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May 30th, 2006, 02:18 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by RCMini
The only thing is that if you use a manual it is a little to indepth and really makes the job harder than it needs to be. If you have a manual use it for reference but find a couple good threads and just follow them.
Agreed
Also, can't really go wrong for £9.99 - definately get them and avoid the risk of blinding yourself
You can always use them and then take them back - although I wouldn't condone that of course
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May 30th, 2006, 02:28 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by danb
Agreed
Also, can't really go wrong for £9.99 - definately get them and avoid the risk of blinding yourself
You can always use them and then take them back - although I wouldn't condone that of course
oh could never do that. will get my partner to take them back
May 31st, 2006, 08:52 AM
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Well this will make some of you laugh but I could of had a breakdown. (the mental kind)
I last night got all the tools to swap out my springs.
Jacked the car up. Took all the correct bolts out.
Spent half an hour trying to work out how it supposedly falls out then found the knack of doing it.
Got my spring compressors on it and took it all apart.
Got my lovely new spring.
Slid it over the dampener.
THEN IT HAPPENED
The spring was the wrong shape for my car. They wouldn't fit in the top and bottom plates correctly.
I HAD BEEN SOLD THE WRONG ONES
So what does anyone do in my position......
Spent 20 minutes putting the car back together again.
May 31st, 2006, 08:58 AM
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That is so damn annoying when that happens.
It was acceptable in the 80's
May 31st, 2006, 02:28 PM
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that's no good....who sold you the dud springs?
Alta CAI, MTH, OBX + One-ball, Alta Diverter w/ Sprayer, Recalibrated BPV, Alta 17% Pulley, Denso IK22s, Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s 215/40/17, Whiteline 20mm Adjustable Rear Swaybar, Ferodo DS2500s, Motul RB600, TCE SS braided brake lines
May 31st, 2006, 02:52 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by etalj that's no good....who sold you the dud springs?
through a friend of a friend who used to work for GOMINI
Even the box says their for a mini but i can't see how they'd fit.
May 31st, 2006, 02:58 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b
through a friend of a friend who used to work for GOMINI
hehe i hope they weren't for a classic mini....
what brand are they?
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May 31st, 2006, 03:02 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by etalj
hehe i hope they weren't for a classic mini....
Cobra spings. And they say for a MINI ONE and Cooper
May 31st, 2006, 03:05 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Richard22b
Cobra spings. And they say for a MINI ONE and Cooper
cobra? never heard of them, but i don't know much about ones and coopers....
good luck sorting this mess out. trust me i know how irritating the wait and frustration is for you....
Alta CAI, MTH, OBX + One-ball, Alta Diverter w/ Sprayer, Recalibrated BPV, Alta 17% Pulley, Denso IK22s, Goodyear Eagle F1 GSD3s 215/40/17, Whiteline 20mm Adjustable Rear Swaybar, Ferodo DS2500s, Motul RB600, TCE SS braided brake lines
May 31st, 2006, 03:33 PM
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There was a change in the suspension in March 2002 for One and Cooper. Lowering springs always come in two different types or for the later car only. You have the pre March 2002 versions by the looks of things.
It was acceptable in the 80's
May 31st, 2006, 03:40 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by Root Ginger
There was a change in the suspension in March 2002 for One and Cooper. Lowering springs always come in two different types or for the later car only. You have the pre March 2002 versions by the looks of things.
you might well be right. I'm gonna buy some new ones
May 31st, 2006, 03:43 PM
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At least you know how to do it now!!!
May 31st, 2006, 03:46 PM
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Quote: Originally Posted by REHW
At least you know how to do it now!!!
maybe next time i will do some pics as i go
May 31st, 2006, 08:37 PM
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Just be glad you didn't pay for a workshops time only to find out they wouldn't fit
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You can always use them and then take them back - although I wouldn't condone that of course 
that's no good....who sold you the dud springs? 
