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Hi guys, just ordered a set of Alta PSRS for my JCW, just wondering if I should weld in the set screws, as I have been doing a lot of research, and some people have reported that this is a fix for the one problem the PSRS have ever had.
Also, are there any other install tips anyone has (apart from what caster setting to set it at)?
Are there many DIYs floating about? Couldn't find any!
Thanks
Elie
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Factory built 08/08 MINI JCW: JCW Aerokit, M7 C-Wing, Bilstein PSS10, Vorshlag camber plates, RennSport Racing Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, Howerton Engineering HFS-3 w/ Race Tank, Whiteline 20mm RSB, RMW Tune, Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1, DoS CAI, Evolve FMIC, BSH OCC + Dual Boost Port, NM SSK, etalj-spec torque arm ;), Goodridge SS Brake Lines, Endless RF-650 fluid, Carbotech XP12s, ALTA PSRS, Powergrid adjustable endlinks, Challenge Decals
Welding is fine. We welded the ones on my GP in because alll the cool people in the PDX MINI club do it....so heck if your buddy jumps off the bridge.. If you don't have access to a welder the screws are just fine. MAKE SURE you tighten the three screws evenly and it isn't a bad idea to use red loctite to make sure they don't move again.
I also forgot to mention that I'm having a BMW mechanic friend of mine install it, and I live in australia, and I've already bought the PSRS, so I can't order them pre-installed into the bracket. Basically, I'm asking if there's anything beside what ALTA give you in the instructions that I should do.
I think I'll screw in the set screws, AND tack weld the ends/sleeves. Any other thoughts?
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Factory built 08/08 MINI JCW: JCW Aerokit, M7 C-Wing, Bilstein PSS10, Vorshlag camber plates, RennSport Racing Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, Howerton Engineering HFS-3 w/ Race Tank, Whiteline 20mm RSB, RMW Tune, Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1, DoS CAI, Evolve FMIC, BSH OCC + Dual Boost Port, NM SSK, etalj-spec torque arm ;), Goodridge SS Brake Lines, Endless RF-650 fluid, Carbotech XP12s, ALTA PSRS, Powergrid adjustable endlinks, Challenge Decals
+ on tack welding the ends and also installing the set screws. The first time I didn't tack weld them, just the set screws, and they were constantly loosening up after I installed my coilovers (stiffer suspension).
I got tired of tightening them up and dropped the sub frame again and had them tack welded. Take it from me, weld them the first time, it's kinda a pain in the butt to drop the sub frame.
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'07 MCS LB/B, One or two stock parts left...
+ on tack welding the ends and also installing the set screws. The first time I didn't tack weld them, just the set screws, and they were constantly loosening up after I installed my coilovers (stiffer suspension).
I got tired of tightening them up and dropped the sub frame again and had them tack welded. Take it from me, weld them the first time, it's kinda a pain in the butt to drop the sub frame.
Thanks for the input
So you tack-welded the screws as well as the sleeves?
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Factory built 08/08 MINI JCW: JCW Aerokit, M7 C-Wing, Bilstein PSS10, Vorshlag camber plates, RennSport Racing Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, Howerton Engineering HFS-3 w/ Race Tank, Whiteline 20mm RSB, RMW Tune, Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1, DoS CAI, Evolve FMIC, BSH OCC + Dual Boost Port, NM SSK, etalj-spec torque arm ;), Goodridge SS Brake Lines, Endless RF-650 fluid, Carbotech XP12s, ALTA PSRS, Powergrid adjustable endlinks, Challenge Decals
Thanks for the input
So you tack-welded the screws as well as the sleeves?
No, I tack welded the bushing to the control arm, but I also used red loctite on the set screws. After you have the bushing tack welded, I doubt the set screws do anything, it was just easy to do, so I installed them.
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'07 MCS LB/B, One or two stock parts left...
After re-reading my last post, I just wanted to clarify that it is the bushing sleeve that needs to be tack welded, not the actual bushing... I know that seems obvious to most, just wanted to be clear.
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'07 MCS LB/B, One or two stock parts left...
Sorry to revive an old thread, but I just installed my PSRS.
However, the welder didn't work, so we had to install it with red loctite alone, and surprise surprise, the set screws came loose and the knocking/rattling ensued.
Can anyone who has taken the arm/bushing off and welded the arm onto the sleeve let me know how they went about it?
That is, did people who welded the PSRS in place disconnect the bushing carrier before welding? My mechanic said there's the distinct danger of overheating the bushing (and any grease inside). Should I fully remove the bushing carrier before welding, or do it as is?
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Factory built 08/08 MINI JCW: JCW Aerokit, M7 C-Wing, Bilstein PSS10, Vorshlag camber plates, RennSport Racing Rear Upper and Lower Control Arms, Howerton Engineering HFS-3 w/ Race Tank, Whiteline 20mm RSB, RMW Tune, Dunlop Direzza Star Spec Z1, DoS CAI, Evolve FMIC, BSH OCC + Dual Boost Port, NM SSK, etalj-spec torque arm ;), Goodridge SS Brake Lines, Endless RF-650 fluid, Carbotech XP12s, ALTA PSRS, Powergrid adjustable endlinks, Challenge Decals
If you don't have access to a welder the screws are just fine. MAKE SURE you tighten the three screws evenly and it isn't a bad idea to use red loctite to make sure they don't move again.
