compression ratio for Cooper 1.6
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I have searched everywhere for this information to no avail. I was wondering what the compression ratio for the naturally aspirated 1.6 L Cooper engine is. I am guessing it is quite high duer to the fact that you must run premium fuel. Am I correct.
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Steering ratio: 13.18:1????
Why would it be different? Does this make it harder to steer or easier? I have a MC and the steering is one my favorite things about this car. The "weight" is perfect in my opinion. I typically like the steering more on the heavy side.
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Why would it be different? Does this make it harder to steer or easier? I have a MC and the steering is one my favorite things about this car. The "weight" is perfect in my opinion. I typically like the steering more on the heavy side.
Sorry to hijack the thread...
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Complete speculation on my part, but, I think the steering ratio is defined as the degrees of turn in the steering wheel versus the degrees of turn in the wheels. So, on a car with the 13.18:1 steering ratio, you need to turn your steering wheel 13.18 degrees to get 1 degree of turn in the wheels. Again, I'm speculating, but this seems to make sense.
That means that the MCS actually has slightly slower steering than the MC, but I doubt if I can feel .3 degrees in the steering wheel. In other words, these are essentially the same steering ratios.
As to why there might be a difference, my guess is that it's either due to a slightly different suspension, or maybe it was a compromise to allow room for some other components. My guess is that the S steering ratio would be due to suspension differences.
But as for the steering feeling heavy or light, I think that depends on a lot of different factors. Steering ratio is a big one, but the amount of power assist also would make a big difference. Some cars (don't know if the MINI does or not) have a steering stabilizer that provide some damping to the steering system. That probably would contribute to a heavy steering feel. Also the suspension geometries probably make a big difference in steering feel.
In short, I dunno!
That means that the MCS actually has slightly slower steering than the MC, but I doubt if I can feel .3 degrees in the steering wheel. In other words, these are essentially the same steering ratios.
As to why there might be a difference, my guess is that it's either due to a slightly different suspension, or maybe it was a compromise to allow room for some other components. My guess is that the S steering ratio would be due to suspension differences.
But as for the steering feeling heavy or light, I think that depends on a lot of different factors. Steering ratio is a big one, but the amount of power assist also would make a big difference. Some cars (don't know if the MINI does or not) have a steering stabilizer that provide some damping to the steering system. That probably would contribute to a heavy steering feel. Also the suspension geometries probably make a big difference in steering feel.
In short, I dunno!
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