Replacing the axles on my 2006 R52 JCW. Couple of the CV boots are torn and the other two are 12 years old. Figured I would just upgrade to a set of the 400+ HP sets. I believe there are three options: Insane Shafts, Revolution Mini Works, and Drive Shaft Shop 2.9's. RMW is the cheapest at $750 a set.

Just curious if one was any better than the other.

Thanks! Jim

 

OEM, replace the boots

 

Aren't the OEM axles GKN? I can get a new set of them for about $400.

 

I agree with Mega, unless you're planning a major build and also running super sticky tires or slicks, you'll lose traction far before you'll break an axle or joint.

 

The issue is the boot kits are like $70 each. So by the time you get 4, you can just replace the whole axle for a little bit more.

 

and then they pop out and wreck the transmission, search this forum for LOTS Of examples

my replacement boots were not 70, they were less than 25 $

 

I did some checking and found pelican had GKN kits for about $12 each.

 

I would just rebuild what you have as that is what we do in our shop. The Original MINI axles are the most reliable and handle plenty of power.

Or at worse you can send them to us for a full rebuild for about $500. Which is all new boots and we even rebuild the rollers and needle bearings.

 

We had Driveshaft shop axles in the past and they were different each time we got a set. Went to what we have now and they are super durable as long as your car isn't slammed. They will easily handle 500whp at proper ride heights

 

Check out Sneed Speed.

 

Obtaining the boots for a rebuild is the easy part, getting the needle and roller bearings for a rebuild seems to be an impossible task. Anyone know where we can get needle and roller bearings for a rebuild?

 

I've replaced the booths on both of my CV shaft....pretty easy job, just take your time and keep things clean. I think you can get a set of boots for one for under $40.

 

+1 for SneedSpeed. $200 each, rated at 450hp. Lifetime warranty.

 

Why would anyone spend $400 on a set of axles that will hold 450hp vs. $40 worth of boots to replace the worn out stock boots? Nobody on here has a mini that will ever see 450hp........

 

Logic does not factor in correctly when discussing car modifications here.

 

right......................................

 

Hmmm good thing for illogical thinking here as it keeps Jan busy.

 

I can tell you from experience, those $400 will not handle 450whp

 

There are the "wanna be's" and then there are the "I am's" as Jan.