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goonermini · Jan 14th, 2003, 01:13 PM

Apologies if this has already been asked.

I was wondering if my baby (just 11 days old) Mini Cooper (called James if anyone is interested - named after James the red engine from Thomas the Tank Engine!) will clear the speed bumps with the stupid gaps in them (the ones that enable motorbikes not to slow down). I am really paranoid that I will scrape the underside of my car, so at the moment when I go over the bumps I make sure the gap is lined up with the centre of the car, so effectively not 'making use' of the gaps at all.

I appreciate that not all of these speed bumps will be the same height, but has anyone experienced 'undercarriage scrape-age'!?!

Any advice greatfully received - James and I are really beginning to detest these stupid speed bumps!

Simon Jackson · Jan 14th, 2003, 01:23 PM

I have never had a problem with them in my S, but I tend not to go over them too quickly!

KenL · Jan 14th, 2003, 01:26 PM

I drive over those bl**dy things every day. From a road safety point of view they are cr*p since anything with a wide wheel base like the most dangerous vehicles on the road i.e. transit vans don't even notice they're there. Also most people in normal cars have sussed that the faster you go the less you feel them

Going over them at 15-20 is a pain whereas if you take them at 30 it's a lot smoother.

Rant over - don't worry James will be fine

Zippy · Jan 14th, 2003, 01:48 PM

Not had a problem with them as yet, but I tend to bump one wheel over them so it's not under the centre of the car.

Martin L · Jan 14th, 2003, 02:21 PM

I always drive over them like you do as I'm sure my car will "ground". Probably be only the aerodynamic flap thing underneath the car but it's much better to actually ride over the bump to not risk damaging your car

miniblue · Jan 14th, 2003, 03:29 PM

have no problems with them and go over them every day.

that doesn't mean i like them tho ... don't get me started!

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cmt · Jan 14th, 2003, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zippy
Not had a problem with them as yet, but I tend to bump one wheel over them so it's not under the centre of the car.

No problem here either, if I judge it right both wheels are on the hump

Drive it like a normal speedbump

Jan 14th, 2003, 01:13 PM	#1
goonermini MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: London Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 294 Offline	Those stupid speed bumps with gaps in them.... Apologies if this has already been asked. I was wondering if my baby (just 11 days old) Mini Cooper (called James if anyone is interested - named after James the red engine from Thomas the Tank Engine!) will clear the speed bumps with the stupid gaps in them (the ones that enable motorbikes not to slow down). I am really paranoid that I will scrape the underside of my car, so at the moment when I go over the bumps I make sure the gap is lined up with the centre of the car, so effectively not 'making use' of the gaps at all. I appreciate that not all of these speed bumps will be the same height, but has anyone experienced 'undercarriage scrape-age'!?! Any advice greatfully received - James and I are really beginning to detest these stupid speed bumps! Very special 'chillied' red and white Cooper, 17" alloys, and a very proud owner Born on 3 January 2003.

Jan 14th, 2003, 01:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Simon Jackson MINI2 Senior Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: uk Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 411 Offline	Should be OK I have never had a problem with them in my S, but I tend not to go over them too quickly!

Jan 14th, 2003, 01:26 PM	#3 (permalink)
KenL MINI2 Master Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edinburgh Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 5,102 Offline	I drive over those bl*dy things every day. From a road safety point of view they are crp since anything with a wide wheel base like the most dangerous vehicles on the road i.e. transit vans don't even notice they're there. Also most people in normal cars have sussed that the faster you go the less you feel them Going over them at 15-20 is a pain whereas if you take them at 30 it's a lot smoother. Rant over - don't worry James will be fine Red/Black R56 Cooper

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Martin L MINI defector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Harefield Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 13,666 Offline	I always drive over them like you do as I'm sure my car will "ground". Probably be only the aerodynamic flap thing underneath the car but it's much better to actually ride over the bump to not risk damaging your car MINI, RX8 and MX5 - Done those............. It's now TTime Unofficial MINI2.com bean counter

Jan 14th, 2003, 03:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
miniblue MINI2 Regular Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Berkshire, UK Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 178 Offline	have no problems with them and go over them every day. that doesn't mean i like them tho ... don't get me started! MINIblue IB/W Chilli Cooper ~ White 16" 5-stars ~ 6CD Changer ~ Sat-Nav ~ MFSW ~ ACC ~ Remote Alarm ~ PDC ~ ASC+T ~ Heated Bits ~ 'OOO2 OOO' Private Plate ~ 'MINI Drivers Have Extra Ooomph' & 'WWW.MINI2.COM' Stickers

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Jan 14th, 2003, 01:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zippy MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2002 Location: Herts Local Time: 01:43 AM Posts: 67 Offline	Not had a problem with them as yet, but I tend to bump one wheel over them so it's not under the centre of the car.

Jan 14th, 2003, 03:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
cmt MINI2 Lurker + Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Westhoughton, NW Eng Local Time: 02:43 AM Posts: 1,208 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Zippy Not had a problem with them as yet, but I tend to bump one wheel over them so it's not under the centre of the car. No problem here either, if I judge it right both wheels are on the hump Drive it like a normal speedbump Currently driving: Silver Volkswagen Lupo GTi, 6 speed, 125bhp

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