R56 ra2fanatic's R56S build
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I will be ordering a plated diff from a UK company called "Gripper". They customise the settings to what kind of setup you want are a lot more effective than a quaife. However, they do need to be serviced and are not as road friendly when configured for the track.
I believe the helix 4 paddle clutch and lightweight flywheel will be a lot more aggressive than stock but its become a track car so thats not an issue. The clutch is rated to quite a bit more torque than I have so it should be up to the task of dealing with the power unlike the stock clutch which is made from cheese.
I will be ordering a plated diff from a UK company called "Gripper". They customise the settings to what kind of setup you want are a lot more effective than a quaife. However, they do need to be serviced and are not as road friendly when configured for the track.
I will be ordering a plated diff from a UK company called "Gripper". They customise the settings to what kind of setup you want are a lot more effective than a quaife. However, they do need to be serviced and are not as road friendly when configured for the track.
Intercooler arrives tomorrow!
BUT....because Sneed hasn't updated me on my oil cooler I can't complete the build until that is in....I still have no clue if it shipped or not. Or if it was even in stock! So a bit disappointed that I haven't been updated on the shipping..
BUT....because Sneed hasn't updated me on my oil cooler I can't complete the build until that is in....I still have no clue if it shipped or not. Or if it was even in stock! So a bit disappointed that I haven't been updated on the shipping..
Intercooler arrives tomorrow! BUT....because Sneed hasn't updated me on my oil cooler I can't complete the build until that is in....I still have no clue if it shipped or not. Or if it was even in stock! So a bit disappointed that I haven't been updated on the shipping..
The differences between a facelifted model compared to the "pre" is core thickness. So a '07 can fit a competition or facelifted version and only thing would need addressing is trimming a bit of the grill.
All mounting points are the same, so that will not vary.
Also, don't think you're settling on this core, it's a well crafted in-house design that has gone through plenty of R&D for it's design.
All mounting points are the same, so that will not vary.
Also, don't think you're settling on this core, it's a well crafted in-house design that has gone through plenty of R&D for it's design.
Double check all fittings, even the metal U pipe connection for the coolant that is preinstalled. Mine had a leak due to the pipe flares not seating completely. Also I had to install the cooler fairly high on the AC condenser to get clearance. Lastly the JCW required some trimming to get hoses routed due to brake cooling ducts.
The weird thing is, when I installed the Forge FMIC, I never trimmmed anything even when they provided the extra grill that had the inside all shaved. I'm expecting this to be the same, but I guess we'll see !!!
When looking at the plate that bolts to the block, there is a u-shaped loop that's for the coolant section above where you install the oil lines. I just tightened down the fittings, but it was still leaking past where the pipe inserts into the fittings. It actually required removing the u-pipe and bending the pipe a bit to make everything line up right.
When looking at the plate that bolts to the block, there is a u-shaped loop that's for the coolant section above where you install the oil lines. I just tightened down the fittings, but it was still leaking past where the pipe inserts into the fittings. It actually required removing the u-pipe and bending the pipe a bit to make everything line up right.
One advantage of having access to a commercial shop and professional mechanics Also saves your hands from becoming bloody hamburger like mine. How the hell all that plastic can be so sharp?!
My brother and I are a little more old school in our DIY approach. First included instructions, followed by internet search, then Haynes/Bently manuals. If that all fails, then the hammers come out
Our only concession to high tech at this point is the MaxJax lift and a dedicated garage iPad.
Also saves your hands from becoming bloody hamburger like mine. How the hell all that plastic can be so sharp?!My brother and I are a little more old school in our DIY approach. First included instructions, followed by internet search, then Haynes/Bently manuals. If that all fails, then the hammers come out
Our only concession to high tech at this point is the MaxJax lift and a dedicated garage iPad.
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From: Southern California
Looks like the build is coming along nicely ra2fanatic..say hello to Ivan from Strasse Sport, a talented technician and a all around good guy, I highly recommend his work...looking forward to a ride when completed!
One advantage of having access to a commercial shop and professional mechanics Also saves your hands from becoming bloody hamburger like mine. How the hell all that plastic can be so sharp?!
My brother and I are a little more old school in our DIY approach. First included instructions, followed by internet search, then Haynes/Bently manuals. If that all fails, then the hammers come out
Our only concession to high tech at this point is the MaxJax lift and a dedicated garage iPad.
Also saves your hands from becoming bloody hamburger like mine. How the hell all that plastic can be so sharp?!My brother and I are a little more old school in our DIY approach. First included instructions, followed by internet search, then Haynes/Bently manuals. If that all fails, then the hammers come out
Our only concession to high tech at this point is the MaxJax lift and a dedicated garage iPad.
Didn't even have to put it into service mode.
I told Ivan about your 242 and he was like "holy ***** that's good!"
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From: Southern California
Feels even stronger now with the revised Stage 3 Tune from Battle/DNA! Yours is going to be a beast, looking forward to your Stage 4 custom and what Battle and DNA can do to pull out all the extra HP and TQ your mini will be making after this round of mods..
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Spoke to Sneed, oil cooler will be here Thursday. I guess that's when everything should be done and I can be back on the road in the MINI. Miss hearing the exhaust fire up....
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great work&worthy expense! i have a 12 r56 MCS and want to upgrade the front brake. i have been checked some websites but only found ST40 BBK which part No is 83.159.4300.XX.
but i want it to be upgraded to trophy BBK.
what should i do?
am i supposed to just instead the ST40 caplipers of the STR ones?
but i want it to be upgraded to trophy BBK.
what should i do?
am i supposed to just instead the ST40 caplipers of the STR ones?
Really interested to see where you put your oil cooler. I have a JCW kit so line routing was difficult but accomplished without cutting. I put some of the heat sleeving on the line to avoid chaffing of lines as there is contact with the body. Everything is tight though so there isn't much moving around.
I do believe my oil cooler drains when the engine is off and when i first start the car it makes an odd noise as if its trying to fill and pressurize the cooler every time i start the car. My cooler is mounted behind the grill so it is above the oil level of the engine.
I do believe my oil cooler drains when the engine is off and when i first start the car it makes an odd noise as if its trying to fill and pressurize the cooler every time i start the car. My cooler is mounted behind the grill so it is above the oil level of the engine.
Last edited by brightside; Mar 11, 2014 at 10:05 AM.
