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Ryephile · Jan 21st, 2007, 10:35 PM

I agree with ya sixblade, however the grape vine says that the U.S. cars got all the LSD allocation and the rest will have to wait a bit longer. [it's about time us yanks get priority!] LOL

Scrogg · Jan 21st, 2007, 10:37 PM

You're not far wrong Ryan, you guys got it as an option before we did even though we've had the car longer.

sixblade · Jan 21st, 2007, 10:57 PM

I really hope my car has it, I refuse to drive a FWD car without one, its like running around witha peg leg...no offense to anyone...

Scrogg · Jan 21st, 2007, 10:58 PM

Did you spec it?

sixblade · Jan 22nd, 2007, 02:39 AM

yeah car was to my specs, my ma said it would be available to me the beginning of April

daffodildeb · Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:06 AM

Mine's supposed to have it, according to the dealer. She's complete and at the dock in England, "awaiting transport" across the pond.

sixblade · Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:08 AM

Ok thats a good indication for me then, they need that LSD for us in america to help compete against the Mazdaspeed cars and what not.. though of course, i dont think there is a comparison... that things a fat ass boat.

Ryephile · Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:24 AM

FWIW sixblade; the R53's suspension was such that if you lowered the car about an inch or more, the roll center was very low and thus created a lot of front end grip, meaning that even with huge power, there was no "one-wheel-peel", even with an open-diff. As long as the R56 is similar, you shouldn't have anything to worry about [after you lower the car of course, lol]

Have you called ASKMINI lately to confirm your car has the LSD in the build spec, just to double check?

roland2003 · Jan 22nd, 2007, 10:28 AM

Another reason why 'open diff' works better with lowering springs (on stock shocks) is if the car is lowered an inch,assuming the car is cornering flat ,there is now an extra inch of 'droop' available on the inside unloaded wheel. This allows it to 'droop' down and make contact with the tarmac & maybe put some power through this wheel too. Without it the strut extends to full lengh 'an inch earlier' and is held off the tarmac fizzing away in mid air. This is also a very good reason (with a stock diff) for NOT fitting a stronger anti roll bar at the front, as you can put power down out of the corners with stock ARB (swaybar) better.
Better still use very stiff front springs and remove the ARB all together- At least you can then put down some power through the inner wheel as the wheel is now free to 'droop' without the ARB holding it in the air.
Best Regards Roland GTT

garyjp · Jan 22nd, 2007, 11:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original)

Why am I not surprised?

The Option Code is 2TA, so obviously it does exist, but they are right in that it is not on the system yet (MINI are really slow at updating things!)

Tell them to look at the Infonet for around 27 December 2006 and they will find the announcement that it is available from Week 10 build onwards.

Emailed dealer and asked my order to be put on hold until LSD is added to spec - mentioned the info above [Ta Scrogg] - hopefully should get a reply/update at some point this week

sixblade · Jan 22nd, 2007, 01:12 PM

anyone have a contact number that I can call to see if my car is being built to my specs>?

daffodildeb · Jan 22nd, 2007, 01:15 PM

1-866-ASK-MINI would be able to tell you, or your MA will for sure.

sixblade · Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:48 PM

WOOHOO it is verified!

Scrogg · Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:51 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sixblade (original)

WOOHOO it is verified!

Good news.

You can move on to something else to worry about now!

sixblade · Jan 22nd, 2007, 06:37 PM

so now i can just be cantankerous in general about waiting till april for my damn car...

Ryephile · Jan 22nd, 2007, 07:58 PM

I called ASK MINI today and they confirmed my car was built with an LSD

My R56 is now waiting for the next boat!

Doc_Croc · Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:45 PM

LSD is now on the UK Cooper S configurator (as is the autobox)

garyjp · Jan 22nd, 2007, 09:03 PM

mmmmmmmmmmmm, limited slip differential..........

garyjp · Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:05 PM

LSD all confirmed and on my new vehicle contract.... I can now go back to worrying about global warming and/or the plight of the Etruscan shrew....phewwww.....

Jan 22nd, 2007, 10:28 AM	#29 (permalink)
roland2003 MINI 2 Sponsor GT Tuning Join Date: Jan 2004 Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 2,736 Offline	Another reason why 'open diff' works better with lowering springs (on stock shocks) is if the car is lowered an inch,assuming the car is cornering flat ,there is now an extra inch of 'droop' available on the inside unloaded wheel. This allows it to 'droop' down and make contact with the tarmac & maybe put some power through this wheel too. Without it the strut extends to full lengh 'an inch earlier' and is held off the tarmac fizzing away in mid air. This is also a very good reason (with a stock diff) for NOT fitting a stronger anti roll bar at the front, as you can put power down out of the corners with stock ARB (swaybar) better. Better still use very stiff front springs and remove the ARB all together- At least you can then put down some power through the inner wheel as the wheel is now free to 'droop' without the ARB holding it in the air. Best Regards Roland GTT www.gttuning.com

Jan 22nd, 2007, 08:45 PM	#37 (permalink)
Doc_Croc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: UK Local Time: 12:40 PM Posts: 53 Offline	LSD is now on the UK Cooper S configurator (as is the autobox) Doc Croc Cooper S, PW/PW, Delivered Apr. 2007.

