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philip rodney · Nov 5th, 2005, 09:25 PM

any idea how much it weighs?

philip rodney · Nov 6th, 2005, 08:29 AM

does the brace make discenible difference?

philip rodney · Nov 7th, 2005, 08:04 PM

thanks

am having one fitted.

in for a penny, etc

stu2 · Nov 7th, 2005, 10:54 PM

gone for the OMP strut braces upper and lower
less that half the price of a JCW
supplied by LOHEN
and as i am local ish they fitted it for me as well
very nice lads indeed...................

pics to follow......................

Maaij · Nov 7th, 2005, 11:05 PM

Can it be fitted on a normal Cooper? Can it be fitted on a normal Cooper with a low profile battery cover, http://www.promini.com/product-exec/...earch_model/99 ?

Rakey · Nov 7th, 2005, 11:10 PM

Ian Clark has one on his Cooper

he probably has some photo's in his gallery

rkw · Nov 8th, 2005, 02:43 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Maaij

Can it be fitted on a normal Cooper?

grand_cru fitted one and it cleared both the battery and the bonnet. See this thread starting from post #150 onwards: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...t=88988&page=8. Pictures in the post and in his gallery.

Ian Clark · Nov 8th, 2005, 01:12 PM

Like Rakey says, I have a JCW Strut brace on my Cooper. There were no modification required to fit it, I simply needed to remove the battery cover (A bit annoying I admit)
There is a low profile battery cover you can buy.
If you google for a "Low Profile Battery cover" there are some links for MINI Coopers.
Here are some pics I took with my phone (Not brilliant quality)

rkw · Nov 8th, 2005, 04:42 PM

Ian, interesting that you had a different experience from grand_cru with the battery. He said his brace "only slightly touches the battery cover". In your case, would it clearly press down, and how much extra space would you have needed for clearance?

pkman · Nov 8th, 2005, 08:30 PM

I have also has the OMP strut brace on my mini (check gallary) and it is touching the battery case...so I am slightly worried because Cooper_Dave said his battery case cracked under turning. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103438

I also had the sound deadening removed.

Does any one know which site would sell the lowered battery casing in the UK? and is there necessary....even if it touches my battery case ever so slightly...

any help would be appreciated..

Rakey · Nov 8th, 2005, 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by pkman

I have also has the OMP strut brace on my mini (check gallary) and it is touching the battery case...so I am slightly worried because Cooper_Dave said his battery case cracked under turning. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103438

I also had the sound deadening removed.

Does any one know which site would sell the lowered battery casing in the UK? and is there necessary....even if it touches my battery case ever so slightly...

any help would be appreciated..

did the dealer remove the sound deadening material, just its also there to stop heat from the engine having any long term effect on the paint work as far as I am aware.

pkman · Nov 8th, 2005, 09:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey

did the dealer remove the sound deadening material, just its also there to stop heat from the engine having any long term effect on the paint work as far as I am aware.

I got it put on at Playmini, and the dealer there did take the sound deadening off becos the bonnett wouldnt close properly - we wasnt too sure and wasnt going to take the chance of slamming the bonnett shut in case we damage smth!

I hope it doesnt damage the paint work too much!

Does also mean there will be less heat around the engine as it gets away quicker??

Ian Clark · Nov 8th, 2005, 10:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by rkw

Ian, interesting that you had a different experience from grand_cru with the battery. He said his brace "only slightly touches the battery cover". In your case, would it clearly press down, and how much extra space would you have needed for clearance?

There did seem to be a significant amount of pressing down on the cover.

You have to remember as well that the brace gets VERY hot especially under hard driving and this would potentially have started melting the cover due to direct contact.

I thought I had a link to a UK seller of the low profile battery cover however I'm sure Promini could possibly ship over seas or if anyone here is in frequent correspondance with some American members, maybe a favour or two

Ian Clark · Nov 8th, 2005, 10:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by philip rodney

any idea how much it weighs?

I never weighed mine but it's not much

pkman · Nov 9th, 2005, 08:32 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian Clark

There did seem to be a significant amount of pressing down on the cover.

You have to remember as well that the brace gets VERY hot especially under hard driving and this would potentially have started melting the cover due to direct contact.

I thought I had a link to a UK seller of the low profile battery cover however I'm sure Promini could possibly ship over seas or if anyone here is in frequent correspondance with some American members, maybe a favour or two

promini does ship it to UK but at a cost of $83 or smth like that - Maaij is thinking of splitting the delivery charge with me but it would be much better if there is a dealer in the UK that would do smth like this...

