[Darthbladerni]

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

Oh dear, they not get them any sooner than that?

sorry didnt realise u posted also.

eibech are closed on weekends for calls. He is going to ring on monday, give them an earful and get them sent out for either tues or wed.
He cant do it himself as he has never worked on mini's but he his bringing his mechanic that fitted the rears on sat to do it. Fitting is now free though lol

[Darthbladerni]

Here is a picture of the car as it is now. As you can see the rear is lower but not as low as it should be, should go down about another half inch. Then the front will drop alot!! Just to give you an idea.

Should be done properly tomorrow or sat at the latest. Part time mechanic

[PmP]

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

Here is a picture of the car as it is now. As you can see the rear is lower but not as low as it should be, should go down about another half inch. Then the front will drop alot!! Just to give you an idea.

Should be done properly tomorrow or sat at the latest. Part time mechanic

See you parked on a slight slope there to make up the difference, lol.

You're the second person ive heard having fitment issues with the front eibach springs after they had just fitted the rears. Once in they are supposed to be the best so hang in there. Hopefully you'll have it sorted for the Ards peninsula run.

Maybe a tip for all mechanics in future to try fitting the fronts first lol.

[nylo]

That'll make all the difference when it's done, Darth

Nice pic of the Copelands too btw

[Darthbladerni]

i will tell you exactly what eibech said to see if it makes sense to you and is actually true.

Apparantly from Jan to June 02 or about that mini changed the top housings on the front springs for some reasons then changed back because it didnt work out.

Mine is sept 01 and the shocks are stamped august 01 which seems correct. For some reason eibech sent me 02 springs for that short period when they changed them!!

Weird mistake to make but it is ok. They are in s.racer now and they look like the right ones so they are being fitted on Sat as his mechanic cant get down to then.

All will be sorted soon enough.

oh yes and another thing before i forget. I was in Bangor last night and there were alot of minis around!! there were at least 7 going in and out of pickie car park and ballyholme. Was anyone on here there??

[Sportspack Mark]

pic looks good darthio ! itl be even better on saturday with the front done

glad its getting sorted on saturday

what are you gonna do next to the MINI>?

[Darthbladerni]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportspack Mark (original)

pic looks good darthio ! itl be even better on saturday with the front done

glad its getting sorted on saturday

what are you gonna do next to the MINI>?

as i said to you last night, im going to try and get the k&n panel filter bought and fitted before the run.

After that im not sure. Prob:

Clear lenses, chrome bulbs, either xenon style brighter bulbs or the halo units, full exhaust system, poss headlamps, spoiler, splitter. the list could go on.

But for the time being, panel filter, and the lights inc indicators and that is it. I have already spent alot of money

[PmP]

Quote: Originally Posted by Sportspack Mark (original)

pic looks good darthio ! itl be even better on saturday with the front done

glad its getting sorted on saturday

what are you gonna do next to the MINI>?

How about a set of clear side indicator lenses, those orange lenses stand out to me, or is it just me?

[Darthbladerni]

Quote: Originally Posted by PmP (original)

How about a set of clear side indicator lenses, those orange lenses stand out to me, or is it just me?

dont worry, they stand out to me too lol

on the list on the post above

[nylo]

Quote: Originally Posted by Darthbladerni (original)

as i said to you last night, im going to try and get the k&n panel filter bought and fitted before the run.

After that im not sure. Prob:

Clear lenses, chrome bulbs, either xenon style brighter bulbs or the halo units, full exhaust system, poss headlamps, spoiler, splitter. the list could go on.

But for the time being, panel filter, and the lights inc indicators and that is it. I have already spent alot of money

Welcome to the world of never ending shopping lists and empty bank balances

[Darthbladerni]

The springs are now done!! Not settled properly yet but it looks good.

No problems with speed ramps either as i take it slow.

Here she is:

They are both at Crawfordsburn country park!

Since the photos were taken this afternoon an R50 badge has been added Will post a pic soon of it.

[Sportspack Mark]

mean and moody colin! it looks great

[Darthbladerni]

One more! car actually stayed clean the whole way there lol

[nylo]

Much better, Darth

[Darthbladerni]

thanks

[nylo]

Now you've got a full week to get those indicator lenses sorted before your first run

[Darthbladerni]

I wont be able to get them this week unfort . well i might, i will try to get them before the run.

[nylo]

S'ok, it won't be held against you...

How do you find the ride now anyway, is it really harsh?

And what about the good old McD's speed hump?

[Darthbladerni]

I will try

The ride isnt bad at all tbh. On really bumpy roads it is quite harsh but I am not having a problem with the ride at all. I love it!!

Actually, on nice roads it is smoother in my opinion.

In reference to the McDonalds speed ramp, i can get over it at about 5mph, any quicker and the bottom trim scrapes.

All good though,