R50/53 5 reasons to love your R53
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Volker - the USS REALLY shines on cabrios, which have MUCH more front end flex than coupes. MINI did a good job of adding bracing to the rear of the cabrios (look underneath, there are several steel braces under there) but didn't do much or anything for the front. The result is what we call "cowl shake" - the front end of the car vibrates on rough pavement... on a cabrio, the USS virtually eliminates this - it's like a different car from only 7lbs of aluminum... unbelievable really, but true.
But you really only notice this in performance driving - twisty roads. That's where the difference is tremendous.
But you really only notice this in performance driving - twisty roads. That's where the difference is tremendous.
Guess if I get one I will need a corrective surgery then
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From: Oahu, Hawai'i
No, we're not subjected to the dreaded TUV inspectors, but it's not much easier these days. I suspect that the USS, for example, will have to be removed for the next inspection, but that will be easy. The pulley? One would have to know to look, and even then, mine is very stealthy (no bling-bling on it, nothing that screams "This is not stock!). I do need to look into the paperwork one would need to get something like the USS past the TUV -- if it exists, I sure could use it with our own inspectors.
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No, we're not subjected to the dreaded TUV inspectors, but it's not much easier these days. I suspect that the USS, for example, will have to be removed for the next inspection, but that will be easy. The pulley? One would have to know to look, and even then, mine is very stealthy (no bling-bling on it, nothing that screams "This is not stock!). I do need to look into the paperwork one would need to get something like the USS past the TUV -- if it exists, I sure could use it with our own inspectors.
Just don't forget to get it out if you ever happen to get in an accident.
I don't know how it is nowadays but 10 years back a friend had some hassle with the insurance of the guy that rearended him because his steering wheel wasn't sanctioned by the TUV. Did his steering wheel have anything to do that he got rear ended ? Nope, but the insurance company used it as an excuse anyway. However, I don't know how it ever worked out though.
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From: Oahu, Hawai'i
Herr Volker,
Look familiar?
The kids and I went out there today, and loved it. Fantastic drive through the countryside to get there, a nice drive up through the hills and wald to get to the castle itself, and a nice visit. We had lunch out on the rock outcrop -- great view.
Thanks for the recommendation on going there -- one more reason to love NAM!
Look familiar?
The kids and I went out there today, and loved it. Fantastic drive through the countryside to get there, a nice drive up through the hills and wald to get to the castle itself, and a nice visit. We had lunch out on the rock outcrop -- great view.
Thanks for the recommendation on going there -- one more reason to love NAM!
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