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Jan 21st, 2007, 10:35 PM	#21
Ryephile Deals Gap Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Metro-Detroit Local Time: 08:40 AM Posts: 425 Offline	I agree with ya sixblade, however the grape vine says that the U.S. cars got all the LSD allocation and the rest will have to wait a bit longer. [it's about time us yanks get priority!] LOL

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Jan 21st, 2007, 10:37 PM	#22 (permalink)
Scrogg YLYP Reclamation Squad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 15,246 Offline	You're not far wrong Ryan, you guys got it as an option before we did even though we've had the car longer.

Jan 21st, 2007, 10:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
sixblade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 32 Offline	I really hope my car has it, I refuse to drive a FWD car without one, its like running around witha peg leg...no offense to anyone...

Jan 21st, 2007, 10:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
Scrogg YLYP Reclamation Squad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 15,246 Offline	Did you spec it?

Jan 22nd, 2007, 02:39 AM	#25 (permalink)
sixblade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 32 Offline	yeah car was to my specs, my ma said it would be available to me the beginning of April

Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:06 AM	#26 (permalink)
daffodildeb Waiting... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Conroe, TX Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 18 Offline	Mine's supposed to have it, according to the dealer. She's complete and at the dock in England, "awaiting transport" across the pond.

Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:08 AM	#27 (permalink)
sixblade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 32 Offline	Ok thats a good indication for me then, they need that LSD for us in america to help compete against the Mazdaspeed cars and what not.. though of course, i dont think there is a comparison... that things a fat ass boat.

Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:24 AM	#28 (permalink)
Ryephile Deals Gap Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Metro-Detroit Local Time: 08:40 AM Posts: 425 Offline	FWIW sixblade; the R53's suspension was such that if you lowered the car about an inch or more, the roll center was very low and thus created a lot of front end grip, meaning that even with huge power, there was no "one-wheel-peel", even with an open-diff. As long as the R56 is similar, you shouldn't have anything to worry about [after you lower the car of course, lol] Have you called ASKMINI lately to confirm your car has the LSD in the build spec, just to double check?

Jan 22nd, 2007, 11:53 AM	#30 (permalink)
garyjp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 63 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Scrogg (original) Why am I not surprised? The Option Code is 2TA, so obviously it does exist, but they are right in that it is not on the system yet (MINI are really slow at updating things!) Tell them to look at the Infonet for around 27 December 2006 and they will find the announcement that it is available from Week 10 build onwards. Emailed dealer and asked my order to be put on hold until LSD is added to spec - mentioned the info above [Ta Scrogg] - hopefully should get a reply/update at some point this week

Jan 22nd, 2007, 01:12 PM	#31 (permalink)
sixblade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 32 Offline	anyone have a contact number that I can call to see if my car is being built to my specs>?

Jan 22nd, 2007, 01:15 PM	#32 (permalink)
daffodildeb Waiting... Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lake Conroe, TX Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 18 Offline	1-866-ASK-MINI would be able to tell you, or your MA will for sure.

Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:48 PM	#33 (permalink)
sixblade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 32 Offline	WOOHOO it is verified!

Jan 22nd, 2007, 03:51 PM	#34 (permalink)
Scrogg YLYP Reclamation Squad Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 15,246 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sixblade (original) WOOHOO it is verified! Good news. You can move on to something else to worry about now!

Jan 22nd, 2007, 06:37 PM	#35 (permalink)
sixblade MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 32 Offline	so now i can just be cantankerous in general about waiting till april for my damn car...

Jan 22nd, 2007, 07:58 PM	#36 (permalink)
Ryephile Deals Gap Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Metro-Detroit Local Time: 08:40 AM Posts: 425 Offline	I called ASK MINI today and they confirmed my car was built with an LSD My R56 is now waiting for the next boat!

Jan 22nd, 2007, 09:03 PM	#38 (permalink)
garyjp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 63 Offline	mmmmmmmmmmmm, limited slip differential..........

Jan 23rd, 2007, 06:05 PM	#39 (permalink)
garyjp MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bristol Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 63 Offline	LSD all confirmed and on my new vehicle contract.... I can now go back to worrying about global warming and/or the plight of the Etruscan shrew....phewwww.....

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