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Michael · Jan 1st, 2007, 08:33 AM

Hi there everybody. I've recently ordered my second MINI, an R56 Dark Silver CooperS that I'll be getting down here in Aust in March.
Naturally I'm a very happy boy!
I have loved my '02 Indi Blue Cooper since day one, but the performance was always a little disappointing, and also the fact my wife got custody of the car!
Anyway my question. Has anybody else suffered probs with the front wheel arch pieces coming loose since taking delivery, as was descibed with the yellow loan car?
I haven't read anywhere else of the prob, but it does have me a little concerned as Australian roads are pretty damn dodgy!
Thanks for any info

~Marcus~ · Jan 1st, 2007, 04:24 PM

No problems with wheelarches, no, and London roads are very dodgy too!

Pentagon · Jan 4th, 2007, 03:30 PM

I had 5 Minis in Oz from 2002 to last year, never had a wheel arch problem either, the trips included a bit of bush, beach sand and even some snow at thredbo and perisher!

popey · Jan 4th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Pentagon (original)

I had 5 Minis in Oz from 2002 to last year, never had a wheel arch problem either, the trips included a bit of bush, beach sand and even some snow at thredbo and perisher!

Hes referring to the R56 specifically

Michael · Jan 7th, 2007, 12:21 PM

yeah, i'm just referring to the r56's.

Going by the lack of responses, i'm guessin their aint no probs. Thats gotta be a good thing!

It's just that i seriously intend to have mine lowered(the rear stance can look a bit like a cat on heat), and i don't want to give myself any grief by screwin with the ride height.

Any input good or bad, greatly appreiciated.

Thanks

Pentagon · Jan 10th, 2007, 01:35 PM

my R56 MCS has no problems with the arches....enjoy yours when it comes, who are you buying the new one from in Oz?

Michael · Jan 11th, 2007, 10:17 AM

Am getting mine through MINI KingsWay, a Melbourne dealership, 300metres from where I work, which is handy. I regularly pay the salesman a visit and hassle him for info, i think he's getting sick of the site of me there!!! He's great though, nicest sales guy i've ever dealt with.

jasonc · Jan 11th, 2007, 12:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original)

Hi there everybody. I've recently ordered my second MINI, an R56 Dark Silver CooperS that I'll be getting down here in Aust in March.
Naturally I'm a very happy boy!
I have loved my '02 Indi Blue Cooper since day one, but the performance was always a little disappointing, and also the fact my wife got custody of the car!
Anyway my question. Has anybody else suffered probs with the front wheel arch pieces coming loose since taking delivery, as was descibed with the yellow loan car?
I haven't read anywhere else of the prob, but it does have me a little concerned as Australian roads are pretty damn dodgy!
Thanks for any info

Hi, yes mine has popped out only one week from delivery

But i've had a few replies on the forum, and it seems to be a small problem that is easily fixed with a trip back to the dealer.

The production line must have been having an off day when ours went through!

Jan 1st, 2007, 08:33 AM	#1
Michael This space aint long enou My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 434 Offline	Front wheel arches Hi there everybody. I've recently ordered my second MINI, an R56 Dark Silver CooperS that I'll be getting down here in Aust in March. Naturally I'm a very happy boy! I have loved my '02 Indi Blue Cooper since day one, but the performance was always a little disappointing, and also the fact my wife got custody of the car! Anyway my question. Has anybody else suffered probs with the front wheel arch pieces coming loose since taking delivery, as was descibed with the yellow loan car? I haven't read anywhere else of the prob, but it does have me a little concerned as Australian roads are pretty damn dodgy! Thanks for any info

Jan 1st, 2007, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
~Marcus~ Selling soul to buy JCW! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: London & Hampshire Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 1,946 Offline	No problems with wheelarches, no, and London roads are very dodgy too! My Blog

Jan 4th, 2007, 04:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
popey Wants an Audi My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Blackpool Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 1,428 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Pentagon (original) I had 5 Minis in Oz from 2002 to last year, never had a wheel arch problem either, the trips included a bit of bush, beach sand and even some snow at thredbo and perisher! Hes referring to the R56 specifically Now With Toyo Rubber!!

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Jan 4th, 2007, 03:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Pentagon MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cotswolds Local Time: 05:12 AM Posts: 63 Offline	I had 5 Minis in Oz from 2002 to last year, never had a wheel arch problem either, the trips included a bit of bush, beach sand and even some snow at thredbo and perisher!

Jan 7th, 2007, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
Michael This space aint long enou My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 434 Offline	yeah, i'm just referring to the r56's. Going by the lack of responses, i'm guessin their aint no probs. Thats gotta be a good thing! It's just that i seriously intend to have mine lowered(the rear stance can look a bit like a cat on heat), and i don't want to give myself any grief by screwin with the ride height. Any input good or bad, greatly appreiciated. Thanks

Jan 10th, 2007, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pentagon MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cotswolds Local Time: 05:12 AM Posts: 63 Offline	my R56 MCS has no problems with the arches....enjoy yours when it comes, who are you buying the new one from in Oz?

Jan 11th, 2007, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Michael This space aint long enou My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 03:12 PM Posts: 434 Offline	Am getting mine through MINI KingsWay, a Melbourne dealership, 300metres from where I work, which is handy. I regularly pay the salesman a visit and hassle him for info, i think he's getting sick of the site of me there!!! He's great though, nicest sales guy i've ever dealt with.

Jan 11th, 2007, 12:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
jasonc MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dorset Local Time: 06:12 AM Posts: 12 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Michael Strachan (original) Hi there everybody. I've recently ordered my second MINI, an R56 Dark Silver CooperS that I'll be getting down here in Aust in March. Naturally I'm a very happy boy! I have loved my '02 Indi Blue Cooper since day one, but the performance was always a little disappointing, and also the fact my wife got custody of the car! Anyway my question. Has anybody else suffered probs with the front wheel arch pieces coming loose since taking delivery, as was descibed with the yellow loan car? I haven't read anywhere else of the prob, but it does have me a little concerned as Australian roads are pretty damn dodgy! Thanks for any info Hi, yes mine has popped out only one week from delivery But i've had a few replies on the forum, and it seems to be a small problem that is easily fixed with a trip back to the dealer. The production line must have been having an off day when ours went through!

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