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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 08:03 PM
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Hello everyone! I am Jack and an avidly autocrosser. I just ended my lease early on my 2015 Honda Fit and got an r56 Horizon Blue Metallic Hardtop Justa MT. I am not new to driving minis, but I am an enthusiast. I plan to make this car go in to HS and try to dominate against the Fiesta ST's. I know Charlie Thompson is on here. Hi Charlie! I hope to make it nationally competitive.

From what I read, the JCW springs are legal for HS. Now where can I get those?

Koni yellows

Tarrett 25mm Rear Sway bar or Hotchkis

I can't decide on if I want to go with 15 or 16s. I like the cheap options of 15" wheels but max I can go is 15x6.5 et41mm (wrapped in 205 50 15). Max +1 is 16x7 et41mm (215 45 16). I could use the wheels i had from my fit and add spacers to satisfy the et41.

I also would like to do a stud conversion. However, I am having difficulty finding open ended spline lugs because I live in Boston. I'd like to make it harder for people to try and steal wheels with spline lugs.

The only convenience item I would get would be a Cravenspeed universal phone mount. I know Jojo's minis had them and they were awesome.


 
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Old Apr 22, 2016 | 08:49 AM
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Welcome to NAM, Jack! If you ever need anything for your R56 as you begin to work on it for autocross let me know. Hope you enjoy your time here.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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Thanks man! Lots of info here
 
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JN2k108
Hello everyone! I am Jack and an avidly autocrosser. I just ended my lease early on my 2015 Honda Fit and got an r56 Horizon Blue Metallic Hardtop Justa MT. I am not new to driving minis, but I am an enthusiast. I plan to make this car go in to HS and try to dominate against the Fiesta ST's. I know Charlie Thompson is on here. Hi Charlie! I hope to make it nationally competitive.

From what I read, the JCW springs are legal for HS. Now where can I get those?

Koni yellows

Tarrett 25mm Rear Sway bar or Hotchkis

I can't decide on if I want to go with 15 or 16s. I like the cheap options of 15" wheels but max I can go is 15x6.5 et41mm (wrapped in 205 50 15). Max +1 is 16x7 et41mm (215 45 16). I could use the wheels i had from my fit and add spacers to satisfy the et41.

I also would like to do a stud conversion. However, I am having difficulty finding open ended spline lugs because I live in Boston. I'd like to make it harder for people to try and steal wheels with spline lugs.

The only convenience item I would get would be a Cravenspeed universal phone mount. I know Jojo's minis had them and they were awesome.


What a great find for autocrossing! Here's one of a couple guides for autocrossing your Mini:

http://new.minimania.com/Better_Hand...k_or_Autocross

For Koni's, please take a look here:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Results/koni/default

Sway bar application guides:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...%20bar/default

Spacers, wheels and lugs:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Results/wheels/default

And finally, phone mounts!

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...0mount/default

Don't know if we have everything you need, but would love to help where we can. Please let us know!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Mini Mania
What a great find for autocrossing! Here's one of a couple guides for autocrossing your Mini:

http://new.minimania.com/Better_Hand...k_or_Autocross

For Koni's, please take a look here:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Results/koni/default

Sway bar application guides:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...%20bar/default

Spacers, wheels and lugs:

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Results/wheels/default

And finally, phone mounts!

http://new.minimania.com/Search_Resu...0mount/default

Don't know if we have everything you need, but would love to help where we can. Please let us know!
Thanks a lot. I may be interested in the Koni's you have.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by JN2k108
Hello everyone! I am Jack and an avidly autocrosser. I just ended my lease early on my 2015 Honda Fit and got an r56 Horizon Blue Metallic Hardtop Justa MT. I am not new to driving minis, but I am an enthusiast. I plan to make this car go in to HS and try to dominate against the Fiesta ST's. I know Charlie Thompson is on here. Hi Charlie! I hope to make it nationally competitive.

From what I read, the JCW springs are legal for HS. Now where can I get those?

Koni yellows

Tarrett 25mm Rear Sway bar or Hotchkis

I can't decide on if I want to go with 15 or 16s. I like the cheap options of 15" wheels but max I can go is 15x6.5 et41mm (wrapped in 205 50 15). Max +1 is 16x7 et41mm (215 45 16). I could use the wheels i had from my fit and add spacers to satisfy the et41.

I also would like to do a stud conversion. However, I am having difficulty finding open ended spline lugs because I live in Boston. I'd like to make it harder for people to try and steal wheels with spline lugs.






For the JCW springs, I can help you with those shoot me a PM with your VIn number.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2016 | 10:18 AM
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For the JCW springs, I can help you with those shoot me a PM with your VIn number.
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