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Stock Problems/IssuesDiscussions related to warranty related issues and repairs, or other problems with the OEM parts and software for MINI Cooper (R50), Cabrio (R52), and Cooper S (R53) MINIs.
Changed lower control rod bushing. Checked for rubbing. Only happens at various times. Turn to right out of parking, Left turn backing etc. Having struts replaced to see if this corrects problem.
65K Located in Southeast for life from history of title.
I am second owner bought with little over 63K on vehicle.
Has become a money pit.
Whoever had before me did not take care of maintenance.
Just to eliminate it, check your wheel bearings. Jack up passenger side. Grab wheel at 12 and 6 o'clock. Press in at top, pull out at bottom, then vice-versa. Excessive play indicates your problem.
May have found problem. RH side shock busted at top near mount. 2 new shocks and mounts later seems to what Charlie needed.
Once again thanks for all the good input for troubleshooting.
