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Bhozar · May 20th, 2008, 02:25 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original)

And if you do drag and track?

So if the driveshafts are stronger, whats the next weakest think in the chain? As I have already polly bushed my engine mount bushings I would imagine its either the engine mount itself, or the wheel hubs.

I have seen the lower engine mount broken before on Louis car. Not sure if he drive shaft popped out first, or his engine mount broke, making his drive shaft pop out.

The wheel hubs dont seem the best either. I have had to replace several in the last few years, and I imagine its even worse when you hang a heavy BBK off them, and add high ET wheels. I doubt the very heavy standard wheels help either.

MINIMANIAUK · May 20th, 2008, 02:38 PM

Well there has to be a weak point ,but let it be something cheap,such as engine mounts.
IF the whole drivetrain was bullet proof -the shock loading would be on the tyres (ok) and the gearbox (not ok) ,so each part must absorb its bit ,driveshaft,tyres,clutch,mounts to the best of its ability.
You can break anything if you try hard enough even an anvil

blaze6 · Jun 24th, 2008, 12:23 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMANIAUK (original)

Well there has to be a weak point ,but let it be something cheap,such as engine mounts.
IF the whole drivetrain was bullet proof -the shock loading would be on the tyres (ok) and the gearbox (not ok) ,so each part must absorb its bit ,driveshaft,tyres,clutch,mounts to the best of its ability.
You can break anything if you try hard enough even an anvil

are these aftermarket drive shafts proven? - have they ever been fitted to car yet / trialled?
which would you recommend for car used as a daily driver and occasional track days?

dazo · Jun 24th, 2008, 03:26 PM

They obviously wont be tested as he is looking at interest at the moment, but rest assured MiniMania make some really well made products, and thwy stock alot more

So if They say it will do the job, the reality is that they will....

MINIMANIAUK · Jun 24th, 2008, 04:03 PM

The first ones have been made ,shaft wise ,the joints are being looked into as to which is best suited given the space available - All these things take time and its easy to rush out something that is wrong or fails to deliver -this leads to more trouble than you can imagine!

2 much · Jun 29th, 2008, 09:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMANIAUK (original)

The first ones have been made ,shaft wise ,the joints are being looked into as to which is best suited given the space available - All these things take time and its easy to rush out something that is wrong or fails to deliver -this leads to more trouble than you can imagine!

to say i am interested in these is an understatement.

lee

Hobbe · Jul 1st, 2008, 05:49 PM

Available through GKN Motorsport if you are in a hurry:
GKN Driveline - Automotive Systems Supplier - Automotive Components
GKN Motorsport supports a number of racing and rally teams.
GKN is also a BMW supplier.

Bhozar · Jul 1st, 2008, 06:02 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbe (original)

Available through GKN Motorsport if you are in a hurry:
GKN Driveline - Automotive Systems Supplier - Automotive Components
GKN Motorsport supports a number of racing and rally teams.
GKN is also a BMW supplier.

Didnt see anything in their site for the MINI.

May 20th, 2008, 02:38 PM	#22 (permalink)
MINIMANIAUK MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,080 Offline	Well there has to be a weak point ,but let it be something cheap,such as engine mounts. IF the whole drivetrain was bullet proof -the shock loading would be on the tyres (ok) and the gearbox (not ok) ,so each part must absorb its bit ,driveshaft,tyres,clutch,mounts to the best of its ability. You can break anything if you try hard enough even an anvil www.minimaniauk.com

Jun 24th, 2008, 12:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
blaze6 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: surbiton Local Time: 10:08 PM Posts: 191 Offline	re: Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMANIAUK (original) Well there has to be a weak point ,but let it be something cheap,such as engine mounts. IF the whole drivetrain was bullet proof -the shock loading would be on the tyres (ok) and the gearbox (not ok) ,so each part must absorb its bit ,driveshaft,tyres,clutch,mounts to the best of its ability. You can break anything if you try hard enough even an anvil are these aftermarket drive shafts proven? - have they ever been fitted to car yet / trialled? which would you recommend for car used as a daily driver and occasional track days? dr. blaze

Jun 24th, 2008, 04:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
MINIMANIAUK MINI2 Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2006 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,080 Offline	The first ones have been made ,shaft wise ,the joints are being looked into as to which is best suited given the space available - All these things take time and its easy to rush out something that is wrong or fails to deliver -this leads to more trouble than you can imagine! www.minimaniauk.com

Jun 29th, 2008, 09:32 PM	#26 (permalink)
2 much MINI2 Regular Join Date: Sep 2007 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 245 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MINIMANIAUK (original) The first ones have been made ,shaft wise ,the joints are being looked into as to which is best suited given the space available - All these things take time and its easy to rush out something that is wrong or fails to deliver -this leads to more trouble than you can imagine! to say i am interested in these is an understatement. lee turbo power

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May 20th, 2008, 02:25 PM	#21
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Bhozar (original) And if you do drag and track? So if the driveshafts are stronger, whats the next weakest think in the chain? As I have already polly bushed my engine mount bushings I would imagine its either the engine mount itself, or the wheel hubs. I have seen the lower engine mount broken before on Louis car. Not sure if he drive shaft popped out first, or his engine mount broke, making his drive shaft pop out. The wheel hubs dont seem the best either. I have had to replace several in the last few years, and I imagine its even worse when you hang a heavy BBK off them, and add high ET wheels. I doubt the very heavy standard wheels help either.

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Jun 24th, 2008, 03:26 PM	#24 (permalink)
dazo MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Oct 2006 Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 77 Online	They obviously wont be tested as he is looking at interest at the moment, but rest assured MiniMania make some really well made products, and thwy stock alot more So if They say it will do the job, the reality is that they will....

Jul 1st, 2008, 06:02 PM	#28 (permalink)
Bhozar Overly excited!! My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Worcestershire Local Time: 09:08 PM Posts: 1,280 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Hobbe (original) Available through GKN Motorsport if you are in a hurry: GKN Driveline - Automotive Systems Supplier - Automotive Components GKN Motorsport supports a number of racing and rally teams. GKN is also a BMW supplier. Didnt see anything in their site for the MINI.

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