. I have a guy at MINI that I buy parts from at cost. :ihih:

Also they are made to last and not fail like most MINI parts.

 

My reply is on the RMW board but you will have no issues.

My car is lowered but not STANCE lowered. :nonod:

My car is still very functional. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

 

Nice Will we see you at the Dragon again this year?

If so stop by the cabin again, have a beer and chill out by our Fire.

 

Told you they were stupid expensive. How they sleep at night charging what they charge for those... is a bit beyond me.