hi all , was wondering if i could add a quaife lsd on to my mcs05. do i have to change the tranny or anything esle , any info would be great.

thanx

 

Yes, you can add quaife to any MINI with manual transmission from 02' to 05'. It costs alot more than the MINI factory installed LSD.

You do not need to add anything else although some owners choose to add a lightweight flywheel and a racing clutch at the same time since the labor is the same. However the cost of the flywheel and clutch are extra.

Why do you think you need a Quaife? Are you planning to do autocross and track driving?

 

yes im planing to do some autocross and track driivng, thats one reason why i want to add it.
thanx for your help

 

from what I have heard, Quaifes are in short supply

 

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You do not need to add anything else although some owners choose to add a lightweight flywheel and a racing clutch at the same time since the labor is the same. However the cost of the flywheel and clutch are extra.

hi again thanx for the info ,any idea what type of flywheel and clutch i should get??? and wheres a good place to get them .trying to figure out my budget . got to save my pennies.
thanx
mikie

 

For track the Quaife is useful, in autocross it can help if you have a course that allows for a bit more speed through corners and straights. Also you'll need to get some decent tires that are sticky so you can make use of the added traction.

Flywheel upgrades should be light but not too light. They tend to be noisy and clatter when at idle. Shifting speed is enhanced. Racing clutches are more durable than the stock clutch if changing the flywheel.

Try calling Ryephile at detroittuning.com
http://detroittuned.com/products/ind...20050303010844
The M7 Flywheel is worth a look.
Or call Randy Webb at Webbmotorsports.com
http://webbmotorsports.com/drivetrain.php

Other sources-
http://www.piloracing.com/shop/prodd...UCSTAGE2&cat=8
http://outmotoring.com/mini_cooper_s...e_clutch_.html
http://helix13.com/html/products/pro...ew.php?p=1&h=m (Quaife)

 

I have had the Quaife in for about a year now and have had no problems. The biggest change I have noticed is the added pull you get accellerating out of a corner. The front end really seems to be planted as it pulls you thru. Definatly a help in auto X as well as tighter tracks .

 

thanx guys for all your help .do you really think i should change my flywheel and clutch or can i stay with stock ?? budget , budget .
because if i do that there goes my other mods for the year.
step 1 springs sway bar
step 2 tires +wheels for the track
step 3 air in take
step 4 pully
and lsd in there some where
thanx again guys for all your help
mikie

 

I decided to get the Spec flywheel and stage 3 clutch since there was no added labor $ to the base $800 it costs to install the Quaife. I didn't want to pay all that labor again.

The pros: Much quicker launches with the flywheel as well as more power low down in the rpm band.

The cons: When the motor is fully warmed and the car is in neutral with the clutch out (like sitting at a red light) there is a definate rattle. I had one guy ask me if my Mini was a diesel.

If I had to do it all over again I'd probably have gone with the stage 2 clutch. The stage 3 is very "grabby". Starting on hills I have to use the e-brake, otherwise you screech the tires or bog.

Talk to brian at Eurostyle East (in the sponsor section). HE's knowlegeable and the prices are reasonable.

HTH