TallAndy · Nov 9th, 2005, 08:53 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Ian Clark

There did seem to be a significant amount of pressing down on the cover.

You have to remember as well that the brace gets VERY hot especially under hard driving and this would potentially have started melting the cover due to direct contact.

I thought I had a link to a UK seller of the low profile battery cover however I'm sure Promini could possibly ship over seas or if anyone here is in frequent correspondance with some American members, maybe a favour or two

Hmmmm interesting. I have the JCW Brace fitted on my works but my bonnet closes fine however, there are marks on the brace where the deadening touches. And they dont want to come off. Is it worth me removing all the deadening from under bonnet now I have the Brace fitted?

karles9149 · Nov 9th, 2005, 12:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by philip rodney

any idea how much it weighs?

Mine weighed 4 lbs including the shipping container. Actual weight is approx 2 lbs. Thought it would go right on out of the box. It didn't. Had to take bar off, mount each side, then adjust bar to fit. Went right on after that. It really makes the engine bay. Best eye candy so far. Karle. North Caroline.

Ian Clark · Nov 10th, 2005, 01:48 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by andeh

Hmmmm interesting. I have the JCW Brace fitted on my works but my bonnet closes fine however, there are marks on the brace where the deadening touches. And they dont want to come off. Is it worth me removing all the deadening from under bonnet now I have the Brace fitted?

Oh the bonnet (hood) closes fine and there is a bit of touching on the deadening but I've had my brace for well over 8 - 9 months now and there is no damage to the deadening so I'd leave it on.

Based on the warnings of others about potential paint damage due to heat, why would you want to take it off?

TallAndy · Nov 10th, 2005, 04:55 PM

Think I mis-read the thread earlier thinking not removing the deadening would harm my paint.... another late night.

Yeah everything is fine except the brace is marked with deadening burns. So I will leave it be.

philip rodney · Nov 12th, 2005, 10:48 PM

Had the JCW strutbrace fitter.

Maybe it's the emperor's new clothes - but it does seem to make quite a difference. And it looks like a work of art. Much pleased.

Nov 7th, 2005, 11:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Ian Clark has one on his Cooper he probably has some photo's in his gallery Its only a forum you know!

Nov 8th, 2005, 01:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ian Clark MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Liverpool, UK Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 1,769 Offline	Like Rakey says, I have a JCW Strut brace on my Cooper. There were no modification required to fit it, I simply needed to remove the battery cover (A bit annoying I admit) There is a low profile battery cover you can buy. If you google for a "Low Profile Battery cover" there are some links for MINI Coopers. Here are some pics I took with my phone (Not brilliant quality) Attached Thumbnails

Nov 8th, 2005, 08:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
Rakey I am not a number!! My Classifieds Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: The Village Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 50,334 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by pkman I have also has the OMP strut brace on my mini (check gallary) and it is touching the battery case...so I am slightly worried because Cooper_Dave said his battery case cracked under turning. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103438 I also had the sound deadening removed. Does any one know which site would sell the lowered battery casing in the UK? and is there necessary....even if it touches my battery case ever so slightly... any help would be appreciated.. did the dealer remove the sound deadening material, just its also there to stop heat from the engine having any long term effect on the paint work as far as I am aware. Its only a forum you know!

Nov 9th, 2005, 12:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
karles9149 karles9149 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North Carolina Local Time: 02:09 PM Posts: 2 Offline	JCW strut brace Quote: Originally Posted by philip rodney any idea how much it weighs? Mine weighed 4 lbs including the shipping container. Actual weight is approx 2 lbs. Thought it would go right on out of the box. It didn't. Had to take bar off, mount each side, then adjust bar to fit. Went right on after that. It really makes the engine bay. Best eye candy so far. Karle. North Caroline.

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Nov 6th, 2005, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
philip rodney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 152 Offline	does the brace make discenible difference?

Nov 7th, 2005, 08:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
philip rodney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 152 Offline	thanks am having one fitted. in for a penny, etc

Nov 7th, 2005, 10:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
stu2 in the wifes car Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: west mids Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 335 Offline	gone for the OMP strut braces upper and lower less that half the price of a JCW supplied by LOHEN and as i am local ish they fitted it for me as well very nice lads indeed................... pics to follow......................

Nov 7th, 2005, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Maaij MINI2 Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Local Time: 07:09 PM Posts: 299 Offline	Can it be fitted on a normal Cooper? Can it be fitted on a normal Cooper with a low profile battery cover, http://www.promini.com/product-exec/...earch_model/99 ?

Nov 8th, 2005, 02:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 12:09 PM Posts: 587 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Maaij Can it be fitted on a normal Cooper? grand_cru fitted one and it cleared both the battery and the bonnet. See this thread starting from post #150 onwards: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...t=88988&page=8. Pictures in the post and in his gallery.

Nov 8th, 2005, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 12:09 PM Posts: 587 Offline	Ian, interesting that you had a different experience from grand_cru with the battery. He said his brace "only slightly touches the battery cover". In your case, would it clearly press down, and how much extra space would you have needed for clearance?

Nov 8th, 2005, 08:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
pkman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 175 Offline	I have also has the OMP strut brace on my mini (check gallary) and it is touching the battery case...so I am slightly worried because Cooper_Dave said his battery case cracked under turning. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthread.php?t=103438 I also had the sound deadening removed. Does any one know which site would sell the lowered battery casing in the UK? and is there necessary....even if it touches my battery case ever so slightly... any help would be appreciated..

Nov 8th, 2005, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
pkman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 175 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Rakey did the dealer remove the sound deadening material, just its also there to stop heat from the engine having any long term effect on the paint work as far as I am aware. I got it put on at Playmini, and the dealer there did take the sound deadening off becos the bonnett wouldnt close properly - we wasnt too sure and wasnt going to take the chance of slamming the bonnett shut in case we damage smth! I hope it doesnt damage the paint work too much! Does also mean there will be less heat around the engine as it gets away quicker??

Nov 8th, 2005, 10:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ian Clark MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Liverpool, UK Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 1,769 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by rkw Ian, interesting that you had a different experience from grand_cru with the battery. He said his brace "only slightly touches the battery cover". In your case, would it clearly press down, and how much extra space would you have needed for clearance? There did seem to be a significant amount of pressing down on the cover. You have to remember as well that the brace gets VERY hot especially under hard driving and this would potentially have started melting the cover due to direct contact. I thought I had a link to a UK seller of the low profile battery cover however I'm sure Promini could possibly ship over seas or if anyone here is in frequent correspondance with some American members, maybe a favour or two

Nov 8th, 2005, 10:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ian Clark MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Liverpool, UK Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 1,769 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by philip rodney any idea how much it weighs? I never weighed mine but it's not much

Nov 9th, 2005, 08:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
pkman MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: London Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 175 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ian Clark There did seem to be a significant amount of pressing down on the cover. You have to remember as well that the brace gets VERY hot especially under hard driving and this would potentially have started melting the cover due to direct contact. I thought I had a link to a UK seller of the low profile battery cover however I'm sure Promini could possibly ship over seas or if anyone here is in frequent correspondance with some American members, maybe a favour or two promini does ship it to UK but at a cost of $83 or smth like that - Maaij is thinking of splitting the delivery charge with me but it would be much better if there is a dealer in the UK that would do smth like this...

Nov 9th, 2005, 08:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 1,195 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Ian Clark There did seem to be a significant amount of pressing down on the cover. You have to remember as well that the brace gets VERY hot especially under hard driving and this would potentially have started melting the cover due to direct contact. I thought I had a link to a UK seller of the low profile battery cover however I'm sure Promini could possibly ship over seas or if anyone here is in frequent correspondance with some American members, maybe a favour or two Hmmmm interesting. I have the JCW Brace fitted on my works but my bonnet closes fine however, there are marks on the brace where the deadening touches. And they dont want to come off. Is it worth me removing all the deadening from under bonnet now I have the Brace fitted?

Nov 10th, 2005, 01:48 AM	#18 (permalink)
Ian Clark MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Liverpool, UK Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 1,769 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by andeh Hmmmm interesting. I have the JCW Brace fitted on my works but my bonnet closes fine however, there are marks on the brace where the deadening touches. And they dont want to come off. Is it worth me removing all the deadening from under bonnet now I have the Brace fitted? Oh the bonnet (hood) closes fine and there is a bit of touching on the deadening but I've had my brace for well over 8 - 9 months now and there is no damage to the deadening so I'd leave it on. Based on the warnings of others about potential paint damage due to heat, why would you want to take it off?

Nov 10th, 2005, 04:55 PM	#19 (permalink)
TallAndy Taller Than You! My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Bolton Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 1,195 Offline	Think I mis-read the thread earlier thinking not removing the deadening would harm my paint.... another late night. Yeah everything is fine except the brace is marked with deadening burns. So I will leave it be.

Nov 12th, 2005, 10:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
philip rodney MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Local Time: 08:09 PM Posts: 152 Offline	Had the JCW strutbrace fitter. Maybe it's the emperor's new clothes - but it does seem to make quite a difference. And it looks like a work of art. Much pleased.

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